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[MissusM09 1]

hello ,

had interview on 24th april, got told had to provide co sponsor even though employer letter said was over p. line. so now in the process of getting all that stuff together. i was given back my passport however. i have read that some people have their passports taken and have to pay the courier fee there and then. when i rang DOS they said i'm in AP but thats not what I was told at the embassy, your application gets suspended until you return the documents, not administrative processing.

I'm in a tizzy....can anyone here tell me about thier experiences.... would like to know so i could compare.

[Anh map 2,098]

The blue slip tells you what the CO wants to see. You are assembling the info and when you submit, the process will continue. For my wife the CO examined the docs when she returned them to the consulate and approved the petition right then.

[MissusM09 1]

The blue slip tells you what the CO wants to see. You are assembling the info and when you submit, the process will continue. For my wife the CO examined the docs when she returned them to the consulate and approved the petition right then.

oh i know that, was asking for people to share their story. seems like people dont wanna, so 'll leave it.

[aoifee 0]

Hi Prima and Jay

I am panicked that we will be asked for a co-sponsor at the interview too. Can I ask why specifically the CO turned you down?

From what I have read if this happens the delay will be 2 weeks from the day the consulate courier collects signed forms from co-sponsor...am i right?

Sorry things weren't smooth sailing for you.

Aoife.

[MissusM09 1]

Hi Prima and Jay

I am panicked that we will be asked for a co-sponsor at the interview too. Can I ask why specifically the CO turned you down?

From what I have read if this happens the delay will be 2 weeks from the day the consulate courier collects signed forms from co-sponsor...am i right?

Sorry things weren't smooth sailing for you.

Aoife.

his gross on the tax return was just below poverty level, recently changed jobs. she didn t accept employer letter all they are conerned about is the tax return

[TimandJoyce 1]

Hi Prima and Jay

I am panicked that we will be asked for a co-sponsor at the interview too. Can I ask why specifically the CO turned you down?

From what I have read if this happens the delay will be 2 weeks from the day the consulate courier collects signed forms from co-sponsor...am i right?

Sorry things weren't smooth sailing for you.

Aoife.

his gross on the tax return was just below poverty level, recently changed jobs. she didn t accept employer letter all they are conerned about is the tax return

Sorry to hear it didn't go as smoothly, but know that you're not turned down! If getting the requirements for a co sponsor is all you need, then that's good. I hope there is someone available. Did he not have any assets to claim?

[MissusM09 1]

Hi Prima and Jay

I am panicked that we will be asked for a co-sponsor at the interview too. Can I ask why specifically the CO turned you down?

From what I have read if this happens the delay will be 2 weeks from the day the consulate courier collects signed forms from co-sponsor...am i right?

Sorry things weren't smooth sailing for you.

Aoife.

his gross on the tax return was just below poverty level, recently changed jobs. she didn t accept employer letter all they are conerned about is the tax return

Sorry to hear it didn't go as smoothly, but know that you're not turned down! If getting the requirements for a co sponsor is all you need, then that's good. I hope there is someone available. Did he not have any assets to claim?

No he didnt have any assets as yet. we have the co sponsor now, i'm getting his papers tomorrow, it seems however we have to get a birth cert for him to prove citizenship. he doesnt have one so we are goin to try to rush him through it in one day. fingers crossed, if not i will tell the courier to come get the papers the following week. we have waited this long so a few more days ( will drive me nuts)wont kill, harm or fatten, i'll survive

[aoifee 0]

Hi Prima and Jay

I am panicked that we will be asked for a co-sponsor at the interview too. Can I ask why specifically the CO turned you down?

From what I have read if this happens the delay will be 2 weeks from the day the consulate courier collects signed forms from co-sponsor...am i right?

Sorry things weren't smooth sailing for you.

Aoife.

his gross on the tax return was just below poverty level, recently changed jobs. she didn t accept employer letter all they are conerned about is the tax return

That's exactly the situation I am in. *eeek* I hope we aren't turned down based on same. I don't think I could stand to wait another minute. We had a massive delay already with the process so this has been ongoing now for 18 months!!!

I can arrange a co-sponsor for I-864 but we thought we would be okay (with payslips / letter from employer / my bank statement) until very recently and there is no way I will be able to arrange someone at this late stage for my interview on June 15

I was advised that London sometimes allow self sponsorship and that the amount of money they would like to see in your account varies massively from about $3000 up to $50000 (equiv GBP). I don't suppose you discussed this with CO as an option?

Aoife.

[krystiandjon 0]

aoifee,

It looks like London is not very consistent with the income requirements. Jon just had his interview on Monday and we were approved using only my income. I make well above the poverty level, but I've only been in this job since October 08 and before was traveling and/or in university. My 2008 tax return was for 14 grand and they didn't even ask me for an employee letter/pay stubs. I was present for the interview. Also, I have a professional job with the state government so maybe the job itself affects their decision making.

My advice is to make sure you have a backup co sponsor.

Best of luck!

[MissusM09 1]

aoifee,

It looks like London is not very consistent with the income requirements. Jon just had his interview on Monday and we were approved using only my income. I make well above the poverty level, but I've only been in this job since October 08 and before was traveling and/or in university. My 2008 tax return was for 14 grand and they didn't even ask me for an employee letter/pay stubs. I was present for the interview. Also, I have a professional job with the state government so maybe the job itself affects their decision making.

My advice is to make sure you have a backup co sponsor.

Best of luck!

ok well here's the thing hope and pray that you dont get this blonde woman , apparently she has reddish blonde hair, whatever she has she is a stickler where others arent. there was absolutely no need to pass me on to get a co sponsor, his employer letter states that he earns over the amount, anyway its over with. got the first part of the co sponsors papers today, just waiting now on his birth cert. It should be ok to use a copy of it right???

Edited June 3, 2009 by prima and jay

[aoifee 0]

aoifee,

It looks like London is not very consistent with the income requirements. Jon just had his interview on Monday and we were approved using only my income. I make well above the poverty level, but I've only been in this job since October 08 and before was traveling and/or in university. My 2008 tax return was for 14 grand and they didn't even ask me for an employee letter/pay stubs. I was present for the interview. Also, I have a professional job with the state government so maybe the job itself affects their decision making.

My advice is to make sure you have a backup co sponsor.

Best of luck!

ok well here's the thing hope and pray that you dont get this blonde woman , apparently she has reddish blonde hair, whatever she has she is a stickler where others arent. there was absolutely no need to pass me on to get a co sponsor, his employer letter states that he earns over the amount, anyway its over with. got the first part of the co sponsors papers today, just waiting now on his birth cert. It should be ok to use a copy of it right???

Yes - copy of birth cert is fine for co-sponsor.

Nearly there now. The countdown starts again, eh!

Fingers crossed I won't get Blondie.

Best of luck.

Aoife.

aoifee,

It looks like London is not very consistent with the income requirements. Jon just had his interview on Monday and we were approved using only my income. I make well above the poverty level, but I've only been in this job since October 08 and before was traveling and/or in university. My 2008 tax return was for 14 grand and they didn't even ask me for an employee letter/pay stubs. I was present for the interview. Also, I have a professional job with the state government so maybe the job itself affects their decision making.

My advice is to make sure you have a backup co sponsor.

Best of luck!

I really really really hope it works out on the day..... I'm so stressed. My heart keeps flip flopping in my chest when I think about the interview.

Thanks for your feedback!

Aoife.

[daboyz 36]

Here's what happened to me in Thailand:

It took 3 tries to get the visa. She went in alone on Feb 23, 2009. They gave her 221g. They wanted more proof, and said that more I-864 was below the guidelines for 2007, since I owed the IRS 10k. I fixed the I-864 issue by sending my 2008 IRS returns with W-2s and 1099s which showed me to be well above the limit. I sill haven't figured out how they found about this, or why NVC didn't deny me at that stage. Went back in March 2 with the updated tax returns and more proof. The accepted the tax return, but denied her again. We want to see more photos! Ok then 2 digital cameras, photos together all over Bangkok, off to the 1 hour photo shop. Went back in AGAIN on March 3 with these photos. Visa approved, come back tomorrow to pick it up.

I lived with my wife in Bangkok for 2 years. I showed them utility bills with both our names, at the same address in Bangkok. I also showed them two passports with about 100 entry stamps into Thailand. I guess the issue was that I only proved to them that I lived in Thailand, not that I lived with her. So next time you are together, go crazy with the camera.