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  1. pushbrk
    You did not directly say it. You've never directly addressed (in this thread) whether your relationship (not your marriage) began before your divorce was final. Whether it did or didn't, is a technicality that is relevant. Another poster alluded to that possibility and your response avoided addressing the issue directly. That's easy for you to clear up if you want.
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    We members here who went through the spouse visa process, all endured separation, and in most cases, it was the US Citizen Petitioner who had to do all the travel for visits. If you spent three months in Turkey with your spouse already, that's more than many of us had altogether. Yes, it's difficult, but also wonderful that you can visit again during the process. Look forward to that. Stay in regular contact. You'll still need to qualify as your wife's financial sponsor, so we understand the need to work. She will understand too. One thing to do to further occupy your mind, is to learn what's coming next, including becoming an A-student of the I-864 and its separate instructions.
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    A petition can only be actually withdrawn through USCIS. You ask no question, but now a formal withdrawal letter, simply from and signed by you is all that is needed for the old case. You can file a new one at any time. What will happen with the new case depends on the details of the new case. Some concerns have already been expressed, including the fact that you started a new relationship before your divorce was final. There are no direct questions about that on the I-130, and there is certainly no prohibition from doing so. You will be required to indicate the when, and who of your first filing and the outcome which simply "Withdrawn after divorce" The new new case must stand on its own merits.
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    I'm sure too. If you are employed making a good income, just leave the asset portion of the form blank. You don't need anything from the bank or other financial institution.
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    OK, great. Montreal has a US Consulate. The embassy is in Ottawa. Did you have a question? I do? For our education, how and/or why did your Canadian wife seek asylum in the USA?
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    Yes, I see the same thing. For you and all, many are lazy typers and refer to tax transcript instead of typing tax return transcripts. Only the tax return transcript is applicable in our context. If you don't see "total income" it's the wrong transcript.
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    They are not. If you are confident you have submitted a well qualified affidavit of support package, I would disregard the message. You are now document qualified, and in the queue for an interview.
  8. pushbrk
    Oh, you're right. They changed the message a little lately, I guess. The old one says something to the effect that they are unable to determine that the income is sufficient. I'm still questioning the stated income total and why/how the foreign spouse's income is being included. It seems the initial review missed the schedule C, but adding a schedule C would not change the "total income" number on the tax return.
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    If that is a direct it is not the standard message that can often be ignored. Maybe it's an interpretation instead of a quote. However, the DQ message would be legit. I'm confused, in that there seems to three incomes being counted, petitioner, petitioner's child and the foreign spouse beneficiary. Is the beneficiary's income going to continue from the same source once they are in the USA?
  10. pushbrk
    This is already sorted out. He will go to work. I know this because I read all the posts. The affidavit of support comes in about a year, and it's the most complicated form in the process. He'll go to work. Problem solved. "Find a joint sponsor" is far easier to type than to actually do
  11. pushbrk
    In a way, maybe, but she's not coming to the USA until the financial issue is dealt with. It's part of the immigration process. Also, it seems the advice to finish the degree and go to work first, is the exact advice being followed by the OP.
  12. pushbrk
    When will you start work? It's time now for you to become an A-Student of those I-864 instructions. There is no such thing as collateral, and the equity in the primary residence is not going to help with the public charge issue.
  13. pushbrk
    Unless your mother's income is sufficient on her own, she would not be a qualified "joint sponsor". Do you have somebody else in mind? If you will be working full time "shortly" then that means you've changed your plan to stay in the D.R. for the duration. You working solves the whole problem, as you will qualify as sponsor on your own. Yes, the CR1 would be a better option, as you on not submit the affidavit of support until a year or so after filing the I-130 petition, and your wife will be immediately eligible to work, once she arrives.
  14. pushbrk
    Follow the instructions from State.gov you will find here. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Uganda.html
  15. pushbrk
    Then it is time for you to become an A-Student of the I-864 instructions. That neither you or your mother have rent or mortgage payments is a positive, and you can certainly state and document the equity in the home. However, equity in a primary residence is not considered liquid. Perhaps you can qualify as the sponsor with your mother as an income combining household member. You said you've thought about things like insurance for your wife, but you have not stated any plan for that. You will need one. Is the plan for her to work once she arrives?
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    The issue is not whether or how much the financial situation has changed. The issue is whether the information is current. Update it.
  17. pushbrk
    It sounds to me like you are still in denial. It's up to you what you do. My advice will still be there if your latest stated plan fails. Yes, a new more complete affidavit of support from your parents showing their liquid assets, might carry the day, but it will take a new signed form, not just a message.
  18. pushbrk
    You also said "tax transcript". The applicable document is the "tax return transcript". It should show total income. Often total income and AGI are the same number. How about on your 1040? Are they the same number? Use 1040 or tax return transcript, not anything else. Words and titles mean things.
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    They've cracked down on things recently. You're going to need a better plan, and probably should return home and to work before attempting to proceed further. Both your own and your parents' finances are marginal. That won't cut it under the current policies. A bona fide job offer with a specific start date, might work but I wouldn't count on it.
  20. pushbrk
    The notice is pretty clear about what they want. Your finances meet the minimums, but that is no guarantee. Apparently, you've been living in the Philippines with your wife for some time. You left that out of your case description, but both that, and your parents being retired, are highly relevant both to the pubic charge question, and for a Consular Officer to understand your plan to relocate and be able to support your wife, including paying for insurance or medical bills. So, what IS your plan? If you don't have one, consider going home and going to work. Tell them that, and once you are back and working, submit a new affidavit of support.
  21. pushbrk
    Line 9, total income unless you file the 1040EZ. This is stated clearly in the form instruction, but often misinterpreted. Tax Return Transcripts also show "Total Income" showing same number as line 9 of the 1040.
  22. pushbrk
    I waited a couple days before answering, because I've been participating here for 20 years, and never even heard of such a thing. Yes, I learned what is is before responding. I doubt you will get an answer here, because no such thing is ever required in an immigrant visa context. Do you have one? Does it have a raised seal?
  23. pushbrk
    Ok, but you have your answer now. If you provide more details and complete your timeline, you'll get better help with other questions. My further advice is to get your information here or from state.gov, not from other groups or websites. Most Filipino groups are dominated by failed, bitter, useless applicants who failed to get their visas. They are not helpful.
  24. pushbrk
    With that kind of timeline, the petitioner would not just take updated financial documents to the interview. They would upload an updated affidavit of support and updated tax return and pay stub before the interview. If possible, best to get the 2025 return filed right away. The year you sponsor an immigrant is not a good year for delay or filing an extension.
  25. pushbrk
    I see you are not getting answers. Maybe that's because "exemplified" copies of marriage certificates or divorce decrees are not required in the spouse visa process. What is required is a "Certified Copy" issued by the agency that controls the original. What is the reason for your question?
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