Thx. I skimmed too quickly !
I hate these really generic RFEs where you have to guess what they need. It feels like the reviewer is being lazy.
The current income is well above the 125%.. I wondered if previous income was much lower ? That’s the only way I could see the RFE being for a joint sponsor.
i see also they did send tax return transcripts. Cross that off the list.
Did you send the 1040 tax return or the IRS official tax return transcript? Is the sponsor self employed or partially using 1099 income as well as employee income ?
What is the sponsors household size ?
The reason will not help the issue … but you do need to be honest and declare your unauthorised employment. For your category (spouse) it not cause you to be ineligible for AOS. Misrepresentation .. failing to declare it .. will however do that.
Just provide all addresses. They know about the I31. Use the additional info section to briefly document the temporary absence and your intent to reestablish your domicile in the US prior to the expiry of the reentry permit.
IR 5 is one of the simpler Immediate relative category applications .. Very straightforward documentation From experience, as long as you (beneficiary) have no overstay, criminal issues, it is a DIY process.
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You need to also download the instruction pdfs for each form as they go into full detail of fees. These forms are often used for different reasons and hence some times there are additional fees, other times they are not applicable. Its really not possible for someone who doesn’t know the specifics of your situation to give anything more that general guidance
Read those documents then come back with and specific questions you still have.
https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
I485. I131. I751
There are the usual concurrent filing. You may have medical costs depending on your K1 medical report
As you say , their own documentation list the I797 for and I485 as an acceptable document of legal status
Which DMV are you dealing with?
@CrazyCat Can you provide some first hand suggestions on this ?
The I131 shows you are intending returning to the US to reestablish residency not just visit ( unless you apply again) before the permit expires, so that is good. Using the paper form allows you to write in the overseas address ( they already know you are there!!) and explain this in the additional notes section. Then use a family members address in the US as your mailing address.
Use the State of your mailing address to determine where to mail the application
Is he in the military or on an overseas contract with a US based company ? Green Cards are for living in the US, not overseas. Did you get a reentry permit I131 before moving overseas ?
The beneficiary must upload their documents onto the CEAC site. The petitioner must upload the financial sponsorship documents. Beneficiary can have help uploading them ..
Did you complete the ROC process or leave before that went through. If before then your failure to complete it would have rendered the 2 yr GC expired and your LPR status abandoned.
Multi entry , though, if your absence is under 12 months, you can just use your GC. Or, if you make multiple trips of over 6 months, use it each time, as it indicates your travels are temporary and that you retain your domicile in the US
You need to do an FOI request and see what is on file. But that won’t help your entry in January
With hindsight, your January 2023 experience should have prompted that ..
Correct. The I131 is used for multiple reasons.. GC holders do not need to have planned travel or a stated reason. I obtained one when i was an LPR just in case i had to stay overseas with aging parents for an extended time. Never did have to use it .. but was glad that it was there if needed. One less thing i had to worry about