October 2019 Filers

[MD_Ready]

Seeing a few October filers receiving their EADs. I have my interview in a little over a week and wondering if I’ll get my EAD beforehand.

[sohi429]

Just a quick update guys... we FINALLY got our biometrics appointment omg!!! Letter dated 1/17/2020. Appointment is 2/5/2020. Almost 4 months to the day of our PD! Hallelujah.

Wow, that’s great news!
I called USCIS again on Friday to inquire about the biometrics, and the tier 1 officer said that there was an attempt to schedule biometrics on 18th of Jan.
While I had to leave the town on Friday evening but I got to know via USPS informed delivery that a new letter is in the mail. I am just hoping it better be biometrics (and not another RFE ).

[didoesque]

Wow, that’s great news!
I called USCIS again on Friday to inquire about the biometrics, and the tier 1 officer said that there was an attempt to schedule biometrics on 18th of Jan.
While I had to leave the town on Friday evening but I got to know via USPS informed delivery that a new letter is in the mail. I am just hoping it better be biometrics (and not another RFE ).

Yayyy! That’s great news!! It’s surely the biometrics notice. Our letter was dated 1/17/20. Seems like our cases continue to follow the same track. Keep us posted once the letter arrives. Our appt is 2/05.

[CuriousKat]

Seeing a few October filers receiving their EADs. I have my interview in a little over a week and wondering if I’ll get my EAD beforehand.

If you have the interview don’t worry about your EAD. Once you get approved you won’t need it. Praying for same day approval & keep us updated

[SPSAL]

Hello everyone! This forum is a great help for me and my hubby. We just finished putting the response to the RFIE together today and I was wondering if you could provide me with some input. I was going to post pictures but it says that they are too big. Oh wow.
So, our response consists of the following:
1) The original letter that the USCIS sent us.
2) A cover letter that lists: a) what is required of us; b) what we are presenting. This letter is signed by sponsor (hubby) and applicant (me).
3) A copy of form I-864 (edition date 03/06/2018) with the correct household size).
4) Hubby's 2 w-2s and IRS tax return for the most recent tax year (2018). This time we're sure that we are sending tax RETURNS instead of ACCOUNT transcripts lol
5) Copy of birth certificate in original language.
6) Translation of birth certificate.
7) Certification by translator.
8) Letter of sponsor saying the following:
To whom it may concern,
This is a response to the Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) letter dated January 15th, 2020. The RFIE states that based on the documents submitted with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, for the petitioner/ sponsor, xxx xxx, the income did not meet 125% of the poverty guidelines for the petitioner/ sponsor's household size.
I include in this packet the following documentation:

• an employment verification letter (stating that my estimated annual gross income salary is 54,080.00 excluding applicable overtime).
• Paystubs for the last four months.
• A correct version of form I-864.
• Two w-2s.
• A complete IRS tax return for the most recent tax year

All this documentation serves the purpose of proving that I qualify as a sponsor for the applicant.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any further information.

(Signature)
9) Sponsor's employment verification letter.
10) Sponsor's paystubs for the last four months.

I am sorry about the long post, but I could really use some input!

I see the IRS Tax Account Transcript is just a summary of your tax return and does not include all the lines as mentioned in the original tax return form 1040. So suggest to download the Tax Return Transcript option which typically should be a 8-9 page document. This will refer to all the W2, dependents and any joint filing break ups. Hope this helps.....Yes do include the latest W2 and 3 pay stubs in your RFE response. all the best...U will get it right this time....

[ra0010]

I see the IRS Tax Account Transcript is just a summary of your tax return and does not include all the lines as mentioned in the original tax return form 1040. So suggest to download the Tax Return Transcript option which typically should be a 8-9 page document. This will refer to all the W2, dependents and any joint filing break ups. Hope this helps.....Yes do include the latest W2 and 3 pay stubs in your RFE response. all the best...U will get it right this time....

Thank you! We included the IRS tax return this time, together with the w-2s and four months of pay stubs!

[ra0010]

Hello all,
I am in paranoid mode now lol. Could it be that the reason why they sent us an RFIE for a joint sponsor was because in 2016 my husband made 20k? I mean in 2017 and 2018 he made close to 44k and right now his income is 55k. So as for right now we don't need a joint sponsor, but are we going to get denied because in 2016 he made 20k? I just want to be sure before I submit everything.

[Trini0616]

Hello everyone! This forum is a great help for me and my hubby. We just finished putting the response to the RFIE together today and I was wondering if you could provide me with some input. I was going to post pictures but it says that they are too big. Oh wow.
So, our response consists of the following:
1) The original letter that the USCIS sent us.
2) A cover letter that lists: a) what is required of us; b) what we are presenting. This letter is signed by sponsor (hubby) and applicant (me).
3) A copy of form I-864 (edition date 03/06/2018) with the correct household size).
4) Hubby's 2 w-2s and IRS tax return for the most recent tax year (2018). This time we're sure that we are sending tax RETURNS instead of ACCOUNT transcripts lol
5) Copy of birth certificate in original language.
6) Translation of birth certificate.
7) Certification by translator.
8) Letter of sponsor saying the following:
To whom it may concern,
This is a response to the Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) letter dated January 15th, 2020. The RFIE states that based on the documents submitted with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, for the petitioner/ sponsor, xxx xxx, the income did not meet 125% of the poverty guidelines for the petitioner/ sponsor's household size.
I include in this packet the following documentation:

• an employment verification letter (stating that my estimated annual gross income salary is 54,080.00 excluding applicable overtime).
• Paystubs for the last four months.
• A correct version of form I-864.
• Two w-2s.
• A complete IRS tax return for the most recent tax year

All this documentation serves the purpose of proving that I qualify as a sponsor for the applicant.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any further information.

(Signature)
9) Sponsor's employment verification letter.
10) Sponsor's paystubs for the last four months.

I am sorry about the long post, but I could really use some input!

Hi, You're missing proof of citizenship for the co-sponsor and be sure that all attachments to the tax returns are included (so 1099s schedule C, etc etc, if applicable)

[NYC/She]

Hi, You're missing proof of citizenship for the co-sponsor and be sure that all attachments to the tax returns are included (so 1099s schedule C, etc etc, if applicable)

Passport/citizenship or GC.

[ra0010]

Hi, You're missing proof of citizenship for the co-sponsor and be sure that all attachments to the tax returns are included (so 1099s schedule C, etc etc, if applicable)

Thank you, but we are not using a co-sponsor.

[vic-k]

Is it a long wait on hold if I want to call USCIS?

[Username3]

Update:


1. When I-485 Package sent to USCIS : 10/11/2019
2. When Package received by USCIS : 10/14/2019
3. Which Service Center reviewing : NBC
4. When Text/Email Receipts notified: Not received
5. When checks cashed: I have no visibility to it, only my lawyer.
6. When Physical Notices received : 11/9/2019 ( Notice date: 11/5/2019 )
7. When FingerPrint notice sent : 11/8/2019
8. When FingerPrint notice received : 11/18/2019
9. When FingerPrint notice scheduled : 11/25/2019
10. When FingerPrint Done: 11/25/2019
11. I-485 Case is Ready to be scheduled for the interview: 12/27/2019
12. Address Change 1/10/2020
13. Address Change Approval 1/16/2020
14. When Interview was scheduled 1/22/2020
15. Interview letter received: 1/27/2020
16. Interview Date: 3/11/2020

[CuriousKat]

Congrats Username3! Your in Florida & it seems they are processing faster than where I am at. Goodluck & praying for same day approval!

[thausa]

update on my case:

10/02/19 AOS Package received.
10/15/19 Hard copy NOA received with a notice.
10/19/19 Received I-797C biometric appointment.
11/01/19 Biometrics completed.
11/08/19 Case was updated to Fingerprints were taken and in Process.
11/26/19 Form I-485 "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.
01/21/20 I-765 "New card is being produced".
01/22/20 I-765 "Case was approved".
01/23/20 Form I-485 "Interview was scheduled".
01/24/20 I-765 "Card Was Mailed to me".
01/27/20 I-765 "Card was picked up by USPS" expected delivery by 01/29/20.
01/27/20 I-765 "Approval notice letter".
01/27/20 Form I-485 Interview Letter received. Interview Date 03/04/2020.

[Margo27]

Thank you, but we are not using a co-sponsor.

Even if you are not using a co sponsor you have to send proof of citizenship