March 202 filers

[aph]

Many thanks, I appreciate it!

We do not have any kids yet and on all forms, the number of household members was 2 - myself and spouse. And yes, the most recent year, as well as that of the last 5 years, are each more than the $21,550.

I'd look into the "britsimonsays" page and possibly talk to a lawyer as well.

In any case, I am thinking I may have to resend ALL tax documentation for the most recent 3 years.

Many thanks.

I'd keep y'all posted.

I’m sorry about your situation. I have not had such experience, but I think you should counter check the copies of your forms filled.
Is your spouse’s most recent (2019) 1040/tax return equal to or more then $21,550? If that is so as you’ve said, I would suggest you check how many children and dependents of your household you mentioned on your I-485, I864 and I-944 and how many kids your spouse has or filled on her 2019 tax return.
I also suggest that you go over the entire information on your I-944 because that’s a major prerequisite to the affidavit of support.

As for me, my household size is 3 and my spouse’s 2019 1040/tax return could sponsor up to 5 persons and I didn’t get any “REF” about my I-864/I-944 except for the reminder of my I-693 (Medical)


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[aph]

So it appears when we submitted the original application, we only submitted the IRS transcript tax returns and not the supporting documents (W-2s, etc...). So we’re making arrangements to submit all supporting tax documents as response to the RFIE.

Thanks.

Many thanks, I appreciate it!

We do not have any kids yet and on all forms, the number of household members was 2 - myself and spouse. And yes, the most recent year, as well as that of the last 5 years, are each more than the $21,550.

I'd look into the "britsimonsays" page and possibly talk to a lawyer as well.

In any case, I am thinking I may have to resend ALL tax documentation for the most recent 3 years.

Many thanks.

I'd keep y'all posted.

[RYAN923]

So it appears when we submitted the original application, we only submitted the IRS transcript tax returns and not the supporting documents (W-2s, etc...). So we’re making arrangements to submit all supporting tax documents as response to the RFIE.

Thanks.

Okay, that’s great that you found the solution, so please handle it ASAP.

[Viktoria]

Hey everyone, I have a question, my AOS package got returned cause of outdated i-485 and they opened my I-693 medical exam. Do I need a new medical exam and to fill all the other papers again or I can just send it back with the updated I-485 and the same rest of papers.

[rsm1444]

B2 Filed family/based I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-864, I-944

Day 1 - Application made
Day 2- Application received
Day 16 - Check cashed
Day 19 - Text messages received
Day 21 - Hard paper I-797C receipts received

Questions: During this COVID-19, do y'all think biometric appointment notices would be received soon?

Can someone confirm (with references where possible) that legal status remains intact after submitting the AOS application?

Hi aph,

I have couple of questions on I-944. Since your application is B2-Family Based which i am applying for my parents also. Here are the question i have. If you can answer atleast some of them that will help me to proceed to complete the forms.

1. Part2 --> Family status ( Your Household) . Did you include yourself as a part of Household.
2. Part3 --> 1. if you have included your self in Part2. I assume you have include yourself in this section and declare Total-Income. ?
2. For your parents did you select Not required to File tax return ? What reason did you provide for the Explanation for Not FIling.
3. Does any of your parents have Retirement Income outside USA ? If yes Which section did you provide that info.
4. Part 3--> Section 9 --> If you declared any Assets ? what kind of documentation was provided ?
5. Part 3--> Section 11 --> If you selected "NO" . Were you able to get report or letter from credit agencies that tells the parents doesn't have credit score.
6. Part4 --> Section3 --> Education --> If your parents have Degree Certificates , Do you have get Education evaluation for Equivalency to US degree ?


Thanks

[aph]

Hello RSM,

I hope this helps:

1. Yes, I included myself as part of the household in Part 2.
2. That is correct!
2b. Selected not required to file tax return and the reason provided was "For a greater part of the tax year 2019, [the applicant] stayed and worked in [home country] and appropriately paid and filled taxes in [home country]. As a result, [the applicant] was not required to file a federal individual income tax return with the USA government". We included evidence of tax filled in home country.
3. My parents do have retirement income but because the qualifying income is higher than the required, I didn't include any retirement income.
4. N/A as I didn't declare any assets.
5. From my experience, we added the applicant to our credit card and got a report to cover that. Where that is impossible to do/get, I have read on this platform and others that you may send a request to Annualcreditreport and usually, they may respond that not enough information provided to generate a credit report. Then if the applicant has credit from their home country you may add a credit report from that home country as well. My case was different tho.
6. Yes, we got an education evaluation for equivalency to a US degree.

Thank you and I wish you well.

Hi aph,

I have couple of questions on I-944. Since your application is B2-Family Based which i am applying for my parents also. Here are the question i have. If you can answer atleast some of them that will help me to proceed to complete the forms.

1. Part2 --> Family status ( Your Household) . Did you include yourself as a part of Household.
2. Part3 --> 1. if you have included your self in Part2. I assume you have include yourself in this section and declare Total-Income. ?
2. For your parents did you select Not required to File tax return ? What reason did you provide for the Explanation for Not FIling.
3. Does any of your parents have Retirement Income outside USA ? If yes Which section did you provide that info.
4. Part 3--> Section 9 --> If you declared any Assets ? what kind of documentation was provided ?
5. Part 3--> Section 11 --> If you selected "NO" . Were you able to get report or letter from credit agencies that tells the parents doesn't have credit score.
6. Part4 --> Section3 --> Education --> If your parents have Degree Certificates , Do you have get Education evaluation for Equivalency to US degree ?


Thanks

[ldinh91]

Hi aph,

I have couple of questions on I-944. Since your application is B2-Family Based which i am applying for my parents also. Here are the question i have. If you can answer atleast some of them that will help me to proceed to complete the forms.

1. Part2 --> Family status ( Your Household) . Did you include yourself as a part of Household.
2. Part3 --> 1. if you have included your self in Part2. I assume you have include yourself in this section and declare Total-Income. ?
2. For your parents did you select Not required to File tax return ? What reason did you provide for the Explanation for Not FIling.
3. Does any of your parents have Retirement Income outside USA ? If yes Which section did you provide that info.
4. Part 3--> Section 9 --> If you declared any Assets ? what kind of documentation was provided ?
5. Part 3--> Section 11 --> If you selected "NO" . Were you able to get report or letter from credit agencies that tells the parents doesn't have credit score.
6. Part4 --> Section3 --> Education --> If your parents have Degree Certificates , Do you have get Education evaluation for Equivalency to US degree ?


Thanks

Hey I would like to give you some information based on my application. Even it's married to USC case, I hope you find something similar.
1. Yes. My husband and I include both of us in the Household part.
2. Yes, we have to declare our income.
2. It depends on their current situation and the income tax law in your home country. I was F-1 visa filing 8843 form, even I am not required to file tax return, I still submitted Form 8843 along with my I-944.
4. We declared my husband's house. We submitted property tax statement. If you have cars, proof of insurance should be good. I do not prefer submitting house's title or car's title.
5. Yes, you can contact credit agency (I used Experian to pull my report) to get a letter saying that your parents don't have credit score.
6. Yes, I used WES for education evaluation. It costed me $250.

[rsm1444]

Thanks aph and ldinh91 for taking time and answering the questions. I appreciate your help. Thanks again.

[Caliwale]

I got a letter today from uscis but don’t know whats in it
i am out of town and going back to town on monday
Neither get any update that they sent any rfe
dont know what in the letter

[odobo]

aph , RYAN923

Since you are getting I-693 reminders or RFEs, that means USCIS is reviewing your applicaiton without waiting for your biometric, right?

[aph]

I think it is fair to assume so.

[Can't be 100 right tho]

aph , RYAN923

Since you are getting I-693 reminders or RFEs, that means USCIS is reviewing your applicaiton without waiting for your biometric, right?

[aph]

Caliwale if you readily have your receipt number, you can track the status of your application to know the "type" of communication USCIS is sending your way.

Just in case you didn't know already, you may track your status at: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

I got a letter today from uscis but don’t know whats in it
i am out of town and going back to town on monday
Neither get any update that they sent any rfe
dont know what in the letter

[Caliwale]

Caliwale if you readily have your receipt number, you can track the status of your application to know the "type" of communication USCIS is sending your way.

Just in case you didn't know already, you may track your status at: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

aph i have checked case status there as well as kn lawfully case tracker there is no info about the letter they sent me
the online status is still case received on may 24th

[Caliwale]

aph one of my family member went to pick up letter and it was courtesy letter for I-693

[aph]

That's good news! I am guessing the only thing left now is biometrics appointment and/or interview/submission of I-693 medical letter.

aph one of my family member went to pick up letter and it was courtesy letter for I-693