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)


Your issue is crucial and I suggest you seek advice from this guy’s page, “britsimonsays” he has helped lot of DV applicants including me, free of charge. Sign up and ask your question clearly, and I’m sure he’ll reply you. His page is mostly about DV lottery, but try and see.

[RYAN923]

So my RFIE is saying that the qualifying income of my spouse does not meet the 125% of the federal poverty guideline which I find very strange because for a household of 2, the qualifying income (Chicago Stage) is $21,550 and our qualifying income is even more than double of this amount.

Guys, what's the best way to respond to this RFE?

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)


Your issue is crucial and I suggest you seek advice from this guy’s page, “britsimonsays” he has helped lot of DV applicants including me, free of charge. Sign up and ask your question clearly, and I’m sure he’ll reply you. His page is mostly about DV lottery, but try and see.

[aph]

So my RFIE is saying that the qualifying income of my spouse does not meet the 125% of the federal poverty guideline which I find very strange because for a household of 2, the qualifying income (Chicago Stage) is $21,550 and our qualifying income is even more than double of this amount.

Guys, what's the best way to respond to this RFE?

I’m asking about your timeline cos I have received an email that USCIS has sent me an RFIE and I’m wondering if mine is anywhere closer to yours. I didn’t not include an I-693 Medical exams in my original application.

Was the courtesy letter in the form of an RFIE?

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
Day 38 - Email informing me about an RFIE

[ldinh91]

But the real question is if they wait until the biometrics come in before they doing background checks/the bulk of case review. If that's the case, we might need to expect another 5-7.5 mon after the biometrics before we could get our EAD/AP.

That's what I'm worried about. I got a job offer but I had to tell them that I can't accept the job until my EAD comes in.

[Oscar4jc]

Filed in 2016 still waiting....

Aug 2016 : filed i-130, i-485, i-765, i-131
Oct. 2016: Approved 765 and 131
Nov 2016: Received EAD/AP combo card
Oct 2017: Renewed EAD
Sep 2018: Interview scheduled MIAMI FIELD OFFICE interview was good but no decision was made, just wait on the mail
Jan 2019: requested infopass. They said officer no longer worked there and case would be reassigned to another officer. Wait in the mail
2019-2010: multiple case inquiries, same response ““case under extended review”

May 2020: Got the following email:
There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.
Receipt Number: MSC16Xxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE
Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On May 4, 2020, we approved your Form I130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE, Receipt Number MSC16xxxxxx. We sent you an approval notice.

Today may 07 Uscis case status says:
I130 : approved
i485 : interview scheduled Aug2018

any idea what to expect my friends? Any advice? Thank you so much in advance