We are now in the process of submitting the affidavit of support I-864 and financial documents to the NVC before they can schedule her interview at the US embassy in Cairo, Egypt. It would be great if you can answer few questions in that regard.
1-The minimum household income for 2 is... Read more »
You will never be in a position to have a household of 1 because the sponsor and immigrant will always count so that is a minimum of 2 household members. Benefits that are considered “taxable income” by the IRS, can count toward meeting the 125% of Poverty Guidelines levels required in order... Read more »
i, the sponsor and household member have a combined income to meet the minimum required amount to sponsor a relative but both of us weren't required to file taxes since i started a job late December 2020 with first paycheck in January while the household member started a job in November and... Read more »
If you are just starting your sponsoring process then it will be months before you get to NVC level so you will hopefully have more evidence of stable income and employment by then. If you are at NVC level now and submit what you have, NVC will let you know whether they think you and your household... Read more »
In 2016 I am filing my n-400 and I have a question, I have my 4 year tax transcript, the first year in 2016 I didn’t work?I did not work and I was a student, my question is that for my n-400 ,I have my 4 year tax return, for 2016 I didn’t have income , so I don’t file a tax return, do I file... Read more »
When you don't file a tax return because you are not required to file a tax return per IRS rules, you would answer YES to not having filed a tax return and simply explain why you were not required to file for that year. Best wishes!
https://www.creditkarma.com/tax/i/who-files-taxes... Read more »
Case has been documentarily qualified for over a year and the beneficiary is currently visiting in the US. Other than submitting I-485, are there any other steps that need to be taken? Will there be a long delay if we switch? Any reason not to switch since there is a large backlog of consular... Read more »
Switching from consular processing to Adjustment of Status is technically doable and easy but whether it should be done is a very fact sensitive analysis that should be done with an attorney because of the risk of potentially being denied Adjustment of Status. I recommend you at least do a... Read more »
Based in FL
It is up to the health insurance provider whether they will accept an ITIN number instead of SSN. Some do, others don't. If you are an immigrant, be careful about getting benefits that may cause you to be considered a "public charge".... Read more »
I need to change his legal name to match his birth name because I am wanting Greek citizenship.
I assume that your dad's name on your birth certificate is Gus and in order to get Greek citizenship you need to show that Gus is Konstantinos. Making changes to a birth certificate is done through the Vital Records office. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_4645_4933---,00.html... Read more »
I currently have a conditional green card. I am supposed to submit form i-751 to remove conditions soon. However, I no longer wish to pursue my residency here in the united states. Am I able I file form i-407 to abandon permanent residency instead of i-751? I will be going back to my country.... Read more »
You do not need to file form I-751 if you wish to file form I-407. Your permanent residency will expire if you do not remove the condition anyways but it would be best to file form 407 so that USCIS is aware that you voluntarily gave up your residency, not that you failed to renew. Best wishes!
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My parents have entered into U.S end of 2019. We had to get 6 months extension during covid and we extended another 4 months. Because of my parent's health problems. They both had serious surgeries in the past and their doctor advised us if they get infected with covid they may end... Read more »
A lot more information is needed to evaluate your parents' options. You should do a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. Many offer free phone consults but it would be well worth paying for advice from an experienced attorney. Best wishes!
I have finished my medical examination as part of the USCIS requirement.
In my medical test, I was found positive for Tuberculosis (TB) in the blood test. However in the follow-up X-ray examination, It was clean. I was found to have only 'latent TB' infection and not... Read more »
Positive TB tests happen frequently but if your doctor signed the I-693 form and assured you that there should not be a problem then there very likely will not be. But if you have the money and want peace of mind then doing another test after treatment can't hurt. Here is more information... Read more »
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I came to the US and got married to a US citizen in 2019. My wife who is my Sponsor on Affidavit of Support Form I-864 received 2 Stimulus Payments in 2020/2021 - they were based on her last Tax Return when she was single. Because I didn’t work in the US in 2019, I didn't file... Read more »
As far as I am aware, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not clarified whether accepting the stimulus check is considered a public benefit for purposes of inadmissibility, but the USCIS Policy Manual indicates that tax credits are not considered public benefits in a public charge... Read more »
I've been married for a year and eight months, I came to the United States under a fiance visa, then we got married here in Denver, my husband is American, I have a 13-year-old daughter, we both came to this country to start a family, my husband He said that he no longer wants me here and is... Read more »
This is not a simple answer but there is a lot of good information on this topic on the internet. Here is a reliable source: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/divorce-your-conditional-residence-status-how-file-divorce-waiver-with-form-i-751.html
I would recommend you do a consultation... Read more »
The AOS applicant/student would have to submit an application for Advance Parole (form I-131) at the same time as the AOS and wait until the Advance Parole (i.e. permission to travel) is granted BEFORE travelling outside the U.S.
If the AOS applicant/student travels without Advance Parole... Read more »
His mother had protect status when she brought him in, but did not help her children with immigration. He has a misdemeanor for marijuana from 10 years ago, but has been clean and remained out of trouble since. We've been together for 5 years and want to start a family, but we're told... Read more »
This is not a question that can easily be answered through this forum because many facts have to be taken into consideration. I recommend doing an in-depth consultation with an experienced immigration attorney who handles Family based immigration AND Deportation/Removal defense. Best wishes!
What circumstances would cause me to be not allowed back into the US after traveling back to my home country, and has COVID-19 made it more difficult to return if I have been vaccinated.
It depends what country you are from. You should look at the Dept of State's website for current COVID related restrictions. See: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html
But you should also consult with an immigration attorney if you... Read more »
The N-400 form and instructions are inconsistent if 3 or 5 years of information should be provided if you are married to a US Citizen. Specifically, Part 1 is clear that 3 years applies as a lawful permanent resident, but Part 5 asks for 5 years about my residence and Part 8 asks for 5 years of... Read more »
You should answer the question asked and provide 5 years of information regardless of how long you have been a permanent resident. Also, USCIS has recently changed their practice of reviewing the immigration
history of a naturalization applicant during the naturalization process and will... Read more »
Is it required/allowed to file i539(on b2 visa) if wife and i will be filing AOS(adjustment of status) through marriage based green card. Exipiration of i94(b2) is a about month away. What if there is a delay in reciept of notice, should we file for i539 just in case, before her expiration/before... Read more »
You are allowed to file I-539 on B2 visa but if you file for AOS BEFORE your wife's B2 stay expires then there is no need to file the I-539 because as soon as USCIS receives your application your wife's stay will be automatically extended until a decision is reached (or application is... Read more »
No. You need an unexpired passport for international travel. But you can expedite the renewal of your passport. See: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html. Best wishes!
I know international students under an F1 visa are allowed to own and rent property in the US and they are also allowed to earn passive income through stocks. So I was wondering if international students, under an F1 visa, are allowed to rent their things especially when they are not in use or to... Read more »
If your income comes from Employment then you are subject to the F1 student employment restrictions (see: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment). However, if your income is passive (i.e. when the earner expends little effort to... Read more »
I came to canada as a single and then went to married my boyfriend in fiji he lives in newzealand and they gave us marriage certificate that we got married there. we never lived together after that because he was living in newzealand and i was living in canada. I never disclose my marriage status... Read more »
There will be significant consequences if your marriage in Fiji is valid (which it likely is). I recommend you contact an attorney Fiji who handles family law to find out if your Fiji marriage can be annulled. Once you have that answer, I recommend you contact an experienced immigration attorney to... Read more »
Leave back in Europe and take my exams.
And come back in Usa by September. Is tjat going to be ok for immigration?
Once you have your green card (which hopefully you will receive within the one month you will be in the US in May), leaving the US for 3 months should not be a problem. Just be ready to explain why you left for 3 months so quickly after becoming a US citizen in case the Border Patrol officer asks.... Read more »
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