answered on Aug 14, 2015
It may cause problems with the acceptance of the application due to the scanners that USCIS and its contractors use. If they cannot scan the document so the ink is legible, they may reject the application. The rejection notice may say that the application was not signed rather than citing to the... View More 
My I130 petition was approved in 2013, but I only received an email for approval, not a hard copy.
I am now eligible to apply for AOS but I dont have the I797.
I do have a letter from NVC advising me that I have a visa number available and a letter from USCIS with my case number... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
While it is ideal to have the approval notice, you may prove that the petition was approved using other means including those you mention. The petitioner may also file a FOIA to obtain a copy of the official approval.
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Yes! Marriage equality extends to the K process. If your fiancee lives in a non-gay friendly country, he may process the visa under special protections or in a different country. Consult with an attorney to determine how to proceed.
We have received the email about our interview for our US Visa application. It is on Sept. 3, 2015. They said that we must bring
- U.S. Federal Income Tax Return for 2014
- W-2 Form(s) for 2014
- Signed letter of explanation and legal basis for not filing Income Tax Returns... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
To immigrate to the US, you must have the petitioner or petitioner and co-sponsor submit an affidavit of support to demonstrate that you will not be a public charge. Since the petitioner does not live in the US or earn enough to file returns, his affidavit of support alone is probably not... View More
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