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  2. More questions about Spouse Visa

    in Direct Consulate Filing

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    Alright, this (visa) saga is getting a bit too long for wife and I. It's really starting to wear on her - and my relatives are really wondering where she is (which I guess is a good thing?). Will be finished with my grad program pretty soon, thought she would be here by now .... Anyway, really appreciate the feedback. I just received an email from NVC stating that the marriage certificate I submitted was not acceptable. I was wondering if anyone might know of a resource that describes the details of the most acceptable marriage certificate? Thanks!

  6. More questions about Spouse Visa

    in Direct Consulate Filing

    Posted

    Thanks everyone again. Last week I submitted my $220 payment, I believe the final thing requested from the NVC, and am now just waiting for the interview at the consulate in China (for my wife). I was wondering if anyone might know how long it usually takes from this point (everything submitted) until the interview? Thanks a lot...

  8. More questions about Spouse Visa

    in Direct Consulate Filing

    Posted · Edited by jae123 (see edit history)

    Hello, so I've filed the I-864 with my father as joint sponsor, and recently received an email from NVC stating that they need a I-864 from myself. I did not realize that I needed to file one since my father is the main sponsor? Since I was living outside the US before grad school, and have been in grad school for the past year and a half, should I submit information with proof of my grad school assistantship? This seems to be the trickiest part of the app process ...

     

    Thanks a lot again.

  19. Document Translation and Filing in the US

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Split this off of the DCF topic, since you are no longer in China, and will be filing the petition in the USA. Did you get a copy of the marriage cert along with a translation of the certificate? If not then perhaps have spouse get a copy in China at the notary office along with a translation, this will be needed for filing the petition. Also when filing a petition to USCIS, make photo copies of all original documents and send the copies to USCIS, not the originals. Bring originals into interview just in case interviewing officer requests to see them.

     

    Thanks again guys for the clarification! Spouse will soon have her birth certificate, marriage certificate, and police report translated and notarized. I take it that she should keep the originals, and email me scanned copies of those documents ...

  21. Document Translation and Filing in the US

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted · Edited by jae123 (see edit history)

    Hi, I noticed that the translation of fiancee's birth certificate is no longer needed for DCF (http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1). Just wondering if this is true? Thanks ...

    This is a consulate by consulate, VJ covers general requirements in most countries, however in China the DHS field office located in Beijing and Guangzhou still require English translations attached, they are easily obtained at the Notary office when getting a birth cert.

     

    Also you are first dealing with USCIS (DHS) office which still has an English translation requirement for all documents, and later will be dealing with the consulate in Guangzhou which also has an English translation requirement.

     

    Thanks! Fumbled with the time, now will have to file from back in the US (fiancee is not happy). Wondering if you might know the average time to interview for filing from the US?

  23. More questions about Spouse Visa

    in Direct Consulate Filing

    Posted · Edited by jae123 (see edit history)

    I believe the income level at which you can claim to be exempt from filing returns is around 4 or 5K.

     

    I would still get married and file the I-130 for spouse visa for several reason, fees are near half for a CR-1 vs K-1 visa to the point of getting a green-card. CR-1 also gets the green-card upon arrival to the USA, K-1 can take many months to get one.

     

    As for IRS, they actually have a good website where you can download past years forms, and get info.

     

    http://www.irs.gov/a...ublication.html

    http://www.irs.gov/b...onal/index.html

    http://www.irs.gov/f...=199953,00.html

     

     

    Study page 7 of 1040EZ form to see if you are required or not to file a return: http://www.irs.gov/p...pdf/i1040ez.pdf (If income per year is less than $9500 then note this on the I-864, and attach page 7 of 1040EZ instructions and highlight that exemption, also get prior year's forms instructions and do the same or simply fill out the form and file with IRS late, they do not penalize you if you owe nothing.

     

    Thanks very much, appreciate it.

  24. More questions about Spouse Visa

    in Direct Consulate Filing

    Posted · Edited by jae123 (see edit history)

    Okay, thanks again. I havent filed for IRS returns, Ive been living/working/studying outside the US (in Europe and Asia) for about 8 years now. Would it be mandatory that I file for IRS returns?

    ...you can claim the foreign income exemption and not pay tax on income less than I believe up to something like 80K.

     

    However if income is less that the required min every year for a return then can explain this with a note attached to the I-864.

     

     

    I definitely have not been earning anything near or above 80k, so I'll attach a note to the I-864. Is this usually acceptable? For the note, how much detail is required? Is there a 'template' somewhere on the internet for such a note? Thanks a lot again!

  25. More questions about Spouse Visa

    in Direct Consulate Filing

    Posted

    Thanks a lot again. Regarding US domicile, I'm going to submit a copy of my driver's license (with address at parent's place); my grad school acceptance letter with statement of university funding; and a letter/statement from the parents. Hope this would be adequate ...

    That will do.

     

    Also did you file IRS returns while out of the country, filing them is a way to show maintaining domicile, the affidavit of support will request copies of returns, or an explanation why you are exempt, easier to simply file them late with no penalty. This can be prepared while you are waiting for petition to be processed before interview.

     

    To marry over there you will need to visit a US consulate and get a letter showing you are not married.

     

    Okay, thanks again. I havent filed for IRS returns, Ive been living/working/studying outside the US (in Europe and Asia) for about 8 years now. Would it be mandatory that I file for IRS returns?

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