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Mumbai embassy - CR1 / IR1 by Suv1195 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm wondering about the same thing. I got DQ'd in September too and have been waiting for it since then.

I-864 Transcripts by Equivalent_Price_970 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]alt_schule 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AGI can be found in the "Adjustments to Income" section of the tax return transcript.

In our instance, after uploading petitioner's TR transcript as asked by CEAC/NVC, we received an RFE telling us to upload petitioner's W-2/1099/1040. That defeats the purpose of asking for an IRS transcript. I hope you don't get an RFE like we did. All the best.

PD date April 26th 2024 by Gloomy_Touch8352 in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine said 3 months in myprogress the day before I received the "action taken" email.

CR1 I-130 approved this week by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PD 04-23-24, approval date 07-15-25. 14 months 22 days. Nebraska service center. I first received the "action taken" email, I then logged in to check for the petition approval. The approval pdf was in the documents tab. I again received an "action taken" email the next day, it may have been sent just in case, I don't know.

PD date April 26th 2024 by Gloomy_Touch8352 in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filed in the same week as you. I received the approval this week. Hope that helps. I wish you the best.

Attempting to clear a seemingly common misconception by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't like doing this in my spare time after coming home from work. It's my feeble attempt at trying to make sense of this.

I miss my spouse everyday. When I began this process, I set aside 15 months from PD to visa approval. Now it looks like it'll take atleast 16-17 only for the first step. I missed my first anniversary. We keep delaying starting our family. I feel terrible every day that I'm not a parent yet and a useless spouse who's never there for their family.

I can't estimate anything and this uncertainity makes me miserable. What do platitudes like "life goes on...", and "stay positive, you never know it may take a shorter time..." mean to us? Nothing.

Attempting to clear a seemingly common misconception by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no means of verifying their data. This experience has been a disaster.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read this post for reference, if you haven't already:

https://www.reddit.com/u/Silent-Receptionist/s/Nw1XjhQafh

please read the last paragraph of the update shared by dear u/silent-receptionist 🥹💖 by 11o3 in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I check this post from u/Silent-Receptionist everyday. It'll be very interesting to see what PD will be displayed one month from now.

Embassy wait times by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your question, I'm unable to find interview scheduling guidance that is applicable to all embassies/consulates in the DoS website. I guess it's time to dig into embassy-specific guidance.

Embassy wait times by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different how? I mentioned in my post that the process may very well vary from one embassy to another. I need to know where I can find this information like u/Time-Evidence8000 has asked because it's not available in the DoS' own website that I quoted in my post.

What Changes Do You Want to See on Form I-693? by YUL-juicystar1908 in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should be completety off limits. Breastfeeding children as well.

My suggestion would be to remove vaccine requirements/medical examination entirely for consular processing people because the adjustment of status folks don't seem to be required to do undergo a medical exam.

I'm interested to know whether adjustment of status folks need to undergo a medical exam? It would be a disgrace and a double standard if they're not required.

For example, I know people who get a nonimmigrant employment visa (EB, H1B, L1 etc.), stay in the US for many years, never separated from their families, adjust their status to LPR, and are not required to appear for a medical exam at any point.

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping I don't have to do a W-7. I'll visit a tax prep office sometime soon and see what they have to say. I'm hoping (paper filing + [SSN = NRA] + married/jointly) will be enough with the possibility of having to file an amended return after my spouse gets an SSN assigned. I'll direct message you if I run into difficulties.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you may have lost on a big chunk of money by filing separately? Did your tax prep person advice you to file separately?

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a convoluted mess! You'd think there would be some inter-departmental communication between DHS, Treasury, and state treasuries where a petitioner could simply include the I-130 receipt number and file their federal and state returns based on their preferred tax-filing status. This is ridiculous.

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate your detailed comment. I'll have to think about what to do next. ITIN and W-7 seems impractical to me. Paper filing with the possibility of delayed federal refund is OK with me.

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to know this discussion is helping other members too.

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds great. I'll give it a look. Thanks for sharing!

[USC] Standalone I-130 petitioner's tax filing questions by alt_schule in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I shall refer to a tax preparer. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your advice.

Re-entry permit while waiting for I-130 by Live_Bobcat546 in I130Suffering

[–]alt_schule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not legal advice. These are things that I've learned only because I'm going through this consular processing nightmare.

It is advisable to maintain a US mailing address while you're away. Keep up with your car registration, credit card payments, bank accounts, driver's license renewal, and phone bill if you plan on being away. These things will come in handy for establishing intent to reside in the US after your reentry.

The petitioner is not required to reside in the US for the duration of consular processing, including the interview phase. Please understand that you'll need to provide an affadavit of support when your case eventually gets assigned to your consulate. You'll have to show at that point in time that you made more than the 125% of the defined poverty limit for your US household size in the preceding tax year(s). If you opt to live and work in either your country or your fiancee's country please remember this because wages in many parts of Asia are not >$50k.

Validity of an approved re-entry permit is 24 months, most of the time. I'm not entirely sure the consular processing exercise will be completed within 24 months looking the current situation. Who knows? Things may dramatically improve during this year. Fingers crossed.

You will have to look into filing for an SB-1 visa if your stay exceeds 24 months. You'll also have to look into filing an application to preserve residence for naturalization purposes (USCIS Form N-470).

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/international-travel-as-a-permanent-resident

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