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My husband Tim (from Belgium) got married on September 15, 2016 and filed forms I-130/I-485 (and other relevant forms/documents) on October 17, 2016. Tim has his biometrics appointment on November 25. We filed everything ourselves without a lawyer, and we think we did a pretty good job! We received a request for initial evidence on November 23 for two reasons:
#1: The petitioner/sponsor's household member on Form I-864 or Form I-864A must submit a complete Federal income tax return submitted to the IRS for the most recent tax year.
-A little worried about this one. I (the petitioner), and my mother (the household member), both submitted IRS account transcripts for the most recent tax year. We also submitted our W-2s for the most recent tax year. I thought these transcripts were sufficient, but I guess not. We both DID file a tax return last year (2015), so no worries there. Were the IRS account transcripts not enough? Should we send our copies of the tax filings from Jackson Hewitt/ Turbo Tax? Is it really as simple as that?
#2: Evidence of your lawful admission or parole into the United States. Such evidence includes, but is not limited to, form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, Form I-512 with completed arrival stamp, or a copy of the nonimmigrant visa page of your passport showing admission to the United States.
-I think this one is easy. Tim and I flew into the US together on August 12, 2016. We will make copies of the stamp that shows he was admitted into Boston, and I will also include the original flight tickets (Amsterdam-Toronto, Toronto-Boston)
Thank you in advance for your help!!! Tim and I are patient for the green card...but we cannot wait for the EAD anymore. This request for evidence puts everything on hold, so we will try to fix it ASAP!
My husband Tim (from Belgium) got married on September 15, 2016 and filed forms I-130/I-485 (and other relevant forms/documents) on October 17, 2016. Tim has his biometrics appointment on November 25. We filed everything ourselves without a lawyer, and we think we did a pretty good job! We received a request for initial evidence on November 23 for two reasons:
#1: The petitioner/sponsor's household member on Form I-864 or Form I-864A must submit a complete Federal income tax return submitted to the IRS for the most recent tax year.
-A little worried about this one. I (the petitioner), and my mother (the household member), both submitted IRS account transcripts for the most recent tax year. We also submitted our W-2s for the most recent tax year. I thought these transcripts were sufficient, but I guess not. We both DID file a tax return last year (2015), so no worries there. Were the IRS account transcripts not enough? Should we send our copies of the tax filings from Jackson Hewitt/ Turbo Tax? Is it really as simple as that?
#2: Evidence of your lawful admission or parole into the United States. Such evidence includes, but is not limited to, form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, Form I-512 with completed arrival stamp, or a copy of the nonimmigrant visa page of your passport showing admission to the United States.
-I think this one is easy. Tim and I flew into the US together on August 12, 2016. We will make copies of the stamp that shows he was admitted into Boston, and I will also include the original flight tickets (Amsterdam-Toronto, Toronto-Boston)
Thank you in advance for your help!!! Tim and I are patient for the green card...but we cannot wait for the EAD anymore. This request for evidence puts everything on hold, so we will try to fix it ASAP!
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