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Hi everyone,

I am following the thread very closely and I am happy to read that so many cases are moving forward.

I want to share that we received our letters for interview and biometrics today too. Bio is in 2 weeks and Interview in 4 weeks. That means more waiting but at least we have an appointment. We are a family of 4, all letters came together and we are scheduled at the same time. AOS was accepted on 6/17, NOA is dated 7/1. FO is Philadelphia.

How do I get access to the spreadsheet? I am happy to share the whole timeline there.
 
MrsH said:
Hi everyone,

I am following the thread very closely and I am happy to read that so many cases are moving forward.

I want to share that we received our letters for interview and biometrics today too. Bio is in 2 weeks and Interview in 4 weeks. That means more waiting but at least we have an appointment. We are a family of 4, all letters came together and we are scheduled at the same time. AOS was accepted on 6/17, NOA is dated 7/1. FO is Philadelphia.

How do I get access to the spreadsheet? I am happy to share the whole timeline there.
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Congrats! Click on the "View Only" button and click "Request access to edit"
 
AoShole said:
I was advised that if a couple files jointly (check IRS transcript, to see if both your names appear), then you can include the "total income" amount for both household members, and include a note in Part 9, clarifying that return is filed jointly, and you've included the "total income" figure for both individuals. Unsure about the children though.

Part 3 asks if each household member filed a tax return, not solely if they generated income.
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Thanks AoShole and Rabey.

RE responses for each of my kids to;
1. "Did you or your household member(s), whose income is being included, file a federal tax return?" (Yes / No); I'll respond Yes because my wife and I (their household members, whose income is being included) filed a tax return.
2. "Federal Tax Year": <2019, same as wife and me>
3. Total Income from tax return: <Same as wife and me>

This is supported by the fact that my sons are listed as 'dependents' on the 2019 tax return.
 
930 said:
Thanks AoShole and Rabey.

RE responses for each of my kids to;
1. "Did you or your household member(s), whose income is being included, file a federal tax return?" (Yes / No); I'll respond Yes because my wife and I (their household members, whose income is being included) filed a tax return.
2. "Federal Tax Year": <2019, same as wife and me>
3. Total Income from tax return: <Same as wife and me>

This is supported by the fact that my sons are listed as 'dependents' on the 2019 tax return.
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OK, I think I've worked this out;
A clue here is that there's only room to enter three household members. (Part 9 Additional Info, aside)
I believe this is asking only for household members who earned income. If a household member didn't earn income (eg. my wife, my kids) then they're not meant to be listed in Part 3 at all. Part 3 is catching those who earned income and haven't filed a tax return.
 
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mmmb said:
There are a couple in the excel sheet.
line 65, 69, 84
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My field office is Brooklyn NY. But I had a call from Tribeca/Manhattan, before they had opened, to schedule my biometrics appointment on Monday. I then received a letter today to do biometrics at Long Island City...for Monday 07/20! I would have missed it. I was told the letter was sent last week. It’s dated the 07/16. Neither ASC are my local. It all seems to be a bit of a mess right now.
 
Hello everyone!
we received our letters for our interview (for next Friday) and Bio for August,4th yesterday!
But upon reading the notice i saw that they request not to bring children to the appointment if they are not applying for the greencard. We have a toddler daughter, 18 months old, she is a US citizen and we have nobody to leave her with :( anybody else experienced the same? what did you do?
Thanks!!!
 
citylista said:
Hello everyone!
we received our letters for our interview (for next Friday) and Bio for August,4th yesterday!
But upon reading the notice i saw that they request not to bring children to the appointment if they are not applying for the greencard. We have a toddler daughter, 18 months old, she is a US citizen and we have nobody to leave her with :( anybody else experienced the same? what did you do?
Thanks!!!
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Well... I guess that is atleast a good problem to have. ;)

We have, 10 and 8 year old daughter. We might be just leaving them at friends place.

Find a friend, or hire a babysitter ??
 
I have an update. So today I, unfortunately, missed a "caller ID" call from USCIS. But at the same time, I noticed an email stating that I have an InfoPass appointment scheduled for 07/27 and that I should print it out. Is this the IL notice? It does state to bring any documents related to my case but doesn't state "Interview letter", just "appointment notice". Any ideas?

Thanks!
 
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aussie expat said:
My field office is Brooklyn NY. But I had a call from Tribeca/Manhattan, before they had opened, to schedule my biometrics appointment on Monday. I then received a letter today to do biometrics at Long Island City...for Monday 07/20! I would have missed it. I was told the letter was sent last week. It’s dated the 07/16. Neither ASC are my local. It all seems to be a bit of a mess right now.
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You missed your biometrics appointment?
 
Kentavar2397 said:
I have an update. So today I, unfortunately, missed a "caller ID" call from USCIS. But at the same time, I noticed an email stating that I have an InfoPass appointment scheduled for 07/27 and that I should print it out. Is this the IL notice? It does state to bring any documents related to my case but doesn't state "Interview letter", just "appointment notice". Any ideas?

Thanks!
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It may possibly be your interview appointment. I suggest you go in fully prepared.
 
930 said:
OK, I think I've worked this out;
A clue here is that there's only room to enter three household members. (Part 9 Additional Info, aside)
I believe this is asking only for household members who earned income. If a household member didn't earn income (eg. my wife, my kids) then they're not meant to be listed in Part 3 at all. Part 3 is catching those who earned income and haven't filed a tax return.
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I recommend you go through the I-944 instruction for guidance on how to fill out that form.
I-944 Form Instructions
 
I have a stupid question that I haven't seen anyone ask so far. Do we have to be dressed formally at the interview? I'm not going to show up in flip-flops but was curious if I have to wear a suit? Or a shirt, jeans, and normal shoes will do it?

Thanks!
 
Kentavar2397 said:
I have a stupid question that I haven't seen anyone ask so far. Do we have to be dressed formally at the interview? I'm not going to show up in flip-flops but was curious if I have to wear a suit? Or a shirt, jeans, and normal shoes will do it?

Thanks!
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Congrats on the appointment- my app arrived 3 days before yours, so I'm hoping our FO calls me soon, too!

As for how to dress- it's mentioned in the 'Interview Tips' tab of the spreadsheet, on page 1.
Dress neatly
- Don't wear T-shirts, or jewelry with slogans or symbols that might make the officer wonder about your lifestyle or morals
- Don't overdo like wearing a tie covered with American flag
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Can't go wrong with anything you'd wear to a casual office, I guess.
Maybe cover up neck tattoos, if you have them :D
 
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