Just Jenney

Are you being serious? That's one of the most ridiculous things I think I've ever read on these forums. Why would you think that any of the moderators be at your beck and call?!?

No, having your own personal researcher(s) is NOT the purpose of this forum. This forum like a study group. Everyone works together and shares notes, but that doesn't mean that the new guy doesn't have to do any homework, especially his own. It's one thing to look for guidance, it's quite another to expect others -- strangers to you, no less -- to do your work for you. Not only is it rude, but you are actually doing yourself a massive disservice by not learning how to be self-reliant. Plus, there is a reason that a search feature exists on this site.


That's great. But at the moment you're not in such a position, so it's in your best interest not to alienate people by treating them like they're your servants.

~ Jenney

mrgavmc

Sorry I offended you too! Just needed a little help.
I thought one modearators tone was more pleasent that all and still do.
I didnt see it was rude to ask for help at all, just dont reply if you dont want to help. Its rude of you just to post something negative to me.
I have done everything so far by myself, I am trying to be self reliant.
I have already done all mentioned above, just wanted to swap notes I had done right thing. I have done vaccination check, have W2's, Affodavits, Social Security Number etc.
Just paranoid I did the wrong thing and looked for a little reassurance that I wasnt going to be rejected because of something I did.

Just Jenney

I am helping you: I'm telling you that your sense of entitlement doesn't fly here.

You asked for a link to something. Meauxna provided the link but also NICELY asked you "to please get familiar with searching; you are going to need it in the future." Your response? "Why? When you did it!" When Meauxna then replied that it would be the last time she'd look something up for you, you asked to speak with the other moderator (Rene) because "she's much more pleasent."

Looking a gift horse in the mouth... Biting the hand that feeds you... Whatever idiom you want to use, it was rude. You owe Meauxna an apology.

~ Jenney

mrgavmc

I apologise to anyone I have offended.
It was only a joke thats gone way too far,
I apprecite the help.
Im sorry, it seemed patronising to me to be told to get familiar with researching it, your also patronising telling me to be more self reliant.
Are you trying to tell me off?
google it? I had, along with everything else, 2 weeks is a long time frame for getting irs trascripts. I wondered if they were actually necessary for more than just the last tax year thats all, check I hadnt missed something.
Sorry if I come accross as aragant, thats not the case, its a trait I hate.
Sorry to all

Gav

Noorah101

Oops, I'm sorry I caused such a stir on this thread.

Gav, We all have different styles here. We DO encourage you to do your own searching, some people encourage it more than others (I'm guilty of spoon-feeding, I admit it). We are mostly just a bunch of laymen sharing information, and it's difficult for a newbie to know where to start...but now that you know, Google is always your friend, and so are we.

And now back to our regularly scheduled immigration topics...LOL

Rene

mrgavmc

Sounds good to me!

I promise not to ask anything else unless really stuck.
take care and thanks to those that helped me.

Gav

ian-mstm

Two weeks may seem like a long time because you're in a rush to get things straightened out, but that's how long it takes. In the grand scheme of things, 2 weeks is nothing when you're dealing with immigration. Whether you respond tomorrow or a month from now, processing your case will likely take exactly the same amount of time.

As for the RFE, don't send anything other than what they want. You will only confuse them if you send stuff they didn't ask for.

Ian

AlanR

In practice, the IRS seems to be a lot quicker than 2 weeks with tax transcripts. However,as Ian points out, you're going to be in the system for a long (long) time. My journey started in 2003 (pre-K-1) and 'completed' (US Citizenship) just last November 2008 - and that's quick compared to others. There are a lot of (bureaucratic) things that are very efficient in the States and there are many things that are or appear to be very slow.... Immigration is one of them..... I have found the USCIS (was INS when I started) immigration staff to be generally polite and helpful if you treat them that way too. The staff also have the power of your future in their hands. That's why a humble approach tends to work. I believe (but in fear of being shot down!) that the same approach tends to work on this forum.
Immigration is an extremely stressful situation for all involved and we see a lot of people in very difficult situations (including deportation for mistakes not of their own making). Your situation is probably easily remedied and like the bad 'plane journey will be forgotten in time.
Try this one and weep for others in more dire straits:
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/1..._detainee_dies

meauxna

Well face it, you are more pleasant than me.
Not that it takes a rocket surgeon to figure that out.

However, he hasn't yet met the THIRD moderator....



And I think you will need to (tm) that one, Rene.. 'Google is always your friend, and so are we' belongs on a t-shirt!

Rete

Hi, I'm the third moderator and worse, I am a "supper" moderator LOL

FTR, Moderators are chosen by administration to moderate forums not because of their knowledge and willingness to share it nor their ability to do so repetitively without getting snarky a time or two. That is not what moderators "do". There are many non-moderators here that are just as helpful or more so. Anyone who has filed a petition successfully and received their green card and some their citizenship who offer advice on the forum, is sharing their experience. They learned by trial and error and have learned to negotiate the web and its secret passways through the websites of www.uscis.gov; www.ssa.gov; www.irs.gov There is also the wiki which is part and parcel of the BE site. Read it, research through the archives, and if answers are found that are confusing, ask away. The forum was not started in 1989 to handfeed people but to offer advice, a shoulder to lean on and to impart our experiences. If anyone needs line by line help in completing an application, consult and hire an immigration attorney.

As for you, the Affidavit (note the spelling please) must be done by the US Citizen spouse regardless of their ability to provide financial sponsor or not. If they can't, then a co-sponsor is required so there will be two I-864 Affidavits of Support submitted, one from the USC and one from the co-sponsor.

You will be dealing with USCIS for your EAD, your AP, your green card, your removal of conditions and one day perhaps naturalization. You have more forms to complete than you can remotely imagine. Avail yourself of our knowledge but try not to alienate yourself from the good people who frequently answer cries for help.

BTW welcome to BE and may you have success with your petitions.

ian-mstm

Boy, oh boy... I have *got* to agree with this statement - especially the first part!

Ian

jeffreyhy

f,

To repeat - there are many 1099s used to report many kinds of income. Not limited to income from self-employment.

Regards, JEff