RFE I-864

[mrpeters 2]

Hi Everyone,

We are adjusting my husband's status from the K1, he's already had his biometrics. We received an RFE because (and I apologize, I'm at work and don't have the exact letter in front of me):

- on the page where you mark how many people are in your household, I put the total as one instead of two. 1 is not a valid entry.

- I did not make the minimum income requirements.

- I need to provide additional assets/ joint sponsor.

I originally submitted my tax returns for the last 3 years and letters from my two (now former) employers. I have switched jobs while this was all happening.

I'm planning to submit:

- tax TRANSCRIPTS from the last 3 years, which shows that my income in 2014 was $23,500

- W-2 from 2015 showing that my income that year was $36,0000

- proof of savings bonds (about $600 in total)

- letter from new employe saying i make even more than i did in 2015.

With all of this documentation, do I still need a joint sponsor? I clearly make well over the poverty line, there was just a small blip a few years ago when I was unemployed for a few months.

any advice would be appreciated!

[mrpeters 2]

To clarify, the RFE says

"Submit all supporting tax documentation, (w-2's, 1099's, Form 2555 and all supporting tax schedules) submitted to the Internal Revenue Service for the most recent tax year

The petitioner/sponsor must submit all supporting tax documents for the most recent tax year"

Are they asking for 2015 or 2014? Since we're now in the 2016 tax season?

[Anh map 2,098]

Savings bonds aren't needed. That is only worth $200 of income.

You need to give evidence of your current and continuing income. That is typically several recent paystubs and an employer letter.

The transcripts for 2012 - 14 should be fine. A copy of your 2015 return (along with supporting docs) would be good if you've done it.

[mrpeters 2]

I had included employer letters in my original packet and plan on including one from my new employer. I have that, my 2015 W2 (my old employer just posted it to me yesterday so I haven't filed taxes yet). Would that be sufficient?

I make well over the poverty line but this RFE is freaking me out.

[Anh map 2,098]

CURRENT and continuing income is what they want to see. Recent paystubs along with the employer letter are what they expect. W2 is information about the past.