Affidavit of Support Question

[kris_hetfield 11]

Hi everyone,

I'm just trying to be prepared over the next few months till I am able to submit the I-129F for just my fiance (no dependents involved) and had a question about I-134 as I know embassies still request this form for applications.

As I understand, we are required to submit a tax return from at least the previous year with the application.

My situation was that last year I was in college completing my masters and for half the year worked part-time in an internship and ended up earning around $17k+ which is above the 100% requirement but not the 125%.

However, as of April, I was given a return offer with an annual salary of $90k+, which obviously beats the 125% standard that's been set. The position is permanent, of course.

My concern is that given the previous year's tax return, will there be some scrutiny over how stable my earnings are? If so, is there anything I can do to avoid this. For eg: Attaching a cover letter explaining my situation as I have here.

I was also unemployed before last year, so I didn't file taxes due to not having an income so previous returns wouldn't help either.

Also for evidence, if I'm going by my annual salary, would I need to show more than just a company letter verifying this info plus 6 months of paychecks?

Would appreciate any advice, thanks.

Edited April 29, 2016 by kris_hetfield

[Boiler 43,430]

You have to have filed taxes if appropriate

You currently need to meet the sponsorship requirements

You are conflating the issues.

[kris_hetfield 11]

You have to have filed taxes if appropriate

You currently need to meet the sponsorship requirements

You are conflating the issues.

I filed taxes for the previous year (2015), which seems to be the requirement. As I said, there was no requirement for me to file taxes before 2015 as I was unemployed and didn't earn any income.

Edited April 29, 2016 by kris_hetfield

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You only need the most recent taxes, and you have those. Use a copy of the job offer letter and hopefully you will have at least 1 or 2 pay stubs before the I-134 is needed at the interview. If not, add in a statement about completing your masters and now are beginning your career earning well over the poverty guidelines, and that you are more than able to support your fiance(e) in the US. They will most likely understand about being a recent graduate. They can accept 100% with an I-134 for a K-1 visa, so you made that last year anyway, as reflected on your taxes. By the time you are filing for AOS and needing the I-864, you will have pay stubs to provide to show you are far over the 125%.

[kris_hetfield 11]

You only need the most recent taxes, and you have those. Use a copy of the job offer letter and hopefully you will have at least 1 or 2 pay stubs before the I-134 is needed at the interview. If not, add in a statement about completing your masters and now are beginning your career earning well over the poverty guidelines, and that you are more than able to support your fiance(e) in the US. They will most likely understand about being a recent graduate. They can accept 100% with an I-134 for a K-1 visa, so you made that last year anyway, as reflected on your taxes. By the time you are filing for AOS and needing the I-864, you will have pay stubs to provide to show you are far over the 125%.

Hi KayDeeCee, thanks for your advice. I am actually applying for 129-F in a couple months. I just want to have things planned out ahead of time and will definitely have a collection of paychecks by then

You only need the most recent taxes, and you have those. Use a copy of the job offer letter and hopefully you will have at least 1 or 2 pay stubs before the I-134 is needed at the interview. If not, add in a statement about completing your masters and now are beginning your career earning well over the poverty guidelines, and that you are more than able to support your fiance(e) in the US. They will most likely understand about being a recent graduate. They can accept 100% with an I-134 for a K-1 visa, so you made that last year anyway, as reflected on your taxes. By the time you are filing for AOS and needing the I-864, you will have pay stubs to provide to show you are far over the 125%.

Hi KayDeeCee, thanks for your advice. I am applying for the 129-F in a couple of month's time and wanted to plan out ahead. I'm sure I'll have a collection of paychecks by then

Do they also require bank statements if I already declare my annual income and have paychecks + offer letter to show for it?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Hi KayDeeCee, thanks for your advice. I am applying for the 129-F in a couple of month's time and wanted to plan out ahead. I'm sure I'll have a collection of paychecks by then

Do they also require bank statements if I already declare my annual income and have paychecks + offer letter to show for it?

Oh, then not a problem. You don't need the financials when filing the I-129F petition. The I-134 and supporting documents will come later for the K-1 visa interview. Letter from employer and recent pay stubs will work to show your current annual income. No bank statements needed if your income meets the requirement, and you have no need to use assets.