Since October 2004, I've been considered self-employed. I work on commission, selling library books. The company pays me a percentage based upon my sales. I also receive a 1099-MISC and not a W-2.
My question is, would I still need a "letter of employment" to send with the I-134 although I'm not technically employed but dependent upon my sales for my earnings?

According to the instructions, if you're self-employed, you need to send a copy of last tax return filed or report of commercial rating concern. Because of this, I chose to ignore the "statement of employment" and I sent her copies of my 2005, 2006, and 2007 tax returns.

Would you say that I had met the requirements or should I also send her a letter from the company stating that I earn commission for my sales?

FYI, I sent:
- 2005, 2006, and 2007 tax returns.
- 2 months of bank statements
- 8 weeks of sales statements
- proof of life insurance
- proof of property ownership
- statement of bank information signed by bank manager (date joined and amount deposited since joining - I joined back in August, 2007 so I wasn't able to provide them with 1 year of deposits)
- printout from my SEP-IRA

I'm pretty sure what I sent was fine, but just wanted to see what others thought.

I wrote myself a self-employment letter since I am self employed. I also have a company letterhead with a company envelope. (looks proffesional)

If you are self employed, I think you do the same in case they ask for an employment letter and you have nothing to give to the pre-screener or just saying that you are self employed. It may raise doubts, so I went ahead and made one. Least I have something to show if I am asked for an employment letter.

I also have included the 1040's from 2005, 2006 and 2007. (ITR's)

Here is what I have.

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EMPLOYMENT LETTER

Date: April 4, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is XXXXXX. I am residing at: XXXXXXX I make the following statement under penalty of purjury that: I am self-employed for XXXXX, for more than five years since October 1st, 2007. My annual salary is $XXXXX.

On this way, I plege that my fiancee XXX will not be any public charge.

Thank you very much for your kindless and your attention to this letter.

Sincerely,

Petitioners Signature.


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Just plain and simple. Hope this helps.

Dr Mirage

You sure you put that?

UPDATE:

My fiancee has already had her interview. I didn't write any letter stating my employment. The tax returns and 1099s were all that she needed.