I-134 and tax returns

[SocratesJohnson 6]

Hi guys! New to the forum, and just starting out on a visa journey! I am planning on filing a K1 visa in March or April, and I have a few questions concerning the Affidavit of Support. I've been in the UK and Europe (mainland) since May 2016 on visitor's visas to stay with my boyfriend (who is Scottish,) so my tax returns for this year will be abismal. I have some promising job prospects lined up for my return to NY, though, and I'm wondering how closely they scrutinize past earnings if you're making a living above the 125% poverty line? Does anyone have any experience with this? I can most likely get a co-sponsor, but I read conflicting info on that as well; for example, if you're living in the same house as the co-sponsor, they need only to fill in the financial gap where you fall short, but if it's not a family household member, they must qualify separately with their income? I use my mother's address as my permanent address, and will be staying with her for awhile when I get back, so I want to be clear on the rules if I'm going to ask her or her husband. These stringent rules seem so Draconian, though they're not much more lenient in the UK, either. I'm sort of hoping we'll end up in an EU member state instead, before Brexit happens, as their marital visa laws are much more pro-relationship, I'm finding! Plus, Europe is so great. But I digress, as the probability of us getting married and living in the US is very likely! 

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

While past income on W2's or tax transcripts are good, if you have a job and are working already and can supply 3-4 pay stubs, employer letter, and such to show a good earning, it can definately help offset the tax return issue.

 

I myself probably would go a head and have your co-sponsor lined up just in case. Rather have one and not need it than need it and not have it you know.

 

As for the difference between house hold member or not... I think no matter who it is they have to qualify the same as in supporting themselves, any dependents, and the intending immigrant. Not just cover a short fall.

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

10 minutes ago, SocratesJohnson said:

Hi guys! New to the forum, and just starting out on a visa journey! I am planning on filing a K1 visa in March or April, and I have a few questions concerning the Affidavit of Support. I've been in the UK and Europe (mainland) since May 2016 on visitor's visas to stay with my boyfriend (who is Scottish,) so my tax returns for this year will be abismal. I have some promising job prospects lined up for my return to NY, though, and I'm wondering how closely they scrutinize past earnings if you're making a living above the 125% poverty line? Does anyone have any experience with this? I can most likely get a co-sponsor, but I read conflicting info on that as well; for example, if you're living in the same house as the co-sponsor, they need only to fill in the financial gap where you fall short, but if it's not a family household member, they must qualify separately with their income? I use my mother's address as my permanent address, and will be staying with her for awhile when I get back, so I want to be clear on the rules if I'm going to ask her or her husband. These stringent rules seem so Draconian, though they're not much more lenient in the UK, either. I'm sort of hoping we'll end up in an EU member state instead, before Brexit happens, as their marital visa laws are much more pro-relationship, I'm finding! Plus, Europe is so great. But I digress, as the probability of us getting married and living in the US is very likely! 

 

In this case I would have a co-sponsor... Usually if you have worked less than 6 months, you are scrutinized a bit harder when it comes to evidence of ongoing and future earnings. You will fill in a i-864 and your co-sponsoring parent will fill out i-864A. Passed earnings CAN help you in showing the ability to maintain financial stability, but mainly the older tax returns are required to show that you have filed taxes for the years you were supposed to which is a requirement for the AOS.

 

edit: a non-household member co-sponsor would fill out another i-864. That's the difference you are referring to

Edited February 6, 2017 by Suss&Camm

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

ok so I totally missed the K1 part.. lol my advice is applicable for AOS later on... 

for i.134 you both fill out the same affidavit.

[SocratesJohnson 6]

Thank you guys, how sweet and helpful you are! I'm so happy I joined this site ☺️