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[DaniDimo 0]

My taxes for 2006 and 2008 are above the PG, but not for 2007 for some small amount, cause I was out of the country for some period.

What to do:

1)Make my taxes and present some additional papers from my job, paychecks....(no assets) or

2)Just to stay with my 2006 taxes?

Thanks in advance guys

Dani

[SusieK 3]

My taxes for 2006 and 2008 are above the PG, but not for 2007 for some small amount, cause I was out of the country for some period.

What to do:

1)Make my taxes and present some additional papers from my job, paychecks....(no assets) or

2)Just to stay with my 2006 taxes?

Thanks in advance guys

Dani

better to have all....but yes on paystubs if your 2007 is below....

Best on your journey

[j.debonis 0]

I'm a little confused by the dates you give. You have not filed (as you say you have) your 2008 taxes yet nor will you for another year. You must finish 2008 before you can file your 2008 tax return:) However, I believe the answer to your question remains the same....You MUST include your Federal income tax return, including W-2's and/or tax transcript for the MOST RECENT YEAR. You cannot enclose ONLY your 2006(?) tax return. The I-864 instructions suggest including the income tax returns or tax transcripts (among other things such as pay stubs, letter from employer, etc) for the last three years only if you think it will help you qualify. I'm assuming (maybe someone can help out here?) that the income requirement of at least 125% of the current Federal poverty guideline for your household size is only for the current/most recent year. I don't think the requirement is necessary for two or three straight years.

That being said, if you made the requirement in 2007 (check your dates again) then I'm guessing you'll be ok. Consider a joint sponsor anyway.

You say you did not meet the PG requirement for 2007 but you did for 2008. Since it's impossible for you to have filed your 2008 taxes, I'm guessing you really did meet the requirement in 2007...but not in 2006? I'm confused. Please clarify.

James

[Nutty 2]

My taxes for 2006 and 2008 are above the PG, but not for 2007 for some small amount, cause I was out of the country for some period.

What to do:

1)Make my taxes and present some additional papers from my job, paychecks....(no assets) or

2)Just to stay with my 2006 taxes?

Thanks in advance guys

Dani

I am confused....How do you know the annual income for 2008 if you have not filed a 1040 for year 2008? Taxes filed during this year, 2008, reflect income for fiscal year 2007.

You may be in a similiar position as I was. Working, making over the poverty guidelines right now (for year 2007 tax return), but previous year income was below the PG....

Here is what I did AND WHAT HAPPENED TO ME:

I filed my Affidavit of Support with the 1040 (which was below poverty guidelines)

I attached an original letter from my employer who stated I was working as a permanent employee with a salary ABOVE THE poverty guidelines.

The NVC approved the Affidavit of Support. Seems they care less about past years tax as long as you are gainfully employed making enough money now.

BUT

At the Consulate level when my husband went for his interview, the Consulate Officer said we would need a Joint Sponsor. Despite the fact, I was working now.

Here is my suggestion to you:

1) File your Affidavit of Support now with your 2006 tax return. Don't wait until after April 15 to submit your Affidavit of Supprt because by then they may want you to use IRS 1040 for year 2007.

2) Provide an employer letter stating your annual income

3) Start looking for a possible joint sponsor if you are forced to rely on your 2007 1040.

Edited January 30, 2008 by Nutty

[DaniDimo 0]

My taxes for 2006 and 2008 are above the PG, but not for 2007 for some small amount, cause I was out of the country for some period.

What to do:

1)Make my taxes and present some additional papers from my job, paychecks....(no assets) or

2)Just to stay with my 2006 taxes?

Thanks in advance guys

Dani

I am confused....How do you know the annual income for 2008 if you have not filed a 1040 for year 2008? Taxes filed during this year, 2008, reflect income for fiscal year 2007.

You may be in a similiar position as I was. Working, making over the poverty guidelines right now (for year 2007 tax return), but previous year income was below the PG....

Here is what I did AND WHAT HAPPENED TO ME:

I filed my Affidavit of Support with the 1040 (which was below poverty guidelines)

I attached an original letter from my employer who stated I was working as a permanent employee with a salary ABOVE THE poverty guidelines.

The NVC approved the Affidavit of Support. Seems they care less about past years tax as long as you are gainfully employed making enough money now.

BUT

At the Consulate level when my husband went for his interview, the Consulate Officer said we would need a Joint Sponsor. Despite the fact, I was working now.

Here is my suggestion to you:

1) File your Affidavit of Support now with your 2006 tax return. Don't wait until after April 15 to submit your Affidavit of Supprt because by then they may want you to use IRS 1040 for year 2007.

2) Provide an employer letter stating your annual income

3) Start looking for a possible joint sponsor if you are forced to rely on your 2007 1040.

How I did write sound confusing , but yes I am in a same situation and I am scared that that might happen to me to be asked for a joint sponsor, but the fact is a that I dont have any, so I am in a God`s hands now. Anyway thanks for all your replys.