Co-sponsor questions on Affidavit of Support

[Kim and Nath 0]

Hello!

I'm in the process of getting my I-129f package together. I know the Affidavit of Support is not required, but I'm getting things in order now.

My question is this:

I'm currently a student, going full time. I have a Pell Grant and state grants, and student loans. I do not work to support myself, as I live rent free with relatives. Both of my parents are willing to be co-sponsors - one makes a 6-figure income, and the other is an employee of the US Treasury, so I'm not worried about their potential to qualify.

Unfortunately, I didn't even bother to file a tax return this year because I had no income. Should I get a statement of my student financial support for the 2007 year to explain why I had no income? Since my income really isn't what is important here - I'm kinda lost as to what I should do.

Thanks...

[payxibka 10,048]

When the time comes you will explain why a tax return was not submitted. There are valid reasons for this situation.

[motu 6]

I would suggest that you file a tax return now - listing 0 income (I assume thats' the case). Even though it is not a requirement for you to file - its better for you to file because you will need a paper trail in this process. Then you can always satisfy USCIS or consulate requirements to have a tax return (sometimes they want three years tax returns and yes you can file them now - there is no penalty for filing late as you had no income to pay taxes on.

And for Visa purposes - you can attach explanation if you want to - why you don''t have sufficient income - or just get a co-sponsor. Good Luck

[payxibka 10,048]

I would suggest that you file a tax return now - listing 0 income (I assume thats' the case). Even though it is not a requirement for you to file - its better for you to file because you will need a paper trail in this process. Then you can always satisfy USCIS or consulate requirements to have a tax return (sometimes they want three years tax returns and yes you can file them now - there is no penalty for filing late as you had no income to pay taxes on.

And for Visa purposes - you can attach explanation if you want to - why you don''t have sufficient income - or just get a co-sponsor. Good Luck

Why file a zero return? Just prepare them and keep them in your permanent files ....

[motu 6]

Why file a zero return? Just prepare them and keep them in your permanent files ....

So that it will match with the IRS records in case someone ever verified or if you wanted to get an IRS transcript. I worked as a Tax Administrator for Colorado state Govt. and often told this to many people who are trying to establish residency (for tuition purposes or even welfare purposes) - it doesn't take much to do (you can do a 1040EZ and then the state short form (if they have one)) and have a permanent trail through the US and (for many state govt. also).

In my younger days, I worked some part time jobs as a student and had very small amounts withheld - by filing I got the few bucks back and established my residency for the state also. MY trail from those small jobs helped me establish my SS credits too (not enough for retirement but close!) Good Luck