I-864 (Tax Question)

[Brightstar 0]

Hi

I am kinda new to this forum so please hang with me.

Anyway, I have a question regarding I-864 form. A little background about us, I am in the United States as F-1 visa for about 4 years now. My husband and I just got married recently. My husband joined the military right after he graduated in 2007.

In I-864 form, it is asked to attach a Federal tax return for the three most recent tax years. Well, since my husband just joined the military in 2007, he has only been working for about one year so we only have one year of tax return. As you all might know that the military job is pretty stable because he signed a 4 years contract with them.

With us having only one year of tax return, would that be a problem? Do we need a joint sponsor?

Sorry if this is so long but if anyone can answer my question, I would be very much appreciated!

-Brightstar

[diadromous mermaid 36]

If you only have one year of tax returns, how could you submit three? Provide what you have and an explanation as to why your US spouse was not required to file tax returns for prior years.

Hi

I am kinda new to this forum so please hang with me.

Anyway, I have a question regarding I-864 form. A little background about us, I am in the United States as F-1 visa for about 4 years now. My husband and I just got married recently. My husband joined the military right after he graduated in 2007.

In I-864 form, it is asked to attach a Federal tax return for the three most recent tax years. Well, since my husband just joined the military in 2007, he has only been working for about one year so we only have one year of tax return. As you all might know that the military job is pretty stable because he signed a 4 years contract with them.

With us having only one year of tax return, would that be a problem? Do we need a joint sponsor?

Sorry if this is so long but if anyone can answer my question, I would be very much appreciated!

-Brightstar

[Brightstar 0]

If you only have one year of tax returns, how could you submit three? Provide what you have and an explanation as to why your US spouse was not required to file tax returns for prior years.

Thank you for the clarification. But do we still need a joint sponsor though?

[Shannon and David 0]

Hi

I am kinda new to this forum so please hang with me.

Anyway, I have a question regarding I-864 form. A little background about us, I am in the United States as F-1 visa for about 4 years now. My husband and I just got married recently. My husband joined the military right after he graduated in 2007.

In I-864 form, it is asked to attach a Federal tax return for the three most recent tax years. Well, since my husband just joined the military in 2007, he has only been working for about one year so we only have one year of tax return. As you all might know that the military job is pretty stable because he signed a 4 years contract with them.

With us having only one year of tax return, would that be a problem? Do we need a joint sponsor?

Sorry if this is so long but if anyone can answer my question, I would be very much appreciated!

-Brightstar

Hi! As long as you meet the income requirements, you are only required to include a copy of your 2007 returns and accompanying paperwork or transcript. (Re-read the directions for this section.)

[Brightstar 0]

Hi! As long as you meet the income requirements, you are only required to include a copy of your 2007 returns and accompanying paperwork or transcript. (Re-read the directions for this section.)

Thank you for the info. T

hough it is required to include a copy of 2007 return, Section 25, do I need to check the box where it is said that I have filed a federal tax return for each of the three most recent tax years???

Edited September 1, 2008 by Brightstar

[Shannon and David 0]

Hmmm... that's a good question. I don't know what you do in this instance... sorry!

Go back to the instructions, section 25. "If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation." He should already have a letter from his employer from the previous affidavit of support for the K-1 stating how much he makes. Be sure to include that and copies of recent checks from work.

But that still doesn't really answer your question. I have no idea what you'd actually check in number 25. Maybe someone else has an answer for you.

Wish I could be of more help...