Foreign income

[tibortt 0]

Hello everybody, I am an USC, have been living with my family and working in Ireland for the past 3 years, in the process of filing DCF for my Hungarian national wife. My question is that if my income exceeds the 125% set in the Poverty Guidelines, do I still need to show assets, or the income on the 1040 would be sufficient? - I'd appreciate your input, thank you-.

Edited September 5, 2009 by tibortt

[Anh map 2,098]

If your income will continue when you return to the US then that will be ok. If this job will not continue then you will need to qualify using assets (3X the income amount) or have a co-sponsor.

[tibortt 0]

If your income will continue when you return to the US then that will be ok. If this job will not continue then you will need to qualify using assets (3X the income amount) or have a co-sponsor.

Thanks for your prompt reply. This job will end here in Ireland, however I have a concrete job set up, making even more and have the letter notarized from the employer in California.

Edited September 5, 2009 by tibortt

[Anh map 2,098]

Job offers are not the same as actual employment. Here on VJ I can't recall reading about anyone being successful presenting an offer letter to validate current income.

It may be worth making an inquiry at the embassy prior to interview. Especially if your current and future incomes are significant. And also to line up a co-sponsor as a back up if you cannot meet the asset requirements.

[tibortt 0]

Job offers are not the same as actual employment. Here on VJ I can't recall reading about anyone being successful presenting an offer letter to validate current income.

It may be worth making an inquiry at the embassy prior to interview. Especially if your current and future incomes are significant. And also to line up a co-sponsor as a back up if you cannot meet the asset requirements.

- Thanks very much for your help. Keep you guys posted.

[tibortt 0]

Job offers are not the same as actual employment. Here on VJ I can't recall reading about anyone being successful presenting an offer letter to validate current income.

It may be worth making an inquiry at the embassy prior to interview. Especially if your current and future incomes are significant. And also to line up a co-sponsor as a back up if you cannot meet the asset requirements.

- Thanks very much for your help. Keep you guys posted.

Actually embassies will consider notarized, guaranteed job offers in lieu of current income. But you are right, it's worth to ask the CO, and see what they say.

[Anh map 2,098]

Keep us posted on what you learn. That would be great info to share here on VJ.

[tibortt 0]

Keep us posted on what you learn. That would be great info to share here on VJ.

I sure will let you know what develops. She is approx. 10 days away from her interview. Based on Embassy ratings, Dublin is really helpful, nice staff.

By the way, I used to live in Lynn, on Western, worked in Reading for Fraen Corp. Went a lot to Earl's roast beef place on Western Ave and shopped in Salem at Stop 'n Shop. Mass is a great place, miss it!!

[Penguin_ie 5,987]

I'd have the proof of assets ready just in case, but you may be ok with the definite job offer, Dublin is a very easy consulate (I did DCF there last year).

[tibortt 0]

I'd have the proof of assets ready just in case, but you may be ok with the definite job offer, Dublin is a very easy consulate (I did DCF there last year).

Thanks very much for your input Penguin. Yes, I am familiar with your time line and posts a little bit. Actually I have been reading consulate ratings, and Dublin rates as one of the "easier" (kind, patient and friendly staff) embassies. The only thing is that I have to start between now and Dec. 31st, or the offer is off. By the way, I used to work for the company before, back in '03. I have the offer letter, signed, sealed, notarized and FedExe'd, just got it a few days ago.

Anyways, how are you guys doin' in AK? I used to go a lot to LR., since I have lived in Memphis. AK is a cool state, houses are cheap, people are nice. How are the twins? You guys take care and please, keep in touch. - Regards, Tibor

[Penguin_ie 5,987]

We are doing good, and I am expecting our third child The houses here are much cheaper- we bought a 4 bedroom home with yard for 1/3 the price of our one bedroom flat in Dublin- which is one of the reasons we moved.

[txladykat 1]

Actually, there is in instance where offer of employment was satisfactory

I used a letter of employment offer. They didn't even ask to see it! They asked for no proof of income, they only went with what I listed on my I-864. I simply listed what my income of the new job would be on the I-864 (that is how they told me to do it), and I made sure to have a letter stating my start date and salary, but they didn't even ask to see it.

[tibortt 0]

Actually, there is in instance where offer of employment was satisfactory

I used a letter of employment offer. They didn't even ask to see it! They asked for no proof of income, they only went with what I listed on my I-864. I simply listed what my income of the new job would be on the I-864 (that is how they told me to do it), and I made sure to have a letter stating my start date and salary, but they didn't even ask to see it.

Thank you for your reply and encouragement. We'll keep you posted.

[tibortt 0]

We are doing good, and I am expecting our third child The houses here are much cheaper- we bought a 4 bedroom home with yard for 1/3 the price of our one bedroom flat in Dublin- which is one of the reasons we moved.

Congrats, you guys really busy there in AK. Well, we just going back to sunny CA and watch the sunset sitting on the beach Wish you all the pride and joy with the new baby!! We have an interview date set up in Dub on the 29th. Please cross fingers for us. - Thank you.