form I-134

[effieb 1]

On the form i-134 do we fill in the net income or gross income per year? Also are we calculating what we making currently or what we made last year? Its a bit confusing. I will think the recent income is what is relevant.

[Otto 83]

On the form i-134 do we fill in the net income or gross income per year? Also are we calculating what we making currently or what we made last year? Its a bit confusing. I will think the recent income is what is relevant.

Gross income or what you did (or will) put on line 22 on your tax return.

[Bernie C 24]

Yep - Gross annual income before taxes and deductions. You can interpolate the current years income but it cannot be proved since it is not "real" income yet and in this economy nothing is for sure.

For factual data, provide your latest years salary. Submit a Letter of Employment from your employer stating your salary or pay rate, hours you work, how long you have been employed, full time / part time, etc... all relevant information and have it signed and dated by a authorized company individual.

Provide a minimum of two years tax returns and w2's, bank statements and pay stubs. Check out the guides here on VJ, they are very helpful.

I included the following:

I-134 cover letter (optional)

Complete signed and dated I-134

Letter of Employment

Most recent 6 months bank statements

Most recent 6 months pay stubs

Copy of Tax returns for 1040, 1040A and W2's (atually I forgot the w2's but there was no problem - whew)

Everything included was outlined on the cover letter including our case number, names, consulate address etc...

Hope that helps.

[chorosizzle 0]

Yep - Gross annual income before taxes and deductions. You can interpolate the current years income but it cannot be proved since it is not "real" income yet and in this economy nothing is for sure.

For factual data, provide your latest years salary. Submit a Letter of Employment from your employer stating your salary or pay rate, hours you work, how long you have been employed, full time / part time, etc... all relevant information and have it signed and dated by a authorized company individual.

Provide a minimum of two years tax returns and w2's, bank statements and pay stubs. Check out the guides here on VJ, they are very helpful.

I included the following:

I-134 cover letter (optional)

Complete signed and dated I-134

Letter of Employment

Most recent 6 months bank statements

Most recent 6 months pay stubs

Copy of Tax returns for 1040, 1040A and W2's (atually I forgot the w2's but there was no problem - whew)

Everything included was outlined on the cover letter including our case number, names, consulate address etc...

Hope that helps.

Thanks! What did your cover letter say?

[effieb 1]

Yep - Gross annual income before taxes and deductions. You can interpolate the current years income but it cannot be proved since it is not "real" income yet and in this economy nothing is for sure.

For factual data, provide your latest years salary. Submit a Letter of Employment from your employer stating your salary or pay rate, hours you work, how long you have been employed, full time / part time, etc... all relevant information and have it signed and dated by a authorized company individual.

Provide a minimum of two years tax returns and w2's, bank statements and pay stubs. Check out the guides here on VJ, they are very helpful.

I included the following:

I-134 cover letter (optional)

Complete signed and dated I-134

Letter of Employment

Most recent 6 months bank statements

Most recent 6 months pay stubs

Copy of Tax returns for 1040, 1040A and W2's (atually I forgot the w2's but there was no problem - whew)

Everything included was outlined on the cover letter including our case number, names, consulate address etc...

Hope that helps.

So under the line 7 on the form do i place what i am making now or what i made last year. I have printed the paystubs. I am working 2 jobs now started in November so yes i am making way more now than i made last year so i am confused should i put what i am making now and add the stubs on that line or what i made last year. please help

[Otto 83]

So under the line 7 on the form do i place what i am making now or what i made last year. I have printed the paystubs. I am working 2 jobs now started in November so yes i am making way more now than i made last year so i am confused should i put what i am making now and add the stubs on that line or what i made last year. please help

You want to list what you're currently earning - calculate your current wages (Gross) to give you an annual amount.

[effieb 1]

You want to list what you're currently earning - calculate your current wages (Gross) to give you an annual amount.

Thank you so much for the response. i will did that but i wasn't sure if i was correct. I also have my stubs and letter from employer letter from my bank stating my direct deposit.

[Bernie C 24]

Thanks! What did your cover letter say?

I tried copying it here - hope it helps.

I-134 Cover Letter

(MY NAME) (MY ADRESS) (MY PHONE NUMBER)

Consulate General of the United States, Visa Unit

Ho Chi Minh City

4 Le Duan, Quan 1

Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam

Affidavit of Support I-134 for Case Number HCM-xxxxxxcase number)

To whom it may concern:

Following please find Form I-134, Affidavit of Support for my finacee, (beneficiaries name), and supporting documents as follows:

I-134 Coversheet

Form I-134

2007 Federal Tax Return Form 1040 & 1040 Schedule A

2008 Federal Tax Return Form 1040 & 1040 Schedule A

Letter of Employment

Pay stubs from the most recent six months

Bank Statements from the most recent six months

I, (Petitioners Name), a citizen of the U.S and currently residing at (my street adress), Erie, Pennsylvania 16510, do hereby state that the information contained within the above referenced, attached documents is true and accurate the best of my knowledge.

______________________________ _______________________________

Name Signature

___________________

State of

___________________

County of

On this _____ day of _____________, 2009, before me, a Notary Public for said County and State, personally appeared ______________________, known or identified to me, to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.

Notary Public for the State of Pennsylvania

_____________________________

Notary Signature

(SEAL)

__________________________________

Name

__________________________________

Residing at

__________________________________

Commission Expires

[Bernie C 24]

Agree with Otto and Karin. If your income has increased for whatever reason, include the info and you can calculate based in current earnings. Having the pay stubs and proofs, letter or letters of employment , will support that. Also the past records show history of employment and pay.

Anything and everything you can provide to show you meet the requirements.

[chorosizzle 0]

I tried copying it here - hope it helps.

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This is great--thank you!!!

[chorosizzle 0]

Did you all notarize your tax returns as well? I am just including the copies I got from the IRS...

[midge and isi 8]

I have seen on a few posts that if you are using Tax Transcripts that you should just include the W-2s.

I have a co-sponsor who makes far past what is needed. Are letters from employeers and the bank needed then? or are those only needed if using for assets?

Thanks!

[Bernie C 24]

I did not have the tax records notarized. There even has been debate over whether or not the I-134 requires being notarized, there is no longer a place on the form for this (unfortunatley the consulates and embassies are not to good about updating their paperwork!). To be safe, I created the cover letter and stated all the documents I was providing. Then I had the cover letter notarized. All the notary is doing is witnessing and certifying your signature.

When you make a statment as below and have it notarized you are subjecting yourself to perjury laws of the US if you provide false information.

I, (Your Name), a citizen of the U.S and currently residing at xxxx Brierwood Drive, Erie, Pennsylvania 16xxx, do hereby state that the information contained within the above referenced, attached documents is true and accurate the best of my knowledge.

______________________________ _______________________________

Name Signature

You can include multiple factual documents under one notarized signature, just list them and cover them in your statement.

I hope I'm not being confusing!!!! The whole cover letter example is posted in another post earlier in this string.

I didnt use a sponser so I am not comfortable advising on those requirements. I'm sure someone will come along and help on that.

[newlyweds2010 208]

what if we don't have 2 years of tax return? I mean, my fiancee is still in school, has a job that pays more than the poverty guidelines but hasn't worked for that long yet. what shall we do?

thanks for your replies.

[waiting4abrit 0]

Hello there - Do you have to fill out everything under #7 on Form I-134 or just whatever to prove that you have enough to sposnor your fiance? For instance - my dad is co-sponsoring and has filled out his income and bank account balance, but does he also HAVE to include his total stocks and bonds as well as property value? Or is it enough that he's already proven from income and total bank account that he has the desired amount they want for somebody sponsoring a foreigner?