Adjustment of Status. Unemployed; question on form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

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Just a background,

- I'm filing the AOS for my wife, who came to the US through a K-1 Visa.

- I'm currently unemployed.

- I'm currently living on the same house with my wife and my brother-in-law (who is a US citizen, and make enough money to cover the 125% poverty line)

Following are the questions that I have

** Question 23: My individual annual Salary is:

--> Since I'm unemployed, what do I write?

I have a few options:

a) I received a bonus that was paid this year

b) My estimated unemployment benefits for this year

When I add them up, it is enough to cover the 125% poverty line. Will that be enough?

Would you suggest to include a letter?

** Question 24: My household income is...

Because I'm currently unemployed, I can't prove that I will have a steady income.

I'm inclined to add my brother-in-law's income, and have him file the Form I-864A (Contract between the Sponsor and Household Member)

** Question 25: Federal Income Tax ...

I have not filed for Tax Year 2009 yet, only up to 2008.

Will the officer look negatively on my request, or can I argue that the deadline for Tax Year 2009 is not due yet?

I was thinking of submitting up to 2008. When we go to the interview, we would take the 2009 tax return in case we need it.

Any help or suggestions is appreciated.

[bassagitator 1]

Its got to be enough to cover 125% for the FOUR people living in the house. Not just you and your wife. If it is not the 125% then I would go ahead and get a co sponsor.

Don't worry about filing 2009 taxes yet they won't look bad on you for it. As long as they are filed by April 15th. And take a copy of 2009 with you on your interview!