Affidavit of Support: new job + current job?

[Juanitajuanes 0]

Hello everyone amazing and wonderful that has helped me through this,

I just received my NOA2 about a week ago and am now preparing to send documents needed to my fiance.

I am only sponsoring him no kids nothing too complicated.

I have 2 jobs.

I have taxes to show what I made last year (but that only represents 6 months of working because I was out of the country studying abroad).

I have a letter from that employer stating that my annual salary is usually around twice what it shows on my taxes.

That alone is not enough money. I just recently on dec. 31st got another job. I have 2 paycheck stubs. will this count as proof enough that I CAN make more money? I know I will not be leaving this job anytime soon. with that income proof I will definitely make enough.

is it too risky because the employment history is so brief? I can get a letter from them no problem , but I'm not sure this would be enough to satisfy them. I think I have someone in mind that can cosponsor me but I would like to avoid it if I can. anyone with similar situation? I looked for a while but couldn't find anything. I'm sure there's an identical entry somewhere though....

thank you for your help!!!!!!!

Edited February 11, 2010 by Libertyhuskey

[Duders 0]

I'm in a similiar situation. My fiance is getting a new job and will be making enough money to support me according to the Federal Poverty guidelines, but on his taxes, it won't show his new job, just his old one. If he got a letter from his employer stating his position and salary, would that be enough or would we have to wait longer until he had more evidence (W2s, taxes, etc.) to show he makes enough?

If anyone can answer this, that would be greatly appreciated.

[SunDrop 59]

I'm in a similiar situation. My fiance is getting a new job and will be making enough money to support me according to the Federal Poverty guidelines, but on his taxes, it won't show his new job, just his old one. If he got a letter from his employer stating his position and salary, would that be enough or would we have to wait longer until he had more evidence (W2s, taxes, etc.) to show he makes enough?

If anyone can answer this, that would be greatly appreciated.

They're interested in your current earnings more than anything. If you can show, with however many paystubs you have, accompanied by a letter from your employer stating the usual job title, salary/ hourly pay rate, number of hours worked if hourly and state on your I-134 what your projected annual income is, you should be A-OK.

Calculation for projection is obviously taking your gross pay and multiplying it by 52 if paid weekly, 26 if fortnightly or 12 if monthly.

The fact that you were abroad for 6 months will be evident on your employment history on the G-325A. Include your most recent tax transcripts.

What about the year before you took the time out for studies?

The letter and paystubs you have isn't proof that you CAN make more, it's proof that you ARE making more.

[Duders 0]

They're interested in your current earnings more than anything. If you can show, with however many paystubs you have, accompanied by a letter from your employer stating the usual job title, salary/ hourly pay rate, number of hours worked if hourly and state on your I-134 what your projected annual income is, you should be A-OK.

Calculation for projection is obviously taking your gross pay and multiplying it by 52 if paid weekly, 26 if fortnightly or 12 if monthly.

The fact that you were abroad for 6 months will be evident on your employment history on the G-325A. Include your most recent tax transcripts.

What about the year before you took the time out for studies?

The letter and paystubs you have isn't proof that you CAN make more, it's proof that you ARE making more.

Thank you! We were really worried about that, your reply helped a lot.

[SunDrop 59]

Thank you! We were really worried about that, your reply helped a lot.

Welcome, but I will say check with fellow Canucks on the Canadian forum too. Each consulate is different in their approach to I-134s in particular.

[Duders 0]

Welcome, but I will say check with fellow Canucks on the Canadian forum too. Each consulate is different in their approach to I-134s in particular.

Will do! Your advice is greatly appreciated, even after months of research I still feel like I have a long way to go, lol.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

They're interested in your current earnings more than anything. If you can show, with however many paystubs you have, accompanied by a letter from your employer stating the usual job title, salary/ hourly pay rate, number of hours worked if hourly and state on your I-134 what your projected annual income is, you should be A-OK.

Calculation for projection is obviously taking your gross pay and multiplying it by 52 if paid weekly, 26 if fortnightly or 12 if monthly.

The fact that you were abroad for 6 months will be evident on your employment history on the G-325A. Include your most recent tax transcripts.

What about the year before you took the time out for studies?

The letter and paystubs you have isn't proof that you CAN make more, it's proof that you ARE making more.

Documenting your current income is most important. There is nothing you can change about the past. If you are worried about it, get a co-sponsor. The co-sponsor for the visa is only on the hook until you do your adjustment of status anyway, so it is basically a "throw away". More is better, but if you have current sufficient income and if you documet it it, you should be OK. When in doubt, get a co-sponsor.

[Juanitajuanes 0]

Documenting your current income is most important. There is nothing you can change about the past. If you are worried about it, get a co-sponsor. The co-sponsor for the visa is only on the hook until you do your adjustment of status anyway, so it is basically a "throw away". More is better, but if you have current sufficient income and if you documet it it, you should be OK. When in doubt, get a co-sponsor.

I have a go on the cosponsor. I´ve heard adjustment of status can take quite a while. when exactly are the cosponsors off the hook? and what are the odds that they would be pursued for any kind of hypothetical thing that may happen (medical expenses in an accident etc). they would definitely consult with me first would they not? I just want to be able to assure them that there is no chance they might lose their house or something if my husband gets in an accident while waiting for his change of status.

I think it will be fine...but they want to know the legal details. I will do my own research on that info, but if anyone knows of a good site for that let me know :) thank you so much everyone!!!

[Liz_Allan 0]

I have a go on the cosponsor. I´ve heard adjustment of status can take quite a while. when exactly are the cosponsors off the hook? and what are the odds that they would be pursued for any kind of hypothetical thing that may happen (medical expenses in an accident etc). they would definitely consult with me first would they not? I just want to be able to assure them that there is no chance they might lose their house or something if my husband gets in an accident while waiting for his change of status.

I think it will be fine...but they want to know the legal details. I will do my own research on that info, but if anyone knows of a good site for that let me know :) thank you so much everyone!!!

Just a quick FYI-

I've noticed that we can purchase a major medical policy for the beneficiary (non-USC) so if that would reassure them, that you were purchasing a major medical insurance policy, it might be something worth considering.

No other help, but that did occur to us and we may indeed do that, just in case of an accident.

[divinos 0]

Great thread! very helpful for me because I did not meet the income requirements last year(2010) due to being unemployed for a portion of the year. But this year I have been at a job that pays me more than enough. I will take everyone's suggestions on bringing my pay stubs and a letter from my employer. Thanks all!