Question about I-134 - I only have two years of tax returns...

[JohnandMyrein 0]

Hello all,

I will be asked for three years of tax returns when providing proof of support and I only have two. I have plenty of income for 2009 and I will have plenty for 2010 (God willing). I had no income in 2007 and very little for 2008. The reason is because I was living off of a non-taxable divorce settlement during 2007 and 2008. I have a notarized letter stating the reason for not having a 2007 tax return. My question is should I send this letter with the I-134 or should I just send the two years I have and hope for the best. I don't want to get into a situation where I have to become a tax attorney to prove my case when it really isn't that relavant since I meet the income requirements. Any advice you might have will be appreciated. Thank you!

[Bernie C 24]

Different consulate so this is for the sake of comparison:

For my I-134 I sent two years tax returns, letter of employment, recent pay stubs and bank statements (6 months each). It is the current income that is most relevant.

When you get to AOS and file the I-864 you are required to report the past three years income (and then you have the option of sending tax records for one or three years).

[JohnandMyrein 0]

Different consulate so this is for the sake of comparison:

For my I-134 I sent two years tax returns, letter of employment, recent pay stubs and bank statements (6 months each). It is the current income that is most relevant.

When you get to AOS and file the I-864 you are required to report the past three years income (and then you have the option of sending tax records for one or three years).

Ok, Thank you.

I have a letter from my employer, a letter from my bank, a statement from my 401k, an estimate on the approximate value of some property that I own, 2009 tax return, 2008 tax return and recent paystubs. I even have two performance reviews from my employer but I don't know how relevant those are. Shouldn't I be good to go?

[Audy_Rob 26]

Ok, Thank you.

I have a letter from my employer, a letter from my bank, a statement from my 401k, an estimate on the approximate value of some property that I own, 2009 tax return, 2008 tax return and recent paystubs. I even have two performance reviews from my employer but I don't know how relevant those are. Shouldn't I be good to go?

Yes, but if you are required to submit three years tax returns, you should submit the two you have and a letter of explanation as to why you did not submit a tax return for 2007. Always send a letter explaining why a tax return is not available for submission.

In general it seems like you have sufficient evidence for the rest of it and will not have a problem as long as that evidence of current income is at or above 125% of the poverty threshold.

Good luck.

[JohnandMyrein 0]

Yes, but if you are required to submit three years tax returns, you should submit the two you have and a letter of explanation as to why you did not submit a tax return for 2007. Always send a letter explaining why a tax return is not available for submission.

In general it seems like you have sufficient evidence for the rest of it and will not have a problem as long as that evidence of current income is at or above 125% of the poverty threshold.

Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. I will include the notarized statement that I prepared. My income is above 125% of the poverty level so I should be good. Thank you.