Q. about I-134 and Income

[Chickaflick 0]

At line 7 - re: income annual salary: My fiance's annual salary is different then what is reported on his 2009 tax return because the place he works at is driven by economy. IE: if it is slow, they are put on unemployment for a few weeks and if it is booming, they work overtime out the wazoo. So, should thisline match the income on his 2009 tax return or should it stay true to his projected anual income? The letter from his employer states an hourly wage due to this fact so that cannot be cross compared.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

The tax return is for the year 2009. You are reporting the annual salary for the year 2010, so use the figures that stays true to his projected annual income for 2010. My husband's annual salary changes from year to year as well based upon performance bonuses and for one year, a promotion. Your fiance's 2010 annual income doesn't need to match the 2009 tax returns because he may have a different income in 2010. If he/you are questioned, you can explain that his work load depends on the demand and he varies between lots of overtime to short lay-offs and going on EI so the annual income amounts are not the same from year to year. The important thing is that he is over the 125% poverty level, ideally for both years, but definitely for this year. If not, make sure you have a co-sponsor who is.

Edited August 28, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Chickaflick 0]

Yup! Income is fine and even if it was close we are fine with assets. I was just wondering about the numbers. Thanks Kathryn! You rock me crocs lady!