Affidavit of Support- Alternative Options

[B & C 1]

Here is the situation, I lived abroad from the ages of 18 to 22 (I'm 23 now). Thus there are no federal tax returns for me at all that show any income (as I was a student overseas and was not working). I moved back to the US in January, have been working since 2 weeks after I landed but until August I was not making the required amount of money to meet the 125% poverty line required.

Now, I have a sufficient income, but lack the federal tax returns as proof. And as I will not receive any federal tax return until January of 2012 to show my income, is there any other alternative methods of proving that I have the income to support my fiance? Or is the tax return absolutely required.

I'm sure it goes without saying that the thought of having to wait 2 years, plus the wait time of the visa processing fee, to be with my fiance is devastating in itself (let alone what the reality would be).

I'm sure this has probably been posted in a myriad of forms before me, but I can't seem to track down any stable thread that answers the question in full.

Thanks in advance, this has been bothering me for nearly a year now.

[Amyyduck 20]

Ok, so here is my understanding of the situation:

The I-134 doesn't technically require you to have a copy of your most recent tax return. That requirement is actually tied to the I-864 which is a similar form but you file it during AOS rather than during K-1. They use the I-134 to pre-evaluate whether or not you would qualify under the I-864 requirements. Definitely you can also use a couple of other things as proof of income such as a few recent paystubs, a letter from your employer and a letter from your bank stating that you make a regular deposit of $X (your paycheck). I did a little bit of searching as well and someone else was recommended to write a letter stating that because they received no income for the years x - y they were not required to file a tax return, hence the lack of return. The thread can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/268909-sponsor-did-not-file-tax-returns-in-all-of-the-last-3-years/

Hopefully someone else will come along who has done it before and can give you better advice. For now though, hopefully that helps.

[Amyyduck 20]

Edit: That advice is probably sound for when you go through AOS but I did a quick re-read of the I-134 instructions http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134instr.pdf as well as the affidavit of support tips http://www.visajourney.com/content/support and I'm no longer convinced that a copy of your tax return is actually required.

[B & C 1]

Thank you so much! I think you made my decade

[Anh map 2,098]

If your current annualized (not year to date) salary/earnings is over the requirement that is good. You will document that with a letter from your employer (position, time there, pay rate) and recent paystubs.

Regarding no prior tax returns, simply write an affidavit (Statement) to that effect and submit it with the I-134. You will need this same affidavit at the Adjustment of Status phase. See this part of the I-864 FAQ from the State Dept. website >> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#30 along with the I-864 instructions for more information.

[B & C 1]

As of August, I'm making over the requirement (providing the requirement is still around 18.5k annually). But even if it's not, I'm still making over it. I've been reading around the site, and even in the 'to do' description list of affidavit of support documentation, it doesn't even list a tax reform requirement. So I'm really hoping.

I had to go through a similar process when I was 17 for a student visa into the UK and it ended with me having a permanent nervous disorder. So forgive me if I post a lot with a lot of my insecurities and paranoia. But thank you so much for the information!

[Anh map 2,098]

I suggest posting your question in the Europe and Eurasia regional forum to hear from others going through the same embassy. Also an email or a call to the US Embassy http://slovenia.usembassy.gov/contact.html to get a definitive answer.

[B & C 1]

This might be an incredibly stupid question, but just to clarify. I send the first couple of packets into a bureau somewhere in the US, depending on where I'm located. And they send those packets to the ljubljana bureau for his part of the process?

[Anh map 2,098]

The VJ Guides are your friend >>> http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

[B & C 1]

Yeah, that's what I figured. Clarification is good in my experience though

[TOTALFOODNUT 0]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME I NEED TO KNOW IF NI NEED SUPPORTING EVIDENCE TO I 134 IF MY DAD IS CO SPONSER AND I HAVE 3 YEARS OF W2 AND 1040 BUT DID NOT MAKE ENOUGH ,DO I NEED A AFFADAVID OR LETTER FROM MY CURRENT EMPLOYER FOR PROOF OF WORK EVEN THAT MY DAD QUALIFIES FOR CO SPONSER I AM REALLY NEEDING TO KNOW ALSO DO WE NEED TO HAVE I 864 FORM IF MY DAD IS CO SPONSER / thank you please help me my fiance appoitment is on oct 5 wee need to hurry.thank you

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Here is the situation, I lived abroad from the ages of 18 to 22 (I'm 23 now). Thus there are no federal tax returns for me at all that show any income (as I was a student overseas and was not working). I moved back to the US in January, have been working since 2 weeks after I landed but until August I was not making the required amount of money to meet the 125% poverty line required.

Now, I have a sufficient income, but lack the federal tax returns as proof. And as I will not receive any federal tax return until January of 2012 to show my income, is there any other alternative methods of proving that I have the income to support my fiance? Or is the tax return absolutely required.

I'm sure it goes without saying that the thought of having to wait 2 years, plus the wait time of the visa processing fee, to be with my fiance is devastating in itself (let alone what the reality would be).

I'm sure this has probably been posted in a myriad of forms before me, but I can't seem to track down any stable thread that answers the question in full.

Thanks in advance, this has been bothering me for nearly a year now.

Tax returns do not prove current income and that is what they base it on. Show proof of current income such as employment letter, check stubs, etc. Attach a letter explaining why you have no tax returns. Sleep well.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME I NEED TO KNOW IF NI NEED SUPPORTING EVIDENCE TO I 134 IF MY DAD IS CO SPONSER AND I HAVE 3 YEARS OF W2 AND 1040 BUT DID NOT MAKE ENOUGH ,DO I NEED A AFFADAVID OR LETTER FROM MY CURRENT EMPLOYER FOR PROOF OF WORK EVEN THAT MY DAD QUALIFIES FOR CO SPONSER I AM REALLY NEEDING TO KNOW ALSO DO WE NEED TO HAVE I 864 FORM IF MY DAD IS CO SPONSER / thank you please help me my fiance appoitment is on oct 5 wee need to hurry.thank you

Turn off your CAPS and I will give you a correct answer.

[Anh map 2,098]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME I NEED TO KNOW IF NI NEED SUPPORTING EVIDENCE TO I 134 IF MY DAD IS CO SPONSER AND I HAVE 3 YEARS OF W2 AND 1040 BUT DID NOT MAKE ENOUGH ,DO I NEED A AFFADAVID OR LETTER FROM MY CURRENT EMPLOYER FOR PROOF OF WORK EVEN THAT MY DAD QUALIFIES FOR CO SPONSER I AM REALLY NEEDING TO KNOW ALSO DO WE NEED TO HAVE I 864 FORM IF MY DAD IS CO SPONSER / thank you please help me my fiance appoitment is on oct 5 wee need to hurry.thank you

You as petitoner need to submit a complete I-134 along with supporting documents. A co-sponsor would also do the same.

The I-864 is not used with a K1 petition. It would be used later during the Adjustment of Status.