I-134 Question

[joann & mike 0]

I need help with I -134,- we haven't received the NOA2 yet, but I want to be prepared. On the instruction form for the I-134, it states to include as supporting evidence: A statement from my bank showing when my account opened, amount deposited in the the last year, and present balance. Then a statement from my workplace showing I am employed full time, since such & such a date,etc. It then states ONLY IF I am self employed to include last years tax returns. Yet I have read many 'Journeys' on this web site where petitioners will send anywhere from 1 to 3 years tax returns and W-2 forms. Anyone shed any light on this? I do have my last five returns on my PC, to print if necessary. I guess it wouldn't hurt to send them, but is it required?

[lovepath 11]

I need help with I -134,- we haven't received the NOA2 yet, but I want to be prepared. On the instruction form for the I-134, it states to include as supporting evidence: A statement from my bank showing when my account opened, amount deposited in the the last year, and present balance. Then a statement from my workplace showing I am employed full time, since such & such a date,etc. It then states ONLY IF I am self employed to include last years tax returns. Yet I have read many 'Journeys' on this web site where petitioners will send anywhere from 1 to 3 years tax returns and W-2 forms. Anyone shed any light on this? I do have my last five returns on my PC, to print if necessary. I guess it wouldn't hurt to send them, but is it required?

If you income is high enough, 125% above the poverty line, then all you need is the employer letter, recent pay stubs, and the Tax transcripts from the IRS for the past three years. It does not hurt to also include your account balance summary from your bank. Good Luck.

[I_Am_That_I_Am 46]

OK> so this is what i understood about the I-134. Some embassies require only the latest Tax return/transcript if you're above the required 125% poverty guideline. But if you have the last 2-3 years of tax papers, it wouldn't hurt to submit them too. I would rather be prepared and have everything they ask for than feel sorry and tell yourself "i should have brought that thing with me"... It's up to you. When my time comes, im taking w/ me the last three yrs tax papers, bank statement, employment cert, at least 6 pay stubs along with the signed I-134 Form, of course. My fiance makes more than enough of what the USCIS requires but to be safe, i'm taking these to my interview. Again, it's all up to you. And im sure others in the forum will chime in and give you more ideas. Good luck to us!

[sjr09 155]

If your self employed generally you should follow the same guidelines as with the I-864. Tax returns for the last three years and provide good evidence of income. If a petitioner has filled out a I-134 and has sufficient, income that is line 22 of your return is above the PG then that should suffice. However, if the petitioner's income is not sufficient, they might also wish to provide evidence of assets.

[Andie 147]

If your self employed generally you should follow the same guidelines as with the I-864. Tax returns for the last three years and provide good evidence of income. If a petitioner has filled out a I-134 and has sufficient, income that is line 22 of your return is above the PG then that should suffice. However, if the petitioner's income is not sufficient, they might also wish to provide evidence of assets.

So with the I-134 if the income is well above the PG then there is nothing else required?

No tax returns etc. Just the I-134 and letter from employer is sufficient?

Thanks, just checking.

Edited July 15, 2011 by Andie

[sjr09 155]

If you read form I-134 Affidavit of Support part 7.

If self-employed, I have attached a copy of my last income tax return or report of commercial rating concern ........

Edited July 16, 2011 by sjr09