Another I-134 Question, but this one is a little different.

[Rob&Dri 0]

Ok I know that the I-134 has been talked about a lot! However, I have a questions that I could not find with the search button.

My Father is going to Co-sponsor for me and my Fiancee, and he already filled out the paperwork and when he put his annual income he stated it being $55,000 which is what he makes on "paper" however his tax forms say that he makes $49,881. I would normally just ask him to fill out the form again, but I am already in Brazil and he is in the US. Will that variation be a problem when we go in for our interview?

Also he is a pastor of a church, and that means that he is self-employed. I have the last three year tax returns for him, will we need more proof for the interview. He filled out the form showing that he has savings in the Bank, personal property, Stocks and Bonds, and life insurance. Will I need to get proof of all of the things that he stated. I would think seeing as his yearly income is already sufficient to support himself, my mother, sister, and fiancee, it would not be needed. I would really like some extra input to help ease my mind.

I am currently sorta unemployed. I work at my church part time, but I do not get paid very much. Do I need to have pay stubs or will my tax return forms be sufficient for me also.

Thanks Guys!!

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Ok I know that the I-134 has been talked about a lot! However, I have a questions that I could not find with the search button.

My Father is going to Co-sponsor for me and my Fiancee, and he already filled out the paperwork and when he put his annual income he stated it being $55,000 which is what he makes on "paper" however his tax forms say that he makes $49,881. I would normally just ask him to fill out the form again, but I am already in Brazil and he is in the US. Will that variation be a problem when we go in for our interview?

Also he is a pastor of a church, and that means that he is self-employed. I have the last three year tax returns for him, will we need more proof for the interview. He filled out the form showing that he has savings in the Bank, personal property, Stocks and Bonds, and life insurance. Will I need to get proof of all of the things that he stated. I would think seeing as his yearly income is already sufficient to support himself, my mother, sister, and fiancee, it would not be needed. I would really like some extra input to help ease my mind.

I am currently sorta unemployed. I work at my church part time, but I do not get paid very much. Do I need to have pay stubs or will my tax return forms be sufficient for me also.

Thanks Guys!!

The 49k must be the net taxable and the 55k before taxes??

Just in case, I'd have letters from where he keeps stocks/bonds as to the balance; as well, banks have a special form for immigration purposes that report acocunts, balances, when they were open and averages in past 3 and 6 months.

[Rob&Dri 0]

The 49k must be the net taxable and the 55k before taxes??

Just in case, I'd have letters from where he keeps stocks/bonds as to the balance; as well, banks have a special form for immigration purposes that report acocunts, balances, when they were open and averages in past 3 and 6 months.

I am not really that good with tax information, but on the form 1040 tax return it says that his gross income is 49,881. I am pretty sure that on the main church budget it says that he makes 55,000 but I am not %100. I don't really see where his net income is. However, I just read through his 2009 and 2008 returns and they are both above 55,000. 2009 being 55,309, and 2008 being 56,530.

I just don't want this to be a problem. I know that the I-134 is a important document, so i want to get it right.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Ok I know that the I-134 has been talked about a lot! However, I have a questions that I could not find with the search button.

My Father is going to Co-sponsor for me and my Fiancee, and he already filled out the paperwork and when he put his annual income he stated it being $55,000 which is what he makes on "paper" however his tax forms say that he makes $49,881. I would normally just ask him to fill out the form again, but I am already in Brazil and he is in the US. Will that variation be a problem when we go in for our interview?

Also he is a pastor of a church, and that means that he is self-employed. I have the last three year tax returns for him, will we need more proof for the interview. He filled out the form showing that he has savings in the Bank, personal property, Stocks and Bonds, and life insurance. Will I need to get proof of all of the things that he stated. I would think seeing as his yearly income is already sufficient to support himself, my mother, sister, and fiancee, it would not be needed. I would really like some extra input to help ease my mind.

I am currently sorta unemployed. I work at my church part time, but I do not get paid very much. Do I need to have pay stubs or will my tax return forms be sufficient for me also.

Thanks Guys!!

the tax returns do not have to match stated income. Many people have non-taxable income that is not reported on a 1040. I did. My tax returns, I-134 and bank statements all showed different amounts. Not a problem.

Just attach documentation for all his income that he claims ALONG WITH the tax return. They are not auditing him, they are determining if he makes enough money. He does.

[Rob&Dri 0]

the tax returns do not have to match stated income. Many people have non-taxable income that is not reported on a 1040. I did. My tax returns, I-134 and bank statements all showed different amounts. Not a problem.

Just attach documentation for all his income that he claims ALONG WITH the tax return. They are not auditing him, they are determining if he makes enough money. He does.

That's great, I knew I was worried about nothing. So I need to get proof of all of the extra things like the savings and stocks, That should not be to hard. Can they be copy's or do they need to be originals?

So do I need to get other forms or will I be ok with just my tax returns? My church does not really give out pay stubs, and I don't have any money in the bank currently. I guess if i asked I could get something from the church stating my tittle and salary, and that its a permanent job. What do you guys think?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

That's great, I knew I was worried about nothing. So I need to get proof of all of the extra things like the savings and stocks, That should not be to hard. Can they be copy's or do they need to be originals?

So do I need to get other forms or will I be ok with just my tax returns? My church does not really give out pay stubs, and I don't have any money in the bank currently. I guess if i asked I could get something from the church stating my tittle and salary, and that its a permanent job. What do you guys think?

I think that if his income is sufficient you leave everything else blank. I did. The church can give an employment letter to verify employment. Check stubs are not needed.

That said...copies are fine.