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[Chiddy 0]

Hi guys

I have a question:

I am a US citizen who has lived all my life outside the US. I returned a couple of months ago and I am currently in school in the US. I haven't got a job since I came in and i want to file for my husband and daughter. My question is: how do I go about the affidavit of support business since I neither have a job nor tax transcripts or returns right now? If I get a co sponsor will that remove the need for me to provide evidence of taxes? And what are my chances of getting approved and obtaining visas for my family in the light of my financial state this very moment.

I appreciate the help!

[Inky 1,111]

No you must provide taxes and an affidavit of support regardless. You are the petitioner and you are required to file affidavit of support as the petitioner. If you do not meet the income requirements you get a co-sponsor who does meet the income requirements.

If you cannot submit taxes you must prove you did not have to file taxes. Bad news is US citizens are required to file taxes regardless of where they live in the world.

[JoeVisa 1]

I am a US citizen who has lived all my life outside the US. I returned a couple of months ago and I am currently in school in the US. I haven't got a job since I came in and i want to file for my husband and daughter. My question is: how do I go about the affidavit of support business since I neither have a job nor tax transcripts or returns right now? If I get a co sponsor will that remove the need for me to provide evidence of taxes? And what are my chances of getting approved and obtaining visas for my family in the light of my financial state this very moment. I appreciate the help!

Well, you can definitely get your family by petitioning them with the help of a co-sponsor but first you must be domiciled in the US, you may check page 4 and 5 of this link regarding that: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/306605/atienzalb/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2__001.pdf

As far as providing evidence of taxes in your part, you must attach a letter explaining your “Tax Exemption” on Part 6 of Form I-864 affidavit of support later, for more information check this link: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/336937-i-864-affidavit-of-support-help/ So, go ahead with the I-130s and good luck!