Sponsor and New Job Questions (3 quick questions)

[Clare _Bear 0]

Hello!

I am a full-time college student, who was enjoying the single life last year. My prayer everyday was to find my soulmate and the love of my life and finally I have. I have been with my fiance for nearly a year. We have met in person (more than once), and love one another from the bottom of our hearts. My main concern is my "student" finances. I am getting a full-time job in the next few weeks to support us both, and am willing to even take time away from school to keep up with my work demands to make money for us both.

I love him so much that when I found out there was a financial requirement I broke down in tears. I cried last night about it, and even today. I just love him so much, and feel so worried and helpless knowing that not having saved up money and worked full-time before we met could ruin our chances of marrying here.

Here are my questions:

A) Being that I am getting a job in the next few weeks, would I need to work there a full year to get tax returns to prove my income?

C) Can I wait to file the i-134 until after my fiance and are are married & able to combine our income?

D) How can I find sponsors? (outside of friends/family)

Thank you *so* much for answering my question.

-Clare

P.s. If it matters I am a US Citizen (born and raised), and my fiance is from England (where he currently lives).

Edited March 9, 2012 by Clare _Bear

[LeftCoastLady 441]

A) Being that I am getting a job in the next few weeks, would I need to work there a full year to get tax returns to prove my income?

You won't have to file taxes for income earned in 2012 until next year, so you won't have an income tax return until then.

C) Can I wait to file the i-134 until after my fiance and are are married & able to combine our income?

If you're planning to go the K-1 route, then no, you cannot. The I-134 you complete is part of the documentation your fiancé would present during the interview.

D) How can I find sponsors? (outside of friends/family)

Ideally, you'd look at friends or family who can co-sponsor your fiancé. If your friends/family don't earn enough or are unwilling to be a co-sponsor, then you should have wait until you have enough employment and steady income history so you don't need one.

[Clare _Bear 0]

Thank you so much for answering my question. I think I should clarify one of them though, I was wondering if a letter from my employer stating what my yearly salary will be is enough to prove my new income once I get the job, or will they only accept that as my income after I am able to show them my 2012 taxes next year?

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Thank you so much for answering my question. I think I should clarify one of them though, I was wondering if a letter from my employer stating what my yearly salary will be is enough to prove my new income once I get the job, or will they only accept that as my income after I am able to show them my 2012 taxes next year?

You'll need the letter from your employer and at least a few pay stubs proving that you're earning a steady income.

[HelenBradley 28]

Thank you so much for answering my question. I think I should clarify one of them though, I was wondering if a letter from my employer stating what my yearly salary will be is enough to prove my new income once I get the job, or will they only accept that as my income after I am able to show them my 2012 taxes next year?

If the new job meets the income requirements then it'll be enough just to show a letter from the employer for the I-134. The I-134 instructions state what must be included in the letter. (i.e. must include the annual salary and that the job is a permanent position) This can differ from embassy to embassy. But for London, you do not require tax returns unless you are self employed.

My husband had been a student in the UK for the 2 years before be filed so we only had the letter also. He hadn't made any money in the US for 3 years.

When we filed the I-864 with the AOS we had to provide more information, but lack of previous earnings and a fairly recent job was no problem for us, we were approved quickly with no issues. His new job more than met the income requirements though, even though he'd only just started it when we filed we filed. If you are concerned that the new job might not be enough then you can get a co-sponsor.

Best of luck!

You'll need the letter from your employer and at least a few pay stubs proving that you're earning a steady income.

Pay stubs are not required for I-134 in London.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Pay stubs are not required for I-134 in London.

Perhaps it's a YMMV issue, but we're preparing for our post-NOA2 based on this great, recent thread over in the UK forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

Since Clare won't have a tax transcript until next year, and assuming she doesn't use a co-sponsor, it doesn't seem like a bad idea to have pay stubs at the ready in addition to the employment letter to show some income history. But again, YMMV.

[Clare _Bear 0]

I cannot begin to thank you both enough! This was such happy news for me that I am wearing all pink today (i never wear pink, im just that happy!) haha. I had been crying on and off about this, thats just how much getting him here means to me. We love one another so much, and for those of you that believe in a higher power he truly was a gift from the one above. I had received so many tip offs before and after we met, and so i was starting to doubt how to make sense of it all. This improved my entire day, and i just e-mailed him so inform him as well. Thanks again!!! -Clare

I am living the USA (born here) and will be filing here, but he lives in England. I am so glad that that England doesn't require the tax forms.

Perhaps it's a YMMV issue, but we're preparing for our post-NOA2 based on this great, recent thread over in the UK forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

Since Clare won't have a tax transcript until next year, and assuming she doesn't use a co-sponsor, it doesn't seem like a bad idea to have pay stubs at the ready in addition to the employment letter to show some income history. But again, YMMV.

Edited March 9, 2012 by Clare _Bear

[HelenBradley 28]

Perhaps it's a YMMV issue, but we're preparing for our post-NOA2 based on this great, recent thread over in the UK forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

Since Clare won't have a tax transcript until next year, and assuming she doesn't use a co-sponsor, it doesn't seem like a bad idea to have pay stubs at the ready in addition to the employment letter to show some income history. But again, YMMV.

Maybe.

I spent time getting tax transcripts etc before my interview because vj members told me to....even though the USCIS instructions are very clear that this is not needed unless the petitioner is self employed. It was a waste of time, I was only asked for the employment letter, as per the I-134 instrutions. (Some embassy's in other countries seem to have asked for tax returns etc, regardless of the USCIS instructions.)

So....I'd still rather have too much evidence than not enough! In case they asked for it!

OP - many of us move to the states with our significant others so the USC having no financial record in the states for a few years is not uncommon. Take everything you have, keep it organised, read the instructions for the form and they will ask you for what evidence they want at the interview. Also make sure that your income will be sufficient for the I-134.

Edit: you will require the tax forms when filing the AOS. It's ok that they show very little (or no) income, they just have to know you filed them.

Edited March 10, 2012 by Helen Louise