Ok last question before interview on Monday!!

[mr&mrs4ever 0]

I have an interview on Monday in at the Manila US Embassy for my Filipina wife ( CR1). My father is the joint sponsor and makes 80k+ annually. We have all the documentation and data required for his support. My wife passed her medical exam and we have proof of relationship and all of that.

My one question is regarding the following:

I have not filed tax returns for 2009 and 2010 because I made NO money for those 2 years. Also in 2010 I moved to the Philippines to live with my wife. In 2011 I got an overseas job that pays very little. I have not filed taxes for 2011 because it's not the April 15th deadline yet (and I may extend). I included a letter explaining all of these circumstances along with my I-864.

I printed out my PayPal stubs showing I received payment for my employer. And my bank statements showing I received the PayPal money.

Will this suffice? Since my Dad's joint sponsorship of my wife is fully documented and covers ALL requirements?

[Dave&Roza 748]

I have an interview on Monday in at the Manila US Embassy for my Filipina wife ( CR1). My father is the joint sponsor and makes 80k+ annually. We have all the documentation and data required for his support. My wife passed her medical exam and we have proof of relationship and all of that.

My one question is regarding the following:

I have not filed tax returns for 2009 and 2010 because I made NO money for those 2 years. Also in 2010 I moved to the Philippines to live with my wife. In 2011 I got an overseas job that pays very little. I have not filed taxes for 2011 because it's not the April 15th deadline yet (and I may extend). I included a letter explaining all of these circumstances along with my I-864.

I printed out my PayPal stubs showing I received payment for my employer. And my bank statements showing I received the PayPal money.

Will this suffice? Since my Dad's joint sponsorship of my wife is fully documented and covers ALL requirements?

As a USC (this is true for LPR as well) you are required to file an income tax return on all money earned worldwide. You are also suppose to file a tax return even if you make no money, most people do not and the IRS really does not care as long as they do not find out you owe money. Should you ever get audited for income earned and no tax return filed the IRS can go back forever as not filing a return shows you are avoiding taxes and in their eyes commiting tax evation. I would file a tax return for the money earned for 2011 and not worry about 2010 or 2009. If you are worried about the previous years, you can file to show you have no income for those years.

Will it be enough to the USCIS? Depends on who you get for your case. Your Dad's information is enough to satisfy the I-864, however, how are you going to support your wife and yourself? That may be of concern for the IO unless your wife can get a job upon entry to the US. I am not sure what will happen, but I wish you well.

Dave

Edited March 30, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[mr&mrs4ever 0]

Yeah thanks I'm really nervous.

My parents will be helping us while my wife takes the NCLEX (for Nursing board) and I'm looking for work.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Will it be enough to the USCIS?

USCIS will not be making the determination in the OP's case, the Embassy will be making that determination.

[jaycali 415]

Yeah thanks I'm really nervous.My parents will be helping us while my wife takes the NCLEX (for Nursing board) and I'm looking for work.

Your dad has signed a legal document agreeing to take financial responsibility for her. His income makes the cut by a very large margin. I wouldn't stress too much about it, but you may be asked, so prepare to explain this credibly.

[Dave&Roza 748]

USCIS will not be making the determination in the OP's case, the Embassy will be making that determination.

Opps, My bad. I missed the DCF in the profile. Thanks for catching that.