Affidavit of Support

[Heysofia 6]

Ok so I know when you need the I-134 support thing that you do tax returns as part of it, but see in Australia we have only one type of tax return and I'm getting confused about what I need to tell my fiance and his mother what they need when I keep hearing all these w-2s, 1099s and schedule C stuff. What are all of these different forms and which ones do you need for the affidavit of support? Can you like explain each type? Also where can you get copies of these(from like official government websites, file for them to send you another copy)?

Thanks

[nessmj77 6]

You only need supporting documents from the USC showing that he/she can support the foreign fiance(e).

[Heysofia 6]

My fiance's mother is co-sponsoring us, and I know you need pay stubs etc, but you also need tax returns. So I was wondering which tax returns etc and where they could find them online to get copies sent to them/re-issued.

[djricky4 67]

Ok so I know when you need the I-134 support thing that you do tax returns as part of it, but see in Australia we have only one type of tax return and I'm getting confused about what I need to tell my fiance and his mother what they need when I keep hearing all these w-2s, 1099s and schedule C stuff. What are all of these different forms and which ones do you need for the affidavit of support? Can you like explain each type? Also where can you get copies of these(from like official government websites, file for them to send you another copy)?

Thanks

it is the responsibility of the USC to provide the alien spouse with the I-134 and other supporting docs to take to the interview.......this include a current job letter, the last 3 pay stubs and the last 3 years W-2s tax return. . If the USC is up to date with his/her taxes, they should know exactly what this is. still unclear?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Your USC fiance and his mother should know what the tax forms and W-2s are. Here is where they can order free tax transcripts from the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript

If they have the transcripts from the IRS, that is all they need as far as taxes are concerned.

[Heysofia 6]

So all they need to get for my interview is the W-2 tax returns?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

So all they need to get for my interview is the W-2 tax returns?

A W-2 is not a tax return. They need a complete tax return including all forms, schedules, attachments, W-2s and/or 1099s, OR an IRS tax return transcript. They can get free tax transcripts from the IRS on the phone or online. Follow the link I posted above. If they provide the IRS transcripts, they do not need to provide their W-2s. The tax transcripts are all they need.

In addition to their 2011 tax transcript:: To prove current income, they can supply a letter from their employer and/or recent pay stub(s). They each fill out an I-134 and provide those things. The co-sponsor also needs to provide proof of being a USC or LPR.

Edited September 20, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[Pinkrlion 2,607]

So all they need to get for my interview is the W-2 tax returns?

Tell your fiance to look it up on USCIS website.

[Heysofia 6]

Alright cool, thanks Yea we had employer letters, pay stubs, extra evidence etc, it's just since I understand this stuff a bit more(since I've travelled a lot) I figured I'd take the reins on the visa stuff, but awesome I'll tell them to just get the IRS tax return transcripts so then we don't have to worry about the other stuff

[Pinkrlion 2,607]

Alright cool, thanks Yea we had employer letters, pay stubs, extra evidence etc, it's just since I understand this stuff a bit more(since I've travelled a lot) I figured I'd take the reins on the visa stuff, but awesome I'll tell them to just get the IRS tax return transcripts so then we don't have to worry about the other stuff

You still need employer letter, paystubs, w-2, along with the tax transcripts. They will deny the i 134 without it.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You still need employer letter, paystubs, w-2, along with the tax transcripts. They will deny the i 134 without it.

Still need the employer letter and recent pay stub(s), but no W-2 is needed when using IRS transcripts. If the sponsor filed jointly, then they should also provide their W-2 to show their own personal income. OR if Australia requires the W-2 with all I-134s no matter what.

Edited September 21, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[QueenE 173]

Also when they file out the transcripts it will need to be for the past 3 years. Good luck

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Also when they file out the transcripts it will need to be for the past 3 years. Good luck

Only the most recent tax transcript is needed. You can always go ahead and get the last 3 years when you order, since you will need the last 3 years tax info for the I-864 when adjusting status.