I-134 self employed evidence question

[addiction 0]

I work at a salon and file my taxes as independent contractor which counts as self employed. I started working May 2012, so my 2012 tax return doesn't show above poverty line. My 2013 tax return would be above the poverty guidelines, but I don't have the tax return for that yet. I receive a check biweekly (although the amount varies).

How much should I put down for my annual income? Should I put 2012's or 2013's estimate (which I would take from adding jan-august 2013 + september-december 2012)? There's no way to prove 2013's income unless I attach all the checks and explain how i got the estimate, but it's not very official...but I guess I could include a letter. I could ask the salon owner to write a letter, but none of it is in the approved evidence.

I will definitely have a cosponsor, but I'm still not sure what to put for income for my I-134. Please advise, thanks.

[agnesb 47]

There is a note on the form that if you are self employed you need to attach copy of past years tax return thus you should give them your last years earnings on your form and get co-sponsor.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

I work at a salon and file my taxes as independent contractor which counts as self employed. I started working May 2012, so my 2012 tax return doesn't show above poverty line. My 2013 tax return would be above the poverty guidelines, but I don't have the tax return for that yet. I receive a check biweekly (although the amount varies).

How much should I put down for my annual income? Should I put 2012's or 2013's estimate (which I would take from adding jan-august 2013 + september-december 2012)? There's no way to prove 2013's income unless I attach all the checks and explain how i got the estimate, but it's not very official...but I guess I could include a letter. I could ask the salon owner to write a letter, but none of it is in the approved evidence.

I will definitely have a cosponsor, but I'm still not sure what to put for income for my I-134. Please advise, thanks.

For self-employed they tend to use line 22, Total Income, from your most recent 1040, which would be 2012 in this case. Since you are under in 2012, good thing to have a co-sponsor just in case they ask for one. When it comes time for AOS and the I-864, you will need your 2013 total income on your taxes to be at least the 125% requirement.

[addiction 0]

Okay, then I will put down my 2012 earnings and attach the tax transcript to my I-134.

My sister will fill out an I-134 and just get an employment letter.

I might also request a letter from my bank.

Is that sufficient evidence? I'll probably have my sister attach her tax transcript too just in case. Should I fill out an I-864 too, or is that overkill?

Thanks for replies.