I-134 Advice For Person Not Working In US

[MVM 1]

I would need some help if anyone was in the same situation.I am preparing all documents to have for the interview and I see that even if I have a sponsore who filled the I-134 and will be the sponsor for my fiancee that I also have to fill one myself even if I am not working in the US as I have been living in Europe a longer time.Can someone please help me,what do I fill in the I-134 if I am not working in the US?Any help is appreciated!

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

You can fill in the form with your current, foreign income but specify in a cover letter that you realise this cannot be used as it is foreign income that will not continue. You will still need to provide 3 years of US tax filings.

[MVM 1]

You can fill in the form with your current, foreign income but specify in a cover letter that you realise this cannot be used as it is foreign

Thank you,I have a sponsor in the US,she has sent the I-134 and she also sent the 1040 Form from 2011 and 2012 which is a Client Copy.She does not support no one and has listed her pension as income,savings and second real estate also which she rents.I did not understand the last part about the 3 years tax filling,I did not live in the US or worked?

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

US citizens must file taxes with the IRS even when living abroad. You will need to back file.

[MVM 1]

US citizens must file taxes with the IRS even when living abroad. You will need to back file.

I know,I have read that they need to file tax even if living out of the US,but I have been living in Europe for over 20 years and I went in the US a few times as a visitor,I did not work there never so this cant apply to me.

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

It applies to any US citizen. You will need to backfile for at least three years, because that is what the embassy will ask for.

[MVM 1]

It applies to any US citizen. You will need to backfile for at least three years, because that is what the embassy will ask for.

I do not see the logic in this,a person is a dual citizen and never worked in the US and does not even have a bank account in the US and does not have a address in the US and he need to file tax.Sorry but I think this is inaccurate information,it would apply to a US citizen with a bank account and address who had worked before maybe but that is not my situation.Anyway thank you!

[lost_at_sea 995]

I do not see the logic in this,a person is a dual citizen and never worked in the US and does not even have a bank account in the US and does not have a address in the US and he need to file tax.Sorry but I think this is inaccurate information,it would apply to a US citizen with a bank account and address who had worked before maybe but that is not my situation.Anyway thank you!

It's accurate. You can ask the IRS. All USCs are on the hook to report all income, worldwide, whether they've lived/worked in the US or not.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

And this explains the whole picture...

http://www.expattaxandlaw.com/us-citizen-abroad.html

Edited November 29, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[MVM 1]

It's accurate. You can ask the IRS. All USCs are on the hook to report all income, worldwide, whether they've lived/worked in the US or not.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

And this explains the whole picture...

http://www.expattaxandlaw.com/us-citizen-abroad.html

Thanks for the links,still not sure about this but will ask the Embassy.Thanks!

[SparklePony 238]

Be prepared to be asked, at the embassy interview, for proof of domicile. Given that you've been living in Europe for the past 20 years and the K1 visa is given for people who plan on immigrating to the US, they might want to see proof that you are indeed going to live together in the US.

[MVM 1]

Be prepared to be asked, at the embassy interview, for proof of domicile. Given that you've been living in Europe for the past 20 years and the K1 visa is given for people who plan on immigrating to the US, they might want to see proof that you are indeed going to live together in the US.

Hi and thanks,I wrote a message to the USCIS when I sent the package that I have not lived there a long time and that I recently got my US passport after many years here at the Embassy as I am planning to move there and get married and live.I am sure they already knew that once they got the package before even reading anything,just moving with my better half to seek a better life like all members on VJ.

[SparklePony 238]

[lost_at_sea 995]

Where in Europe are you? I know in London, proof of domicile is presented with the I-134 at the interview, rather than in advance with the petition.

Evidence usually includes things like getting a job offer in the US, a lease on somewhere to live, opening bank accounts, getting drivers licence etc. It'll be more than just a passport and a promise.

Edited November 29, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[MVM 1]

Where in Europe are you? I know in London, proof of domicile is presented with the I-134 at the interview, rather than in advance with the petition.

Evidence usually includes things like getting a job offer in the US, a lease on somewhere to live, opening bank accounts, getting drivers licence etc. It'll be more than just a passport and a promise.

The I -134 is was made by a family friend which is the sponsor and we will be staying at his address before we lease anything the first month,the other stuff must be done in the US from the drivers licence and bank accounts.

[lost_at_sea 995]

The I -134 is was made by a family friend which is the sponsor and we will be staying at his address before we lease anything the first month,the other stuff must be done in the US from the drivers licence and bank accounts.

Where in Europe do you live?