Affidavit of Support I-134 income for K-1 Ukraine

[Loving_girl 38]

Quick question as for I-134 support documents, my fiance is retired from US air force and he get's payment from the Government, in particular the Social Security and the VA. So he can provide the letters from them that state he gets payment, is it sufficient? (he does not recieve pay-stubs no w-2s etc.)

Plus he is not a tax payer, he makes way more above the poverty guidelines.

Comments from people who know the exact answer are welcomed, thanks in advance!

[Tim/Mav 305]

Members sometimes Answer their own questions. Your post indicates your just fine.

(Based upon what information you stated)

Everyone is a Tax-Payer... Retired or not Retired.

Good Luck at the Interview. Congrats

[baron555 934]

Quick question as for I-134 support documents, my fiance is retired from US air force and he get's payment from the Government, in particular the Social Security and the VA. So he can provide the letters from them that state he gets payment, is it sufficient? (he does not recieve pay-stubs no w-2s etc.)

He must get some kind of payment summary.

Plus he is not a tax payer,

Ask Al Capone how well that worked out for him!!

he makes way more above the poverty guidelines.

Good, he needs documentation to prove that.

Comments from people who know the exact answer are welcomed, thanks in advance!

[Loving_girl 38]

Thanks for answers.

On the letters from mentioned places it's already mentioned income he has.

[baron555 934]

He still will have to file income tax returns, even if he owes no taxes. If he hasn't been doing this....he needs to talk to the IRS quicklly.

[Loving_girl 38]

6. ДОКАЗИ ФІНАНСОВОЇ ПІДТРИМКИ: Ви повинні надати Консульському офіцерові докази того, що Ваш/а

наречений/а буде здатен/здатна утримувати Вас та членів Вашої родини, які супроводжуватимуть Вас, без

допомоги з боку держави. Документи стосовно фінансової підтримки можуть бути надані у будь-якій формі –

бажано у вигляді податкової декларації за останній рік, форми W-2, банківські рахунки, документи про заробітну

платню, листи від роботодавця. УВАГА! НАДАННЯ ЛИШЕ СВІДОЦТВА ПРО ФІНАНСОВУ ПІДТРИМКУ

(ФОРМИ І-134) Є НЕДОСТАТНІМ. Для отримання візи нареченої/го форма І-864 не потрібна. - official information from USA Embassy in Ukraine, so as far as I understand ONE or FEW of the mentioned documents must be submitted with the I-134 form, if to take this into account with the docs we already have we are fine.

Guys from UKRAINE, please, can someone confirm if I am right or wrong, appreciate it.

Baron555 - thanks for ur comment.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Quick question as for I-134 support documents, my fiance is retired from US air force and he get's payment from the Government, in particular the Social Security and the VA. So he can provide the letters from them that state he gets payment, is it sufficient? (he does not recieve pay-stubs no w-2s etc.)

Plus he is not a tax payer, he makes way more above the poverty guidelines.

Comments from people who know the exact answer are welcomed, thanks in advance!

Yes he is fine. He can also attach copies of recent bank statements showing direct deposits.

He IS a taxpayer and he has an annual tax return, include a copy of the most recent one, or a tax transcript from the IRS

[Loving_girl 38]

Yes he is fine. He can also attach copies of recent bank statements showing direct deposits.

He IS a taxpayer and he has an annual tax return, include a copy of the most recent one, or a tax transcript from the IRS

hello, Gary!

thank you so much again when i said about tax payment i meant they are not deducted from his income (as far as i understood.....hehehe) any way i am familiar with taxes in UA but no CLUE about US so sorry in advance for not expressing myself correctly.

Do you think copies from the bank are that much needed?

P.S. We plan him to be with me at the interview so he better explains officer about taxes, deductions, military etc.......cos if they ask me.......ufffffff no clue at all

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

6. ДОКАЗИ ФІНАНСОВОЇ ПІДТРИМКИ: Ви повинні надати Консульському офіцерові докази того, що Ваш/а

наречений/а буде здатен/здатна утримувати Вас та членів Вашої родини, які супроводжуватимуть Вас, без

допомоги з боку держави. Документи стосовно фінансової підтримки можуть бути надані у будь-якій формі –

бажано у вигляді податкової декларації за останній рік, форми W-2, банківські рахунки, документи про заробітну

платню, листи від роботодавця. УВАГА! НАДАННЯ ЛИШЕ СВІДОЦТВА ПРО ФІНАНСОВУ ПІДТРИМКУ

(ФОРМИ І-134) Є НЕДОСТАТНІМ. Для отримання візи нареченої/го форма І-864 не потрібна. - official information from USA Embassy in Ukraine, so as far as I understand ONE or FEW of the mentioned documents must be submitted with the I-134 form, if to take this into account with the docs we already have we are fine.

Guys from UKRAINE, please, can someone confirm if I am right or wrong, appreciate it.

Baron555 - thanks for ur comment.

The consulate suggests docuemtns which CAN be used to support his income. When they give you allist of 4 things, it is best to provide SIX things, not one.

Kiev generally requires the most recent tax return. He has one. Make a copy of it. In addition to the letters I would add whetever evidence of payment he receives (he does receive this) It may not be a w-2 and it may not be a check stub, but he does receive something...everyone does. If he gets direct deposit (he does) then you can simply attach 3-4 months recent bank statements. He receives income documents that have are filed with his tax return.

If he has not filed tax returns, then he needs to. NOW. You will be required to present tax returns at every phase of the process...visa, green card, removal of conditions and citizenship. LPR's and citizens are required to file a tax return every year even if they have -0- income!

In our case I provided an employer letter, tax return, bank letter, bank statements (3 months) and recent check stubs (2 months). All should be as recent as possible before the interview

Try to think of ways to give them MORE than what they ask for. Someone who does not know you makes a decision about you based on what you give them. Give them plenty.

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Консульство предполагает документы, которые могут быть использованы , чтобы поддержать его доход. Когда они дают вам список 4 вещи , то лучше предоставить шесть вещей , а не один .

Киев как правило, требует самую последнюю налоговую декларацию. У него есть один . Сделайте копию. В дополнение к письмам я хотел бы добавить то, что доказательств оплаты он получает ( он делает получение этого ) Оно не может бытьW-2 , и это не может быть проверка заглушки , но он получит что-то ... все делают. Если он получает прямой депозит ( он делает ) , то вы можете просто прикрепить 3-4 месяцев недавние заявления банковские . Он получает доходов документы, которые подаются в его налоговой декларации .

Если он не подал налоговую декларацию , то он должен . СЕЙЧАС. Вам будет необходимо представить налоговые декларации на каждом этапе процесса ... визы , зеленая карта , удаление условий и гражданства. LPR 'S и граждане обязаны подать налоговую декларацию ежегодно , даже если они имеют -0 - доход !

В нашем случае я предоставил работодателю письмо, налоговую декларацию , банковский письмо, выписки из банковских счетов (3 месяца) и недавние проверки заглушки (2 месяца) . Все должно быть как последние, как можно перед интервью .

Попробуйте подумать о том, чтобы дать им больше , чем то, что они просят . Тот, кто не знает тебя принимает решение о Вас, основываясь на том, что вы даете им . Дайте им много .

[Loving_girl 38]

The consulate suggests docuemtns which CAN be used to support his income. When they give you allist of 4 things, it is best to provide SIX things, not one.

Kiev generally requires the most recent tax return. He has one. Make a copy of it. In addition to the letters I would add whetever evidence of payment he receives (he does receive this) It may not be a w-2 and it may not be a check stub, but he does receive something...everyone does. If he gets direct deposit (he does) then you can simply attach 3-4 months recent bank statements. He receives income documents that have are filed with his tax return.

If he has not filed tax returns, then he needs to. NOW. You will be required to present tax returns at every phase of the process...visa, green card, removal of conditions and citizenship. LPR's and citizens are required to file a tax return every year even if they have -0- income!

In our case I provided an employer letter, tax return, bank letter, bank statements (3 months) and recent check stubs (2 months). All should be as recent as possible before the interview

Try to think of ways to give them MORE than what they ask for. Someone who does not know you makes a decision about you based on what you give them. Give them plenty.

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Gotcha! Thank you and I will let him know this! thank you again!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

hello, Gary!

thank you so much again when i said about tax payment i meant they are not deducted from his income (as far as i understood.....hehehe) any way i am familiar with taxes in UA but no CLUE about US so sorry in advance for not expressing myself correctly.

Do you think copies from the bank are that much needed?

P.S. We plan him to be with me at the interview so he better explains officer about taxes, deductions, military etc.......cos if they ask me.......ufffffff no clue at all

OK, many people do not have taxes withheld (deducted from income) His situation is normal for his income.

I think it is best to provide as much as you can. He can go to the interview but they are not going to ask him any questions and they are especially not going to ask questions about taxes. The interview will last 30 seconds to 2 minutes, not more. There will be few, if any questions. They will be asked to YOU, not him. If he tries to answer they will tell him to sit down and be quiet. It is YOUR interview. He can hold your hand.

When you arrive you will turn over all the documents and they will be reviewed by an officer, in the back room somewhere while you sit in the waiting room.. The decision about income is made before the interview. If they are not satisfied with what you give them, they will give you a 221g notice, withhold the visa and tell you to bring back the needed documents at another time. They don;t have a meeting about it and they do not accept explanations at that time.

This is why you want to give them MORE than they ask for so there are NO questions. Our "interview" (I was there)_was "no questions asked" We were called to the window, Alla was told her visa was approved and they gave back her original documents and photos. That's IT.

Kiev is easy to deal with but they DO require all the documents and support evidence. Give them that and you will be approved easily, leave and go celebrate

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[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Gotcha! Thank you and I will let him know this! thank you again!

Good luck!

We just got back from 2 weeks with friends in Kharkov! Great time and AWESOME New Year celebration.

[Loving_girl 38]

Good luck!

We just got back from 2 weeks with friends in Kharkov! Great time and AWESOME New Year celebration.

Glad u had fun All the best for the New Year

[Loving_girl 38]

P.S. for people who will someday discuss taxes and who should file and who does not file tax returns. As I was saying NOT ALL IN THE US FILE TAX RETURNS, there are categories who do not do that, especially if they are Army retired.

Here is the info from IRS:

Military and Government Disability Pensions

Certain military and government disability pensions are not taxable.

Service-connected disability. You may be able to exclude from income amounts you receive as a pension, annuity, or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in one of the following government services.

• The armed forces of any country.

• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

• The Public Health Service.

• The Foreign Service.

Conditions for exclusion. Do not include the disability payments in your income if any of the following conditions apply.

1. You were entitled to receive a disability payment before September 25, 1975.

2. You were a member of a listed government service or its reserve component, or were under a binding written commitment to become a member, on September 24, 1975.

3. You receive the disability payments for a combat-related injury. This is a personal injury or sickness that:

   1. Results directly from armed conflict,

   2. Takes place while you are engaged in extra-hazardous service,

   3. Takes place under conditions simulating war, including training exercises such as maneuvers, or

   4. Is caused by an instrumentality of war.

More info as who should file for tax returs and who does not file is here: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p525/ar02.html#en_US_2013_publink1000229314

More about this : http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home/Benefit_Library/Federal_Benefits_Page/Federal_Taxes_on_Veterans_Disability_or_Military_Retirement_Pensions.html?serv=147