I-134 question

[GREG&PHAN 4]

Hello,

We are expecting our NOA2 soon so I began preparing my I-134. Normally you would provide your last few years income tax forms as proof of income but I spent the last 2 years and 3 months as a Peace Corps volunteer and had no income. I have recently taken a Federal job and have sufficient salary now, but not the history. Will I need a cosponsor?

[Nolisa1830 1]

if you dont meet the required income to support ur fiancee you wil need a co-sponsor as long as that person is staying with you in the same house

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from US Citizenship Discussion to K1 Process & Procedures.

[Removed030114 48]

Hello,

We are expecting our NOA2 soon so I began preparing my I-134. Normally you would provide your last few years income tax forms as proof of income but I spent the last 2 years and 3 months as a Peace Corps volunteer and had no income. I have recently taken a Federal job and have sufficient salary now, but not the history. Will I need a cosponsor?

It's important that you file tax returns even for the years you were in the peace corps. You can file back taxes for those years even though you had no income. You've got a good job now so that's what's most important. Just make sure you have those tax returns for all previous years.

[Zedayn 485]

If you had no income then you are not required to file taxes. You do need to include a statement of why you were not required to file, and include it with your I-134.

If your current salary is enough and you can prove it with an employment letter and pay stubs then you should not need a co sponsor

Edited February 25, 2014 by Zedayn

[GREG&PHAN 4]

thank you all for the great info

[Ning 619]

Hello,

We are expecting our NOA2 soon so I began preparing my I-134. Normally you would provide your last few years income tax forms as proof of income but I spent the last 2 years and 3 months as a Peace Corps volunteer and had no income. I have recently taken a Federal job and have sufficient salary now, but not the history. Will I need a cosponsor?

The embassy in BKK doesn't allow co sponsors in most cases. Having said that I don't think you need one anyway. Your current income is what is important. Prepare to provide evidence of that new income with YTD indicated if possible. I suggest you write a simple statement indicating the change in location, job ect that would be submitted with the 134.

if you dont meet the required income to support ur fiancee you wil need a co-sponsor as long as that person is staying with you in the same house

That might be ok in the P I but Thailand is different.

[EndlessStory 53]

if you dont meet the required income to support ur fiancee you wil need a co-sponsor as long as that person is staying with you in the same house

Co sponsor does not need to stay in the same house as the sponsor. Only need to be us citizen or LPR that makes above the poverty for their own household and the person they are sponsoring

[baron555 934]

Hello,

We are expecting our NOA2 soon so I began preparing my I-134. Normally you would provide your last few years income tax forms as proof of income but I spent the last 2 years and 3 months as a Peace Corps volunteer and had no income. I have recently taken a Federal job and have sufficient salary now, but not the history. Will I need a cosponsor?

No, current income is key.

[GREG&PHAN 4]

Thanks all I think with current pay stubs and letter from employer with money in the bank and 401k accounts I should be good. Some great info, appreciate it.

[Ning 619]

Thanks all I think with current pay stubs and letter from employer with money in the bank and 401k accounts I should be good. Some great info, appreciate it.

You may be but you wont be there so I caution you to make certain she knows exactly what to say when asked because the support question will come up. This is why I suggest you write the statement. Keep in mind your assets must be liquid to be acknowledged.

[GREG&PHAN 4]

Thanks Ning

[GREG&PHAN 4]

just received email from CSC

"Your case is currently being adjudicated. You should receive a notice of action* within 45 days".

so hopefully a NOA2 is coming soon

[Ning 619]

just received email from CSC

"Your case is currently being adjudicated. You should receive a notice of action* within 45 days".

so hopefully a NOA2 is coming soon

This is good news for many reasons. By the time she interviews you will have had sufficient income history with a known future that there should be no problem with the approval. She will be able to if asked, explain how you have prepared for her arrival for example or anything else that would indicate the foundation is in place to begin a new life together.

When prepared correctly she will find this interview to be short and easy.

[handsofholes 6]

Similarly to the original poster's situation,

Last year, I only worked part-time and I did not meet the 125% poverty guideline.

But, upon submitting the K-1 petition, I switched to a full-time, permanent job.

I've yet to receive my NOA1 yet and I begin the job in two days.

Since my tax returns show that I didn't meet the requirement in 2013, will I need a co-sponsor or will a letter from my new employer accompanied by recent pay stubs be enough?

I'm afraid that since the job is new that I may risk getting our visa denied.