Are pay stubs enough to show financial support?

[chrissytooth 0]

Hi!

So, a little background: I am a grad student and just moved back to the U.S. in December. I lived in Japan for 2.5 years, and I met my fiance there. He is still living and working in Japan while we go through this whole visa process. Right now, we are in the phase of either finding a co-sponsor or deciding that I will be his sponsor. Like I said, I'm a grad student, so it's a little hard for me to meet 125% of the poverty guidelines. If we can't find a co-sponsor, I will probably cut down to part-time in school so that I can work more and meet the poverty guidelines. I am working as an ESL teacher, by the way.

Anyway, my question is about showing proof of financial support. Since I only earned Japanese income for the past few years, my 2013 U.S. tax return shows my income as $0. If I decide to be the sole sponsor, is that going to be a problem when I have to show financial support? Will they accept pay stubs to prove my income instead? If the pay stubs are sufficient, would I have to have all of my pay stubs from that year or just the few most recent ones? I hope the pay stubs are good enough, because I really don't want to have to wait even longer until my 2014 tax returns have been filed.

Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!

[LibCampFireClub 635]

A couple of questions.

1. Which of you is the petitioner?

2. Are you both US citizens?

3. Has the petitioner re-established domicile in the US?

Unless the petitioner is able to demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets available to support the beneficiary, then you must:

1. Obtain a co-sponsor, or...

2. Get a job in the US that meets the minimum income requirements stipulated on the I-134

[LibCampFireClub 635]

It's early. Please ignore the question about whether you're both USC. Duh...haha

[aaron2020 11,652]

Hi!

So, a little background: I am a grad student and just moved back to the U.S. in December. I lived in Japan for 2.5 years, and I met my fiance there. He is still living and working in Japan while we go through this whole visa process. Right now, we are in the phase of either finding a co-sponsor or deciding that I will be his sponsor. Like I said, I'm a grad student, so it's a little hard for me to meet 125% of the poverty guidelines. If we can't find a co-sponsor, I will probably cut down to part-time in school so that I can work more and meet the poverty guidelines. I am working as an ESL teacher, by the way.

Anyway, my question is about showing proof of financial support. Since I only earned Japanese income for the past few years, my 2013 U.S. tax return shows my income as $0. If I decide to be the sole sponsor, is that going to be a problem when I have to show financial support? Will they accept pay stubs to prove my income instead? If the pay stubs are sufficient, would I have to have all of my pay stubs from that year or just the few most recent ones? I hope the pay stubs are good enough, because I really don't want to have to wait even longer until my 2014 tax returns have been filed.

Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!

Your Japanese income will not count for the AOS because that income stream stopped when you moved back to the US.

You need to show a current US income that meets the 125% poverty line or a Joint Sponsor who can meet it.

Edited March 1, 2014 by aaron2020

[LibCampFireClub 635]

You need a Joint Sponsor.

Your Japanese income will not count for the AOS because it will not continue after you return to the US.

The VO who reviews the financial paperwork will be the decision maker as to whether the petitioner meets the current requirements for support. While foreign earned income shows a net taxable value of zero (0), that applies to US taxes. The foreign worker most likely paid taxes in the foreign country and therefore is excluded from having to pay taxes as long as the income does not exceed something around 90K or so.

The OP/petitioner has three options:

1. Show that liquid assets are sufficient to provide stipulated support for the beneficiary

2. Get a job in the US that meets the current poverty guideline

3. Obtain a qualified co-sponsor

[chrissytooth 0]

The VO who reviews the financial paperwork will be the decision maker as to whether the petitioner meets the current requirements for support. While foreign earned income shows a net taxable value of zero (0), that applies to US taxes. The foreign worker most likely paid taxes in the foreign country and therefore is excluded from having to pay taxes as long as the income does not exceed something around 90K or so.

The OP/petitioner has three options:

1. Show that liquid assets are sufficient to provide stipulated support for the beneficiary

2. Get a job in the US that meets the current poverty guideline

3. Obtain a qualified co-sponsor

What I'm saying is, I do now have a job in the U.S. that (just barely) meets the poverty guidelines. But, since I just started the job this January, my 2013 tax returns show $0. So, are pay stub enough to prove my new American income? My tax returns won't reflect my American income until I file for 2014, which will be after he has his visa interview.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

What I'm saying is, I do now have a job in the U.S. that (just barely) meets the poverty guidelines. But, since I just started the job this January, my 2013 tax returns show $0. So, are pay stub enough to prove my new American income? My tax returns won't reflect my American income until I file for 2014, which will be after he has his visa interview.

You're paystubs and bank deposits are considered acceptable proof of your current income. A letter from your current employer is also helpful, on company letterhead that shows your date of hire, job title, salary, and whether the job is temporary or permanent. Your foreign income shows financial stability, and hopefully you filed taxes for all your time working abroad. Anything and everything you can produce that shows your education, bank statements, assets, and income can all be presented for consideration.

This thread may be helpful:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/323852-affidavit-of-support-income/

Edited March 1, 2014 by ExExpat