I864 EZ Current income vs. past two years' incomes

[ayumi1486 1]

Hi all, my income in 2014 and current income meet the Poverty guideline but not in 2013 and 2012 (was a student back then). Will this be an issue during the AOS process?

And can I still fill out I-864 EZ since income is the only thing I will be using to fulfill the requirement?

[faisalk 19]

Hi all, my income in 2014 and current income meet the Poverty guideline but not in 2013 and 2012 (was a student back then). Will this be an issue during the AOS process?

And can I still fill out I-864 EZ since income is the only thing I will be using to fulfill the requirement?

It shouldn't matter and you can opt to just send 2014 tax transcript. Only last years is required, previous 3 is optional.

[mcstorres 2]

Did you work as a student back then?

If not, you can just put $0.00 on 2013, 2012 Tax return but make sure you explain in a statement why you did not file. In this case, you did not file because you were a student and didn't have an income. Were you dependent when you were student? i.e. parents claiming you as a Son/Daughter, you can use that as an evidence of exemption. That's what I did but I haven't case complete yet, expecting it to be around next next week. I have no checklist so far. it's been 19 days since scan date for me.

[ayumi1486 1]

Did you work as a student back then?

If not, you can just put $0.00 on 2013, 2012 Tax return but make sure you explain in a statement why you did not file. In this case, you did not file because you were a student and didn't have an income. Were you dependent when you were student? i.e. parents claiming you as a Son/Daughter, you can use that as an evidence of exemption. That's what I did but I haven't case complete yet, expecting it to be around next next week. I have no checklist so far. it's been 19 days since scan date for me.

Hi mcstorres! Best of luck to you for that case complete!

I actually worked and filed in 2012 and 2013 and had some income, but the numbers do not meet the poverty line. My parents did not claim me.

My 2014 and current incomes DO meet the requirement so I think it should be ok?

So at least I will have something to put down on the forms! I am still waiting for my case number since it was shipped over to NVS on 4/8...probably need to wait a little more to call...

[ayumi1486 1]

It shouldn't matter and you can opt to just send 2014 tax transcript. Only last years is required, previous 3 is optional.

Hi faisalk! That's what I think, too. Since I filed my 2014 tax via paper instead of electronically, IRS won't process the transcript until mid-late June. So I think I will send in a copy of my tax return plus W-2s for 2014. I am also thinking about sending some current pay stubs to demonstrate my current income

[faisalk 19]

Hi faisalk! That's what I think, too. Since I filed my 2014 tax via paper instead of electronically, IRS won't process the transcript until mid-late June. So I think I will send in a copy of my tax return plus W-2s for 2014. I am also thinking about sending some current pay stubs to demonstrate my current income

I filed paper this year too but I was able to get a 2014 tax transcript online couple weeks ago. I got it just in case I get a checklist. Have you tried to get it on the IRS website?

[mcstorres 2]

Hi mcstorres! Best of luck to you for that case complete!

I actually worked and filed in 2012 and 2013 and had some income, but the numbers do not meet the poverty line. My parents did not claim me.

My 2014 and current incomes DO meet the requirement so I think it should be ok?

So at least I will have something to put down on the forms! I am still waiting for my case number since it was shipped over to NVS on 4/8...probably need to wait a little more to call...

If that's the case then you should be okay, put down your earnings as a student then just give them your latest tax return, you should be fine.

[Ryan H 3,790]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[stevana 5]

Current income is what matters. As long as you make over the poverty line now, you'll be alright. My petitioner didn't make over the poverty line on 2013 nor file taxes for the most recent returns (2013 at that time for us) for our case, we got approved without a joint sponsor because he made more than the poverty guide line now( May, 2014 - now). Of course, we followed the instruction by NVC to write the reason why he didn't file taxes for the most recent tax return. No checklists. We used the basic form (I-864) so I cannot say that from my own experience but I-864EZ should work out for you.

[ayumi1486 1]

Current income is what matters. As long as you make over the poverty line now, you'll be alright. My petitioner didn't make over the poverty line on 2013 nor file taxes for the most recent returns (2013 at that time for us) for our case, we got approved without a joint sponsor because he made more than the poverty guide line now( May, 2014 - now). Of course, we followed the instruction by NVC to write the reason why he didn't file taxes for the most recent tax return. No checklists. We used the basic form (I-864) so I cannot say that from my own experience but I-864EZ should work out for you.

Thank you for your response!! I see that you are also applying from Japan - nice to meet you!

I think I will go with I-864 EZ as I filed all past three years.

[stevana 5]

Thank you for your response!! I see that you are also applying from Japan - nice to meet you!

I think I will go with I-864 EZ as I filed all past three years.

Yea, I was. Now I'm with all and in the U.S. Hope everything will go smoothly for you. Good luck!

[ayumi1486 1]

Yea, I was. Now I'm with all and in the U.S. Hope everything will go smoothly for you. Good luck!

Hello stevana, I am curious for the Japanese document translation, did you have someone "certify" it by using a notary service? My husband just translated those himself....I was wondering if a statement alone will be fine.

Thanks in advance!

[NikLR 13,220]

current income is what matters but unless you have a previous w2 that shows you make over the poverty guidelines, you need to use the I-864.

[ayumi1486 1]

current income is what matters but unless you have a previous w2 that shows you make over the poverty guidelines, you need to use the I-864.

Hello NLR, my current income and my income last year (2014) are both above the poverty guidelines. For last year, I have both the tax return copies and W-2 copies. I also filed tax for the past 3 years.

I think I can file I-864EZ but just want to make sure that current income is what matters as my income in 2012 and 2013 do not meet the poverty guidelines.

[NikLR 13,220]

Yes you're good then.