Affidavit of Support

[t_15 0]

Hey guys,

I am currently getting the paperwork done for applying for a green card though mariage. I have a question about the affidavit of support. My wife and I basically started to get serious jobs in january but were in college before. I have filled taxes the years before because I was working as a TA in college but was barely making anything and my wife was in the same boat.

What documents shall we provide ? I feel like providing last year's taxes would definitely not help the application since we were probably making under the poverty line. But since January we are making good money and can support ourselves. What list of documents shall I provide ?

Thanks for your help.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You must provide the total income amounts from your last 3 years of taxes on the I-864, and submit at least the most recent year's tax transcript(or complete copy of your return). To show your current annual income, you list what you are currently making and then provide a letter from employer and/or recent pay stubs to prove that amount. The intending immigrant must also provide proof that their income will continue from the same source after becoming a permanent resident. Read through the I-864 form instructions.

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas ~

Edited June 1, 2015 by KayDeeCee

[Jawaree 717]

Get a co-sponsor lined up it can be family or friend

they will have to sign I 864 & provide copies of their returns

[t_15 0]

Here is the income of the past :

Wife (Us citizen)

2012 : 0 $

2013 : 0 $

2014 : 9700 $

Present (since january 2015): 45 760$

Myself (Immigrant)

2012 : 0$

2013 : 2392$

2014 : 9100$

Present (since january 2015): 60 000$

Would we need a sponsor ?

Thank you for your help.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You most likely do not need a joint sponsor if your incomes are that high. Current income is most important. They will be combined together on the I-864, so your combined incomes are enough for a very large household size. For your current incomes, don't list what you have made so far this year. List what you currently earn annually, as in your projected salary for a full year. That is the amount you prove with letters from your employers and recent pay stubs.

Again, make sure you provide proof that your income will continue from the same source. This is a requirement for your income to be considered on the I-864. You can have your employer state that the job is permanent and will continue after you become a permanent resident along with how much you earn for your employer's letter.

[t_15 0]

Would we have to provide anything for the years we made 0 $ ?

Thank you

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

If you did not file taxes for any of the last 3 years, then you are required to provide a statement explaining why you were not legally required to file those years.