Tax return question (didn't file)

[jwyn3150 1]

Hello fellow K1 visa...ers. I hope you're getting closer and closer to your goals, we are!

I do have one question though. For the interview phase of the process, I should provide 4 docs, employement, bank statement, I-134 and tax return...but I didn't work in 2014 because I wasn't in the country, I was still traveling!

Basically what I'm asking is, what can I provide to replace my tax returns?

Thanks!

[Darnell 8,478]

you have assets? cash in bank? monies in stock trading account?

study the assets stuff in the I-864, if you have assets totalling 60,000 usd or more.

if you choose to use assets, the Vice-Consul will use the assets rules in the I-864 when evaluating your I-134.

Alternatively, you can submit a 2nd I-134 from a joint or co-sponsor.

[jwyn3150 1]

you have assets? cash in bank? monies in stock trading account?

study the assets stuff in the I-864, if you have assets totalling 60,000 usd or more.

if you choose to use assets, the Vice-Consul will use the assets rules in the I-864 when evaluating your I-134.

Alternatively, you can submit a 2nd I-134 from a joint or co-sponsor.

I don't have cash assets but I am employed and make many times the required amount to show proof of support. I have no issues with the other 3 docs they require, just with the tax return from last year. I literally made 0 income last year.

[Darnell 8,478]

sorry, they will look at prior tax year (2014, filed in 2015) plus current annual income.

I suggest a joint-sponsor, remind anyone that helps you that the I-134 is not a legally binding document for them. and it expires 90 days after POE.

[Darnell 8,478]

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another option, if no co-sponsor,

is to delay the interview until you have tax data for 2014, for a future date in 2015.

the IV Unit will extend the duration of the validity (validity of the duration?) on the I-129-F approval notice if you contact them and ask them to.

[jwyn3150 1]

So because I didn't work last year...even though I'm working now I still need a sponsor? Even if I make 5x the require amount to sponsor someone?

While it makes no sense to me, and very annoying, I guess I will just have to get a co-sponsor.

Thanks for the reply!

[Darnell 8,478]

ya, sorry, it is what it is.

prior year must be 125 percent over the thresh-hold, current year must be 125 percent over the thresh-hold.

[jwyn3150 1]

ya, sorry, it is what it is.

prior year must be 125 percent over the thresh-hold, current year must be 125 percent over the thresh-hold.

They really don't make it easy for us lol.

Thanks for all the information!

[Darnell 8,478]

hey - if it was easy, china would be empty. and most parts of Africa.

[jwyn3150 1]

ya, sorry, it is what it is.

prior year must be 125 percent over the thresh-hold, current year must be 125 percent over the thresh-hold.

So my fiancee wanted to come as soon as possible and went ahead and submited the DS-160 form with only me as a sponsor...is there any way to change that or are we screwed?

Can she show up to interview with my I-134 and the I-134 of the cosponsor and ask them if they'll accept both?

Edited July 3, 2015 by jwynns

[Dyattaw 7]

How long have you been working? Can you provide pay stubs for the entire time? I think if you can provide a good reason for not having made money last year, and can also show documentation of your earnings for 2015 plus a letter from your employer stating that your job will continue indefinitely at the current or better salary, you should still be ok.

I would try the above, but in the mean time try line up a cosponsor to present at the interview if needed.

[Darnell 8,478]

Can she show up to interview with my I-134 and the I-134 of the cosponsor and ask them if they'll accept both?

Since it's allowed to show a co-sponsor, why would she seek permission?

[jwyn3150 1]

Since it's allowed to show a co-sponsor, why would she seek permission?

We're just making sure because we put only me as the sponsor on the DS160. She did the form herself...whch may have been the issue lol.

[Shauneg 762]

We're just making sure because we put only me as the sponsor on the DS160. She did the form herself...whch may have been the issue lol.

You can redo the form online and take it to the interview. Just give them your updated 160 and tell them there was an error in the other one.

[Darnell 8,478]

We're just making sure because we put only me as the sponsor on the DS160. She did the form herself...whch may have been the issue lol.

maybe i'm dense, but

I-134 financial sponsors or sponsors,

is not the same as the sponsor on the DS-160 [is different meanings between the 2 forms, even same word used]

and

the DS-160 is a multipurpose form.

Edited July 4, 2015 by Darnell