K1 and Affidavit of Support

[Hobidyali 267]

Hello,

 

Question, based on my timeline, we are anticipating NOA2 Feb. At this point I should have my 2018 taxes already filed, what year taxes will they require 2017 or 2018?? Does it matter if it was lower than the required poverty line requirement if I am currently making well over the required amount? Also, I see on the form that they ask for assets in my bank, will this be calculated as income aswell?

 

I appreciate all of the help. Thanks.

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

2 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

Hello,

 

Question, based on my timeline, we are anticipating NOA2 Feb. At this point I should have my 2018 taxes already filed, what year taxes will they require 2017 or 2018?? Does it matter if it was lower than the required poverty line requirement if I am currently making well over the required amount? Also, I see on the form that they ask for assets in my bank, will this be calculated as income aswell?

 

I appreciate all of the help. Thanks.

 

If using income, current pay stubs, letter from employer should cover you. You can submit previous tax returns or W2's also. 

 

If you have substantial savings and assets you can put them on the I-134. If not, that won't really make any difference.

[Hobidyali 267]

So if I am making over the amount currently but say for example 2018 is not asked for because they suppose that I haven't filed yet because we are at the cusp, can I submit that, say if they ask for 2017 instead? I made very little 2017, currently I am making over the amount. I am confused with which one they will ask for , if 2018 than I am ok and of course my current income is well over and fine. What do you think?

 

[VNN 147]

2 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

So if I am making over the amount currently but say for example 2018 is not asked for because they suppose that I haven't filed yet because we are at the cusp, can I submit that, say if they ask for 2017 instead? I made very little 2017, currently I am making over the amount. I am confused with which one they will ask for , if 2018 than I am ok and of course my current income is well over and fine. What do you think?

 

• If you are making over that amount in 2018, you should be okay by providing support documents (pay stub,  letter of income verification from employer). They primary focus on current income and you are making a stable income in 2018 so it is good
• If you work, you must submit most recent tax year document and 2018 tax reason is April 2019 so the most recent one is still 2017 
• To ease your mind, if you could, you can find joint-sponsor.

 

[Hobidyali 267]

4 minutes ago, RTLE said:

• If you are making over that amount in 2018, you should be okay by providing support documents (pay stub,  letter of income verification from employer). They primary focus on current income and you are making a stable income in 2018 so it is good
• If you work, you must submit most recent tax year document and 2018 tax reason is April 2019 so the most recent one is still 2017 
• To ease your mind, if you could, you can find joint-sponsor.

 

Thank you, this does make me feel better, yes currently I am making well over. They will ask for 2017 but is showing 2018 as well helpful? I mean, that would technically be the most recent tax year.

[VNN 147]

1 minute ago, Hobidyali said:

Thank you, this does make me feel better, yes currently I am making well over. They will ask for 2017 but is showing 2018 as well helpful? I mean, that would technically be the most recent tax year.

Yes, and the 2018 is your current income, 2017 was your income but not current.

 

[Hobidyali 267]

2 minutes ago, RTLE said:

Yes, and the 2018 is your current income, 2017 was your income but not current.

 

Got it, so to be clear, they will ask for 2017 which I provide, this years will be ready so I include that as well and in the portion on the 134, I put the last 3; 2018,2017,2016 and provide those ? Correct? This is requested by the NVC correct before the interview, or am I wrong?

 

Thank you so much for clarifying  

 

[VNN 147]

14 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

Got it, so to be clear, they will ask for 2017 which I provide, this years will be ready so I include that as well and in the portion on the 134, I put the last 3; 2018,2017,2016 and provide those ? Correct? This is requested by the NVC correct before the interview, or am I wrong?

 

Thank you so much for clarifying  

 

• Line 3, put your current income. If you are on salary, it is whatever it is. If you are on wages, estimate/calculate base to get yearly income
• Documents to support current income: letter of income verification from your employer & some most current pay stubs. Complete list can be seen o I-134 instruction
• For the tax transcript, include 2017, 2016, 2015 just to be safe.  

 

Edited September 18, 2018 by RTLE

[Hobidyali 267]

2 minutes ago, RTLE said:

• Line 3, put your current income. If you are on salary, it is whatever it is. If you are on wages, estimate/calculate base to get yearly income
• Documents to support current income: letter of income verification from your employer & some most current pay stubs. Complete list can be seen o I-134 instruction
• For the tax transcript, include 2017, 2016, 2015 just to be safe.  

 

Thank you for all of your help, I feel much better now. For current income, I have work income and an additional income, should I add the yearly for that income along with the work income or are they wanting to see just job income?? My job income puts me way over but I also do receive additional monthly income, do I add it to Line 3 and provide supporting documents for that as well? 

 

I'm  sorry for all of the questions, I really do appreciate your time in helping me out. 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

you say Feb for NOA2  so interview will not happen in March or April and you best get the 2018 taxes done asap 

2017 until  the April tax date

after that they will want IRS transcripts from 2018

[Hobidyali 267]

1 minute ago, adil-rafa said:

so interview will not happen in March or April and you best get the 2018 taxes done asap 

What do you mean? I get my w2 Dec 31 way before the NOA2, taxes can be filed I believe on January 29th 2019, so by the time that the NOA2 is received I will already have them. 

[VNN 147]

Just now, Hobidyali said:

What do you mean? I get my w2 Dec 31 way before the NOA2, taxes can be filed I believe on January 29th 2019, so by the time that the NOA2 is received I will already have them. 

• If the interview will be after April 15, 2019 (or if they are being picky right after end of Jan 2019), expected to also bring 2018 tax year. So when you get your W-2, file your tax as soon as you can to avoid any complication 

Your concern is primary on if your income in 2018 is good enough so they can grant the visa and it is good  

[Hobidyali 267]

2 minutes ago, RTLE said:

• If the interview will be after April 15, 2019 (or if they are being picky right after end of Jan 2019), expected to also bring 2018 tax year. So when you get your W-2, file your tax as soon as you can to avoid any complication 

Your concern is primary on if your income in 2018 is good enough so they can grant the visa and it is good  

😃😃😃😃😃😃Thank you thank you 

[Hobidyali 267]

On income, do I just put work income or do I put work income plus additional income as well?

 

[VNN 147]

24 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

On income, do I just put work income or do I put work income plus additional income as well?

 

If you put additional income, then you need to have supporting documents.  If it is a stable one, why not?