Affidavit of Support

[craigandkym 0]

My 2006 Tax Forms, include the information of my Ex. It was the last year we could fily jointly. As our marriage didn't end until January of 07. When including my tax forms, do you think I should provide a cover letter explaining his name on my tax forms and how I don't want his income to have any bearing on the financial support? Or simply explain why his name appears on my most recent tax forms?

~Kim

[ken and mintra 0]

My 2006 Tax Forms, include the information of my Ex. It was the last year we could fily jointly. As our marriage didn't end until January of 07. When including my tax forms, do you think I should provide a cover letter explaining his name on my tax forms and how I don't want his income to have any bearing on the financial support? Or simply explain why his name appears on my most recent tax forms?

~Kim

Hey Kim, I had just about the same situation as you. My divorce took over 2 years to be final and her name is on my 2006 forms. I asked my attorney about it and he said that they will be well aware of the divorce/tax situation by the certified copies of the divorce decrees that are submitted. I guess it can never hurt to write that you were seperated on xx/xx/xxxx and the divorce was final on xx/xx/xxxx showing that it took some time to be finalized. The California courts out here took forever. Good luck, Ken

[pushbrk 12,297]

My 2006 Tax Forms, include the information of my Ex. It was the last year we could fily jointly. As our marriage didn't end until January of 07. When including my tax forms, do you think I should provide a cover letter explaining his name on my tax forms and how I don't want his income to have any bearing on the financial support? Or simply explain why his name appears on my most recent tax forms?

~Kim

Hey Kim, I had just about the same situation as you. My divorce took over 2 years to be final and her name is on my 2006 forms. I asked my attorney about it and he said that they will be well aware of the divorce/tax situation by the certified copies of the divorce decrees that are submitted. I guess it can never hurt to write that you were seperated on xx/xx/xxxx and the divorce was final on xx/xx/xxxx showing that it took some time to be finalized. The California courts out here took forever. Good luck, Ken

The key piece of information from any tax returns will be the W2's and/or 1099's. The ones that evidence YOUR income will bear YOUR name. I would just stick them on the top, with yours appearing first. Your financial package should also include a current pay stub or two and perhaps an employer letter. Let those appear just under the I-134, on top of any tax returns.

Edited May 23, 2007 by pushbrk

[rebeccajo 14]

What makes you think you need to submit your tax return at all?

[Yodrak 7]

~Kim,

The forms and supporting documentation you've submitted don't already show that you were previously married and when you were divorced?

Yodrak

My 2006 Tax Forms, include the information of my Ex. It was the last year we could fily jointly. As our marriage didn't end until January of 07. When including my tax forms, do you think I should provide a cover letter explaining his name on my tax forms and how I don't want his income to have any bearing on the financial support? Or simply explain why his name appears on my most recent tax forms?

~Kim

[craigandkym 0]

No No...I have submitted a certified copy of my divorce decree and so on. I was just concerned about his $$ and name being all over my tax forms. That's all.

I will adopt the idea to place Affidavit, then letters of my financials including paystubs, followed by my W-2's and finally the actual tax forms.

Thanks for the tips guys!!

~Kim

[craigandkym 0]

What makes you think you need to submit your tax return at all?

Because on the checklist that accompanies the most current Affidavit of Support it says ALL SPONSORS must include: a copy of your individual Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of each 1099, Schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for them ost recent three tax years, pay stub(s) from the most recent 6 months, and /or a letterfrom your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify.

[Yodrak 7]

~Kim,

Which affidavit of support are you looking at? It may be the wrong one for a K visa.

Yodrak

What makes you think you need to submit your tax return at all?

Because on the checklist that accompanies the most current Affidavit of Support it says ALL SPONSORS must include: a copy of your individual Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of each 1099, Schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for them ost recent three tax years, pay stub(s) from the most recent 6 months, and /or a letterfrom your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify.

[Tinker 0]

What makes you think you need to submit your tax return at all?

I'm wondering the same thing and trying to get an answer....my instructions only say tax return if your self employed. No one will answer if I need his tax return if I have his W2. UGHHHHHHHH

I have a year of bank statements, a statement from his bank manager, a letter from his employer.

Edited May 24, 2007 by Tinker