Form I-864 guestion Federal income tax returns

[Kevindillon 2]

Hello,  my question relates to form I-864 and the federal income tax return information. I am self-employed and I’m trying to figure out do I enter my total income or my adjusted gross income in part 6 line 20 for my current annual household income? As well, what do I include on line 24 for my last three tax years returns,  my total income or my adjusted gross income?  This would be a separate question.. If I use the adjusted gross income for 2018 my tax return falls just short of the poverty guidelines, if it’s the total income, I’m fine. If I have to use the adjusted gross income for last year, it does not qualify to meet the required amount. Will sending in 3 tax years be enough to support my income? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Just Paul 4,591]

2 minutes ago, Kevindillon said:

Hello,  my question relates to form I-864 and the federal income tax return information. I am self-employed and I’m trying to figure out do I enter my total income or my adjusted gross income in part 6 line 20 for my current annual household income? As well, what do I include on line 24 for my last three tax years returns,  my total income or my adjusted gross income?  This would be a separate question.. If I use the adjusted gross income for 2018 my tax return falls just short of the poverty guidelines, if it’s the total income, I’m fine. If I have to use the adjusted gross income for last year, it does not qualify to meet the required amount. Will sending in 3 tax years be enough to support my income? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

You should be filing a I-134 for a K1 visa

[Kevindillon 2]

How is form I-134 different from form I-864  which is an affidavit of support ?

Edited July 30, 2019 by Kevindillon

[Kevindillon 2]

How is form I-134 different from form I-864 which is also an affidavit of support  and is the one I believe we are required to file ?

[Kevindillon 2]

Thanks for the previous response but here’s what I found. “Form I-134 affidavit of support is generally used when the visa sought is a nonimmigrant visa while the Form I-864 affidavit of support is required when the foreign national is applying for an immigrant visa, either at a US consulate or through adjustment of status with the USCIS.”   If anybody can answer my question about the I-864  income please help!

[Just Paul 4,591]

Which VISA are you applying for?   A k1 files I-134.  A CR1/IR1 files an I-864.  You might want to check the guides on this site up on the right in the blue bar.

[Kevindillon 2]

11 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Which VISA are you applying for?   A k1 files I-134.  A CR1/IR1 files an I-864.  You might want to check the guides on this site up on the right in the blue bar.

We’re applying for the I-864 adjustment of status for a K-1 visa. The USCIS website specifies this is the required application for her adjustment of status and my affidavit of support. I posted that the USCIS  states that the I-134 form is only for somebody visiting or a non-immigrant

[Greenbaum 12,258]

3 minutes ago, Kevindillon said:

We’re applying for the I-864 adjustment of status for a K-1 visa. The USCIS website specifies this is the required application for her adjustment of status and my affidavit of support. I posted that the USCIS  states that the I-134 form is only for somebody visiting or a non-immigrant

Then you use I-134.

 

Line 20 on your tax form

 

[Just Paul 4,591]

Ok, you posted in the wrong forum.  So for AOS,  I-864 and self emplyeed use AGI. This means you should consider a joint sponsor since last years was less than the I-864p amount.

 

For current income you can project out this years AGI.

 

https://cliniclegal.org/resources/five-most-common-mistakes-completing-i-864

Edited July 31, 2019 by Paul & Mary

[Kevindillon 2]

 Thanks for the replies, I am new here. Is there a different forum I should be posting under and can you tell me where?   

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 minute ago, Kevindillon said:

 Thanks for the replies, I am new here. Is there a different forum I should be posting under and can you tell me where?   

ALready asked Admins to move it.   You are Adjusting Status of a K1, not applying for a K1

[Greenbaum 12,258]

12 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Then you use I-134.

 

Line 20 on your tax form

 

My mistake.  I missed the "adjustment of status" part. 

Edited July 31, 2019 by Greenbaum

[Kevindillon 2]

To clarify we already have the K-1 visa.  We have gotten married and are applying for her adjustment of status where I need to file form I-864 affidavit of support.  Form I-134 we previously submitted during the K-1 visa process. My main question is do I put my total income or my adjusted gross income since I am self-employed?  

[Just Paul 4,591]

Self Employed uses AGI.

 

https://cliniclegal.org/resources/five-most-common-mistakes-completing-i-864

[Kevindillon 2]

10 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Ok, you posted in the wrong forum.  So for AOS,  I-864 and use AGI. This means you should consider a joint sponsor since last years was less than the I-864p ammount.

 

For current income you can project out this years AGI.

 

https://cliniclegal.org/resources/five-most-common-mistakes-completing-i-864