I-864 (merged topics)

[CristianB 1]

Hello everyone,

 

We had our I-130 approved in an unexpected 3 months and 4 days since filling date and got caught a little by surprise as I am now preparing the affidavit of support and have some challenges as a self-employed.

Hopefully the ones that went through he same steps can help us out  answering a few questions. I would really appreciate it.

 

1. As a self-employed sponsor do I need to send the tax returns (showing my schedule C and D), the tax transcripts with the I-864 or both?
2. I have two different steady sources of self-employment income for the past 4-5 years both 1099 and filed together on same schedule C. First income is as an independent contractor for a larger corporation and second is income on my LLC as an Amazon seller. Two different industries that have nothing to do with each other. Do I need to attach a letter explaining more detailed the nature of each “job” or they will figure it out from the returns? Adjusted gross income is more than sufficient and showing increase year over year.
3. Do I also need to attach my 1099’s and the signed contracts with the company I am contracting for?
4. Do I need to submit bank statements to prove income for the current year (2020) ?

 

Thank you,

Chris

[pushbrk 12,106]

Adjusted Gross income is used by people who file the 1040 EZ.  For you, the current income and tax return income figures will come from the total income line.  For 2018, that is line 6.  Line 22 for 2017 and earlier.

 

A copy of a complete tax return would include everything you would mail if you were filing by mail, so all schedules and 1099s.  

 

All the explanation you need can be dealt with on the occupation line in the form itself.  Just indicate an occupation & online seller.  Whether to send more than one tax return is a judgment call.  If they make you look better financially, sure.  If the latest is the best and all the numbers are good for the previous two years, I would tend to send only the latest one.

[CristianB 1]

11 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Adjusted Gross income is used by people who file the 1040 EZ.  For you, the current income and tax return income figures will come from the total income line.  For 2018, that is line 6.  Line 22 for 2017 and earlier.

 

A copy of a complete tax return would include everything you would mail if you were filing by mail, so all schedules and 1099s.  

 

All the explanation you need can be dealt with on the occupation line in the form itself.  Just indicate an occupation & online seller.  Whether to send more than one tax return is a judgment call.  If they make you look better financially, sure.  If the latest is the best and all the numbers are good for the previous two years, I would tend to send only the latest one.

Thank you for your prompt answers!

2019 it's my best so far but since I recently filed, the tax transcript it's not available on the IRS yet and I don't want to wait a few more weeks for it to be available; Can I just send the return documents prepared by my cpa?

Also isn't required as a self-employed  to prove incoming income for the current year as well (like bank statements ) ? Didn't see anything about that on the form or instructions, but read that it's indicated.

Thanks again,

Chris

[pushbrk 12,106]

9 minutes ago, CristianB said:

Thank you for your prompt answers!

2019 it's my best so far but since I recently filed, the tax transcript it's not available on the IRS yet and I don't want to wait a few more weeks for it to be available; Can I just send the return documents prepared by my cpa?

Also isn't required as a self-employed  to prove incoming income for the current year as well (like bank statements ) ? Didn't see anything about that on the form or instructions, but read that it's indicated.

Thanks again,

Chris

Send in the complete copy of the return and have your spouse take the transcript to the interview.

 

Your 2019 federal tax return IS your evidence of current income.  Until it appears on a tax return, it's not income.  It's "revenue".

[CristianB 1]

Hello,

Can I attach an electronic signature when filling form I-864 on my computer or do I need to print the form after filling it, then hand sign it, scan it and upload it ?

Thank you

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 minutes ago, CristianB said:

Hello,

Can I attach an electronic signature when filling form I-864 on my computer or do I need to print the form after filling it, then hand sign it, scan it and upload it ?

Thank you

Electronic signatures are not accepted.   Print, sign and scan is ok.

[CristianB 1]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

Electronic signatures are not accepted.   Print, sign and scan is ok.

Thank you Paul! I have another question I was thinking to open a new topic, but hoping I get an answer from you here 

 

When preparing the DS-260  Immigrant Visa Application, the  applicant’s supporting civil documents need to be translated in english? The applicant is not present in the US and the interview will take place at the US Embassy/Consulate in Bogota, Colombia.

 

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 hour ago, CristianB said:

Thank you Paul! I have another question I was thinking to open a new topic, but hoping I get an answer from you here 

 

When preparing the DS-260  Immigrant Visa Application, the  applicant’s supporting civil documents need to be translated in english? The applicant is not present in the US and the interview will take place at the US Embassy/Consulate in Bogota, Colombia.

 

There are no civil documents "uploaded" with the DS-260.  The items taken to the consulate can be in spanish or english.  If those documents, like a birth certificate used at citizenship, will be used later in the US a translated copy will be needed.

[CristianB 1]

21 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

There are no civil documents "uploaded" with the DS-260.  The items taken to the consulate can be in spanish or english.  If those documents, like a birth certificate used at citizenship, will be used later in the US a translated copy will be needed.

Hi Paul,

You are right, the civil documents are not uploaded with the DS-260, but after submitting the DS. They still want us to upload them in the CEAC system tho. See the link below :

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/PDF-other/Uploading to CEAC-instrucions.pdf

[payxibka 10,044]

4 minutes ago, CristianB said:

Hi Paul,

You are right, the civil documents are not uploaded with the DS-260, but after submitting the DS. They still want us to upload them in the CEAC system tho. See the link below :

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/PDF-other/Uploading to CEAC-instrucions.pdf

And can be submitted in English or Spanish 

[CristianB 1]

I-864 Item Number 7. Current Individual Annual Income.

What should I enter here if I’m self- employed? I had fluctuating net income for the past 3-4 years ( but all meet the minimum income requirements for the sponsorship) and also fluctuating earnings throughout the year, so it's difficult to estimate after only 5 months into 2020.

And what should I include as evidence for supporting my claim about the expected income for the current year?

Thank you

[geowrian 22,335]

For a self-employed individual, your current income is your "total income" line from your most recent federal tax return.

What you made in 2020 so far is revenue, not income. Only once claimed on taxes would it be income in your case.

[Ryan H 3,790]

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