AOS/K3(request for initail evidence)

[manchala 0]

I'm self-employed, No employees, I work alone. Last Month, I filed AOS for my wife who is here on K3 Visa.

Today, I received a pink Request for Initial Evidence (I-485) asking me to submit the following in 87 days:

W-2s, 1099s, and/or all schedules submitted to the IRS. A copy of his/her federal income tax return was submitted and/or the sponsor or joint sponsor requested an extension to file his or her federal income tax return.

Like I said, I'm self employed, work alone & requested an extension to file my last year tax return.

really need to know what do I have to do now?

[Sarah08 0]

Maybe they need the papers that say that you requested/were granted the extension? Did you include the W-2s and everything?

[misa 2]

What evidence did you send in with your I-864?

Sounds like you'll need to file your taxes...

[manchala 0]

I only submitted (1040 for the year 2006) with I-864. No W2s were submitted

[Sarah08 0]

I have heard of people getting RFE's for not sending in the W-2s, so I would send them in for sure. Do you have any documents about your extension? Maybe those would also be helpful. Better to give them too much info than not enough, I guess!

[manchala 0]

since I'm self employed, how can I have W2 for myself, right?

& form 1099 is for U.S. independent contractor that has received payments in the calendar year that total $600 or more for services (including parts and materials) & i don't fall in this catagory.

I'll have to ask my accountent for proof of filing ext.

[Dakine 26]

I'm self-employed, No employees, I work alone. Last Month, I filed AOS for my wife who is here on K3 Visa.

Today, I received a pink Request for Initial Evidence (I-485) asking me to submit the following in 87 days:

W-2s, 1099s, and/or all schedules submitted to the IRS. A copy of his/her federal income tax return was submitted and/or the sponsor or joint sponsor requested an extension to file his or her federal income tax return.

Like I said, I'm self employed, work alone & requested an extension to file my last year tax return.

really need to know what do I have to do now?

Bad planning on your part with a AOS pending.

Sounds like you need proof of income such as 1099s plus either fill out your tax 2006 forms and get them in or get a joint sponsor.

Most extensions are only good until sometimes this month anyway unless you get an extension for the extension!

[manchala 0]

But 1099 is for U.S. independent contractor that has received payments in the calendar year that total $600 or more for services (including parts and materials) & i don't fall in this catagory

I've already submitted 1040 for 2006 with I-864 & don't have any W2s since I'm not working for anyone.

what are my options at this point?

Since I've already filed AOS, Can I get a joint-sponsor who can submit his or her tax return with W2s

[~*Maria*~ 1]

But 1099 is for U.S. independent contractor that has received payments in the calendar year that total $600 or more for services (including parts and materials) & i don't fall in this catagory

I've already submitted 1040 for 2006 with I-864 & don't have any W2s since I'm not working for anyone.

what are my options at this point?

Since I've already filed AOS, Can I get a joint-sponsor who can submit his or her tax return with W2s

Since your self employed and just work alone, and dont receive 1099's from an independant contractor then yes you get a joint sponsor, he or she will also have to fill in form I-864 and submit his or her 2006 tax return with W2's , giving as much evidence of his or her current salary, copies of pay stubs for the past 6 months, letter from current employer etc.....instructions are on the I-864 as to what evidence to include.

I hope i've given you the right information. My hubby is also self employed and this also what we did.

Good luck

Edited August 4, 2007 by MariaDane

[Dakine 26]

But 1099 is for U.S. independent contractor that has received payments in the calendar year that total $600 or more for services (including parts and materials) & i don't fall in this catagory

I've already submitted 1040 for 2006 with I-864 & don't have any W2s since I'm not working for anyone.

what are my options at this point?

Since I've already filed AOS, Can I get a joint-sponsor who can submit his or her tax return with W2s

Like I said, I'm self employed, work alone & requested an extension to file my last year tax return.

I've already submitted 1040 for 2006

Sorry but you lost me!

[manchala 0]

what about if joint sponsor is also self-employed? then what he has to submit? this whole situation is freaking me out. the letter said, i have to submit ALL the documents only once otherwise they'll deny the application.

[~*Maria*~ 1]

If the joint sponsor is also self employed.......

exeed the 125% poverty line for 2007.... http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf

Read the instructions on form I-864 carefully

Fill in form I-864 .......... submit copy of most recent Federal Income Tax return...photocopy of Form 1099 that relates to your return. pay stub(s) from the most recent six months.

OPTIONAL

Your joint sponsor can submit copies of his/her most recent 3 years Federal Income tax Returns and copies of all 1099's that relates to the returns.

Its better to send them more than they're asking for.

Hope this helps you!!

Edited August 4, 2007 by MariaDane

[Dakine 26]

Simple answer!

Just have joint sponsor or you do so "if" you filled and get tax transcripts from IRS and submit them.

They are positive proof you or sponsor filed and how much you made.

No need W2s if employed by someone else or 1099s if self employed.

I'm self employed and that worked for me.

[manchala 0]

I know where I made that stupid mistake. Under the filing Instruaction of I-864, It says you must get your 1040 copy from IRS, if not then you must submit W2's & 1099...thats the mistake I made, I didn't call IRS to send me transcript of my 1040. I submited my own copy.

I'll call IRS & request them to mail me 1040 copy.

One more thing. I'm above poverty line on my 1040, do I still need joint sponsor?

advise plz