Jump to content

9 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted

Hello there,
I am a US citizen and I recently applied for my father's immigration in February 2023. My father is currently in Pakistan and USCIS approved the petition in January 2024. Yesterday, I received an update from NVC that they have created his case. I have a question regarding the I-864 form. I am currently unemployed and dependent on my wife. We both file tax returns jointly and I want to know who to include in the "3 most recent tax" (24.a)section of I-864, which requires the annual gross income. Should I put zeros in this section since I'm unemployed, or should I include my wife's annual gross income since we file tax returns jointly? Additionally, I discovered that I have to submit the I-864A along with my I-864 form because I'm using my wife as a household member's income to sponsor my father. Can you confirm whether this is correct or not? 
Thank you.

Screenshot_20240201-171650.png

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted (edited)
36 minutes ago, Muh.Kamran said:

I want to know who to include in the "3 most recent tax" (24.a)section of I-864, which requires the annual gross income.

The "3 most recent tax year" blocks are to be transcribed directly from the past tax forms.  They have nothing to with current annual income. 

Edited by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The "3 most recent tax year" blocks are to be transcribed directly from the past tax forms.  They have nothing to do with current annual income. 

That is what I want to know what tax info do I have to mention here? I filed taxes jointly with my wife. Her income is considered our household income now do I have to write here whatever the tax returns show our Annual Gross Income whether I am employed or unemployed or do I have to mention zeros because I don't have my individual income?

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
Timeline
Posted

We both file tax returns jointly and I want to know who to include in the "3 most recent tax" (24.a)section of I-864, which requires the annual gross income. Should I put zeros in this section since I'm unemployed, or should I include my wife's annual gross income since we file tax returns jointly? - Directly from your joint tax return. Your zero income goes to Part 6, Question 7. Also add your wife to part 6 person 1.

 

Additionally, I discovered that I have to submit the I-864A along with my I-864 form because I'm using my wife as a household member's income to sponsor my father. Can you confirm whether this is correct or not? - Your wife will fill I-864A (though both of you will sign) and you'll fill I-864.

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, Muh.Kamran said:

That is what I want to know what tax info do I have to mention here?

The numbers on the tax forms are entered in those 3 blocks. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
15 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The numbers on the tax forms are entered in those 3 blocks. 

Okay, so what I understand, in Question 23. I will check the "yes" box because I file taxes jointly with my wife every year. And, In question 24.a through 24.c I will mention details of 3 jointly taxed annual gross income. Correct? 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
22 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

We both file tax returns jointly and I want to know who to include in the "3 most recent tax" (24.a)section of I-864, which requires the annual gross income. Should I put zeros in this section since I'm unemployed, or should I include my wife's annual gross income since we file tax returns jointly? - Directly from your joint tax return. Your zero income goes to Part 6, Question 7. Also, add your wife to part 6 person 1.

 

Additionally, I discovered that I have to submit the I-864A along with my I-864 form because I'm using my wife as a household member's income to sponsor my father. Can you confirm whether this is correct or not? - Your wife will fill out I-864A (though both of you will sign) and you'll fill out I-864.

okay, correct me if I am wrong! 
So, What I understand, in 23. a question I will check on "yes" because I file taxes jointly with my wife every year. And in 24.a through 24.c I will mention "our" 3 years jointly tax Annual gross income and when I have to include my household income part 6 person 1, I will mention my wife's income... Correct?

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
Timeline
Posted
50 minutes ago, Muh.Kamran said:

okay, correct me if I am wrong! 
So, What I understand, in 23. a question I will check on "yes" because I file taxes jointly with my wife every year. And in 24.a through 24.c I will mention "our" 3 years jointly tax Annual gross income and when I have to include my household income part 6 person 1, I will mention my wife's income... Correct?

Correct

Filed: IR-5 Timeline
Posted
On 2/4/2024 at 6:57 AM, Muh.Kamran said:

Hello there,
I am a US citizen and I recently applied for my father's immigration in February 2023. My father is currently in Pakistan and USCIS approved the petition in January 2024. Yesterday, I received an update from NVC that they have created his case. I have a question regarding the I-864 form. I am currently unemployed and dependent on my wife. We both file tax returns jointly and I want to know who to include in the "3 most recent tax" (24.a)section of I-864, which requires the annual gross income. Should I put zeros in this section since I'm unemployed, or should I include my wife's annual gross income since we file tax returns jointly? Additionally, I discovered that I have to submit the I-864A along with my I-864 form because I'm using my wife as a household member's income to sponsor my father. Can you confirm whether this is correct or not? 
Thank you.

Screenshot_20240201-171650.png

You should put your wife as a joint sponsor instead of household member, If you are jobless, then you will need a joint sponsor which can be your wife. 

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...