Questinons about Affidavit of support - self employed

[pushbrk 13,611]

Im back. Im reading that on g325a it says

Applicant:

Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

How do i get an alien reg number, and how do i know what it is for my fiance?

also on the top line is says "file number" - what file is this for me and what is this for my fiance? Thanks

So, you are saying leave BOTH the file number and alien registration number. I dont have either of those.

Just double checking.

And i still have yet to learn about this "report of commercial rating concern". It says i will need 2 of the 4 options for supporting evidence for the affidavit of support. I am self employed so I cant do my last 3 pay stubs, I have no bonds, I can easily provide my banking info, and that only leaves this report of commercial rating concern left. If someone can clarify how do get this part and what is acceptable, ill appreciate it.

Dun and Bradstreet has already been suggested. It's like a credit bureau for businesses. Go to their website and/or call them and find out about having them rate your business. It might work if you've been in business long enough for them to rate your business. Actually, I doubt this is a viable option for you but it IS the answer to your question.

You don't file the I-134 now. Chances are you won't need it until next year, when you can file a tax return. Your bank statements and/or a letter from your banker, if you can get it, will help establish you have the income you claim.

[MasterNateDawg 1]

Im back. Im reading that on g325a it says

Applicant:

Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

How do i get an alien reg number, and how do i know what it is for my fiance?

also on the top line is says "file number" - what file is this for me and what is this for my fiance? Thanks

So, you are saying leave BOTH the file number and alien registration number. I dont have either of those.

Just double checking.

And i still have yet to learn about this "report of commercial rating concern". It says i will need 2 of the 4 options for supporting evidence for the affidavit of support. I am self employed so I cant do my last 3 pay stubs, I have no bonds, I can easily provide my banking info, and that only leaves this report of commercial rating concern left. If someone can clarify how do get this part and what is acceptable, ill appreciate it.

Dun and Bradstreet has already been suggested. It's like a credit bureau for businesses. Go to their website and/or call them and find out about having them rate your business. It might work if you've been in business long enough for them to rate your business. Actually, I doubt this is a viable option for you but it IS the answer to your question.

You don't file the I-134 now. Chances are you won't need it until next year, when you can file a tax return. Your bank statements and/or a letter from your banker, if you can get it, will help establish you have the income you claim.

Ok, so im all ready to mail out this first packet.

Im just worried that I wont be able to get approved without enough info for this affidavit of support. I dont think that credit bearu will work either, I have no assets in this business, only income.

If i show my bank account deposits for the last 12 months, signed by a bank employee, then had a cosigner who DOES have tax forms for 3 past years, will this be allowed as sufficient evidence of support?

[pushbrk 13,611]

Im back. Im reading that on g325a it says

Applicant:

Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

How do i get an alien reg number, and how do i know what it is for my fiance?

also on the top line is says "file number" - what file is this for me and what is this for my fiance? Thanks

So, you are saying leave BOTH the file number and alien registration number. I dont have either of those.

Just double checking.

And i still have yet to learn about this "report of commercial rating concern". It says i will need 2 of the 4 options for supporting evidence for the affidavit of support. I am self employed so I cant do my last 3 pay stubs, I have no bonds, I can easily provide my banking info, and that only leaves this report of commercial rating concern left. If someone can clarify how do get this part and what is acceptable, ill appreciate it.

Dun and Bradstreet has already been suggested. It's like a credit bureau for businesses. Go to their website and/or call them and find out about having them rate your business. It might work if you've been in business long enough for them to rate your business. Actually, I doubt this is a viable option for you but it IS the answer to your question.

You don't file the I-134 now. Chances are you won't need it until next year, when you can file a tax return. Your bank statements and/or a letter from your banker, if you can get it, will help establish you have the income you claim.

Ok, so im all ready to mail out this first packet.

Im just worried that I wont be able to get approved without enough info for this affidavit of support. I dont think that credit bearu will work either, I have no assets in this business, only income.

If i show my bank account deposits for the last 12 months, signed by a bank employee, then had a cosigner who DOES have tax forms for 3 past years, will this be allowed as sufficient evidence of support?

There are no "co-signers" only joint sponsors. It wouldn't hurt to have an affidavit from a joint sponsor but if you qualify, they won't take a joint sponsor. Self employed technically only requires one tax return. You should have one by the time you need it. That, an proof of your bank deposits has a good chance of being good enough if the numbers are good.

[chris4gretchen 1]

BUMP! I know someone can help me agin

Ok, you say you didnt file taxes because you didnt make enough. then you state you can show last years deposits and bank statments to show you make enough.

its either one or the other. you cant not make enough to even file taxes but then make over the poverty level to sponsor a fiance. If you made enough from last year then file a late return, and its no problem to sponsor your fiance. IF you didnt make enough to sponsor her or file then you have to look at next year only. Your previous bank statments are only good from this year 2007 where you are making enough and filing a tax return next april.nothing will count from 06. Now if you made $50,000 and have $50,000 in deductions. that wont work either. you will have to file for 2007 tax year next april and if you make over the minimum, your fiance wont have her interview until after you file anyway. Oh and they look at adjusted gross, not gross. They will look at what you bring home after your business deductions. that needs to be 125% above the poverty level. sounds like you make alot of money under the radar and dont pay taxes on it. If you want to sponsor your fiance you will have to get legit, they will look at all your records, bank statements, taxes etc.

Chris

[desert_fox 32]

1. You should be making quarterly tax payments. You will have a penalty to pay when you actually do file your return.

2. Ppl who own a business need a comnmercial rating. If you buy supplies on credit, the supplier requires a commercial rating. If you have credit in the name of your company, you need a commercial rating. See a commercial bank, like B of A. You will need a balance sheet, and statement of earnings, etc. Time to hire an accountant to know how you are doing.

[MasterNateDawg 1]

Im back. Im reading that on g325a it says

Applicant:

Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

How do i get an alien reg number, and how do i know what it is for my fiance?

also on the top line is says "file number" - what file is this for me and what is this for my fiance? Thanks

So, you are saying leave BOTH the file number and alien registration number. I dont have either of those.

Just double checking.

And i still have yet to learn about this "report of commercial rating concern". It says i will need 2 of the 4 options for supporting evidence for the affidavit of support. I am self employed so I cant do my last 3 pay stubs, I have no bonds, I can easily provide my banking info, and that only leaves this report of commercial rating concern left. If someone can clarify how do get this part and what is acceptable, ill appreciate it.

Dun and Bradstreet has already been suggested. It's like a credit bureau for businesses. Go to their website and/or call them and find out about having them rate your business. It might work if you've been in business long enough for them to rate your business. Actually, I doubt this is a viable option for you but it IS the answer to your question.

You don't file the I-134 now. Chances are you won't need it until next year, when you can file a tax return. Your bank statements and/or a letter from your banker, if you can get it, will help establish you have the income you claim.

Ok, so im all ready to mail out this first packet.

Im just worried that I wont be able to get approved without enough info for this affidavit of support. I dont think that credit bearu will work either, I have no assets in this business, only income.

If i show my bank account deposits for the last 12 months, signed by a bank employee, then had a cosigner who DOES have tax forms for 3 past years, will this be allowed as sufficient evidence of support?

There are no "co-signers" only joint sponsors. It wouldn't hurt to have an affidavit from a joint sponsor but if you qualify, they won't take a joint sponsor. Self employed technically only requires one tax return. You should have one by the time you need it. That, an proof of your bank deposits has a good chance of being good enough if the numbers are good.

I meant Co SPONSER , not signer. What im saying is I am sure I wont qualify to support her alone based off 1 years tax return (next years return). So, what do you mean they wont 'take a joint sponser'. If i have a co sponsor who files out the affidavit of support with their info and has enough income to support all 3, and i submit my info, what are the chances they would deny me?

I read this directly on this website...

"Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences

posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets.

Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, any fiance children that will

be immigrating, and his/her own household. However, that IF the US fiance has been on welfare or other

government benefits for a lifetime or has no plans to work actively, the consulate can still deny the visa based on

the likelihood that the foreign fiance will become a public charge. Just having a co-sponsor may not be sufficient.

An actual case has been documented wherein a fiance visa was denied because the petitioning fiance was on

government benefits and would not be working, even though the US fiance had two co-sponsors."

I guess a better question to as is: How much yearly income are they going to want to see to consider me able to 'support' my fiance. Knowing this will help me determine if i actually need a co-sponsor or not.

Question about photo specs: Is there a minimum or maximum size the passport style photo can be printed on? If i take one with a digital camera and print it on standard paper, will this count. and Will a small wallet sized photo count or not?

[pushbrk 13,611]

Im back. Im reading that on g325a it says

Applicant:

Be sure to put your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

How do i get an alien reg number, and how do i know what it is for my fiance?

also on the top line is says "file number" - what file is this for me and what is this for my fiance? Thanks

So, you are saying leave BOTH the file number and alien registration number. I dont have either of those.

Just double checking.

And i still have yet to learn about this "report of commercial rating concern". It says i will need 2 of the 4 options for supporting evidence for the affidavit of support. I am self employed so I cant do my last 3 pay stubs, I have no bonds, I can easily provide my banking info, and that only leaves this report of commercial rating concern left. If someone can clarify how do get this part and what is acceptable, ill appreciate it.

Dun and Bradstreet has already been suggested. It's like a credit bureau for businesses. Go to their website and/or call them and find out about having them rate your business. It might work if you've been in business long enough for them to rate your business. Actually, I doubt this is a viable option for you but it IS the answer to your question.

You don't file the I-134 now. Chances are you won't need it until next year, when you can file a tax return. Your bank statements and/or a letter from your banker, if you can get it, will help establish you have the income you claim.

Ok, so im all ready to mail out this first packet.

Im just worried that I wont be able to get approved without enough info for this affidavit of support. I dont think that credit bearu will work either, I have no assets in this business, only income.

If i show my bank account deposits for the last 12 months, signed by a bank employee, then had a cosigner who DOES have tax forms for 3 past years, will this be allowed as sufficient evidence of support?

There are no "co-signers" only joint sponsors. It wouldn't hurt to have an affidavit from a joint sponsor but if you qualify, they won't take a joint sponsor. Self employed technically only requires one tax return. You should have one by the time you need it. That, an proof of your bank deposits has a good chance of being good enough if the numbers are good.

I meant Co SPONSER , not signer. What im saying is I am sure I wont qualify to support her alone based off 1 years tax return (next years return). So, what do you mean they wont 'take a joint sponser'. If i have a co sponsor who files out the affidavit of support with their info and has enough income to support all 3, and i submit my info, what are the chances they would deny me?

I read this directly on this website...

"Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences

posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets.

Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, any fiance children that will

be immigrating, and his/her own household. However, that IF the US fiance has been on welfare or other

government benefits for a lifetime or has no plans to work actively, the consulate can still deny the visa based on

the likelihood that the foreign fiance will become a public charge. Just having a co-sponsor may not be sufficient.

An actual case has been documented wherein a fiance visa was denied because the petitioning fiance was on

government benefits and would not be working, even though the US fiance had two co-sponsors."

I guess a better question to as is: How much yearly income are they going to want to see to consider me able to 'support' my fiance. Knowing this will help me determine if i actually need a co-sponsor or not.

Question about photo specs: Is there a minimum or maximum size the passport style photo can be printed on? If i take one with a digital camera and print it on standard paper, will this count. and Will a small wallet sized photo count or not?

If you qualify as sponsor, they won't take a joint sponsor. You gave the impression your income would be enough based on 2007. One tax return is all that is actually required for self employed people. I also said it wouldn't hurt to have a joint sponsor. You never know whether they'll accept you until they do or don't.

Both co-signer and co-sponsor are incorrect terms. You are talking about a joint sponsor.

[chris4gretchen 1]

I guess a better question to as is: How much yearly income are they going to want to see to consider me able to 'support' my fiance. Knowing this will help me determine if i actually need a co-sponsor or not.

well since you obviously dont seem to want to respond to the tax return advice that has been posted here or the quarterly tax payment suggestion, you have to make over 17,500 after your deductions ( adjusted gross) to support yourself and her. its more if there is a kid or someone else lives in your household. you can search on VJ for the poverty guidelines. you have to make 125% above the posted poverty levels depending on how many is in your household.

I happen to be self employed and have no problem showing my tax returns for the last 3 years for my fiance. Good luck to you, search the guides on here. it has the answers to all the questions you have asked.

If you are self employed or not they expect to see tax returns, business docs, Dunn and broadstreet number etc legitimate papers. Sounds like you need to get your business in order for scrutiny since you have no tax filings.

Chris

Edited October 1, 2007 by chris4gretchen

[Dakine 26]

If you made enuf in 2007 to qualify then you can file your 2007 taxes as early as possible in 2008. Don't wait until April.

When your return gets in the system you can ask for IRS tax transcripts. They are WAY better than just a ITR as they showed you filed and paid.

No need for 1099s or anything else then!

Edited October 2, 2007 by beckypua

[rebeccajo 14]

We are all spinning out wheels without knowing the consulate the fiance will process through.

[Island-Girl 0]

If you made enuf in 2007 to qualify then you can file your 2007 taxes as early as possible in 2008. Don't wait until April.

When your return gets in the system you can ask for IRS tax transcripts. They are WAY better than just a ITR as they showed you filed and paid.

No need for 1099s or anything else then!

so if my fiance file early january when can he get his ITR my interview on feb 5 2007