bluesticky

Hi, does anyone know where to find information on import duties/taxes when your spouse ships personal belongings to the U.S.? All I can find is a 10 year old document from CBP that may or may not be valid still.

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Hey guys, I haven't posted a lot but I've been following this thread since July to find comfort that I'm not alone in this emotionally draining process. I just got off the phone with NVC and found out that my case was completed yesterday! I'm smiling now but don't want to jinx it just yet because we're still waiting for our interview date. I'll light off the fireworks when my wife crosses her POE and receives that magical stamp.

I can't thank you all enough for all the valuable information provided on this website, my journey for sure would not have been so smooth if not for all of you sharing your experiences. Especially to those senior members and organizers who are still here guiding us, my hat off to all of you for everything that you do.

Good luck everyone!

"Everything is okay in the end, if it's not ok, then it's not the end."

You should enter your AGI according to your tax transcripts. Don't confuse the NVC. Mine were $0 for the past two years, but I provided lots of evidence of my current employment. But, if you can provide assets and fill out an i-864, I would do it! You can never have too much support, you know? That way you can feel comfortable just sending the tax transcripts, because that is what they want. You only need one from 2011, but you can send the others if you feel like they would help in some way.

I just sent my AOS package, and I'll let you know how it goes or if I get an RFE. I also have a joint sponsor's packet ready to go if I get an RFE, and to bring to the interview...just in case.

However, I think both of us will be fine!

Good luck!

Thank you Amenspanglish. I noticed that our dates are pretty similar so good luck to you as well!

Hi everyone,

I've done my homework and researched my problem first by searching for "Gross Income" in the search field, but I didn't find an answer for my unique situation. Your assistance/suggestion is greatly appreciated.

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Here is my situation:

I started out using I-864EZ and got to the Total Income field for the 3 most recent tax years but I couldn't decide what to show and let me explain why. On each of my 1040's from 2009 to 2011, I show a negative total income on line 22 of 1040, or the Total Income line on the 2nd page of my tax transcript, I have both the transcripts and 1040 for 3 years. The reason for the negative income is from my Other Income (line 21 on 1040) which is from my Prior Year Net Operating Loss (NOL) that I've been carrying for a few years now. The amount of my Prior Year NOL will be exausted in 2012 and I do expect to show a significant income for 2012 tax year. More than twice the poverty level for my household. The reason for my Prior Year NOL is due to a business partnership loss and my CPA has been basically writing off that loss for me against my income. I'm not self-employed, I get my W-2's from working full-time for a large company.

Now, I know the I-864 guideline states that "For purpose of this affidavit, the line for gross (total) income on IRS forms 1040 will be considered when determining income", but is Prior Year NOL considered as part of my income even though it is really just a carryover loss from years back. Obviously, I would like to avoid putting negative Total Income on my I-864EZ by summing without the Other Income line, or does that even matter because my current annual income will be above the poverty level? Either way I end up choosing, I will explain the situation on my own cover letter and hoping that they actually read it.

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Here are my questions:

1) Should I enter negative Total Incomes for 3 prior tax years or sum up my total income without Other Income since it is really just a carryover loss from a previous year?

2) Should I switch to I-864 and also attach my assets to help with my case? I can supply 6 months of statements from both my bank account and my portfolio to show over 3 times the poverty level.

3) I was planning on just sending the tax transcripts because 1040 copy is more complicated and would probably take longer to review, but only the 1040 copy shows what my Other Income is and it has all the carryover worksheets and schedules. So, if I was to send 1040 copy, can I just send it for 2011 and use tax transcripts for 2010 and 2009 since I can probably build my case for Prior Year NOL with just 2011.

Again, your assistance/suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Thanks