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Why would you not be able to use that as income? If you file taxes then it is income

Because that income would not continue when the petitioner moves back to the US. Current and continuing income is what is needed.

W2's and tax returns show past income.

You "making it clear" doesn't carry much weight.

What did you submit to document your current and continuing income? Recent paystubs and an employer letter should be all that's needed if you are not self employed.

Manila has been known to accept close family members as Greenbaum stated. The USC petitioner should talk to his parents about being a joint sponsor.

Or, the petitioner could get a second job that would put his annualized earnings over the required amount.

If you haven't had this money for around a year or more then it's not likely to be accepted. Money popped into an account to satisfy the affidavit of support wouldn't be accepted. Now if it's cash that's the result of liquidating some other asset then it may be accepted depending on the paper trail. Money held outside the US isn't as easily used. Some countries have limits on how much can be transferred out.

Cash in the US would be 3 times. Assets outside the US can be 3x and sometimes 5x. That is up to the CO conducting the interview.

See the form I864 instructions for more information. Also the link below to the I864 FAQ may be helpful.

If he receives a W2 then he is not self-employed. Per diem is not income, it is reimbursement for business expenses.

What the sponsor needs to show is current and continuing income that meets the requirement. Typically this is with an employer letter confirming salary/wage rate and recent paystubs. The letter you posted is about past earnings, not current and continuing.

If he is earning the same "base" as last year then I don't think you will meet the requirement for a family of 4.

Your housing situation will not be an issue.

You can't use your principal dwelling as an asset.

Assets are valued at a 3:1 ratio ($3 asset = $1 income)

You need to meet the 125% income requirement for the K1 visa as well.

Finishing the process now would not make it faster or easier several years later if you chose to move to the US.

You would begin at square 1 and go through all the required steps in place at that time.

What does line 22 of his tax return say?

AP for beneficiaries from your part of the world is pretty common. Once the background check is complete things will move forward with visa issuance.

This isn't an easy process and it can be very frustrating.

5 year rule applies.

If the USC is currently receiving $65K - $70K a year from an employer then that ought to be enough. The USC would have to give evidence of why that money is not taxable.

Now if the USC is self employed and their tax return shows less than the required amount on line 22 of the form 1040, then a joint sponsor would be needed.

Tax returns are different from tax transcripts. You supply the tax return and supporting documentation (W2, 1099, etc.) Tax transcripts are supplied by the IRS using information supplied by the taxpayer. No need to resupply the documentation used to produce the transcript.

It's all pretty straight forward.

You have failed to understand what is required. You are not proving a lawful marriage (that's easy to do with a marriage certificate), but a bona fide marriage.

Typical evidence of a bona fide marriage includes financial comingling, proof a shared address, wills, time spent together with family & friends, travel together, joint accounts, and so on. Just as you had to prove a true relationship to obtain the K1 visa, now you two must prove a true marriage to remove the conditions.

You would need 3 times the income needed in assets. For example $30,000 assets = $10,000 income. It sounds like you need a joint sponsor.

You, the USC, may face a bit of extra scrutiny to make sure this is a bona fide realtionship and not an arrangement for immigration benefits. Just tell your story and it ought to be ok. Life happens.

You want to show a bona fide marriage, not simply that a ceremony took place. Two different things.

Evidence of shared residence, comingling of finances, travel together (since US entry), time spent together with family and friends, medical insurance, car insurance, wills, and so on. Not all newlyweds will have the entire list. The interviewing officers understand that. Show what you have, how you are building a life together.

Thanks for replying! I have never worked in the US, do I still need to do this?

Worldwide income. So yes, it applies to you.

Use the links in my signature below for I864 FAQ's and information about filing income taxes for 2013 - 2015.

Are your US income tax filings sorted out? The US taxes on worldwide income. You may not owe US tax, but if you've earned more than $10k in any of the past 3 years you will need to submit copies of those returns or IRS transcripts.

She won't have a green card in 2 months. You go through the same process as before to obtain the GC. 9 months to a year seems to be the time range.

You file the I-130 petition and she will interview in France. http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

You will need to submit an affidavit of support. That's a few months down the road so if you are starting your new job in 2 months you ought to be ok. Have you been filing US tax returns while living overseas? If not, you would need to get that sorted out too.

No, that's not relevant.

Without a student visa your child won't be enrolling in any public school on your timeline. A private school perhaps. That typically isn't cheap. A private school might require a student visa as well.

With a K1 in the system and you arriving with a child in tow you could possibly get turned around at the POE.

Consider all the options (and expenses) and choose your path.

It's not "them" that needs to find the I-94. It's your dad's responsibility to show that he entered legally. A plane ticket doesn't show that.

Get the replacement I-94 and also submit a copy of the police report regarding the lost passport along with a copy of the bio page from the replacement passport.

You would print out what you want the CO to review and submit it. No surfing the web during the interview.

Follow the asset valuation instructions in the I-864FAQ link below . Line 22 is what they will see as income. It's only 3X for a spouse petition.

In support of a K1 petition the income requirements for the I134 and I864 are the same (125% of the poverty level). See the form I-864P for exact amounts.

You will be able to apply for the social securinty card soon after entering the US. You will apply for the EAD after marrying (it goes along with the adjustment of status paperwork). You won't be work authorized for a few months. That will give you time to learn about what jobs are available in your area.