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I'm currently living in the US and have a bank account and job and everything. The job offer is what got our I-130 accepted, and we are currently in the stage of waiting to schedule my husband's interview. He is still in the UK. I did lots of research last night on dual nationals (especially dual nationals who have lived away from the US since they were minors) and it seems my issue is quite common. I've scheduled and appointment with a tax professional to help me backfile my taxes for three years and it turns out there are leniencies for dual nationals in regards to FBAR. Hoping it all works out.

It's a new job so it won't be an intra-company transfer. I am going to schedule an appointment with a tax professional to see if I need to backfile, otherwise I have found this advice which gives me confidence there will be lenience for my case and I can file I-864 with either an explanation or my backfiled tax returns: If you’re a U.S. citizen abroad and have never filed a tax return, you can relax. The IRS built in a safeguard for honest expats who truly didn’t know they had to file. You can get caught up penalty-free with Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures. To qualify, you must: - Have lived in a foreign country for at least 330 days during one of the last three years - Confirm it was a genuine mistake you failed to file your U.S. tax return and FBAR (Really just had such a huge panic attack, had no idea that I needed to be filing in the US because I have lived in the UK since I was a minor and my parents didn't know I needed to be filing either. So worried I cannot believe it.)

I have not had more than 10k in my UK bank account, thank goodness so I should not have to struggle with FBAR. Do you have any advice for backfiling? I cannot believe I never knew this, I'm so worried.

EDIT: Have since read some dual citizen posts and learned that I will need to backfile! Any advice or help on that also appreciated.

I am a US/UK dual national, and I have worked in the UK for my entire adult life. I am filling out the I-864. I was offered a job in the US which is why I am moving myself and my spouse and filing under exceptional circumstances, so I do not have a history of working in the US and have never had to file taxes in the US. I have ticked the box on the I-864 that says: "I was not required to file a federal income tax return as my income was below the IRS required level and I have attached evidence to support this." As I have never filed taxes in the US, I don't have evidence to support this. What do I do in this situation? Do I provide my tax returns from the UK? I make over the minimum required amount on the poverty guidelines to support my household, but am still filing with an extra sponsor for safety. Our additional sponsor does have a tax return history - could this help?

Yes, exactly! They replied very quickly to my email.

This is very helpful, thank you! I think perhaps my misunderstanding came from other posts where people had to prove with assets! I am wondering if you could give me insight on something else. I am a dual citizen US and UK and my spouse is a UK citizen. I have spent the majority of my working life in the UK and have never earned enough to file taxes in the US. All of my taxes have been filed in the UK. I am currently filling out I-864 and the guidance on Item Numbers 23.a. - 25. Federal Income Tax Return Information say: Do not submit any tax returns that you filed with any foreign government unless you claim that you were not required to file a Federal individual income tax return with the United States Government and you wish to rely on the foreign return solely to establish the amount of your income that is not subject to tax in the United States. Does this mean I should provide my previous tax returns and payslips from the UK with the I-864. I am filing under DCF with exceptional circumstances due to job relocation. The guidance around future income states: You may include evidence supporting your claim about your expected income for the current year if you believe that submitting this evidence will help you establish ability to maintain sufficient income. You are not required to submit this evidence, however, unless specifically instructed to do so by a U.S. Government official. For example, you may include a recent letter from your employer, showing your employer’s address and telephone number, and indicating your annual salary. I have a job offer with salary attached, which is what I plan to provide for evidence of my earnings. Will this be enough?

Oh wow thank you for this! I thought it was 60k from what I saw posted from other users but perhaps they were using assets. Thank you! Now I know we don't need an additional sponsor.

Hello! I had my I-130 (spouse petition) interview in London last week and was approved on the spot. As I am relocating to the US for work, I have to leave to fulfil my role in two weeks. Before I leave, I want to do everything I can to make sure that my partner has what he needs for his interview when it comes round. I haven't been able to find a definitive list of forms and evidence that I need for his interview, so this is what we have prepared so far. Please let me know if there is anything I have overlooked or misunderstood. (Note: We are applying for a CR1 Visa as we have been married for under 2 years.) 1. I-864, Affidavit of Support (Financial) I have some questions about this. My job does not meet the minimum requirement for sponsorship (as far as I understand, the minimum is $60k per annum, I will be making $42k per annum) therefore my mother, who makes beyond the required minimum, will be our joint sponsor. I wasn't asked anything about this in the 1-130 process so can we just submit the I-864 form without providing this information prior? (Assuming I would have to submit an I-864 and my mother would have to submit an I-864 as well?) 2. ACRO - Police Certificate (which we are applying for now despite now having the interview booked in yet) 3. Medical examination (Which we will book when we hear back) This seems like a very slim pack of information at the moment, in contrast to the I-130 where I managed to absolutely fill a binder to breaking point full of evidence (half of which they didn't use lol). I must be missing some crucial form or evidence - but can't find a checklist for this specific interview like the I-130. All help appreciated - thank you!

All opinions very welcome! I am glad I asked because I agree, the word "rent" was not the right one to use - it is my word and what I mean by it is an equal contribution toward mortgage, bills, and and utilities every month! My husband and I do have a joint account and I have printed the statements from that account to prove that we both contribute to that account and have a savings account between us in that account as well. Do you think I should have something written that explains that I am not on the deed, but do contribute to living costs or is it better to just show that my husband owns the house, supply the bank statements and my proof of residence and then explain if asked? Thank you for your help!

Hello! My I-130 petitioner interview is coming up and I am second guessing if I have enough evidence to prove that my husband and I live at a shared address. The official I-130 guidance for this is: NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may prove you have a bona fide marriage: (1) Documentation showing joint ownership of property; (2) A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together; When I moved in with my husband, he already owned his house and I have been paying him rent directly ever since. We did not set up a contract for this, but as part of the evidence, I have included his bank statement which shows a bank transfer of the agreed rent amount from me each month. We are not on any shared bills together. As evidence, I have supplied: Joint Name and Address Documents: - Vet Bills with both of our names and address - Car Insurance with both of our names and address Other than this, I have: - My licence, tax documents, payslips, bank statements all with the same address - His licence, tax documents, payslips, bank statements, house bills - all with the same address I have also included details of the rent I pay my husband in the cover letter. Do you think this will be sufficient evidence to prove that we reside at the same address despite not having joint ownership of the property? Is it worth creating a tenancy contract between me and my husband to prove my tenancy at this address or do you think the evidence I already have will suffice? Thank you!

I have received a date for the first step interview at DCF in London! Right now I'm preparing everything asked for on the I-130 checklist and getting as prepared as I can for my spouse's interview in the future (should all go well!) Question: On the I-130 checklist it says: ❑ Passports: Current and previous passports for U.S. citizen petitioner and beneficiary Does this mean we need to submit all of our expired passports as well as our current? Like all the way from childhood? May be interpreting this wrong but wanted to ask in case. Question 2: Is it the printable I-130 and I-130A document from the USCIS website that I need to bring? Is there another source for I-130? Or do I need to complete it digitally and then print it. Question 3: It is not included on the checklist, but we will be using a second sponsor due to my US income not reaching the £60k min. Do we submit this at this stage or the next stage when my spouse is interviewed? Thank you!

Hi there! I hope your journey is going well / has gone well. I just got a date for my I-130 interview and am looking to get an idea of what to expect next. I know that further down the line my spouse needs to attend a medical examination and interview, but like your question on this original post, I am curious to know the timeline and exact steps and instructions we should expect after we get a case number. I don't want to miss anything out and I'm hoping for a semi-realistic timeline my spouse and I can follow, especially as we prepare to go long distance. Thanks!

That does make me feel better. Thank you so much for helping and thank you for always giving me advice and support on my posts!