Question about the I-864 - what do I need?

[atsleumas 3]

Will I need to submit pay stubs or just tax returns to show my income? Also, if pay stubs are required, do they count what I net, or my gross earnings?

Thanks anyone who can answer?

[Tygrys 143]

Will I need to submit pay stubs or just tax returns to show my income? Also, if pay stubs are required, do they count what I net, or my gross earnings?

Thanks anyone who can answer?

You need recent paystubs to show the current income. Show gross income.

Edited February 8, 2010 by Tygrys

[atsleumas 3]

You need recent paystubs to show the current income. Show gross income.

Thank you!

[MRStee 19]

According to VJ Guide:

for the I-864 form: letter from employer confirming employment, the last 3 years of tax returns, plus any documentation of your financial resources if you choose to include this. The rule is, if your income is not 125% of the poverty level for your family, you will need additional financial documentation. HOWEVER, if you read the form instructions carefully, it states that while they do NOT require additional financial information IF you have at least 125% of the poverty level, it says the USCIS can still ask for that information if they want... so in order to potentially avoid future questions, many people include financial information, including bank letter, letter from stockbroker, letter regarding mortgages, copy of deeds to a property, and any other financial assets... etc. It is far better to include too much information rather than not enough.

Im only sent tax returns..

[atsleumas 3]

According to VJ Guide:

for the I-864 form: letter from employer confirming employment, the last 3 years of tax returns, plus any documentation of your financial resources if you choose to include this. The rule is, if your income is not 125% of the poverty level for your family, you will need additional financial documentation. HOWEVER, if you read the form instructions carefully, it states that while they do NOT require additional financial information IF you have at least 125% of the poverty level, it says the USCIS can still ask for that information if they want... so in order to potentially avoid future questions, many people include financial information, including bank letter, letter from stockbroker, letter regarding mortgages, copy of deeds to a property, and any other financial assets... etc. It is far better to include too much information rather than not enough.

Im only sent tax returns..

Ok! Thanks MRStee... You only sent tax returns? I requested transcripts of those directly from the IRS and have them in hand. I wont include paystubs if I dont have to!