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Timmies2Starbucks   0

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I'm new. My husband, USC and me, Canadian citizen. We filed the I-130. I need help. My husband is employed in the US, makes 44k annually. We do not have kids yet. He does have an apartment, he does not own a home. Will we need a joint sponsor for the 864? He has not filed US taxes for 3 years cause he was living in Canada with me. This is his first year in the US since 2007. The poverty guidleines are confusing me. He has 3k in savings and my RSVP is at 10k, Canadian. Please help. I am overwhelmed. I filed DCF. Trisha

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Samoray   165

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Is he making above the poverty guide right now ?

He is making 44 k which is very good

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Brandi n Michael   8

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Assuming the 44k annual salary is the current, you shouldn't need a co-sponsor. He will need a letter from employer stating his income and pay stubs. He might have to do taxes though for the previous years IF he received American income to satisfy those 3 years of records even if his income was lower than needed to report taxes.

Poverty Guidelines are confusing :wacko:for 2 people it is 125% of $18210 which I round off to be $23000/year if you are over that even by a little you do not need a co-sponsor.

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I'm new. My husband, USC and me, Canadian citizen. We filed the I-130. I need help. My husband is employed in the US, makes 44k annually. We do not have kids yet. He does have an apartment, he does not own a home. Will we need a joint sponsor for the 864? He has not filed US taxes for 3 years cause he was living in Canada with me. This is his first year in the US since 2007. The poverty guidleines are confusing me. He has 3k in savings and my RSVP is at 10k, Canadian. Please help. I am overwhelmed. I filed DCF. Trisha

If he makes 44k as of this year with the current US company then yes you guys are good to go(no co-sponsor needed). I am sure there is a dcf forum, you could also message Birdnerd, she has gone through this recently and she may be able to help you with your questions.

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I'm new. My husband, USC and me, Canadian citizen. We filed the I-130. I need help. My husband is employed in the US, makes 44k annually. We do not have kids yet. He does have an apartment, he does not own a home. Will we need a joint sponsor for the 864? He has not filed US taxes for 3 years cause he was living in Canada with me. This is his first year in the US since 2007. The poverty guidleines are confusing me. He has 3k in savings and my RSVP is at 10k, Canadian. Please help. I am overwhelmed. I filed DCF. Trisha

Unless your husband did not work while living in Canada then he definitely is required to file U.S. Income Tax returns. U. S. citizens are taxed on their worldwide income. If he worked while in Canada he might not owe any tax on his U.S. tax return but he still has to file to claim the foreign income exclusion. I recommend you and your husband read IRS Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad. Here is a link to the publication:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf

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Unless your husband did not work while living in Canada then he definitely is required to file U.S. Income Tax returns. U. S. citizens are taxed on their worldwide income. If he worked while in Canada he might not owe any tax on his U.S. tax return but he still has to file to claim the foreign income exclusion. I recommend you and your husband read IRS Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad. Here is a link to the publication:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf

:thumbs: I agree. Based on your data, I think he makes more money in Canada that is above the tax filing exemption in the U.S.

OP, your sponsor is good to sponsor the beneficiary alone, without the co-sponsor. But make sure the written explanation why he didn't file the taxes or start arranging to file the prior year taxes after consulting a CPA.

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:thumbs: I agree. Based on your data, I think he makes more money in Canada that is above the tax filing exemption in the U.S.

OP, your sponsor is good to sponsor the beneficiary alone, without the co-sponsor. But make sure the written explanation why he didn't file the taxes or start arranging to file the prior year taxes after consulting a CPA.

Loto

"Why he DIDN'T" file taxes is not good enough. The explanation must be for why he was "not required to" file taxes and it must cite the IRS rulings to support the reasons. If he WAS required, then he must file even if no tax is due.

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"Why he DIDN'T" file taxes is not good enough. The explanation must be for why he was "not required to" file taxes and it must cite the IRS rulings to support the reasons. If he WAS required, then he must file even if no tax is due.

Either way is good. OP must have an answer why he didn't file taxes for prior years, if it was asked.

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Either way is good. OP must have an answer why he didn't file taxes for prior years, if it was asked.

Loto

No, only one way is fine. If he was required to file, no explanation will be accepted. He'll need to file the tax returns.

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No, only one way is fine. If he was required to file, no explanation will be accepted. He'll need to file the tax returns.

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Now if I like you, please don't take it in wrong way. My intention is not that.

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05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

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07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

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LotofPatience   65

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CRN and Richi,

Why you guys are here with your busy schedules? One is fighting with NVC and the other with Medical & Consulate :devil:

Loto

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10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

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05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

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05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

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CRN and Richi,

Why you guys are here with your busy schedules? One is fighting with NVC and the other with Medical & Consulate :devil:

Loto

I am allowed :dance:i got plenty of time to wait :D:dance:

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LotofPatience   65

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I am allowed :dance:i got plenty of time to wait :D:dance:

Yeah yeah yeah, we both are free birds now :P

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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