I-134 Question

[Jason & Masha 0]

Hello to everyone,

A little background on my situation first: I meet my Russian girlfriend in July of 2011 on the internet. I visited her for a month in December 2011 and January 2012. Everything went great, now I want to bring her here (California) with K-1 visa.

My question is regarding the I-134 affidavit of support form. I make a little over $30,000 per year, however 2012 is my first year working (I was formerly a student and did not work), therefor I am unable to show a tax return for 2011 or any tax return for that matter. Now, I understand I can get a co-sponsor for this (I can get multiple co-sponsors if necessary). However, I read that for some countries where the fiance(e) lives (Russia in my case), I must prove to them that I can financially take care of them. I tried to go on the Russian Consulate's website to find out more information on this, but I was unsuccessful in doing so.

So my question is, does anybody know what the Russian requirements on this is? (I cannot show the Russian consulate a tax return, but I can provide them with co-sponsors, check stubs, and bank statements showing I currently have over $35,000)

Any help is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

[Leatherneck 693]

Hello to everyone,

A little background on my situation first: I meet my Russian girlfriend in July of 2011 on the internet. I visited her for a month in December 2011 and January 2012. Everything went great, now I want to bring her here (California) with K-1 visa.

My question is regarding the I-134 affidavit of support form. I make a little over $30,000 per year, however 2012 is my first year working (I was formerly a student and did not work), therefor I am unable to show a tax return for 2011 or any tax return for that matter. Now, I understand I can get a co-sponsor for this (I can get multiple co-sponsors if necessary). However, I read that for some countries where the fiance(e) lives (Russia in my case), I must prove to them that I can financially take care of them. I tried to go on the Russian Consulate's website to find out more information on this, but I was unsuccessful in doing so.

So my question is, does anybody know what the Russian requirements on this is? (I cannot show the Russian consulate a tax return, but I can provide them with co-sponsors, check stubs, and bank statements showing I currently have over $35,000)

Any help is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

Regardless of the consulate, petitioners must demonstrate an income at least 125% of the Poverty guidelines. As part of your I-864 package, you'll explain why you were not required to file tax returns.

[Jason & Masha 0]

Regardless of the consulate, petitioners must demonstrate an income at least 125% of the Poverty guidelines. As part of your I-864 package, you'll explain why you were not required to file tax returns.

Thank you for replying Leatherneck. So my reason for not filing taxes was because I was a student. Is that a valid reason?

[Leatherneck 693]

Thank you for replying Leatherneck. So my reason for not filing taxes was because I was a student. Is that a valid reason?

You're welcome.

Not really, being a student does not exempt you from filing an income tax return. There are other factors that determine whether you are required to file an income tax return. Here -- http://www.irs.gov/f...=199594,00.html and here -- http://www.irs.gov/p...blink1000170407

Edited March 19, 2012 by Leatherneck