Advice! Tax Return/Income requirement

[Caitlin and Jose 0]

Hi everyone!

Now, that I have joined the NOA 1 crowd, I am getting a little worried about the minimum income requirement. I was a Peace Corps Volunteer for the past 2 years and didn't file taxes because I was below the poverty line. While I am still on the job hunt, do you think I should file this year even though I am below the poverty line? Or just write the letter explaining why I didn't file and show my W-2 etc?

Also, I am hoping to have full time employment soon with a salary above (although maybe not greatly above) the 125% line. If I only have the job lets say 5-6 mths before the interview (and the filling out of the I-134) will that be a possible denying in the making? because I haven't held the position long enough? Or is the letter from the employer and stubs enough? I am trying to be the sole sponsor for my fiance, I am just concerned as to whether that is possible to do given my situation.

Thank you for any help and advice! It is greatly appreciated!!

[Ronn63 41]

Hi everyone!

Now, that I have joined the NOA 1 crowd, I am getting a little worried about the minimum income requirement. I was a Peace Corps Volunteer for the past 2 years and didn't file taxes because I was below the poverty line. While I am still on the job hunt, do you think I should file this year even though I am below the poverty line? Or just write the letter explaining why I didn't file and show my W-2 etc?

Also, I am hoping to have full time employment soon with a salary above (although maybe not greatly above) the 125% line. If I only have the job lets say 5-6 mths before the interview (and the filling out of the I-134) will that be a possible denying in the making? because I haven't held the position long enough? Or is the letter from the employer and stubs enough? I am trying to be the sole sponsor for my fiance, I am just concerned as to whether that is possible to do given my situation.

Thank you for any help and advice! It is greatly appreciated!!

I would seriously consider a co-sponsor. USCIS won't care about a job that you 'hope to have soon'.

[Caitlin and Jose 0]

I would seriously consider a co-sponsor. USCIS won't care about a job that you 'hope to have soon'.

Well, I realize that there needs to be actual job with actual income coming in, my question is whether having the job six months prior to the interview is not enough time to show that is a concrete job (because I won't have a tax return with the income showing..etc). Will only having the job for six months hurt my chances? I appreciate your co-sponsor advice.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Well, I realize that there needs to be actual job with actual income coming in, my question is whether having the job six months prior to the interview is not enough time to show that is a concrete job (because I won't have a tax return with the income showing..etc). Will only having the job for six months hurt my chances? I appreciate your co-sponsor advice.

It depends. Current income is the most important thing, however, if your current income is close to the minimum 125% amount needed for your household size, then they may want to see a co-sponsor(if your consulate accepts them). If your current income is well above the 125% mark, then you could probably be accepted without a co-sponsor. It is always up the sole discretion of the CO interviewing you. You need to prove to them that the foreign fiance(e) will not become a public charge.

[Caitlin and Jose 0]

It depends. Current income is the most important thing, however, if your current income is close to the minimum 125% amount needed for your household size, then they may want to see a co-sponsor(if your consulate accepts them). If your current income is well above the 125% mark, then you could probably be accepted without a co-sponsor. It is always up the sole discretion of the CO interviewing you. You need to prove to them that the foreign fiance(e) will not become a public charge.

Ok, thats the basic thinking I had, but I appreciate it being reaffirmed by someone else! Thanks!!