I-864 or I-864a

[CodyM 0]

So I am assembling my Affadavit of Support package. I have been unemployed and not paid taxes for over 5 years. I am using my mother as a co-sponsor. I was told on here a while ago to have her fill out the i-864 instead of the i-864a. Is this correct? I know I have to attach a letter of explanation to my I-864 to explain why I havent paid taxes. Any tips on how I should word that? My mother falls $600 short of the poverty guidlines so we have included tax assesment of real estate and other documents to reach the guidlines. Also on the most recent tax year (the 2013 taxes she hasnt filed yet) she will be over the poverty guidlines, can I include a letter stating that she is over the guidlines as of now?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I-864 is what she should fill out. If you want them to consider her 2013 income as shown on the tax return, then she needs to get busy and file. A note from you will not be considered. An employer letter stating her current income would be considered.

No tax return---use your reasons. This is an example.

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Affidavit of Support for [spouse], LNDxxxxxxxxx

STATEMENT OF WHY I DID NOT FILE A TAX RETURN

According to IRS publication 501-Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, I was not required to file an individual tax return. for the years 2010. 2011, and 2012 for the following reasons:

1. I was a full time student, unmarried, and under the age of 22

2. I was a dependent on my father's tax return

3. I was unemployed and had zero earned income in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

4. My unearned income was less than $950 each of those years.

Unearned income 2010 was $______

Unearned income 2011 was $______

Unearned income 2012 was $______

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