Help with I-134

[afo2422 0]

I want to check something to make sure I am right. My fiancee seams to remember reading some where that the 1040 tax form needs to be notarized along with the I-134. I have been reading all of the forums and have not came across this. So is it true that the 1040 also needs notarized? Or not?

Thank you for your help.

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

No, just the I-134.

[Zee Bee 61]

Only the I-134.

[YuAndDan 153]

Just the I-134, you may want to read the requirements stipulated my Manila: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf

Note: The 1040 by itself is not a complete return, they will need the W2 AND/OR 1099 forms to prove the numbers on the 1040. Better yet call IRS and order simple tax transcripts.

One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% or (100% for military) of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

From Manila:

Form I-134 Affidavit of Support: The I-134 Affidavit of Support is required for returning residents (SB-1), fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens (K1, K3), children of K1 and K3 applicants, spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (LPRs), applicants with special immigrant status, and follow-to-join derivative family members of employment-based (E) applicants. A copy of the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return (Form 1040) should accompany the I-134. Faxed copies of the ITR are acceptable

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html