Financial Support Tax Return 2007 Below Poverty Line

[JoBri 548]

Hi all. I appreciate all of you in VJ.

Let me cut to the chase here. I applied for the K3 Visa for my wife. Sent the I-130 and I-129F. Got the NOA1 on both and am just waiting for the next steps to come. With the financial support stuff, I have a 2007 tax return, but it is short of the poverty line. I have a letter prepared for my employer to put on company letter head, already talked with her about it, and she will do a good job of it. My pay last year was not good because of some breaks in employment. But now I have a solid job and my base income IS above poverty line this year. In addition, I work a lot of overtime, which almost doubles my income now, and in my letter she will also note that.

My question is, even though the tax return from last year was below poverty line, will my income this year and letter from employer stating it is well above poverty, and my pay stubs I submit as proof be sufficient to override the poor tax return of 2007? I am anticipating wife being approved to come here possibly before I get a tax return for 2008. I just have been worried sick that since last year was insufficient income, that they will only really look at the tax return, and not even consider what I am now earning for this current year. I cant do a joint sponsor... dont have anyone who I can ask that of. Am just hoping that they will see that even though last year was low income, that this current year I am going to have a tax return that will be sufficient.

Thanks for your help.

[Void 0]

Seems you and I have similar issues. It's always better to be safe than sorry. From what I understand here for my case, try harder to have a co-sponsor even if it means begging and or going above and beyond. My hope is for mine co-sponsor not to have a change of mind at the last minute.

CO sometimes may not want to see any other explanation or reasons for your prior financial status. Remember, you are not the one going in for the interview and cannot not argue your case unless after the fact.

So please talk to your boss, anybody (Citizen or Permanent resident can be a co-sponsor) you know and start NOW. I'm working on mine after posting this question here. Goodluck

Hi all. I appreciate all of you in VJ.

Let me cut to the chase here. I applied for the K3 Visa for my wife. Sent the I-130 and I-129F. Got the NOA1 on both and am just waiting for the next steps to come. With the financial support stuff, I have a 2007 tax return, but it is short of the poverty line. I have a letter prepared for my employer to put on company letter head, already talked with her about it, and she will do a good job of it. My pay last year was not good because of some breaks in employment. But now I have a solid job and my base income IS above poverty line this year. In addition, I work a lot of overtime, which almost doubles my income now, and in my letter she will also note that.

My question is, even though the tax return from last year was below poverty line, will my income this year and letter from employer stating it is well above poverty, and my pay stubs I submit as proof be sufficient to override the poor tax return of 2007? I am anticipating wife being approved to come here possibly before I get a tax return for 2008. I just have been worried sick that since last year was insufficient income, that they will only really look at the tax return, and not even consider what I am now earning for this current year. I cant do a joint sponsor... dont have anyone who I can ask that of. Am just hoping that they will see that even though last year was low income, that this current year I am going to have a tax return that will be sufficient.

Thanks for your help.

[Void 0]

This is an addendum to the earlier piece of information I put forward. Further research from the Bureau for Consular Affairs Website shows the following information: This instruction was addressed to the Consular Officers (Not sure if your interviewer would listen).

"(B) If the Affidavit of Support or tax return reflects income

below the poverty guidelines for the year the Form I-864 was

submitted, you should request additional evidence of current

employment or self-employment, such as: recent pay statements, a

letter from the employer on business letterhead - showing dates

of employment, wages paid, and type of work performed - or other

financial data. If the sponsor with income below the poverty

guidelines is unemployed or retired, you should request evidence

of ongoing income from other means, such as retirement benefits,

other household members' income, or other significant assets."

I have also included the source (the entire information) website. Please find review and ANYBODY feel free to add something please

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegram...grams_2863.html

Seems you and I have similar issues. It's always better to be safe than sorry. From what I understand here for my case, try harder to have a co-sponsor even if it means begging and or going above and beyond. My hope is for mine co-sponsor not to have a change of mind at the last minute.

CO sometimes may not want to see any other explanation or reasons for your prior financial status. Remember, you are not the one going in for the interview and cannot not argue your case unless after the fact.

So please talk to your boss, anybody (Citizen or Permanent resident can be a co-sponsor) you know and start NOW. I'm working on mine after posting this question here. Goodluck

Hi all. I appreciate all of you in VJ.

Let me cut to the chase here. I applied for the K3 Visa for my wife. Sent the I-130 and I-129F. Got the NOA1 on both and am just waiting for the next steps to come. With the financial support stuff, I have a 2007 tax return, but it is short of the poverty line. I have a letter prepared for my employer to put on company letter head, already talked with her about it, and she will do a good job of it. My pay last year was not good because of some breaks in employment. But now I have a solid job and my base income IS above poverty line this year. In addition, I work a lot of overtime, which almost doubles my income now, and in my letter she will also note that.

My question is, even though the tax return from last year was below poverty line, will my income this year and letter from employer stating it is well above poverty, and my pay stubs I submit as proof be sufficient to override the poor tax return of 2007? I am anticipating wife being approved to come here possibly before I get a tax return for 2008. I just have been worried sick that since last year was insufficient income, that they will only really look at the tax return, and not even consider what I am now earning for this current year. I cant do a joint sponsor... dont have anyone who I can ask that of. Am just hoping that they will see that even though last year was low income, that this current year I am going to have a tax return that will be sufficient.

Thanks for your help.

[Dakine 26]

Hi all. I appreciate all of you in VJ.

Let me cut to the chase here. I applied for the K3 Visa for my wife. Sent the I-130 and I-129F. Got the NOA1 on both and am just waiting for the next steps to come. With the financial support stuff, I have a 2007 tax return, but it is short of the poverty line. I have a letter prepared for my employer to put on company letter head, already talked with her about it, and she will do a good job of it. My pay last year was not good because of some breaks in employment. But now I have a solid job and my base income IS above poverty line this year. In addition, I work a lot of overtime, which almost doubles my income now, and in my letter she will also note that.

My question is, even though the tax return from last year was below poverty line, will my income this year and letter from employer stating it is well above poverty, and my pay stubs I submit as proof be sufficient to override the poor tax return of 2007? I am anticipating wife being approved to come here possibly before I get a tax return for 2008. I just have been worried sick that since last year was insufficient income, that they will only really look at the tax return, and not even consider what I am now earning for this current year. I cant do a joint sponsor... dont have anyone who I can ask that of. Am just hoping that they will see that even though last year was low income, that this current year I am going to have a tax return that will be sufficient.

Thanks for your help.

I doubt very much if your lady will have her interview before 2009. Be prepared to fill out your 2008 returns ASAP after New Years and arrange to get your W2s ASAP.

You only have to have your W2s and fill out the IRS forms that apply to you. Better if you do but you don't even have to file with IRS until later. Just so your mate has a copy of what you are going to file, W2s and employment letter. May as well file ASAP tho just to be on the safe side.

[Abby-Ron 8]

Get a joint sponsor if you dont meet the 125% poverty line and someone who is willing to furnish past year of w2s/1040s and/or tax transcript, latest pay stubs (2 months worth) and employment letter.

[tracymike 0]

Hi all. I appreciate all of you in VJ.

Let me cut to the chase here. I applied for the K3 Visa for my wife. Sent the I-130 and I-129F. Got the NOA1 on both and am just waiting for the next steps to come. With the financial support stuff, I have a 2007 tax return, but it is short of the poverty line. I have a letter prepared for my employer to put on company letter head, already talked with her about it, and she will do a good job of it. My pay last year was not good because of some breaks in employment. But now I have a solid job and my base income IS above poverty line this year. In addition, I work a lot of overtime, which almost doubles my income now, and in my letter she will also note that.

My question is, even though the tax return from last year was below poverty line, will my income this year and letter from employer stating it is well above poverty, and my pay stubs I submit as proof be sufficient to override the poor tax return of 2007? I am anticipating wife being approved to come here possibly before I get a tax return for 2008. I just have been worried sick that since last year was insufficient income, that they will only really look at the tax return, and not even consider what I am now earning for this current year. I cant do a joint sponsor... dont have anyone who I can ask that of. Am just hoping that they will see that even though last year was low income, that this current year I am going to have a tax return that will be sufficient.

Thanks for your help.

I also do not meet the poverty guidelines on my last two years taxes, mainly due to the fact that I spent so much time with my hubby in London. Don't worry about it, as long as your current job pay stubs and letter from employer show you as making enough. The real proof will be needed when you adjust status in the states-unless you are going for the CR1. I still think you will be okay. I don't have a co-sponsor, but I make well above the poverty line as a nurse. Tracy

[Todd-Leah 0]

I won't worry about the AOS. We were in similar situation, my husband was living in Malaysia, in between jobs, so his income for 2005-2007 was below the poverty guideline. But his current job and income is expected to be above the poverty guideline. We got approved with no problem and need no co-sponsor.

What matter is your current income, get the employment letter, latest tax transcript and pay stubs ready, you will be fine. For us, the MO only asked for my husband's employment letter and 2007 tax transcript. We have prepared last six months pay stubs and 2005-2006 tax transcripts, but the MO said no need of those.

Leah

[filirican 3]

better to prepare a co sponsor..its better safe than sorry..goodluck!

[JoBri 548]

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