projected income for affidavit of support? self-employed!

[JenniferJarin 0]

Hi -- I was wondering if someone could help me with what I need to write down for "annual income" on the affidavit of support for AOS. Because I returned to the US after living for a year in Thailand, I had to start finding clients all over again (I work from home, doing art, editorial services & tutoring). I was also pregnant when I came back, and soon after, had my son -- so my money has taken a dive.

I DO have some income to put down, but it's not much, and I expect to make more in the next few months. DO I just put down what I've made so far for the year, even though the year's not over? Or do I "project" the (total) rest of the income for the year?

Since I do not have regular clients or steady work, I'm not sure how I can verify this projected income. Some months I make quite a lot, other months not much. It all depends on the project I'm working on that month.

I will have a joint sponsor, and she exceeds the 125 percent for everyone, but I am still concerned, since I don't want an RFE and because, as the original petitioner, I DO need to fill out something under "income", even if I don't meet the minimum requirement.

Has anyone heard of someone who doesn't meet minimums not getting AOS approved, even though they have a joint sponsor that meets all guidelines? Even though I've been reassured in a previous posting, I just read a post where someone apparently DID get an RFE for this, though I don't have all their details.

[Dakine 26]

Hi -- I was wondering if someone could help me with what I need to write down for "annual income" on the affidavit of support for AOS. Because I returned to the US after living for a year in Thailand, I had to start finding clients all over again (I work from home, doing art, editorial services & tutoring). I was also pregnant when I came back, and soon after, had my son -- so my money has taken a dive.

I DO have some income to put down, but it's not much, and I expect to make more in the next few months. DO I just put down what I've made so far for the year, even though the year's not over? Or do I "project" the (total) rest of the income for the year?

Since I do not have regular clients or steady work, I'm not sure how I can verify this projected income. Some months I make quite a lot, other months not much. It all depends on the project I'm working on that month.

I will have a joint sponsor, and she exceeds the 125 percent for everyone, but I am still concerned, since I don't want an RFE and because, as the original petitioner, I DO need to fill out something under "income", even if I don't meet the minimum requirement.

Has anyone heard of someone who doesn't meet minimums not getting AOS approved, even though they have a joint sponsor that meets all guidelines? Even though I've been reassured in a previous posting, I just read a post where someone apparently DID get an RFE for this, though I don't have all their details.

Shouldn't be a problem if you have the required documents for your joint sponsor and you. One thing is to show you filed your taxes or have a good explanation why you didn't. Get tax transcripts for the last 3 years for you and joint sponsor. 1-800 829-1040.

[JenniferJarin 0]

I would still like some help with the answer to my first question, if anyone has any ideas.

Do I somehow "project" my income, based on potential jobs that I don't yet have documentation for? Or simply write the amount earned up until this date for 2008, even though 2008 isn't finished yet & I expect to make more?

The problem, again, is that I have new clients all the time, and earn more some months than others.

Also, I cannot base any amounts off past tax returns, as the previous year was spent abroad, with my husband taking care of many expenses. My prior year tax returns do not show my earning potential, now that I am back in the US and returning to the work force.

I could just put fown my income up to this point, but that will not be reflective of my entire 2008 annual income.

Any help is much appreciated.

Hi -- I was wondering if someone could help me with what I need to write down for "annual income" on the affidavit of support for AOS. Because I returned to the US after living for a year in Thailand, I had to start finding clients all over again (I work from home, doing art, editorial services & tutoring). I was also pregnant when I came back, and soon after, had my son -- so my money has taken a dive.

I DO have some income to put down, but it's not much, and I expect to make more in the next few months. DO I just put down what I've made so far for the year, even though the year's not over? Or do I "project" the (total) rest of the income for the year?

Since I do not have regular clients or steady work, I'm not sure how I can verify this projected income. Some months I make quite a lot, other months not much. It all depends on the project I'm working on that month.

I will have a joint sponsor, and she exceeds the 125 percent for everyone, but I am still concerned, since I don't want an RFE and because, as the original petitioner, I DO need to fill out something under "income", even if I don't meet the minimum requirement.

Has anyone heard of someone who doesn't meet minimums not getting AOS approved, even though they have a joint sponsor that meets all guidelines? Even though I've been reassured in a previous posting, I just read a post where someone apparently DID get an RFE for this, though I don't have all their details.

Shouldn't be a problem if you have the required documents for your joint sponsor and you. One thing is to show you filed your taxes or have a good explanation why you didn't. Get tax transcripts for the last 3 years for you and joint sponsor. 1-800 829-1040.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I would still like some help with the answer to my first question, if anyone has any ideas.

Do I somehow "project" my income, based on potential jobs that I don't yet have documentation for? Or simply write the amount earned up until this date for 2008, even though 2008 isn't finished yet & I expect to make more?

The problem, again, is that I have new clients all the time, and earn more some months than others.

Also, I cannot base any amounts off past tax returns, as the previous year was spent abroad, with my husband taking care of many expenses. My prior year tax returns do not show my earning potential, now that I am back in the US and returning to the work force.

I could just put fown my income up to this point, but that will not be reflective of my entire 2008 annual income.

Any help is much appreciated.

Hi -- I was wondering if someone could help me with what I need to write down for "annual income" on the affidavit of support for AOS. Because I returned to the US after living for a year in Thailand, I had to start finding clients all over again (I work from home, doing art, editorial services & tutoring). I was also pregnant when I came back, and soon after, had my son -- so my money has taken a dive.

I DO have some income to put down, but it's not much, and I expect to make more in the next few months. DO I just put down what I've made so far for the year, even though the year's not over? Or do I "project" the (total) rest of the income for the year?

Since I do not have regular clients or steady work, I'm not sure how I can verify this projected income. Some months I make quite a lot, other months not much. It all depends on the project I'm working on that month.

I will have a joint sponsor, and she exceeds the 125 percent for everyone, but I am still concerned, since I don't want an RFE and because, as the original petitioner, I DO need to fill out something under "income", even if I don't meet the minimum requirement.

Has anyone heard of someone who doesn't meet minimums not getting AOS approved, even though they have a joint sponsor that meets all guidelines? Even though I've been reassured in a previous posting, I just read a post where someone apparently DID get an RFE for this, though I don't have all their details.

Shouldn't be a problem if you have the required documents for your joint sponsor and you. One thing is to show you filed your taxes or have a good explanation why you didn't. Get tax transcripts for the last 3 years for you and joint sponsor. 1-800 829-1040.

If you are self-employed, have you filed quarterly estimates for self-employed income?

[Steph0814 1]

Hi!

I wouldn't put any "projections of income", reason being they are very very picky about having solid proof of income. If you have no proof that you can file with I would suggest not to even put it on there.

I have gotten 3 RFE's, my hubby is self employed, and they wouldn't even accept his over $250K in assets becuase either 1) they didnt look at it or 2) they don't know what they are doing.

So I did have to get a joint sponsor and now I have received another RFE.

I guess my point is, make it as easy as possible for them (USCIS) to get what they need. It's very risky IMHO to state "projections" as there is no proof this "projected income" is coming in.

Sorry I am all over but hope this helps somewhat