Sponsor working for an individual

[gmjdmj 2]

My fiance and I are getting ready to start the process for the K-1 and I am trying to be prepared for the steps after that. I work for an individual out of their home and they pay me directly. I do not have "normal" company paychecks and the employment letter is not going to be on company letter head....Does anyone know how I need to document this? I can provide bank statements of checks deposited and my employer is more than willing to provide a letter to show my continued employment. Is that going to be enough....Does anyone know? Would it be better to have a co-sponsor just in case? and if I do...does the co-sponsor have to be on the initial I-129f?

[pushbrk 12,898]

My fiance and I are getting ready to start the process for the K-1 and I am trying to be prepared for the steps after that. I work for an individual out of their home and they pay me directly. I do not have "normal" company paychecks and the employment letter is not going to be on company letter head....Does anyone know how I need to document this? I can provide bank statements of checks deposited and my employer is more than willing to provide a letter to show my continued employment. Is that going to be enough....Does anyone know? Would it be better to have a co-sponsor just in case? and if I do...does the co-sponsor have to be on the initial I-129f?

Not enough information. If you worked there in 2008 and received a 1099 or W2 form, that will document 2008 income. If you are working "under the table" you'll need to crawl out from under the table. Legal income can be documented and taxes are filed on it.

[gmjdmj 2]

My fiance and I are getting ready to start the process for the K-1 and I am trying to be prepared for the steps after that. I work for an individual out of their home and they pay me directly. I do not have "normal" company paychecks and the employment letter is not going to be on company letter head....Does anyone know how I need to document this? I can provide bank statements of checks deposited and my employer is more than willing to provide a letter to show my continued employment. Is that going to be enough....Does anyone know? Would it be better to have a co-sponsor just in case? and if I do...does the co-sponsor have to be on the initial I-129f?

Not enough information. If you worked there in 2008 and received a 1099 or W2 form, that will document 2008 income. If you are working "under the table" you'll need to crawl out from under the table. Legal income can be documented and taxes are filed on it.

I am not getting paid under the table. I am basically self employed and responsible for paying taxes on the money as if I am self employed. I am just not sure how to do that. I have always worked for corporations but I was laid off at the end of 2008 and had to find something in order to pay my bills. 2008 taxes are not due yet. I am just trying to plan ahead and didn't know if anyone may have some suggestions. I just want to make sure that I have everything that I need for this process. I have a w-2 for 2008 but I am no longer in that job.

[pushbrk 12,898]

My fiance and I are getting ready to start the process for the K-1 and I am trying to be prepared for the steps after that. I work for an individual out of their home and they pay me directly. I do not have "normal" company paychecks and the employment letter is not going to be on company letter head....Does anyone know how I need to document this? I can provide bank statements of checks deposited and my employer is more than willing to provide a letter to show my continued employment. Is that going to be enough....Does anyone know? Would it be better to have a co-sponsor just in case? and if I do...does the co-sponsor have to be on the initial I-129f?

Not enough information. If you worked there in 2008 and received a 1099 or W2 form, that will document 2008 income. If you are working "under the table" you'll need to crawl out from under the table. Legal income can be documented and taxes are filed on it.

I am not getting paid under the table. I am basically self employed and responsible for paying taxes on the money as if I am self employed. I am just not sure how to do that. I have always worked for corporations but I was laid off at the end of 2008 and had to find something in order to pay my bills. 2008 taxes are not due yet. I am just trying to plan ahead and didn't know if anyone may have some suggestions. I just want to make sure that I have everything that I need for this process. I have a w-2 for 2008 but I am no longer in that job.

Then you would fill out the I-134 as "self-employed" doing whatever it is you do and for whatever gross income you are paid. Supply the last three year's tax returns and you're done, if your current income is sufficient. If not, you'll need a co-sponsor.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My fiance and I are getting ready to start the process for the K-1 and I am trying to be prepared for the steps after that. I work for an individual out of their home and they pay me directly. I do not have "normal" company paychecks and the employment letter is not going to be on company letter head....Does anyone know how I need to document this? I can provide bank statements of checks deposited and my employer is more than willing to provide a letter to show my continued employment. Is that going to be enough....Does anyone know? Would it be better to have a co-sponsor just in case? and if I do...does the co-sponsor have to be on the initial I-129f?

Not enough information. If you worked there in 2008 and received a 1099 or W2 form, that will document 2008 income. If you are working "under the table" you'll need to crawl out from under the table. Legal income can be documented and taxes are filed on it.

I am not getting paid under the table. I am basically self employed and responsible for paying taxes on the money as if I am self employed. I am just not sure how to do that. I have always worked for corporations but I was laid off at the end of 2008 and had to find something in order to pay my bills. 2008 taxes are not due yet. I am just trying to plan ahead and didn't know if anyone may have some suggestions. I just want to make sure that I have everything that I need for this process. I have a w-2 for 2008 but I am no longer in that job.

So what you will do is fill out the I-134, state your CURRENT income from your CURRENT job (gross annual income that you expect), attach your 2008 tax return (yes they are not "due yet" but in your case better get it done) your 2008 w-2, a letter from your current employer and copies of check stubs since you have worked there. I would go with check stub copies from the time you began this employment until the most recent. Maybe overkill, but why not?

Add to that a bank letter stating your deposits for the previous year and I think you will be OK