I-134 Question: Unemployed for 16 Months

[fredomarian 0]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

Where is it stipulated that it is a mandatory requirement for the self employed?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

Where is it stipulated that it is a mandatory requirement for the self employed?

In the instructions -

C: If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Perhaps I should of said "could be required, for self-employed" instead of mandatory.

Edited March 3, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

Where is it stipulated that it is a mandatory requirement for the self employed?

In the instructions -

C: If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Perhaps I should of said "could be required, for self-employed" instead of mandatory.

Perhaps, but even based what you "quoted" indicates one year of tax return or a Dunn & Bradstreet rating (ie. commercial rating concern) ... IRS transcripts are not even mentioned.

Edited March 3, 2009 by payxibka

[pushbrk 13,125]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

Where is it stipulated that it is a mandatory requirement for the self employed?

In the instructions -

C: If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Perhaps I should of said "could be required, for self-employed" instead of mandatory.

There are two choices but in many cases, people would much rather provide a tax return than pay Dun and Bradstreet to do a rating.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

Where is it stipulated that it is a mandatory requirement for the self employed?

In the instructions -

C: If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Perhaps I should of said "could be required, for self-employed" instead of mandatory.

Perhaps, but even based what you "quoted" indicates one year of tax return or a Dunn & Bradstreet rating (ie. commercial rating concern) ... IRS transcripts are not even mentioned.

Tax transcripts are your returns. Either one will work.

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering whether the previous IRS Tax Forms and W-2s are mandatory requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-134). I was unemployed for about 16 months, from July 2007 until November 2008. I went to school full time to finish my degree and basically lived off my savings then. I started working again on Nov 2008. My question is whether it's okay to submit along with the I-134 just the Employer Letter, recent copies of paystubs, and statement from the bank???

I can still show my 2007 and 2008 tax forms which will show very minimal income for that year since I only worked for about 6 months in 2007 and about 1 month for 2008. I only had about $16,000+ earned on 2007 and $3,000+ on 2008.

Again, I am currently working since Nov of last year and have a yearly income of about $32,000. I know I am above the poverty level, but I am planning to just submit the Employee Letter, paystubs, and bank statements. Is this okay?

Tax transcripts are not *required* for the I-134, but it is recommended you include them anyway. (unless if your self-employed, then they are mandatory)

Where is it stipulated that it is a mandatory requirement for the self employed?

In the instructions -

C: If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Perhaps I should of said "could be required, for self-employed" instead of mandatory.

Perhaps, but even based what you "quoted" indicates one year of tax return or a Dunn & Bradstreet rating (ie. commercial rating concern) ... IRS transcripts are not even mentioned.

Tax transcripts are your returns. Either one will work.

I agree the either will work but, a tax transcript is a little different than an as filed tax return...

Most needs for tax return information can be met with a computer print-out of your return information called a "transcript". A transcript may be an acceptable substitute for an exact copy of a return by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and lending agencies for student loans and mortgages. A "tax return transcript" will show most line items contained on the return as it was originally filed.

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156.html

Edited March 3, 2009 by payxibka

[YuAndDan 153]

Moving to consulate embassy forum, I-134 is needed at the visa interview, not when filing the I-129F