I-864 supporting documents

[Ansleis 0]

I'm gathering documents and filling out all the forms. For I-864, my husband and I are using my income to qualify. It says that we need to include proof that the intending immigrant's income will continue from the same source. Do I need to get a letter from my employer? Can I just provide the last 6 months of my pay stubs? I also have a letter from my employer saying what my salary will be for this year. Would that work? I really don't want to bother my employer for a letter.

[Mint518 0]

I'm gathering documents and filling out all the forms. For I-864, my husband and I are using my income to qualify. It says that we need to include proof that the intending immigrant's income will continue from the same source. Do I need to get a letter from my employer? Can I just provide the last 6 months of my pay stubs? I also have a letter from my employer saying what my salary will be for this year. Would that work? I really don't want to bother my employer for a letter.

Inclusion of a letter from employer is optional. So, it is not "required", but I strongly recommend to include such letter.

We used my income for I-864 of our AOS application (I am the immigrant). My employer has a standard language for the employment letter such as when my employment started, my position and my annual salary (I think employees ask this kind of letter for apartment hunting, etc. all the time), but I asked to include the sentense that I am a full-time employer in addition to such standard language to show my position is not seasonal or temporary.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Mint518

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I would not say it's "optional", it's not required, but when you need to show something, "more is better"

the instructions for the I-864 state:

First, the income must be continuing from the same source after he or she obtains lawful permanent resident status, and second, the intending immigrant must currently live with you in your residence. Evidence must be provided to support both requirements.

So you should provide the letter from the employer to show you still have a source of income (if your the immigrant), along with any other evidence (Tax returns/pay stubs/residence).

Remember, you want to include enough evidence to avoid RFE's.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[Anh map 2,098]

I suggest that you write the letter with all the pertinent information and submit that for your employer to print on letterhead and sign. It should not be a big deal.

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

I'm gathering documents and filling out all the forms. For I-864, my husband and I are using my income to qualify. It says that we need to include proof that the intending immigrant's income will continue from the same source. Do I need to get a letter from my employer? Can I just provide the last 6 months of my pay stubs? I also have a letter from my employer saying what my salary will be for this year. Would that work? I really don't want to bother my employer for a letter.

Its better of that you got a letter from your boss with the company's header stating how long, when, ur job position, income...etc..etc... so you don't receive any RFEs dated as the most current date....maybe todays date or 5 days from now but not to far out of the loop!