I-134 Question

[laura819 0]

What exactly are the documents we need? Just W2's and Tax returns? Do we get these from the IRS? Or is it something else that we need? Also, I am going to be using a co-sponsor since I just graduated from college and do not have a job yet. I send the same info for my forms and the co-sponsor, correct? Thanks!

[Hell0W0rld 10]

you need the following:

I-134 form

2008 W2

2008 income tax return

3 prior years of tax return transcripts ( these can be obtained from the IRS)

recent paystubs

employer letter if possible

co-sponsor will need the same info

[payxibka 10,045]

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[Glenmarc 0]

you need the following:

I-134 form

2008 W2

2008 income tax return

3 prior years of tax return transcripts ( these can be obtained from the IRS)

recent paystubs

employer letter if possible

co-sponsor will need the same info

Hi Guys,

If I am not self-employed, do I still need to send my tax documents? This is what I am planing to send as supporting documents for the I-134

I-134 form

Letter from the Bank

Letter from Employer

Recent paystubs

Bank Statements

Thank you!

Glenmarc

[laura819 0]

OK, another question!

My dad kept copies of all of his (sponsor) and my tax returns, forever. So can I use these copies, or do I have to get something directly from IRS? Thanks!

[payxibka 10,045]

you need the following:

I-134 form

2008 W2

2008 income tax return

3 prior years of tax return transcripts ( these can be obtained from the IRS)

recent paystubs

employer letter if possible

co-sponsor will need the same info

Hi Guys,

If I am not self-employed, do I still need to send my tax documents? This is what I am planing to send as supporting documents for the I-134

I-134 form

Letter from the Bank

Letter from Employer

Recent paystubs

Bank Statements

Thank you!

Glenmarc

Regular employee typically means one year tax returns. Self Employed typically means three years...

OK, another question!

My dad kept copies of all of his (sponsor) and my tax returns, forever. So can I use these copies, or do I have to get something directly from IRS? Thanks!

yes, copies are accepted

[AaronM 0]

What exactly are the documents we need? Just W2's and Tax returns? Do we get these from the IRS? Or is it something else that we need? Also, I am going to be using a co-sponsor since I just graduated from college and do not have a job yet. I send the same info for my forms and the co-sponsor, correct? Thanks!

Its simple , all you need is :

(1) The I-134 Affidavit of Support , filled out and sent too your fiancee not too the Usembassy . And she will be asked for it , when she goes too her interview (2) You must prove your annual income for the most recent tax year (2008) at 125% above the federal proverty guidelines ( for household size of two it is $17,500.00 , but as of March 29, 2009 it expires so on April 01, 2009 it will change from $17,500.00 to $18,212.00 ). Too figure out if you meet the federal proverty guidelines . Take the annual income you made for the most recent tax year 2008 * .125 + $17,500.00 or $18,212.00 - Your Annual Income for the most recent tax year 2008 . And if it = a negitive number or if your annual income is greater than your adjusted federal proverty guidelines then you meet the requirement ---- IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT ---- You can have a co-sponsor to help you meet the requirement , or you can take the amount you need to meet the requirement for the most recent tax year and * 3 years and that total you need in either asets that dont lose value or saved in bank account in your name . Or you can use the 3 most recent tax years 2008 2007 2006 for each year at 125% above the federal proverty guidelines together in asets or saved in bank account in your name .

NOTE : If you meet the federal Proverty Guidelines for the most recent tax year , you meet the requirement . If you dont meet the requirement for 2008 , you need to be covered for the last three years only : example if your $3,000.00 short this year you would have to have $9,000.00 in either asets or in bank account in your name . Or if you use the last three years of income and you made the same amount of money for the last 3 years , it = the same . Its good to only use your last 3 years if you have good and stedy employment of past years . If you have not had good stedy employment last 3 years , you would have to take your annual income for the most recent tax year *3 years . Which would = alot more , which anyways this if you dont have stedy employment for present years . It doesnt look good to the Usembassy , so it will make it harder for you too prove you can fiancially support her . And they will think she will become a public charge under the law

[AaronM 0]

OK, another question!

My dad kept copies of all of his (sponsor) and my tax returns, forever. So can I use these copies, or do I have to get something directly from IRS? Thanks!

Your father keep your tax papers for your (sponsor)My dad kept copies of all of his (sponsor) , that doesnt make since . Dont you mean IRS transcripts?, if thats what you mean then yes you can use them . But only for the last 3 years 2008 2007 2006 !

[laura819 0]

OK, another question!

My dad kept copies of all of his (sponsor) and my tax returns, forever. So can I use these copies, or do I have to get something directly from IRS? Thanks!

Your father keep your tax papers for your (sponsor)My dad kept copies of all of his (sponsor) , that doesnt make since . Dont you mean IRS transcripts?, if thats what you mean then yes you can use them . But only for the last 3 years 2008 2007 2006 !

My dad is my co-sponsor, and I am the sponsor! Sorry for being unclear. And no, I mean that he kept W2's and tax returns...he makes copies of things before sending them off. Is this okay to use?? Or does it HAVE to be something official from IRS?

[Anh map 2,098]

The 134 instructions are very clear as to what can be submitted. Reading them is a great place to start along with the guides here on VJ.

You may send copies of tax returns with the corresponding W-2, 1099, etc. or you may send tax transcripts that would be obtained from the IRS. See the form instructions for a complete listing of what may be submitted.

[laura819 0]

OK one more question!

My parents filed their taxes jointly. Do I use one parent as a co-sponsor, or do I use both? (Just one of their incomes will be more than enough...) And if I have to use them both since they filed together, do they both fill out I-134 or just one of them, and which parent would fill it out? Thanks!

[flicker 5]

The 134 instructions are very clear as to what can be submitted. Reading them is a great place to start along with the guides here on VJ.

You may send copies of tax returns with the corresponding W-2, 1099, etc. or you may send tax transcripts that would be obtained from the IRS. See the form instructions for a complete listing of what may be submitted.