questions on supporting evidence for I-134

[lara&pawan 0]

My fiance and I are trying to collect all the documents needed for our interview.. yay!! but we are a little concerned about the I-134 document and supporting evidence. My current income is 40,000. a year and I have been with the company for a year now, but I started Sept of last year. Prior to that I was a student so my income was very low. My 2008 tax return only shows an income of 20,000. for the year and the prior years were closer to 10,000. I have a letter of employment from my company stating my income, position, etc.. My question is will this be satisfactory.. and should I include the prior years tax returns with my "student's income"? Also I don't have a large savings account balance to make up the difference.

[brlukath 1]

You are not self-employed, so tax returns are not required. For a family of 2, 40,000 well exceeds the poverty guidelines, so you should be fine. Make sure the employment letter indicates whether or not your job is permanent.

[thepizzadude 26]

Consulates have leeway when it comes to requirements for the interview, many consulates have different requirements that differ from other consulates.

When it comes to the I-134 this is the case more often than not, it is a non-binding agreement so many consulates actually use the I-864 requirements and apply them for use with the I-134, which requires proof of income...It only stands to reason they want to assure that you will be able to supply all the needed documentation at AOS time when you fill out the I-864. They are aware of fraudulent activity when it comes to immigration and know full well anyone can write anything on an I-134.

You might want to read this thread started a yesterday about a consulate that has so far denied an individual for lack of tax returns...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=221698

I would suggest you get the tax returns or tax transcripts just in case and save yourself some possible heartache later.

I would tend to listen to someone who has been through the process FURTHER than an I-129F approval and has not interviewed yet. Most people on this site would tell you to take the tax forms and required documentation or the tax transcripts, and if you do not need them great but if you do and don't have them you will be thankful you thought ahead.