I-134 Affadivit of Support Question 8

[Robert and Sun 0]

So I'm trying to get this affadavit of support ready to go and I'm really confused by question 8. I've researched it extensively and I get different answers.

I am divorced and I have a 7 year-old daughter. I pay child support. Some folks say that I only need to answer this question if I claim someone as a dependant on my taxes. Others say that even though I do not claim her on my taxes, since I pay child support I should indicate that she's "partially" dependant.

I have no idea how to answer. Both answers make sense. It's hard to believe I can't just call someone and ask them to clarify.

Here's what I've got so far:

1. The I-134 filed out, (aside from question 8) signed and dated.

2. Letter from employer stating my position and that it's permanent, start date, and salary on the organization's letterhead.

3. The 3 most recent earnings statements/pay stubs. Since I'm not self employed and my last tax return does not reflect my current amount of income, I see no reason to include any tax forms.

Does this sound about right? I have no desire to get an RFE.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Edited December 13, 2009 by Robert and Sun

[CaMic 0]

can't help with your question but I have another twist on it the maybe people can help with at the same time - if there are no tax returns due to insufficient earnings or the children are not declared on the tax returns AND there is no official child support paid (there is a voluntary arrangement between my fiance and his ex, nothing through the courts) how does this affect the number/status of dependants on the I-134/I864?

[baron555 934]

since I pay child support I should indicate that she's "partially" dependant.

She is dependent on your money, so you list her. IRS status does not matter; they want to know to whom you need to send money.

[Otto 83]

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[CaMic 0]

since I pay child support I should indicate that she's "partially" dependant.

She is dependent on your money, so you list her. IRS status does not matter; they want to know to whom you need to send money.

what about if there is no official child support paid? my fiance only paid as and when he could work but now the mother of his kids is refusing him access (and has turned his kids against him to boot). I guess that they WILL still be included in the household size but it's a 'slap if the face' to my fiance under the circumstances.