H1-B>Green Card Through Marriage - Tax Return?

[tom19 0]

Hello everyone -

I am new here and have already found tons of useful information on the site. Thanks to everyone who take the time to help others!

I recently got married to an American citizen and am currently on an H1-B visa. I am applying for a green card through marriage and by reading the information here and on the USCIS website, it seems that I can do it on my own, without the help of an immigration attorney. I did use one for my H1-B application, but am trying to save on the fees this time around.

I have found most of the information I need, but there is one thing that I am not quite clear on. Do I need to attach my or my wife's prior year tax returns to the application? If yes, do I do I send it in with the application, or is this something that is requested later in the process and sent separately?

If anyone know of another thread with this information, please post the link!

Thank you so much in advance!

Edited April 13, 2010 by tom19

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hello everyone -

I am new here and have already found tons of useful information on the site. Thanks to everyone who take the time to help others!

I recently got married to an American citizen and am currently on an H1-B visa. I am applying for a green card through marriage and by reading the information here and on the USCIS website, it seems that I can do it on my own, without the help of an immigration attorney. I did use one for my H1-B application, but am trying to save on the fees this time around.

I have found most of the information I need, but there is one thing that I am not quite clear on. Do I need to attach my or my wife's prior year tax returns to the application? If yes, do I do I send it in with the application, or is this something that is requested later in the process and sent separately?

If anyone know of another thread with this information, please post the link!

Thank you so much in advance!

The USC needs to fill out an I--864 - which requires tax info to support the document.

You send that in with the AOS.

Link

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Thought of something else - do you have 40 qtrs of work applied to you due to the H-1b?

[tom19 0]

Thought of something else - do you have 40 qtrs of work applied to you due to the H-1b?

Sorry, I am not sure I understand the question. Can you clarify?

Thanks!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Sorry, I am not sure I understand the question. Can you clarify?

Thanks!

Do you have 40 qtrs of work applied to you through the SSA?

(10 years of work)

Just so - if you have them, you can waiver the 864.

[tom19 0]

Do you have 40 qtrs of work applied to you through the SSA?

(10 years of work)

Just so - if you have them, you can waiver the 864.

Got it... no, I don't. I only have four years. I guess, my understanding then is that my wife would file the I-864 and attach her returns. But I do not need to send any of my returns, correct?

Thanks again!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Got it... no, I don't. I only have four years. I guess, my understanding then is that my wife would file the I-864 and attach her returns. But I do not need to send any of my returns, correct?

Thanks again!

Correct - unless you wish to partake in your own support (say, if your wife doesn't make enough to cover the level needed.) -

Income from the intending immigrant, if that income will continue from the same source after immigration, and if the intending immigrant is currently living in your residence. If the intending immigrant is your spouse, his or her income can be counted regardless of current residence, but it must continue from the same source after he or she becomes a lawful permanent resident.

Also note - if she attaches her returns, she will need the w-2's/1099 as applicable - best bet is to call IRS and get the "Wage and Income Tax Transcripts" it will have everything you need. It;s free and can be faxed in 20 mins or so.

[tom19 0]

Thanks very much! Very helpful.