I-134 will this cause me a problem?

[Peil 1]

My income is 34,000 per year. (42k from all sources but i dont want to put in all that extra paperwork since 34k is enough to qualify) Now...i have only started getting this much since feb 2006. Prior to that i didnt work for 3 years or worked so little that i didnt have to file a tax return (if you make under 7k you dont have to file a return) So I have no tax returns for the last 3 years. All i have is a few paystubs. On top of that they dont take out taxes, they just let me deal with that at the end of they year. Will this cause me any problems? I thought they might think my paystubs are fake if there is no withholding.

I also have about 15,000 in stocks and a few thousand in the bank. Do any of you know if this will be enough for my fiancee to get approved for a visa?

[William33 110]

You should be ok with the following:

1.) All the paystubs you can accumulate

2.) The offer letter from your employer stating your salary on "company letterhead" paper OR A letter of employment from your employer, with salary and self tax filing affirmation.

3.) A letter from you, perhaps explaining the preceding 3 years of unemployment and the subsequent exemption from tax filing.

The fact that you have nearly 6 months of solid employment should carry you through.

Edited August 8, 2006 by William33

[Kirsten L 0]

My income is 34,000 per year. (42k from all sources but i dont want to put in all that extra paperwork since 34k is enough to qualify) Now...i have only started getting this much since feb 2006. Prior to that i didnt work for 3 years or worked so little that i didnt have to file a tax return (if you make under 7k you dont have to file a return) So I have no tax returns for the last 3 years. All i have is a few paystubs. On top of that they dont take out taxes, they just let me deal with that at the end of they year. Will this cause me any problems? I thought they might think my paystubs are fake if there is no withholding.

I also have about 15,000 in stocks and a few thousand in the bank. Do any of you know if this will be enough for my fiancee to get approved for a visa?

I'm basically in the same boat as you--slightly worse off. I just started a job two months ago that's going to make me about 28,000/year while I work at building up my own business. But prior to that, I didn't work at all for close to three years while I was doing dissertation research. There were no income tax returns during that time for me either. For that reason I'm planning on getting a co-sponsor. My understanding is that USCIS and company are going to want to see about three years worth of financial data...and I'm pretty danged certain that what I've got at the moment isn't going to be enough. Can your parents or another relative help you out?

[douie 0]

i am half -way thru our paperwork and just lost my job.,with no new job in the foreseeable future. any suggestions?

what do i do with the I-134

[William33 110]

You will not need the I-134 until Embassy time.

With that said, I would surmise that you have tax returns with minimum income levels and so forth until now? The only trouble is, you cannot list a current employer on the I-129F and other forms.

This is going to be problematic. I suggest you find a job, any job, even if temporary, so you can be forthright in your filing. The proper income level will iron itself out, once you find a job within the field (and income level) that had you filing in the first place.

Another thing to consider is where you are filing, if Vermont, you may find yourself approved prior to actually finding the appropriate position, income wise. This can create a headache at the Embassy.

All situations vary, Embassy wait times for interview, processing times and so forth.

If you can provide more detail, perhaps the forum members can better advise you.

This is a personal decision. You need to balance your ability to get an income appropriate job before Embassy time, with the urgency of getting your SO here.

At this stage, it sounds like a gamble, but that can change, depending on the circumstances.

i am half -way thru our paperwork and just lost my job.,with no new job in the foreseeable future. any suggestions?

what do i do with the I-134

Edited August 8, 2006 by William33

[AndyMisiu 0]

Listen, you really need to think ahead in these cases. I'm not trying to scare anyone, not in anyway. I'm just trying to help you down the road in avoiding a mess. Getting approved for the K-1 only allows you to enter the country for the purpose of marriage. After marriage you will need to file AOS which has much stricter guidelines and requires much more evidence. You don't want to waste an approval, come too early, and then get denied AOS, and have to leave the country. You might want to learn more about what AOS requires for income. You also may want to look into a sponsor.

Just making you aware of the big picture.

Edited August 8, 2006 by AndyMisiu

[William33 110]

That is a good reality check Andy.

But they should also realize that if they meet the poverty guidelines, with respect to income, they will be ok.

As I mentioned, more detailed information would be helpful in any assessment.

A history of solid income, above the poverty line minimum, can excuse employment bumps in the road.

Without more details though, impossible to assess.

Listen, you really need to think ahead in these cases. I'm not trying to scare anyone, not in anyway. I'm just trying to help you down the road in avoiding a mess. Getting approved for the K-1 only allows you to enter the country for the purpose of marriage. After marriage you will need to file AOS which has much stricter guidelines and requires much more evidence. You don't want to waste an approval, come too early, and then get denied AOS, and have to leave the country. You might want to learn more about what AOS requires for income. You also may want to look into a sponsor.

Just making you aware of the big picture.

[AndyMisiu 0]

yeah! William I agree. I would like to point out that I don't know what you will need in your particular case. You need to figure that out by learning more and seeing what you have to show for income. If at this point you see that you won't qualify, look into a sponsor. I'm not saying that you surely need a sponsor.