No Pay Stubs for Affidavit of Support

[theladynthetramp 0]

I am preparing the affidavit of support, I have my tax returns, but as I am self-employed I don't have pay stubs. the joint sponsor is my sister, and she gets paid in cash as wlel, but she has her tax returns as well with no paystubs either. is that gonna be a problem at NVC? or I should just write a letter explaining why there are no paystubs?

did anyone send the affidavit of support (I-864) without paystubs and got his completed with no RFEs and no problems? do you know anyone who did?

[theladynthetramp 0]

doesnt anyone have an idea? com'on VJ members where are you!

[LotofPatience 65]

I am preparing the affidavit of support, I have my tax returns, but as I am self-employed I don't have pay stubs. the joint sponsor is my sister, and she gets paid in cash as wlel, but she has her tax returns as well with no paystubs either. is that gonna be a problem at NVC? or I should just write a letter explaining why there are no paystubs?

did anyone send the affidavit of support (I-864) without paystubs and got his completed with no RFEs and no problems? do you know anyone who did?

theladynthetramp, how strong is your and your sister's last 3 years income? If it is really strong, current year paystubs and employment letter may be optional, as per the Adjudicator's Field Manual for AOS.

BTW, Do you or your sister withhold the quarterly income taxes? Some self employed folks do this.

Hope this helps out!

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

theladynthetramp, as part of initial submission of AOS, you may exclude the pay stubs, if your last 3 year taxes are super strong. However, if the last 3 year taxes are little shaky, they might issue an RFE to produce the pay stubs and the employment letter.

Loto

[Anh map 2,098]

NVC isn't the biggest worry. It's the CO that will be conducting the interview and evaluating the Affidavit of Support. Depending on the cosponsor's level of income shown on the 2009 tax transcript/return, they may want to see proof of current income for the cosponsor. An employer letter may be helpful.

With the current economic downturn the CO's are being more vigilant regarding sponsorship.

You should seek input from other members that have petitioned for spouses at the Tunis embassy.

Edited September 15, 2010 by Anh map

[LotofPatience 65]

NVC isn't the biggest worry. It's the CO that will be conducting the interview and evaluating the Affidavit of Support. Depending on the cosponsor's level of income shown on the 2009 tax transcript/return, they may want to see proof of current income for the cosponsor. An employer letter may be helpful.

With the current economic downturn the CO's are being more vigilant regarding sponsorship.

You should seek input from other members that have petitioned for spouses at the Tunis embassy.

Loto

[IndigoSkies 168]

What does a strong income mean? And what is a weak income in contrast? Do I have a strong income if I made the same amount for the last 4 or 5 years?

[LotofPatience 65]

What does a strong income mean? And what is a weak income in contrast? Do I have a strong income if I made the same amount for the last 4 or 5 years?

Strong income means the income very well above the poverty line thershold of one's household size.

Loto

[theladynthetramp 0]

thank you! both of us have employment letters (i have a self employment letter I'm a nanny that makes about 16 thousand dollars in my last tax returns) and my sister have a self employment letter as well (from her boss statin that she gets paid about 13 thousand in cash and 300 dollars as monthly bonus.

I suppose that's enough?

[LotofPatience 65]

thank you! both of us have employment letters (i have a self employment letter I'm a nanny that makes about 16 thousand dollars in my last tax returns) and my sister have a self employment letter as well (from her boss statin that she gets paid about 13 thousand in cash and 300 dollars as monthly bonus.

I suppose that's enough?

Then you are all set. Provide the employment letter as well.

You will execute I-864 and your sister will execute I-864A (Hope both are in the same address). You can combine both persons' income to overcome the poverty line threshold. Household size will be you, your dependents, your beneficiary, your sister and her dependents.

Loto

Edited September 15, 2010 by LotOfPatience

[LotofPatience 65]

Couple of things for you:

1) Your sister's dependents need not be entered as household. Only your sister will be counted in your household + you + your beneficiary + your any other dependents

2) Your sister's proof of age (birth certificate, passport copy etc.) is a MUST. A sponsor or co-sponsor must be above 18 years old.

Loto

[theladynthetramp 0]

yup! my sister's orderin her birth certificate! and yes it's a i-864A! she has a daughter as a dependent but only me, my husband, and my son and of course my sister count! we are above 125% of the poverty line! everything's ready! just waitin for the dang NOA2 now! Loto you're a very active member on here! I hope you get your petition approved soon!

[LotofPatience 65]

yup! my sister's orderin her birth certificate! and yes it's a i-864A! she has a daughter as a dependent but only me, my husband, and my son and of course my sister count! we are above 125% of the poverty line! everything's ready! just waitin for the dang NOA2 now! Loto you're a very active member on here! I hope you get your petition approved soon!

Oh Thanks theladynthetramp!

Your household size is 4 and the poverty line threshold is $27,562.

Your income $16,000

Your sister's income $13,000 + $300*12 = $16,600

Total combined income $32,600 is above your threshold.

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

If you and your sister have filed IRS form 1040 last year, check Line# 22 of it for both, total it and see how much is the combined total.

Loto

[Anh map 2,098]

If you and your sister have filed IRS form 1040 last year, check Line# 22 of it for both, total it and see how much is the combined total.

Loto

Good thought. Not sure how deeply the NVC or CO would look at that.

Does your employer and your sister's employer pay the witholding tax and social security tax for the both of you? If not, and you are considered self employed, then line 22 of the 1040 tax return is your income number.