What are the best proof of current sustained income for contractors

[ianandjan 0]

Hello visa journey members,

I would like to ask because after my interview i was advise by the CO to come back with Evidence of current sustained income...If the regular employee has pay stubs and employment letter as evidence of current sustained income...HOW about self employed contract worker what would be the best documents to bring as evidence of current sustained income?..i am so worried now my deadline to pass is getting near..please help..

[sjr09 155]

Hello visa journey members,

I would like to ask because after my interview i was advise by the CO to come back with Evidence of current sustained income...If the regular employee has pay stubs and employment letter as evidence of current sustained income...HOW about self employed contract worker what would be the best documents to bring as evidence of current sustained income?..i am so worried now my deadline to pass is getting near..please help..

3 years of ITR to show sustained income! Current contracts! Give what the CO was asking for (evidence of current sustained income!)

[Tahoma 2,292]

If I were in your shoes, I would submit:

> Income tax returns for 2007, 2008, and 2009.

> Income tax transcripts for 2007, 2008, and 2009.

> Contracts for 2010.

> Bank statements which show deposits for every month of 2010.

[sjr09 155]

If I were in your shoes, I would submit:

> Income tax returns for 2007, 2008, and 2009.

> Income tax transcripts for 2007, 2008, and 2009.

> Contracts for 2010.

> Bank statements which show deposits for every month of 2010.

Or a letter from your bank, ‘on bank letterhead’ that shows the total deposits for the year. This is faster and easy just one item to submit no digging around for statements, or if lost trying to get new ones.

[Tahoma 2,292]

^ Good idea!

[pushbrk 13,124]

Or a letter from your bank, ‘on bank letterhead’ that shows the total deposits for the year. This is faster and easy just one item to submit no digging around for statements, or if lost trying to get new ones.

Be aware that bank letters are primarily used for documenting assets, not income. Businesses generaly deposit far more money in gross revenue than they have in "income" or "earnings". Business revenue minus expenses is "income". Bank letters do NOT substitute for tax returns when it comes to documenting "income".

[ianandjan 0]

^ Good idea!

Thank you tahoma and sjr09. WHAT is the best way to verify the contracts was it through the monthly bank statement showing deposits since the contract begin?or Contracts can be verify best with the check stubs given by the employer

every month?

[Tahoma 2,292]

Thank you tahoma and sjr09. WHAT is the best way to verify the contracts was it through the monthly bank statement showing deposits since the contract begin?or Contracts can be verify best with the check stubs given by the employer

every month?

Instead of thinking about "the best way," you need to think about "all of the ways." What I mean is you need to submit any and all evidence which shows current sustained income. It would help to provide copies of contracts backed up by bank statements, paycheck stubs, and anything else you can think of.

[ianandjan 0]

Be aware that bank letters are primarily used for documenting assets, not income. Businesses generaly deposit far more money in gross revenue than they have in "income" or "earnings". Business revenue minus expenses is "income". Bank letters do NOT substitute for tax returns when it comes to documenting "income".

Thank you so much push, Will it help if we wait for the 2010 tax returns and tax transcripts as evidence of current sustained income? We have made self employment letter would you care to read and check if this will be good enough? thank you so much vj members

Date

United States Department of State

United States Embassy, Manila Philippines

Consular Section

1201 Roxas Boulevard

Manila, Philippines 1000

RE: Proof of Income Letter

Dearest Honorable American Consul and Pre Screener:

My name is////////////////, I reside at/////////, Texas, 78355. I make the following statement under penalty of perjury that: I started my 2 year long term contract in September 15, 2010 for ////// company

whose address is///////////////////. Currently I am the Head Chef of the mentioned company at a pay rate of $3000 per month and will derive at an annual rate of not less than $36,000 with no business expenses, for all supplies in food preparation and in performance of my service are provided by the company as agreed in the contract. It is a local job a room and board are also provided by the company thus no travel expenses needed.

Enclosed, please find my contract agreement letter with the above mentioned company and pay check stubs that will prove the consistency of my current sustained income. I also include bank letter and bank statements from Credit ----------- , where I deposit some savings, as additional proof that I am perfectly able to support my fiancée and together we will start building Christian family here in my beloved country, USA.

I also pledge that my fiancée, //////////////, will not be of any public charge.

Please feel free to contact me at this number ---------- if your office should require further information and additional documents.

Thank you so much for your kindness and your attention to this letter.

Have a blessed New Year to one and all!

Sincerely yours,

Petitioner’s signature

//////////////////////

Head Chef

Company ///////,Texas

[pushbrk 13,124]

Thank you so much push, Will it help if we wait for the 2010 tax returns and tax transcripts as evidence of current sustained income? We have made self employment letter would you care to read and check if this will be good enough? thank you so much vj members

Date

United States Department of State

United States Embassy, Manila Philippines

Consular Section

1201 Roxas Boulevard

Manila, Philippines 1000

RE: Proof of Income Letter

Dearest Honorable American Consul and Pre Screener:

My name is////////////////, I reside at/////////, Texas, 78355. I make the following statement under penalty of perjury that: I started my 2 year long term contract in September 15, 2010 for ////// company

whose address is///////////////////. Currently I am the Head Chef of the mentioned company at a pay rate of $3000 per month and will derive at an annual rate of not less than $36,000 with no business expenses, for all supplies in food preparation and in performance of my service are provided by the company as agreed in the contract. It is a local job a room and board are also provided by the company thus no travel expenses needed.

Enclosed, please find my contract agreement letter with the above mentioned company and pay check stubs that will prove the consistency of my current sustained income. I also include bank letter and bank statements from Credit ----------- , where I deposit some savings, as additional proof that I am perfectly able to support my fiancée and together we will start building Christian family here in my beloved country, USA.

I also pledge that my fiancée, //////////////, will not be of any public charge.

Please feel free to contact me at this number ---------- if your office should require further information and additional documents.

Thank you so much for your kindness and your attention to this letter.

Have a blessed New Year to one and all!

Sincerely yours,

Petitioner’s signature

//////////////////////

Head Chef

Company ///////,Texas

Yes, I would wait until you have the tax return to go with the letter. If he also has a contract, include that.

[Tahoma 2,292]

^ I agree. If you can wait just a bit longer, you will be able to include your 2010 income tax return.

[sjr09 155]

Be aware that bank letters are primarily used for documenting assets, not income. Businesses generaly deposit far more money in gross revenue than they have in "income" or "earnings". Business revenue minus expenses is "income". Bank letters do NOT substitute for tax returns when it comes to documenting "income".

No disrespect intended.

Perhaps you over looked the conversation I was having with a member about "Bank Statements and Bank letter" It was not about a "substitute for tax returns". The need for ITR was made.

"Be aware that bank letters are primarily used for documenting assets"

I understand you know this, but let me throw this out there as conversation or information, to others. Assets "property" that is owned by a person or 'organization', can be included toward the support requirements. This is not to say it would be accepted at USEM level.

For those who are self employed :

One other thing to keep in mind (dependent on certain factors) They can pay themselves a monthly wage, this wage is not business revenue/income. This can be used for documenting income, along with the income, on 'business tax return'. A good accountant can advise you further on this.

[pushbrk 13,124]

No disrespect intended.

Perhaps you over looked the conversation I was having with a member about "Bank Statements and Bank letter" It was not about a "substitute for tax returns". The need for ITR was made.

"Be aware that bank letters are primarily used for documenting assets"

I understand you know this, but let me throw this out there as conversation or information, to others. Assets "property" that is owned by a person or 'organization', can be included toward the support requirements. This is not to say it would be accepted at USEM level.

For those who are self employed :

One other thing to keep in mind (dependent on certain factors) They can pay themselves a monthly wage, this wage is not business revenue/income. This can be used for documenting income, along with the income, on 'business tax return'. A good accountant can advise you further on this.

See bold above.

A person can both own a business and be employed by the same business. In that case, that business provides a W2 form. W2 income is not "self employment" income. A person can have both employment income and business income or employment income and business loss. The business loss CAN and often DOES exceed the amount of employment income resulting in a negative "total income" on line 22. Business owners (proprieter, parter or S Corporation owners) use line 22 as their "income" for the affidavit of support. Using line 22 covers the contingencies. Consular officers are trained to understand this.

[ianandjan 0]

See bold above.

A person can both own a business and be employed by the same business. In that case, that business provides a W2 form. W2 income is not "self employment" income. A person can have both employment income and business income or employment income and business loss. The business loss CAN and often DOES exceed the amount of employment income resulting in a negative "total income" on line 22. Business owners (proprieter, parter or S Corporation owners) use line 22 as their "income" for the affidavit of support. Using line 22 covers the contingencies. Consular officers are trained to understand this.

Thank you so much push,tahoma,and sjr09..i will keep you updated when i pass it all..Visa journey is great and visa journey members are good hearted people.. I am so blessed God directs me to this site,i have now confidence in going to embassy again. To GOD be the glory.

[payxibka 10,047]

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