Question regarding affidavit of support papers

[vishal.p 1]

I am in process of filling my affidavit of support (i-864ez) for my father in India. My question I am above poverty line and have all necessary w2s.

Can I put my offer letter I got from my employer as proof of employment. It shows my salary and tile.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

***** Moving from CR-1 to Bringing Family Members... forum as OP is sponsoring father *****

Are you currently above the poverty line or only once you start the job? if only once you start the job, I would delay the interview until you have a couple of paychecks to show them.

[vishal.p 1]

***** Moving from CR-1 to Bringing Family Members... forum as OP is sponsoring father *****

Are you currently above the poverty line or only once you start the job? if only once you start the job, I would delay the interview until you have a couple of paychecks to show them.

I am well above the poverty line and I have my W2s that shows the filed income.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Then you do not need an offer letter for a future job, they won;t know you intend to change jobs.

[vishal.p 1]

Then you do not need an offer letter for a future job, they won;t know you intend to change jobs.

I think my question was no clear.

My job offer letter is for the one I use to work at. I am in process of getting another job. However I have necessary w2s and income. I am just afraid if I should put the job offer letter since it will show on my last 3 years of w2s.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Do you mean a letter of employment rather than a job offer letter? Ie something like "Mr Vishal has been working here since X date with a job title of Y and a salary of Z. He is a diligent full time, permanent employee and we expect him to stay with us at that salary for the foreseeable future."? That sort of letter can be helpful if you are new to a job. If not, then your paystubs and tax filings are enough.

[vishal.p 1]

Do you mean a letter of employment rather than a job offer letter? Ie something like "Mr Vishal has been working here since X date with a job title of Y and a salary of Z. He is a diligent full time, permanent employee and we expect him to stay with us at that salary for the foreseeable future."? That sort of letter can be helpful if you are new to a job. If not, then your paystubs and tax filings are enough.

Thanks

[RCG 3]

Thanks

I think if you don't currently have a job you need to let them know in a letter and state the reason why. It might be seen as fraud if you hide this fact, or if they ask for a employment verification letter from your current employer and you're not able to give one. Let them know you are currently looking for a job. Employment verification letter is different from a job offer letter. Verification letter is like how the above person stated (you have worked here for __years with a yearly salary of xxxxx etc). Job offer letter just states you were offered a job but doesn't give evidence of actually working there.

[vishal.p 1]

I think if you don't currently have a job you need to let them know in a letter and state the reason why. It might be seen as fraud if you hide this fact, or if they ask for a employment verification letter from your current employer and you're not able to give one. Let them know you are currently looking for a job. Employment verification letter is different from a job offer letter. Verification letter is like how the above person stated (you have worked here for __years with a yearly salary of xxxxx etc). Job offer letter just states you were offered a job but doesn't give evidence of actually working there.

I will do that. Since my reported income on my w2s is above poverty line and if I let them know I am between jobs is that OK? I called the NVC and they said its up to embassy in Mumbai. I don't want to play any risk.

Edited June 2, 2011 by vishal.p

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

No, that is normally not ok- you need current and ongoing income, which I now understand you do not have at this time. There are a couple of very easy going consulates that have accepted offer letters of employment, but that is usually for the K1, where you only file the I-134 and later the binding I-864, or for a spousal DCF filing. How long until you start your new job?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I will do that. Since my reported income on my w2s is above poverty line and if I let them know I am between jobs is that OK? I called the NVC and they said its up to embassy in Mumbai. I don't want to play any risk.

You've mentioned your W2's several times. What you need are either copies of your tax returns (including W2's) or transcripts from the IRS for your tax returns. W2's by themselves are not useful.

An affidavit of support is considered to be "sufficient" if the sponsor has enough current income and/or assets to meet the minimum requirements. A sponsor's income and/or assets must be sufficient both at the time the affidavit is submitted, and at the time the immigrant benefit is approved. If you currently have no income then you cannot submit a sufficient affidavit of support. You need to prove you either have sufficient assets to qualify, or you need a joint sponsor. If you've got another job lined up then wait until you begin work and can submit some evidence of current income.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

A bit off topic, but how old is your dad? I ask because if he is elderly/ unlikely to work for long, they may require you to show proof of health insurance for him before they issue the visa, so that he doesn't become a burden on the state.

[vishal.p 1]

You've mentioned your W2's several times. What you need are either copies of your tax returns (including W2's) or transcripts from the IRS for your tax returns. W2's by themselves are not useful.

An affidavit of support is considered to be "sufficient" if the sponsor has enough current income and/or assets to meet the minimum requirements. A sponsor's income and/or assets must be sufficient both at the time the affidavit is submitted, and at the time the immigrant benefit is approved. If you currently have no income then you cannot submit a sufficient affidavit of support. You need to prove you either have sufficient assets to qualify, or you need a joint sponsor. If you've got another job lined up then wait until you begin work and can submit some evidence of current income.

I have the 1040 my individuality tax return for 2008 2009 2010.

I had a steady job and due to nature of current environment company started to cut back. I have few job lined up but are not 100% as of right now.

A bit off topic, but how old is your dad? I ask because if he is elderly/ unlikely to work for long, they may require you to show proof of health insurance for him before they issue the visa, so that he doesn't become a burden on the state.

He is currently 55. He is able to work. We are thinking of buying a store when is comes to US. I can work and he can run the store and I can also work there weekends.

My father lived in US for few years back in 2000-2007 but went back and lost his green card because of timing, he had valid SS card.

Edited June 2, 2011 by vishal.p

[RCG 3]

You can use assets to show financial income..If you own a house or several cars, stocks, etc, this would be possible. You need to refer to rules to see how much the assets have to be worth. For spousal visa, they have to be 3 times the poverty level for you, I think for others its 5 tmes the poverty level. But check and make sure.