Employement verification letter for I-864EZ

[Ryan H 3,812]

The HR manager for my employer has written the me the employment verification letter that I will be submitting with the AOS package, and it states my hourly wage and that I work 40 hours a week (along with my job title). For the I-864EZ where it asks for annual income, I have calculated my hourly wage x 40 x 52 = result that I enter on the form. I will also include every available paystub I have from this year with the AOS package.

This is what I need clarification on, is it essential the employment verification letter also state annual income?

Thanks in advance for replies.

[nickoxxy 2]

The HR manager for my employer has written the me the employment verification letter that I will be submitting with the AOS package, and it states my hourly wage and that I work 40 hours a week (along with my job title). For the I-864EZ where it asks for annual income, I have calculated my hourly wage x 40 x 52 = result that I enter on the form. I will also include every available paystub I have from this year with the AOS package.

This is what I need clarification on, is it essential the employment verification letter also state annual income?

Thanks in advance for replies.

On some other thread it was said that amount in your I-864EZ and in your employment letter should match.

And since there is nothing in your letter (your expected annual income), you should be OK.

Plus, I remember another thread, where annual income calculations were based on monthly basis. Like 7-month amount / 7 months * number of months (12).

My letter is similar to yours, so I'm gonna use monthly method for my I-864, because the letter I have states only my hourly rate.

In addition, I always have overtime hours, which bring my estimated annual income even higher.

And the last thing: employment letter is optional, not mandatory.

Good luck to you!

[Navyk 78]

On some other thread it was said that amount in your I-864EZ and in your employment letter should match.

And since there is nothing in your letter (your expected annual income), you should be OK.

Plus, I remember another thread, where annual income calculations were based on monthly basis. Like 7-month amount / 7 months * number of months (12).

My letter is similar to yours, so I'm gonna use monthly method for my I-864, because the letter I have states only my hourly rate.

In addition, I always have overtime hours, which bring my estimated annual income even higher.

And the last thing: employment letter is optional, not mandatory.

Good luck to you!

The current annual salary is not 2010 salary or salary for the last 6 months to next 6 months. The current annual income is what you are getting as on the date of filing I-864 calculated for an year - for example if you are getting weekly wages of 500, then multiply 500 by 52 to get annual wages of 26000. In fact Consulate may want to check the wages at the time of interview, if the wages are close to 125%. NVC is concerned about the current and future earning, so that the foreign spouse will not become a burden to the Government.

Though the Employment letter and pay stubs are optional, NVC likes those to validate the current salary reported. The previous 3 years wages also give them idea on amount of current annual salary/ wages.

Edited August 13, 2011 by NavyK

[nickoxxy 2]

The current annual salary is not 2010 salary or salary for the last 6 months to next 6 months.

Hey, buddy! Where did you see it in my previous post? I was talking about estimated 2011 income.

Edited August 13, 2011 by nickky

[Navyk 78]

Hey, buddy! Where did you see it in my previous post? I was talking about estimated 2011 income.

I don't know what you are looking for but 2011 income is not your current annual income. There are many thread that clarified this.

[nickoxxy 2]

I don't know what you are looking for but 2011 income is not your current annual income. There are many thread that clarified this.

Really? By saying this you're completely acknowledging that you've submitted wrong info in your previous post. Why have you posted this: "The current annual income is what you are getting as on the date of filing I-864 calculated for an year - for example if you are getting weekly wages of 500, then multiply 500 by 52 to get annual wages of 26000"?

So, if I'm preparing I-864 as of August 2011, which current annual income we're talking about? 2010 or 2011?

[nickoxxy 2]

Really? By saying this you're completely acknowledging that you've submitted wrong info in your previous post. Why have you posted this: "The current annual income is what you are getting as on the date of filing I-864 calculated for an year - for example if you are getting weekly wages of 500, then multiply 500 by 52 to get annual wages of 26000"?

So, if I'm preparing I-864 as of August 2011, which current annual income we're talking about? 2010 or 2011? Since 2010 has been already entered on line 25 (form I-864).

Or 2012 - based on your explanation?

Read instructions for #23 (form I-864) clarifying what is current annual income before you start posting.

[Virginian61 1]

The HR manager for my employer has written the me the employment verification letter that I will be submitting with the AOS package, and it states my hourly wage and that I work 40 hours a week (along with my job title). For the I-864EZ where it asks for annual income, I have calculated my hourly wage x 40 x 52 = result that I enter on the form. I will also include every available paystub I have from this year with the AOS package.

This is what I need clarification on, is it essential the employment verification letter also state annual income?

Thanks in advance for replies.

I submitted my 1040 and W-2s and just made the I-864ez lines the same as the W-2s. I don't think it's crucial that an employment letter state salary. Mine went through fine anyway.

[welshbuttercup 0]

I submitted my 1040 and W-2s and just made the I-864ez lines the same as the W-2s. I don't think it's crucial that an employment letter state salary. Mine went through fine anyway.

I did the same thing as you Virginian, and my I-864EZ was approved with no RFEs. I just entered my 2010 income to match my tax return and I also submitted an employment letter- my current salary is slightly higher than the 2010 figure, still I had no problems.

[pushbrk 12,897]

The HR manager for my employer has written the me the employment verification letter that I will be submitting with the AOS package, and it states my hourly wage and that I work 40 hours a week (along with my job title). For the I-864EZ where it asks for annual income, I have calculated my hourly wage x 40 x 52 = result that I enter on the form. I will also include every available paystub I have from this year with the AOS package.

This is what I need clarification on, is it essential the employment verification letter also state annual income?

Thanks in advance for replies.

No, the letter need not state annual income. Your calculation is correct. Assuming your pay stubs also show year to date income, just one recent pay stub is sufficient.

[Navyk 78]

Really? By saying this you're completely acknowledging that you've submitted wrong info in your previous post. Why have you posted this: "The current annual income is what you are getting as on the date of filing I-864 calculated for an year - for example if you are getting weekly wages of 500, then multiply 500 by 52 to get annual wages of 26000"?

So, if I'm preparing I-864 as of August 2011, which current annual income we're talking about? 2010 or 2011?

The current annual income is what you are getting as on date of filing the I-864 calculated for an year and that is correct. Yes it is not 2011 income and definitely not 2010 income. The 2011 income is what you earned from Jan 1st till date in 2011 and I re-iterate that it is not your current annual income.

Edited August 14, 2011 by NavyK

[Navyk 78]

Nickky, your quote "Read instructions for #23 (form I-864) clarifying what is current annual income before you start posting."

Unquote - You explain to us what you mean by curreny annual income.

Edited August 14, 2011 by NavyK

[nickoxxy 2]

Nickky, your quote "Read instructions for #23 (form I-864) clarifying what is current annual income before you start posting."

Unquote - You explain to us what you mean by curreny annual income.

I guess, you should explain this: "The current annual income is what you are getting as on date of filing the I-864 calculated for an year"

Is not that the same what OP and I did in previous posts?

Current annual income is estimated 2011 income which is done on above calculations: either OP's or mine.

NavyK, I guess you're not carefully reading neither mine nor OP answers.

"Yes it is not 2011 income and definitely not 2010 income. The 2011 income is what you earned from Jan 1st till date in 2011 and I re-iterate that it is not your current annual income."

What is current annual income from your point of view?

If you keep saying that I'm wrong, it automatically means the OP is wrong too.

NavyK, your calculations are the same as mine, but you don't want to see or understand that.

[pushbrk 12,897]

Some confusing language usage in some of the replies here. The OP has properly calculated his "current income" by taking his gross hourly wage times the number of hours per week, times 52 weeks. His answer may or may not be the same as his 2010 income or eventual 2011 income and it may or may not become his ACTUAL income from this day forward 12 months. The important thing is that he has done the correct calculations.

An employee with an annual salary, would simply state their annual salary as "current income" regardless of the date on which that salary became effective.

A self employed person would state their 2010 line 22 of the 1040 amount as their "current income".

[Navyk 78]

I guess, you should explain this: "The current annual income is what you are getting as on date of filing the I-864 calculated for an year"

Is not that the same what OP and I did in previous posts?

Current annual income is estimated 2011 income which is done on above calculations: either OP's or mine.

NavyK, I guess you're not carefully reading neither mine nor OP answers.

"Yes it is not 2011 income and definitely not 2010 income. The 2011 income is what you earned from Jan 1st till date in 2011 and I re-iterate that it is not your current annual income."

What is current annual income from your point of view?

If you keep saying that I'm wrong, it automatically means the OP is wrong too.

NavyK, your calculations are the same as mine, but you don't want to see or understand that.

OP calculations are correct. Your reply at 10:06 PM on 8/13 caused the confusion. I am glad Pushbrk clarified.

Edited August 14, 2011 by NavyK