I-134 Question

[Nicoco 26]

I'm collecting information for my I-134 form, and I know some people say pay stubs and a letter from employer are good enough, but do we really need tax information? Because for me, my last year of taxes is going to be way different than the upcoming year because last year I was a full time student making 10,000 per year, and now I work full time making around 20,000 per year (I know that's still not too good, but hey, it meets the 125% poverty line requirement ) so it will be totally different. And some people include letters from their bank???? That's not going to be very impressive for me.... "Our customer has $543 in checking and $389 in savings...."

What should I collect?

Edited August 14, 2011 by Ni-ing & Ice

[Inky 1,110]

Yes you need tax returns and w2.

[Anh map 2,098]

Current and continuing income is what is most important. Don't sweat last year's income when you were in college.

[melissa87 0]

The instructions for the I134 don't say anything about tax returns unless you are self-employed... I believe the Affadavit of Support that gets signed during the AOS timeframe is when tax returns come into it...

[TheLittleFinger 0]

As thai embrassy, they will check on tax return 2010 on no.22

if your tax return above 18,347 dollars,he will pass interview

if not pass they will give you the yellow paper call 211(G)

for send new tax reture 2011 or asset.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I'm collecting information for my I-134 form, and I know some people say pay stubs and a letter from employer are good enough, but do we really need tax information? Because for me, my last year of taxes is going to be way different than the upcoming year because last year I was a full time student making 10,000 per year, and now I work full time making around 20,000 per year (I know that's still not too good, but hey, it meets the 125% poverty line requirement ) so it will be totally different. And some people include letters from their bank???? That's not going to be very impressive for me.... "Our customer has $543 in checking and $389 in savings...."

What should I collect?

You only need a letter from the bank if you are using assets to makeup a difference in your lack of income. This does not apply to you, so no need to fill out any of the asset questions on the form, or provide a bank letter or statements. You need a copy of your 2010 taxes including your W-2, or a tax transcript from the IRS. You were a student, so they should understand that. If it will help ease your mind, you can include a statement about being a student last year, hence the lower income then. You are working full time now, and will have a letter from your employer showing your position and salary, plus a few months worth of your most recent pay stubs. This should be sufficient to show you are making above the poverty level now and can support your fiance.

[TheLittleFinger 0]

oh, I forget to tell you this, thailand really dont care how much of assets you have

they care only tax reture and w2

since you are not student anymore, and you just work full time this year

you should ask your employer to write your letter say what do you do and how much you get pay per moth

[Ning 619]

I'm collecting information for my I-134 form, and I know some people say pay stubs and a letter from employer are good enough, but do we really need tax information? Because for me, my last year of taxes is going to be way different than the upcoming year because last year I was a full time student making 10,000 per year, and now I work full time making around 20,000 per year (I know that's still not too good, but hey, it meets the 125% poverty line requirement ) so it will be totally different. And some people include letters from their bank???? That's not going to be very impressive for me.... "Our customer has $543 in checking and $389 in savings...."

What should I collect?

You are having a very difficult time trying to understand & decide what to do. You just have to decide if you want him to have the visa or not. If you do, you need to submit everything required & additionaly anything you have that will help the case. The decision will be made at the window by the officer based on the information submitted. Think over how it will feel & what you will do if they deny the visa or probably postpone the issuance of it until you submit what is needed to make a difference in the intial decision.

You asked me to send you all this info a few months ago which I did.

Your previouse income wasnt enough as you know. Submit the tax transcripts to indicate you paid the taxes on that income. Include a letter indicating you were a student.

Submit what you have to prove your current income. Showing an improvment in your earning ability would be a good idea. If you dont do this what will you do? Refer back to the info you asked me for months ago.

I am sure you are smart enough to know having a few dollars in a bank isnt going to help so why worry about what some people say?

[Nicoco 26]

You are having a very difficult time trying to understand & decide what to do. You just have to decide if you want him to have the visa or not. If you do, you need to submit everything required & additionaly anything you have that will help the case. The decision will be made at the window by the officer based on the information submitted. Think over how it will feel & what you will do if they deny the visa or probably postpone the issuance of it until you submit what is needed to make a difference in the intial decision.

You asked me to send you all this info a few months ago which I did.

Your previouse income wasnt enough as you know. Submit the tax transcripts to indicate you paid the taxes on that income. Include a letter indicating you were a student.

Submit what you have to prove your current income. Showing an improvment in your earning ability would be a good idea. If you dont do this what will you do? Refer back to the info you asked me for months ago.

I am sure you are smart enough to know having a few dollars in a bank isnt going to help so why worry about what some people say?

I remember asking for your help with this. I have the letter you helped me with, I have the employment letter showing how much I will make yearly, I have the form and all of the information for when the time comes. I just wasn't sure about the tax return....sorry if I asked before. I will try to get those ASAP. I will also write a letter about me being a student.

Thank you everyone!

[Ning 619]

I remember asking for your help with this. I have the letter you helped me with, I have the employment letter showing how much I will make yearly, I have the form and all of the information for when the time comes. I just wasn't sure about the tax return....sorry if I asked before. I will try to get those ASAP. I will also write a letter about me being a student.

Thank you everyone!

Please dont misunderstand. You are doing fine & this will go ok for you. You dont have to submit the tax form but it does show you have not only done well as a working student but that you have improved your income with this new source of money. The problem may be that your new income hasnt been long enough to satisfy them.

Also as I said before you are in a good position to be allowed to use a cosponsor where most are not. It wont hurt to submit the letter I helped with & the cosponsors info if there is any question about your income.

[Juan & Nan 12]

The embassy in Bangkok will ask you to submit your tax returns. Why not submit them now? You can either make copies of your w2's and 1140's or you can request a free transcript from the IRS.