Affidavit of Support

[HARMONY2012 16]

Hello,

Here is my situation. I am currently in school part time and working full time. About 3 months ago, I changed jobs. Now my family size will be a family of 3. So according to the 2011 Poverty Guidelines for a family of 3 the amount I would need to make is $23,162 per year.

So my question is, since I just changed jobs and my check stubs dont currently show that amount, how will they figure what I am going to make? I plan on getting a letter from my employer to show what my annual income will be and all that.

But I dont know if I should still get a co-sponser just in case? I have asked a few people and they keep backing out on me...So I am trying to see if I can just try and do it myself.

I just dont know what they are really looking at. Are they looking at the tax transcripts, or are they looking at the paycheck stubs and looking at the year to date amount?

Anyone have advice for me please?

[LoveNigarmostyle 164]

Hello,

Here is my situation. I am currently in school part time and working full time. About 3 months ago, I changed jobs. Now my family size will be a family of 3. So according to the 2011 Poverty Guidelines for a family of 3 the amount I would need to make is $23,162 per year.

So my question is, since I just changed jobs and my check stubs dont currently show that amount, how will they figure what I am going to make? I plan on getting a letter from my employer to show what my annual income will be and all that.

But I dont know if I should still get a co-sponser just in case? I have asked a few people and they keep backing out on me...So I am trying to see if I can just try and do it myself.

I just dont know what they are really looking at. Are they looking at the tax transcripts, or are they looking at the paycheck stubs and looking at the year to date amount?

Anyone have advice for me please?

You also need to include three years of tax returns, which reflects your income of the past three years. You mentioned you just changed jobs, so does that mean with your new job you meet the requirements? or you still don't? If you do, I would submit copies of all your check stubs received to date, with a letter from your employer verifying your employment and how much you will be making per year.

You asked what they are looking at, well they are looking at you being able to take care of your responsibilities and your beneficiary's once he is here.

Good luck!

[Anh map 2,098]

If you check stubs and employer letter support your income claim you should be in good shape. It's ok that the Year To Date earnings on the check stub do not show a total income for 2011. It's the annualized earnings based on your check stubs that will matter.

[HARMONY2012 16]

You also need to include three years of tax returns, which reflects your income of the past three years. You mentioned you just changed jobs, so does that mean with your new job you meet the requirements? or you still don't? If you do, I would submit copies of all your check stubs received to date, with a letter from your employer verifying your employment and how much you will be making per year.

You asked what they are looking at, well they are looking at you being able to take care of your responsibilities and your beneficiary's once he is here.

Good luck!

Thank you so much....Oh I mean what exactly are they looking at more, the tax returns or the current income....But I have found that they are looking more at the current income....

If you check stubs and employer letter support your income claim you should be in good shape. It's ok that the Year To Date earnings on the check stub do not show a total income for 2011. It's the annualized earnings based on your check stubs that will matter.

Thank you !

[Alcheringa 39]

For me, "should be O.K." isn't enough to comfortably go into something as pivotal as a deciding interview --

Most will recommend that if you are not absolutely certain your financial situation will be sufficient SECURE A COSPONSOR. Even if you don't use them, at least it can be held in reserve.

I went in unemployed with $170K in cash, and still had a cosponsor lined up in the event the CO simply did not care for the savings in the bank.

[HARMONY2012 16]

For me, "should be O.K." isn't enough to comfortably go into something as pivotal as a deciding interview --

Most will recommend that if you are not absolutely certain your financial situation will be sufficient SECURE A COSPONSOR. Even if you don't use them, at least it can be held in reserve.

I went in unemployed with $170K in cash, and still had a cosponsor lined up in the event the CO simply did not care for the savings in the bank.

Thanks!

[LoveNigarmostyle 164]

Thank you so much....Oh I mean what exactly are they looking at more, the tax returns or the current income....But I have found that they are looking more at the current income....

Thank you !

I agree with Anh map!

[patient2010 93]

Also for the K1 you dont have to send in 3yrs of tax return...all you need is the most recent tax return and you send in 3yrs when you do AOS. I sent in the most recent tax return and was appoved and I know of others who switched jobs and just used the pay stubs and a letter from employer....No worries you will be fine

[HARMONY2012 16]

Also for the K1 you dont have to send in 3yrs of tax return...all you need is the most recent tax return and you send in 3yrs when you do AOS. I sent in the most recent tax return and was appoved and I know of others who switched jobs and just used the pay stubs and a letter from employer....No worries you will be fine

Thank you!