I-134 Affidavit help!!

[Jason & Masha 0]

Hello,

First, I just want to say that I am new to this website as well as the whole visa process, so if I sound ignorant I apologize in ahead of time. Anyways... This past summer I feel in love with a Russian girl that I met on the internet (no she's not a scam!). We want to marry and I'm just now looking in to a K-1 visa. The only problem I foresee is Form I-134 Affidavit of Support. Now, I am 21 years old and so is she (I know we are young!). I work for my parents real estate development company. I make very good money, but the only problem is I may or may not be "paid under the table" (I don't want to admit to this or not on this website!). I can file taxes for the year 2011, but I think they look at 3 years of history, is this true? Also, I don't know if this means anything or not, but I have $30,000 in my savings account. So my question is, is there anything I can do without having a co-sponsor? My other question is--if I do need a co-sponsor, what do I need from them/what info must they provide? and do they have to be interviewed?

Thank you! I would really appreciate any advice or input!

[Al and Patricia 23]

You are evading paying your legal taxes and you want advice from good law abiding taxpayers??? Pay your taxes and even also file amended taxes for past years and then tell the truth when you file for the K-!. Dom't you think, that having $30,000 in saving will look suspicious when you have not filed with the IRS?

[Jason & Masha 0]

You are evading paying your legal taxes and you want advice from good law abiding taxpayers??? Pay your taxes and even also file amended taxes for past years and then tell the truth when you file for the K-!. Dom't you think, that having $30,000 in saving will look suspicious when you have not filed with the IRS?

Well to be fair, I've had this money since I was a child (settlement from a dog bite) And I have only been working here for about 1 month, so I have not evaded any taxes. If I have not made any money in the past years, but can I say that I did and pay taxes so that I have a history? That's kind of the opposite of tax evasion right? haha. That's not illegal is it?

Edited October 19, 2011 by FromCali

[Al and Patricia 23]

Then please accept my apologies. The way you wrote that seemed like you were trying to say, you were paid under the table.

[Jason & Masha 0]

Then please accept my apologies. The way you wrote that seemed like you were trying to say, you were paid under the table.

That's alright. My parent's don't take taxes out of my paycheck. I'm kind of a "independent contractor" if you will, so I will have to report my own earnings.

[Al and Patricia 23]

Do they give you a 1099? The government wants to be sure you can give support to your future wife. I am not sure even if you if you provide a verification of employement from them for only a month of work that it will suffice. You might need a co-sponsor. They would need to meet the 125% poverty limit for the dependents they support and also your wife and provide tax returns and employment verification the same as you would

OH BTW, I am sorry to hear about the dog bite.I know, they can be very painful and sometimes require a lot of surgery

[Jason & Masha 0]

Do they give you a 1099? The government wants to be sure you can give support to your future wife. I am not sure even if you if you provide a verification of employement from them for only a month of work that it will suffice. You might need a co-sponsor. They would need to meet the 125% poverty limit for the dependents they support and also your wife and provide tax returns and employment verification the same as you would

OH BTW, I am sorry to hear about the dog bite.I know, they can be very painful and sometimes require a lot of surgery

Yeah 1099. I know i've only been working here about a month, but can I say I've been working for a year and pay the extra tax? When you say the poverty line, is that for the entire U.S. or the state in which I live in? So if I meet the 125% I should be ok? or would I need more than 1 year of tax return history. (It probably won't be until next summer/spring until I start the paper work) Also, I've read something about having medical insurance? How does that work?

The dog bite wasn't too bad, he got me in my behind. I actually didn't even feel it when it happened haha

Edited October 19, 2011 by FromCali

[* Kristin * 49]

By the time you file the paperwork, you'll have more than a month's work under you. I wouldn't lie about your employment dates. That just brings up trouble in the future and will be harder to keep your stories straight.

Yeah 1099. I know i've only been working here about a month, but can I say I've been working for a year and pay the extra tax? When you say the poverty line, is that for the entire U.S. or the state in which I live in? So if I meet the 125% I should be ok? or would I need more than 1 year of tax return history. (It probably won't be until next summer/spring until I start the paper work) Also, I've read something about having medical insurance? How does that work?

The dog bite wasn't too bad, he got me in my behind. I actually didn't even feel it when it happened haha

[AMP 54]

Get your parents to co sponsor

Edited October 20, 2011 by AMP

[mike42979 57]

Get your parents to co sponsor

I agree, being 1099 wont look favorable especially with your parents giving you the employment letter, just have them cosponsor and be done with it.

[Jason & Masha 0]

Ok so for my parents to cosponsor... my mom has a a lot of money in her bank account, but she does not make an income. So I'm assuming I can't use her? If I use my Dad, what do I need from him? I just have him fill out a I-134 and show his tax returns, is that it???

Thank you again!!

Edited October 20, 2011 by FromCali

[Anh map 2,098]

You would complete and affidavit of support regardless of income. Your father would also complete a form. Both of you supply the needed supporting documentation. See the form instructions for what is required.

Another question: Have you met this woman face to face yet? That is a requirement for filing a visa petition.

[Jason & Masha 0]

You would complete and affidavit of support regardless of income. Your father would also complete a form. Both of you supply the needed supporting documentation. See the form instructions for what is required.

Another question: Have you met this woman face to face yet? That is a requirement for filing a visa petition.

Thanks for your input. I have not met her yet, but I'm going to see her for 3 weeks in December/January. I just want to understand everything about the K-1 visa now. Hopefully I can start all the paperwork in about a year's time.

Also, do copies of the tax returns count?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello,

First, I just want to say that I am new to this website as well as the whole visa process, so if I sound ignorant I apologize in ahead of time. Anyways... This past summer I feel in love with a Russian girl that I met on the internet (no she's not a scam!). We want to marry and I'm just now looking in to a K-1 visa. The only problem I foresee is Form I-134 Affidavit of Support. Now, I am 21 years old and so is she (I know we are young!). I work for my parents real estate development company. I make very good money, but the only problem is I may or may not be "paid under the table" (I don't want to admit to this or not on this website!). I can file taxes for the year 2011, but I think they look at 3 years of history, is this true? Also, I don't know if this means anything or not, but I have $30,000 in my savings account. So my question is, is there anything I can do without having a co-sponsor? My other question is--if I do need a co-sponsor, what do I need from them/what info must they provide? and do they have to be interviewed?

Thank you! I would really appreciate any advice or input!

$30,000 won't cut it. You would need 3 times the annual income amount for your family size. Minimum about $60,000

However...$30,000 MAY be enough to cover you back taxes, interest and penalties. In ANY CASE, even with a co-sponsor, YOU need to report THREE YEARS of income taxes OR show why you were not required to file, citing tax codes exempting you. There are none. You ARE required to file income tax returns. And you are going to have to do it TWICE, once for the visa and once for the AOS.

NOW. You can file your previous years returns by googling "1040-(year)" and file your taxes. IF there is no tax due there is no penalty for filing late and then you can get a co-sponsor(almost impossible since you have to pay 7.35% payroll tax at minimum plus your EMPLOYER must pay that same amount, unless you are self employed and then YOU pay all of it...uh-oh!)

THIS is the disadvantage of being "paid under the table". Otherwise...no money, no honey!

Thanks for your input. I have not met her yet, but I'm going to see her for 3 weeks in December/January. I just want to understand everything about the K-1 visa now. Hopefully I can start all the paperwork in about a year's time.

Also, do copies of the tax returns count?

Copies count, yes. If you use copies of your tax returns you MUST attach w-2 forms or 1099s and any schedules. If you claim to be an employee you will have to show w-2s and they will have to be filed and your employer is going to be liable for penalties also.

Ok so for my parents to cosponsor... my mom has a a lot of money in her bank account, but she does not make an income. So I'm assuming I can't use her? If I use my Dad, what do I need from him? I just have him fill out a I-134 and show his tax returns, is that it???

Thank you again!!

Yes, and YOU must also. He is a CO-sponsor. YOU are (and always will be) the sponsor. You must do this for the visa and for the AOS

Edited October 21, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Well to be fair, I've had this money since I was a child (settlement from a dog bite) And I have only been working here for about 1 month, so I have not evaded any taxes. If I have not made any money in the past years, but can I say that I did and pay taxes so that I have a history? That's kind of the opposite of tax evasion right? haha. That's not illegal is it?

It is material fraud. Visa fraud. Yes, it is illegal. And yes, they will gladly take any tax you send them. And if you are caught the visa will ne denied and your fiancee can be barred from receiving any visa for life.

Edited October 21, 2011 by Gary and Alla