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AOS Form I-864 Item 25: Tax Return Question

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Hey all,

I filed an AOS for my wife and sent my I-864 with a joint sponsor form. NVC emailed me back saying that I need an explanation stating why I have no tax returns from 2010. I was a student till May 2011 and just recently started earning.

Should I leave item 25 "Federal Income Tax Return Information" empty/blank?

What should I write in the explanation? Do they need proof I was a student?

Any help will be appreciated??

Thanks!

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A simple letter saying that you were a student, that you had no income, and therefore were not required to file...very simple sentence is all that is required. You do not need to send any proof.

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A simple letter saying that you were a student, that you had no income, and therefore were not required to file...very simple sentence is all that is required. You do not need to send any proof.

I actually got the same problem. Should I leave the 25th question empty or just put 0?

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Hey all,

I filed an AOS for my wife and sent my I-864 with a joint sponsor form. NVC emailed me back saying that I need an explanation stating why I have no tax returns from 2010. I was a student till May 2011 and just recently started earning.

Should I leave item 25 "Federal Income Tax Return Information" empty/blank?

What should I write in the explanation? Do they need proof I was a student?

Any help will be appreciated??

Thanks!

Follow the instructions!! Page 8 specifically. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it.

Being a student does not exempt you from filing taxes. Earning below the filing threshold would be a reason for not having to file.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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I filed an AOS for my wife and sent my I-864 with a joint sponsor form. NVC emailed me back saying that I need an explanation stating why I have no tax returns from 2010. I was a student till May 2011 and just recently started earning.

Should I leave item 25 "Federal Income Tax Return Information" empty/blank?

What should I write in the explanation? Do they need proof I was a student?

Any help will be appreciated??

If you didn't file a 1040 the last 3 years then "yes" leave it blank. But if you worked the last 3 years and didn't report it due to little or no gross income then you must write a Letter of Explanation for Tax Exemption using IRS Publication 501. For more information on this read this link: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/336937-i-864-affidavit-of-support-help/

09/06/07: Went to the Philippines to marry my fiancee.

11/29/07: Wedding Day!

11/30/10: Going back to US, to get my wife!

05-06/11: Sent & Received Congressman's letter & advice.

06/23/11: Found and joined... VisaJourney.com!

06/27/11: Filing “Form I-130 IR-1” and Expediting it with Humanitarian cover letter.

07/08/11: Mailed I-130 to P.O. Box 804525, Attn. EXPEDITE I-130 SPOUSE, Chicago, IL.

07/18/11: Received Hardcopy Form I-797C or NOA1 in mail, receipt date 7/13/11 and priority date 7/12/11.

08/08/11: Called USCIS 800 number to check on status.

08/23/11: Request for Expedite Approved. Received NOA2 dated 08/23/11.

09/09/11: Called NVC they got my file from USCIS.

09/13/11: Received NVC Case# & IIN# (via email) & emailed DS-3032 from PI to NVC.

09/14/11: AOS Fee Paid Online (status PAID on 9/15 also at this time IV Fee Bill Generated)

09/16/11: IV Fee Bill Paid Online (status PAID on 9/19 and printed Barcoded Coversheets)

09/20/11: Express mail both the I-864s AOS and IV DS-230 (arrived 9/21 NVC)

09/27/11: Case completed file shipped to USEManila; arrived 10/3

10/13/11: Medical passed/completed today but still NO interview date yet?

10/16/11: Called USEManila file ready! Called Appt. Services set up Interview Date for 11/9/11.

11/09/11: Interview. But had to comply with 221g, re-verification forms CENOMAR/NBI.

12/02/11: Visa approved but delivered 12/7/11.

12/12/11: POE – Detroit.

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