IR-1

[rodmanvirgo 0]

Hello everyone

I am a USA resident married to a Philipina for 2.5 years, we live in the Philippines for economic reasons. I want to patition my wife and her 3 kids on the IR visa but I don't have tax returns for the I-864 because I only recieve disability income from the US government (SSD). I have a joint sponsor that more than meets the requirements. My questions are: I understand a letter explaining why I have not filed tax returns is required, how should the format of the letter be written? and I also understand that proof of my SSD income will also be required, how do I get this SSD proof information? also will I need coppies of both my I-864 and coppies of my joint sponsors I-864 for each of my wife's kids? note her 3 kids have no father listed on their NSO birth records.

[Markieboy 104]

Hello everyone

I am a USA resident married to a Philipina for 2.5 years, we live in the Philippines for economic reasons. I want to patition my wife and her 3 kids on the IR visa but I don't have tax returns for the I-864 because I only recieve disability income from the US government (SSD). I have a joint sponsor that more than meets the requirements. My questions are: I understand a letter explaining why I have not filed tax returns is required, how should the format of the letter be written? and I also understand that proof of my SSD income will also be required, how do I get this SSD proof information? also will I need coppies of both my I-864 and coppies of my joint sponsors I-864 for each of my wife's kids? note her 3 kids have no father listed on their NSO birth records.

Hello,

When my wife had her Adjustment of Status, we submitted a letter explaining why we were unable to give three years of tax returns. I'm fairly confident you may use this simple format in your case, as well. You need not copy verbatim, but the sample will give you idea of what to say. Ours was accepted without incident. Please see attached file.

Proof of your SSD income should be pretty simple, too. Do you receive checks? Or is it deposited in your bank account? Copies of either the checks OR copies of bank statements should suffice.

The I-864s of your joint sponsors should list the principal immigrant, your wife, as well as family members (immigrating at the same time or within 6 months of the principal immigrant). There is no need to have separate I-864s for the children. They will be listed (Part 3 of the form) along with your wife.

So, your wife was not previously married to the children's father? If not, then she has sole custody over them.

I hope this helps some! If you need more help, don't hesitate to PM me. I'll do my best to help.

sample letter.pdf