****Afraid**** USC(wife) didn't meet the income requirements.

[darmy 0]

I came into the US on a F-1 Visa for graduate studies almost 2yrs ago and haven't fallen out of status. My wife (USC) have been married for 2 months now. She didn't meet the immigration income requirement because she is a hair dresser and did not make much money last year, so didn't even file tax.

Our marriage is legitimate and we have all proofs of a true marriage which include marriage certificate, Joint lease, Joint accout, Phone bill and cable bill all in both of us names.I talked to my uncle who is also a USC and he is willing to co-sponsor us.

I don't know if USCIS will frown that my wife did not make enough money to petition/sponsor me even when we have someone who is ready to sponsor us. Could this be a red flag? Can it lead to denial?

Anxiously waiting for suggestions and advise. Thanks.

[Cathi 5,787]

As long as your co sponsor meets the income requirements there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

[DC85 113]

No, you only need the co-sponsor to fulfill the income requirement. so, don't worry about this, and try to gather as much joint document as you can

[darmy 0]

Thank you all for your kind response. I felt so relieved now. What other joint documents do you advise I add to what I listed earlier? Thanks for your help.

[Dave&Roza 748]

I came into the US on a F-1 Visa for graduate studies almost 2yrs ago and haven't fallen out of status. My wife (USC) have been married for 2 months now. She didn't meet the immigration income requirement because she is a hair dresser and did not make much money last year, so didn't even file tax.

Our marriage is legitimate and we have all proofs of a true marriage which include marriage certificate, Joint lease, Joint accout, Phone bill and cable bill all in both of us names.I talked to my uncle who is also a USC and he is willing to co-sponsor us.

I don't know if USCIS will frown that my wife did not make enough money to petition/sponsor me even when we have someone who is ready to sponsor us. Could this be a red flag? Can it lead to denial?

Anxiously waiting for suggestions and advise. Thanks.

I would suggest she file a tax return anyway. That way she has one she can give to the USCIS should they ask for one. She really should file every year regardless of income as she might qualify for a income tax credit and is throwing that money away by not filing. Worth a shot. As long as your Uncle makes over 125% of the poverty level for his household size plus you, you are good to go.

Good luck,

Dave

[DC85 113]

if she has a credit cards, she can add you as authorized user. and you can ask the bank to give you a letter which states that. plus all kind of insurance like car, tenant and medical. I also think about letters from friends and family. you already have a pretty good ones. and all the best. I know it's stressful process. but from my experience , I wanna tell that there is no need to stress about it, I had my interview last week and it was super smooth. minutes after I had finished the interview, I was not believing the interview was so easy, but you need to be prepared .I know some of the officers like to give hard times, but trust me if the marriage is legitimate, you will get ur GC for sure.

I would suggest she file a tax return anyway. That way she has one she can give to the USCIS should they ask for one. She really should file every year regardless of income as she might qualify for a income tax credit and is throwing that money away by not filing. Worth a shot. As long as your Uncle makes over 125% of the poverty level for his household size plus you, you are good to go.

Good luck,

Dave

Agree

[darmy 0]

Thanks all...I have a bank account and credit account. I can easily add her to it. And also get an affidavit from her mother, sister and my friends which will say they know about our relationship and wedding. Does she have to file tax when she didn't meet the IRS requirements to do that? I am just confused.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Thanks all...I have a bank account and credit account. I can easily add her to it. And also get an affidavit from her mother, sister and my friends which will say they know about our relationship and wedding. Does she have to file tax when she didn't meet the IRS requirements to do that? I am just confused.

So she earnt less than $9500? How did she survive if she earnt so little? Anyway here's the IRS questionnaire: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html If this tells her she doesn't need to file then she needs to provide a letter (with her I-864) stating she didn't earn enough to file taxes, and I would probably send a copy of her W2 proving her low income.

Edited July 4, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[darmy 0]

Yes...she didn't make enough money at all. She makes hair at home and do not have a lot of customers. She can survive because she doesn't have to pay rent cos she lives with her mother. I will check that link you posted and see what I can do. Thanks.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Yes...she didn't make enough money at all. She makes hair at home and do not have a lot of customers. She can survive because she doesn't have to pay rent cos she lives with her mother. I will check that link you posted and see what I can do. Thanks.

Ah so she's self-employed. According to that link if she earnt more than $400 she needs to file taxes.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

You are adjusting status, what income does your wife have to show from 01/01/2012 to now? They don't care about what income she made 3 years ago, The government is concern about how you will be supported today/tommorrow.

[darmy 0]

Yes, I just saw the 400$ thing.....lol. @ Life'sJourney, The last time I checked,USCIS requires petitioner to submit their most recent tax clearance or receipt. Is the most recent tax filing not 2011? I stand to be corrected though.

[ChrisPG 30]

Yes, I just saw the 400$ thing.....lol. @ Life'sJourney, The last time I checked,USCIS requires petitioner to submit their most recent tax clearance or receipt. Is the most recent tax filing not 2011? I stand to be corrected though.

Yes, the petitioner is required to provide at least the latest tax return or an explanation as to why they were not required to file.

However, what LifeJourney was trying to get at was that the USCIS is really only interest in current income and tax returns are only proof of past income, i.e. the latest tax returns are from 2011 and show all income earned between January 1st & December 31st 2011, they do not show current income. So with that said, if your wife didn't make enough in 2011 but she does currently, then she can also submit 6 months worth of pay stubs to determine current and future income for this year.