I134 help sorry, and yes I've read everything!

[kevleigh 0]

I have read and read and read all pages of this and I see what you all say about employer letters and tax transcripts, and/or pay stubs ect...here's my particular problem, I personally do not make enough to sponsor Kevin, my mom is a retired Teacher and gets retirement income on top of that, she substitute teaches. She will be our co-sponsor and while she can easily get a letter from the school regarding her employment her retirement is simply a direct deposit into her bank everyone month. I've printed out her bank statements for then entire year(2012) plus the 1 deposit for Jan. Is that going to be enough? the letter from the school, her pay stubs from the school and then the bank statements with her direct deposits? Or does she need to go to the bank and get some sort of letter from them verifying those deposits. I just want to be sure I send Kevin enough evidence. That the one thing that keeps me up at night with worry. Thanks for any help you can give.

[Villanelle 4,122]

? I dont see how a letter from the bank is going to be any different then bank statements.

If your mother is receiving retirement money its coming from somewhere. Its not just being deposited by God. She has a pension account somewhere. She should have proof of such. A statement or a letter or something that says 'you retired, we will pay you X amount of money every month for x amount of time.' Or perhaps her retirement fund is being managed by a private company. Prudential, JpMorgan, Metlife, AIG etc- they all offer retirement planning services. Anything like that sound familiar? Who are the deposits from? They would be able to give her proof if she doesnt have it, that says we are making these deposits and we will continue making these as you are entitled to them for X amount of time.

Thats her proof of income.

[Boiler 45,486]

Why doesn't he self sponsor?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I have read and read and read all pages of this and I see what you all say about employer letters and tax transcripts, and/or pay stubs ect...here's my particular problem, I personally do not make enough to sponsor Kevin, my mom is a retired Teacher and gets retirement income on top of that, she substitute teaches. She will be our co-sponsor and while she can easily get a letter from the school regarding her employment her retirement is simply a direct deposit into her bank everyone month. I've printed out her bank statements for then entire year(2012) plus the 1 deposit for Jan. Is that going to be enough? the letter from the school, her pay stubs from the school and then the bank statements with her direct deposits? Or does she need to go to the bank and get some sort of letter from them verifying those deposits. I just want to be sure I send Kevin enough evidence. That the one thing that keeps me up at night with worry. Thanks for any help you can give.

She will have a W2 from her 2012 substitute teaching. That's a good proof of a whole year's worth of income and better than bank statements. For the retirement, Capri said it well. The Teacher Retirement System from your state may be the payor and can provide the letter/statement. She will be getting a 1099-R probably detailing the retirement income for 2012.

Does she have a 2011 tax return or better yet get her 2012 taxes done ASAP?

London is not too picky and 2 proofs is plenty. Just show them proof of her income and don't worry about proving it 5 different ways. Many people are handed back everything but one proof. Someone interviewed in December and they didn't even bother taking anything from the Mom sponsor except the for I-134. Get some sleep. I think you have it covered.

[kevleigh 0]

She will have a W2 from her 2012 substitute teaching. That's a good proof of a whole year's worth of income and better than bank statements. For the retirement, Capri said it well. The Teacher Retirement System from your state may be the payor and can provide the letter/statement. She will be getting a 1099-R probably detailing the retirement income for 2012.

Does she have a 2011 tax return or better yet get her 2012 taxes done ASAP?

London is not too picky and 2 proofs is plenty. Just show them proof of her income and don't worry about proving it 5 different ways. Many people are handed back everything but one proof. Someone interviewed in December and they didn't even bother taking anything from the Mom sponsor except the for I-134. Get some sleep. I think you have it covered.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes Mom is already on top of filing her taxes just waiting on the schools W2 so I think i'm good to go!! I will get some sleep! you have put my mind at ease! Thanks so very much!! Goodnight!!

Edited January 28, 2013 by kevleigh