Request for initial evidence?

[KG0411 0]

This topic is for a friend of mine who is stuck with her petition. This is pertaining to her situation.

"I have recently filed for Application to register permanent residence or adjust status(form I-485) for my husband. I received the request for initial evidence stating USCIS needs the following:

-petitioner's income on the federal income tax return does not meet or excel 125% of the poverty guidelines. the petitioner/sponsor lists their current income on form I-864 as an amount to be considered as sufficient; however, no evidence has bee submitted as proof of current income.

please submit:

letter of employment containing dates of employment, nature of job, wages or salary, # of hours worked, paystubs for past 6 months, etc

I had included a letter from my employer stating this already. As for my income, I was just under the poverty guidelines only because I had been on short term disability and was unable to work for a few months. Would showing proof of this help my petition? If not, what do I need to do?

It also states I can use assets to supplement income or obtain a joint sponsor. What would be my best route? any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you so much."

Edited March 27, 2013 by KG0411

[Fight for Love 98]

did u include the last 3yrs of your income tax return? if not maybe they are asking for it!!

my suggestion if u know you cannot make the income poverty guidelines maybe consider looking for co-sponsor before submitting the proof/evidence..just to be in a safe side

goodluck!!!!

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

This topic is for a friend of mine who is stuck with her petition. This is pertaining to her situation.

"I have recently filed for Application to register permanent residence or adjust status(form I-485) for my husband. I received the request for initial evidence stating USCIS needs the following:

-petitioner's income on the federal income tax return does not meet or excel 125% of the poverty guidelines. the petitioner/sponsor lists their current income on form I-864 as an amount to be considered as sufficient; however, no evidence has bee submitted as proof of current income.

please submit:

letter of employment containing dates of employment, nature of job, wages or salary, # of hours worked, paystubs for past 6 months, etc

I had included a letter from my employer stating this already. As for my income, I was just under the poverty guidelines only because I had been on short term disability and was unable to work for a few months. Would showing proof of this help my petition? If not, what do I need to do?

It also states I can use assets to supplement income or obtain a joint sponsor. What would be my best route? any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you so much."

What about current payroll stubs.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

This topic is for a friend of mine who is stuck with her petition. This is pertaining to her situation.

"I have recently filed for Application to register permanent residence or adjust status(form I-485) for my husband. I received the request for initial evidence stating USCIS needs the following:

-petitioner's income on the federal income tax return does not meet or excel 125% of the poverty guidelines. the petitioner/sponsor lists their current income on form I-864 as an amount to be considered as sufficient; however, no evidence has bee submitted as proof of current income.

please submit:

letter of employment containing dates of employment, nature of job, wages or salary, # of hours worked, paystubs for past 6 months, etc

I had included a letter from my employer stating this already. As for my income, I was just under the poverty guidelines only because I had been on short term disability and was unable to work for a few months. Would showing proof of this help my petition? If not, what do I need to do?

It also states I can use assets to supplement income or obtain a joint sponsor. What would be my best route? any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you so much."

If you were under the poverty level requirement, then you do not qualify. You need to use assets to make up the difference or find a joint sponsor. See the I-864 instructions for details about both choices.