Last years income, I-864, HELP!

[bgreen19 2]

I just completed my 2012 taxes and my taxable income is below the 125% of the poverty limit. I was unemployed most of last year until I got a good job with the Department of Veteran's Affairs last December. Last year I also had about $19k in VA disability income which is not taxable and doesn't show in my tax returns. My question is do you think I'll need a co-sponsor. Between my current annual salary and annual VA disability I will be well above the 125%, but I'm just afraid last years taxes may require me to find a co-sponsor. Does anyone have any advice?? Will they put more weight on last years taxes or current salary? And does my 19k from VA disability last year count? Thanks guys!!

[Greenshoots 2]

I would ask an immigration attorney if I was you. Good luck!

[NikLR 13,227]

Is your current income over the 125%?

My husband also was unemployed for most of last year but he currently is employed at more than the 125%. They really are mostly concerned about current income so include a letter from your boss and pay stubs!

Also I believe you can include your veteran benefits as income but include proof that you receive it.

[bgreen19 2]

Is your current income over the 125%?

My husband also was unemployed for most of last year but he currently is employed at more than the 125%. They really are mostly concerned about current income so include a letter from your boss and pay stubs!

Also I believe you can include your veteran benefits as income but include proof that you receive it.

Yes my current income is well over the 125%. Just worried they may look at last years returns and require a co-sponsor.

[NikLR 13,227]

No they're more worried about current income. Include pay stubs and an employment letter if possible.

[pushbrk 12,889]

No they're more worried about current income. Include pay stubs and an employment letter if possible.

This is the correct answer. When stating your current income, include that from your job and from your VA disability. The tax return information is only history. You don't qualify based on that section of the affidavit. Document your employment and disability income and you'll be fine.

Please do not send Private Messages to me or others asking for private immigration advise. Just post them in the applicable public forum. That's how VJ works.

[bgreen19 2]

This is the correct answer. When stating your current income, include that from your job and from your VA disability. The tax return information is only history. You don't qualify based on that section of the affidavit. Document your employment and disability income and you'll be fine.

Please do not send Private Messages to me or others asking for private immigration advise. Just post them in the applicable public forum. That's how VJ works.

Alright then.