Question about taxes and Visa

[codythecolt 1]

Hey yall,

This is probably a dumb question but here it is. I currently work part time as a pharmacy technician. I just sent the I-129a to the Texas lock box recently because my boss tells me i'll be getting full time status probably around October. So onto my question.

When October gets here I should be working full time and making about $9.75 or $10 a hour because i'm also due a raise in November. So I calculate worse case scenario; making $9.75 an hour, 40 hours a week ""overtime is now allowed where I work"". In a year that will be $20,280. I realize that would be above the 125% poverty level for a household of 2. I'm still stressing out though because I live in North Carolina one of the most heavy taxed states so if you take that 20,280 and subtract taxes from my amount, I guess you could say i'll make somewhere around $17.500-$18.000 real cash. Does USEM look at the taxes or will they just look at my salary on paper? I'm quite confused about that. Also i've been working part-time for years now and my W-2 forms will show i've only made on average about 10k the past few years. I just got my associates and jobs are scarce in my area.

Please advise.

Edited August 5, 2013 by codythecolt

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hey yall,

This is probably a dumb question but here it is. I currently work part time as a pharmacy technician. I just sent the I-129a to the Texas lock box recently because my boss tells me i'll be getting full time status probably around October. So onto my question.

When October gets here I should be working full time and making about $9.75 or $10 a hour because i'm also due a raise in November. So I calculate worse case scenario; making $9.75 an hour, 40 hours a week ""overtime is now allowed where I work"". In a year that will be $20,280. I realize that would be above the 125% poverty level for a household of 2. I'm still stressing out though because I live in North Carolina one of the most heavy taxed states so if you take that 20,280 and subtract taxes from my amount, I guess you could say i'll make somewhere around $17.500-$18.000 real cash. Does USEM look at the taxes or will they just look at my salary on paper? I'm quite confused about that. Also i've been working part-time for years now and my W-2 forms will show i've only made on average about 10k the past few years. I just got my associates and jobs are scarce in my area.

Please advise.

Income is based on GROSS income, so taxes are not a consideration. So if your gross income meets or exceeds the poverty guideline you are good.

And I hope you mean you sent the I-129F and related documents ...

[codythecolt 1]

Income is based on GROSS income, so taxes are not a consideration. So if your gross income meets or exceeds the poverty guideline you are good.

And I hope you mean you sent the I-129F and related documents ...

Whew! that's a relief. Thanks for the info Hank. And yezzir, the guide's on this website have been a life saver. Just received the I-797C NoA form which excites me, the ball is finally rolling.

Hmm, one last question. When I send my fiance the I-134 later on. Since i've only worked part time until recently, what should I send her? Will just pay stubs and that work document "can't remember the name" stating my salary and full time status be enough? I'm probably stressing to much about this topic lol.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Everything for "later" is listed in the link in my signature below this post.

Read the embassy instructions letter, the I-134 and the instructions for the I-134.

[DaRoq 36]

Your pay stubs and Letter of Employment will be vital since you weren't working full time last tax period. I would plan things out such that your interview is six months from when you make full time. That way, you can show consistent earnings over and above the required 125%. Don't rush things...

Regarding taxes - Just be happy you're not paying that much every month.

[carton025 38]

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