I-134 form (Affidavit of support) questions.. needs help pls..

[HunNee 15]

Hi Vjers!

Am about to fill out my I-134 form.. my 2012 total annual income was $95k.. and that's because I had 2 jobs last year (a full-time and a part-time job).. this year 2013, I still have 2 jobs but i changed my part-time job to per diem and with a different hospital now.. And I kept my full-time job with the same hospital as of last year.. here's my question.. number 7...

-- i am employed as or engaged in the business of ________ with __________ at _______ (address) ----> how can i put the names of my 2 jobs? or do i need a separate form for each? do i put my 2 jobs i have this year 2013 or the 2 jobs i have last year 2012? (coz my previous job is what's written in my W2, which of course am gonna submit to USEM)

-- i derive an annual income of: $_________ ----> do i write the total annual income which was the $95k added from both jobs?? Or do i need to fill out another I-134 form for my 2nd job so it'll show the annual income in each job/hospital?? And if ever i just add the annual income from both jobs, which hospital am i gonna write on top? (see above)

wheew.. that was long and confusing.. am sorry.. i hope you guys can understand what am trying to say.. and thanks in advance for all your help!

Edited September 22, 2013 by HunNee

[HunNee 15]

And 1 more thing... (sorry)

since i changed jobs this year, there would be a $20k-$30k income difference compared to last years income.. Am confused which annual income am i gonna write? my 2012 annual income?? or my 2013 income (estimate)??

Thanks again!

[watdog 8]

Annual income is verified by a letter from your employer. Get a letter from your current employer, search around and it tells exactly what it needs to say.

On Line 7, I would put your current employer. It's fine you've had 2 jobs, just include both W-2's and your 1040 will show that. Since you don't have 2013 W-2's you can't submit that information.

For I derive an annual income it will come right off the letter from your employer.

[HunNee 15]

Annual income is verified by a letter from your employer. Get a letter from your current employer, search around and it tells exactly what it needs to say.

On Line 7, I would put your current employer. It's fine you've had 2 jobs, just include both W-2's and your 1040 will show that. Since you don't have 2013 W-2's you can't submit that information.

For I derive an annual income it will come right off the letter from your employer.

thanks watdog for ur quick response..

I don't get paid by the salary; I get paid on an hourly rate basis.. and I work 36 hours/week.. I also get paid differentials like night differentials, weekend differentials depending on when I was scheduled to work.. so the problem, am pretty sure, Human Resources will only add my regular pay rate and that's just $48k.. A very big drop from last years.. Will they accept this??

[Bumbero 130]

I have two jobs also. I just wrote out, very carefully, job 1/ job 2 for that. They never asked me about it and we passed.

[watdog 8]

I don't get paid by the salary; I get paid on an hourly rate basis.. and I work 36 hours/week.. I also get paid differentials like night differentials, weekend differentials depending on when I was scheduled to work.. so the problem, am pretty sure, Human Resources will only add my regular pay rate and that's just $48k.. A very big drop from last years.. Will they accept this??

I'm actually in the same boat. I think you just have to make over like 30k or so to pass the poverty guidelines. So your alright there as my company just put my base salary as well even though I get night, weekend diffs. You could also put in the second job if you want however, I think you might need a letter of employment for that as well. I would just put the one, and include the W2's from 2012. My base is actually low as well and I usually make 20-30k with OT/Diff's etc.

You can also show stocks/savings accounts, mortgage etc.

[HunNee 15]

I'm actually in the same boat. I think you just have to make over like 30k or so to pass the poverty guidelines. So your alright there as my company just put my base salary as well even though I get night, weekend diffs. You could also put in the second job if you want however, I think you might need a letter of employment for that as well. I would just put the one, and include the W2's from 2012. My base is actually low as well and I usually make 20-30k with OT/Diff's etc.

You can also show stocks/savings accounts, mortgage etc.

So now am beginning to wonder how they're gonna write my letter since am paid hourly.. do they just write $ hourly rate per hour OR compute it for a year to have an estimate for my annual income (although it won't add up the differentials ).. and I want to put my 2nd job as well, it's the same hourly rate.. the only problem is my 2nd job is only per diem so it's not fixed.. I only work if they need me.. so basically, once or twice a month..

ah wait.. on my recent paystubs, it will show my differential earnings, etc.. can I just follow that? and ask HR to write something like this --- _______ earns a base annual salary of $48k, not yet including her night and weekend differentials and charge nurse pay. To this date (most recent date), _______ has already earned $$$$ for this year... --> Do you think this is okay??

Edited September 22, 2013 by HunNee

[Bumbero 130]

Looks good to me. My LOE just stated I'm currently a part time employee, in good standing and make $x per hour. I brought a long about six pay stubs from my FT job as well. I think just with your BASE income you will do just fine.

Good luck!!

[HunNee 15]

Looks good to me. My LOE just stated I'm currently a part time employee, in good standing and make $x per hour. I brought a long about six pay stubs from my FT job as well. I think just with your BASE income you will do just fine.

Good luck!!

Thanks for your answer..

does my annual income in I-134 form question 7 that I have to fill out, be the same with whatever annual income amount's written on my letter of employment?? to be consistent?

[watdog 8]

Here is what I had them write:

On company letter head

Date

RE: Employment Verification Letter

To Whom it May Concern:

This letter is to verify that XXXXXXXX has been employed with XXXXXX since XXXXX. He is currently employed as a XXXXXX. XXXXX is based out of out Israel Location, his base salary in US currency is XXXXXXper year. XXXXX is considered a regular, full-time employee.

Sincerely,

Name

Human Resources

XXX.XXX.XXXX

[watdog 8]

(although it won't add up the differentials )

It doesn't matter. Look at it the same as a bank loan, they won't add those in either. They go only off base pay. To calculate base pay take your hourly salary then multiply by 2080. However, it really doesn't matter cause you should qualify without the differentials.

2nd job is only per diem so it's not fixed

I'm really not understanding this 2nd job. It doesn't need to be on as your above base salary should qualify you. If this is not taxed income as most per diem isn't taxed then I definitly wouldn't put it on.

does my annual income in I-134 form question 7 that I have to fill out, be the same with whatever annual income amount's written on my letter of employment?? to be consistent?

Whatever you claim in this line you need to have letters from companies stating your annual income. Meaning you need two letters of employment if your going to put both down.

[HunNee 15]

Here is what I had them write:

On company letter head

Date

RE: Employment Verification Letter

To Whom it May Concern:

This letter is to verify that XXXXXXXX has been employed with XXXXXX since XXXXX. He is currently employed as a XXXXXX. XXXXX is based out of out Israel Location, his base salary in US currency is XXXXXXper year. XXXXX is considered a regular, full-time employee.

Sincerely,

Name

Human Resources

XXX.XXX.XXXX

Great! I will follow your format.. Thanks again! ?

[watdog 8]

Oh, be sure to delete that Israel location LOL!

[HunNee 15]

It doesn't matter. Look at it the same as a bank loan, they won't add those in either. They go only off base pay. To calculate base pay take your hourly salary then multiply by 2080. However, it really doesn't matter cause you should qualify without the differentials.

I'm really not understanding this 2nd job. It doesn't need to be on as your above base salary should qualify you. If this is not taxed income as most per diem isn't taxed then I definitly wouldn't put it on.

Whatever you claim in this line you need to have letters from companies stating your annual income. Meaning you need two letters of employment if your going to put both down.

Hmm.. Okay.. Now i understand.. I think il just use my full time job then.. Less complications.. (Per diem is taxed income by the way).. And oh! Why 2080?? When i did that, my income increased by $10k.. Is that for 40 hrs or 36 hrs? Am only working 36 hrs.. Or i just don't know how to compute! LoL ? it would be nice if it's that high..

[HunNee 15]

Oh, be sure to delete that Israel location LOL!

? don't worry.. They might think am lying if i leave it at that.. LoL!