I-134 affidavit of support

[officespace 0]

Hello,

I am currently preparing I-134 affidavit of support for my fiance's K-1 visa application. According to the instructions for I-134, I must have:

1) statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institution with deposits, identifying the following details: date account opened, total amount deposited for the past year, and present balance.

2) statement from your employer on business stationary showing: date and nature of employment, salary paid, and whether the position is temporary or permanent.

3) if self employed: copy of last income tax returned filed or report of commercial rating concern.

4) list containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and names of record owner(s).

Only #1 and #2 is applicable to my case. I printed out my 3 most recent pay stubs, as well as a letter from the human resource department stating my title, pay, and status (full time, part time, contractor, perm, etc) on company letterhead. I also printed out my bank information as well.

However the instruction package (packet 3) states "the original form I-134 must be accompanied by records of the petitioner's income for the most recent tax year. The preferred record of income is the Completed Income Tax Return Transcript from the IRS (formerly IRS Form 1722). However W-2s and a certified copy of a completed federal return (Form 1040), including all pertinent schedules, might be acceptable in some cases".

My question: what is more accurate the instructions for I-134 or the instruction package from the US embassy (packet 3)? Here is my story: I took a one year sabbatical in 2012 to travel and met my fiance in Viet Nam. I had no income for 2012 (the most recent tax year), and therefore I did not file any tax returns nor do I have any W-2s for 2012. I am currently employed, have good savings and a mortgage free condo. I am in a good position to support my fiance but that is not for me to decide.

Thanks,

OfficeSpace

Edited October 14, 2013 by officespace

[Jose&Karolina 5]

i really need to know as well since i didnt file last year because i didnt have work. but now i have a well paying job and i have my recent paystubs and letter as well.. i hope i dont need last years tax transcript

[cristi1231 4]

I would also like to know what is required to bring in with the affidavit.

[officespace 0]

^{My guess is if you had income for 2012, received a W-2, and filed taxes you should provide that with I-134 affidavit of support, along with the most recent pay stubs, banking info, and a letter from your employer.}

^{If you did not file taxes for last year then perhaps just the pay stubs, banking info, and letter from employer is sufficient.}

Edited October 17, 2013 by officespace

[Anonymous885 44]

If you filed income tax 2012, then you need tax transcript (might need W2), paychecks, letter from employer and I-134. You dont need the letter from bank.

[jvb1234 0]

do we just photocopy the last w2 statement if we have one? what does the tax transcript look like? thanks

[Anonymous885 44]

https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof-tra/start.do;jsessionid=7TYc-6MCfRHyBI0DVr+ZcyJU

That is the link to order transcript from IRS and its free.You can photocopy your W2 along with 1040 tax return form.

Tax transcript is summarized your tax from IRS (It is the same as 1040+ W2). The only different is that 1040 means you filled the tax but does not mean that you filed ( maybe you filled it out but never send to IRS). However, tax transcript can only obtain from IRS which indicates you filed the tax( you filled and sent it to IRS).

Edited October 20, 2013 by HaoPhong

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

It is most important to follow the instructions from your consulate. What they require is what you need. If anyone did not legally have to file taxes in 2012, then include a statement explaining why you were not legally required to filed taxes that year. Make sure to include plenty of proof of your current income.