Affadavit for support, what happens if you haven't filed taxes (didn't make enough money)

[77happyfeet 0]

We are early in the process. I have been told we will need a lawyer for the whole process. I have not reported taxes since the first year I lived/worked here. I was told by the US IRS in 1994 I did not need to report because I didn't make enough...had to make at least 12,500k. Now I am told when it comes to the affidavit of support, I have to show my tax returns. So does anyone have any suggestions how I tackle this. I have made about 13,000-16,000 a year for the last couple years. Part time worker/mom. My husband has a good pension, so it will not be necessary for me to get a job, so he will be the one supporting us. Thanks

[NikLR 13,227]

if you did not make enough to file taxes then you write a letter saying you didn't file because of XX reason ( didn't make over the foreign exchange amount, unemployed etc.. whatever the reason is.)

You may however need a joint sponsor if you are the petitioner. It's harder to prove the beneficiary will be supporting the family. The only way is if they file the I-864a to your I-864 and shows that their income will continue in the USA.

Edited January 16, 2014 by NLR

[77happyfeet 0]

if you did not make enough to file taxes then you write a letter saying you didn't file because of XX reason ( didn't make over the foreign exchange amount, unemployed etc.. whatever the reason is.)

You may however need a joint sponsor if you are the petitioner. It's harder to prove the beneficiary will be supporting the family. The only way is if they file the I-864a to your I-864 and shows that their income will continue in the USA.

thank you