I-134 QUESTION

[mono24 0]

HI, i have a question regarding the affidavit of support...i've read many forums that say you need your last 3 years tax returns, or your last 1 year tax return,..and some say you dont need them at all until you file the I-864...According to USCIS on the I-134 instructions it indicates this:

Supporting Evidence

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income or financial resources to assure that the alien you are sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the United States.

Evidence should consist of copies of any of the documents listed below that apply to your situation.

Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income or financial resources may result in the denial of the alien's application for a visa or his or her removal from the United States.

Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account:

1. Date account opened;
2. Total amount deposited for the past year; and 3. Present balance.

B. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing:

1. Date and nature of employment;
2. Salary paid; and
3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or 2. Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

According to this....I dont even need my tax returns at all because I am not self-employed. Did anyone not submit their tax returns with their I-134 form?

thanks!!

[Zedayn 485]

You need to include with your I-134 what the embassy requires. If the embassy requires the most recent year tax return, then yes you must include it. The instructions for the I-134 that you quoted are mere examples of evidence you can include to prove your income is sufficient--none of which are absolutely required unless stated so by the embassy.

[Crumulent 7]

From what I've seen reading around, it seems like the consulate officers are given a lot of leeway on what they will or won't consider sufficient. It's better to go to the interview with a bunch of documents that you don't need, than to be delayed getting your K1 because you didn't bring the right thing.

[mono24 0]

From what I've seen reading around, it seems like the consulate officers are given a lot of leeway on what they will or won't consider sufficient. It's better to go to the interview with a bunch of documents that you don't need, than to be delayed getting your K1 because you didn't bring the right thing.

Thanks for the advice, my only concern is that both last year and this upcoming year my parents claimed as dependents so I dont have my own separate tax returns...do you think that matters?

[ean 10]

You need to include with your I-134 what the embassy requires. If the embassy requires the most recent year tax return, then yes you must include it. The instructions for the I-134 that you quoted are mere examples of evidence you can include to prove your income is sufficient--none of which are absolutely required unless stated so by the embassy.

Do you know how many paystubs are needed?