joint sponsorship and tax questions

[shrewdgal 0]

Hey everyone. It seems the more I think I know...the more confused I am!!!

Can anyone tell me about this: I think I have to get a joint sponsor b/c I just graduated college 2 years ago and my sister and brother-in-law volunteered...the problem is that I read just now that only ONE person can do it and not a couple..which is confusing for me because they file a tax return together and how is that separated?? anyway- does anyone know how much she would needed to have made to be my joint sponsor?

and someone mentioned that I dont need 3 years of income proof..just current proof..is that true?? I was sure I read 3 years somewhere.....

Thanks for any help!!!

[shrewdgal 0]

Also.. should I begin filing papers now or wait for my 2006 tax return?? When do I actually NEED the returns?

[darlene 0]

Also.. should I begin filing papers now or wait for my 2006 tax return?? When do I actually NEED the returns?

You do not need your tax returns until the interview so start gathering your paperwork to file for your fiance visa.

[shrewdgal 0]

Also.. should I begin filing papers now or wait for my 2006 tax return?? When do I actually NEED the returns?

You do not need your tax returns until the interview so start gathering your paperwork to file for your fiance visa.

Thanks Darlene! I will get one that I dont know why it didnt occur to me until now that I dont need them to file, haha. Do you have any idea about how many tax returns I will need?

[bora bora 1]

You should save your W2s and that will show your income for 2006.

I left you a reply in the K1 visa forum.

I'm a teacher and am not using a co-sponsor. Please read my other reply if you can.

[Jonesie 1]

Hey everyone. It seems the more I think I know...the more confused I am!!!

Can anyone tell me about this: I think I have to get a joint sponsor b/c I just graduated college 2 years ago and my sister and brother-in-law volunteered...the problem is that I read just now that only ONE person can do it and not a couple..which is confusing for me because they file a tax return together and how is that separated?? anyway- does anyone know how much she would needed to have made to be my joint sponsor?

and someone mentioned that I dont need 3 years of income proof..just current proof..is that true?? I was sure I read 3 years somewhere.....

Thanks for any help!!!

Your sister can't be faulted for filing jointly. You will need her tax history (three years back) and she will fill out required forms individually and have them notarized stating that she is your sponsor. She can also type a statement in regards to her tax returns, saying that even though she is married filing jointly, as an individual she has agreed to be your co-sponsor.

In regards to income, aside from her husband who else is in her household as a dependent or her most recent tax return? You need to check the guidelines (125% above poverty line, based on number of persons supported) and add your fiance in as one of her dependents. From this you will get the minimum amount she must make to be a co-sponsor.

Good luck.