Affidavit of Support. Last 3 years income should be at 125% poverty guideline?

[chadxara 0]

Hi,

Is it necessary that the petitioner's last three years of income be at 125%

poverty guideline? My fiance's statement for 2012 and 2013 meet the requirements.

However, his 2011 doesn't since he was still studying at that time and was only a part-time worker. Do we need a co-sponsor?

Thank you!

Ara

[VladS500 11]

Hey im not sure about your country but mine was like this: 2011 I only made 4600 working part time as a student in 2012 I made 17880 and last year I made 40,300 and passed my interview I also included how much money I had in the bank and my current income. I think they mostly care what you make..RIGHT NOW

[VladS500 11]

Hey im not sure about your country but mine was like this: 2011 I only made 4600 working part time as a student in 2012 I made 17880 and last year I made 40,300 and passed my interview I also included how much money I had in the bank and my current income. I think they mostly care what you make..RIGHT NOW

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Your current income is most important. Also, as far as I know, Manila only requires that you provide the most recent tax info, which is 2013.

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/325288/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_updated%2004%20Feb%202014_.pdf

Edited March 22, 2014 by Jay-Kay

[Tahoma 2,292]

If the interview is before April 15, the U.S. Embassy Manila will want to see your 2012 income tax return and your 2012 W-2. Or, usually they will be satisfied with your 2012 tax transcript. If your 2013 tax return is available, go ahead and submit it.

If your interview is after April 15, they will want to see your 2013 tax stuff.

It's also a good idea to have on hand at the interview some recent paycheck stubs and an employer's letter. The consular officer can look at the recent paycheck stubs and determine that your 2014 income is on a trajectory to surpass 125% of the poverty guidelines.

[HappyinLove2014 30]

The latest income counts since they will only ask for the latest income of your fiance not the the 2 previous years. You will be fine dont worry. Good luck! ?

[chadxara 0]

If the interview is before April 15, the U.S. Embassy Manila will want to see your 2012 income tax return and your 2012 W-2. Or, usually they will be satisfied with your 2012 tax transcript. If your 2013 tax return is available, go ahead and submit it.

If your interview is after April 15, they will want to see your 2013 tax stuff.

It's also a good idea to have on hand at the interview some recent paycheck stubs and an employer's letter. The consular officer can look at the recent paycheck stubs and determine that your 2014 income is on a trajectory to surpass 125% of the poverty guidelines.

He already prepared the 2011-2013 income tax returns. Thank you for the useful information! We'll follow your advice and provide the supporting documents.

I'll probably have my interview in Manila around July since we just received our NOA1.

Best of luck!

Edited March 23, 2014 by chadxara

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi,

Is it necessary that the petitioner's last three years of income be at 125%

poverty guideline? My fiance's statement for 2012 and 2013 meet the requirements.

However, his 2011 doesn't since he was still studying at that time and was only a part-time worker. Do we need a co-sponsor?

Thank you!

Ara

Embassy only want the most recent tax return, if you have filed for 2013 then that is only one you need, otherwise the 2012 is will do. Emassy does NOT want the last three years of tax returns.

USEM does want the petitioner's income to meet (or exceed) the 125% requirement of the I-864P. If you fiance's income does this you do NOT need a co-sponsor.

Follow the embassy instructions letter, follow the flashing arrow below this post for more details.

Pop over to the Philippines forum for info on the process in Manila.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

[Hank_ 9,174]

If the interview is before April 15, the U.S. Embassy Manila will want to see your 2012 income tax return and your 2012 W-2. Or, usually they will be satisfied with your 2012 tax transcript. If your 2013 tax return is available, go ahead and submit it.

If your interview is after April 15, they will want to see your 2013 tax stuff.

It's also a good idea to have on hand at the interview some recent paycheck stubs and an employer's letter. The consular officer can look at the recent paycheck stubs and determine that your 2014 income is on a trajectory to surpass 125% of the poverty guidelines.

Embassy instructions letter states they want the most recent tax return, if they have already filed for 2013 that is the only tax return the embassy will want. April 15th doesn't matter unless they haven't filed yet.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Embassy instructions letter states they want the most recent tax return, if they have already filed for 2013 that is the only tax return the embassy will want. April 15th doesn't matter unless they haven't filed yet.

The Embassy instructions letter states that "you should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on U.S. taxpayers for financial support."

Until April 15, the Embassy will accept a 2012 income tax return and a 2012 W-2, or a 2012 tax transcript, even if a 2013 tax return was filed.

If you know of any K-1 cases at the U.S. Embassy Manila where this hasn't worked, please provide a link.

[Hank_ 9,174]

The Embassy instructions letter states that "you should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on U.S. taxpayers for financial support."

Until April 15, the Embassy will accept a 2012 income tax return and a 2012 W-2, or a 2012 tax transcript, even if a 2013 tax return was filed.

If you know of any K-1 cases at the U.S. Embassy Manila where this hasn't worked, please provide a link.

I am not questioning that the embassy will accept the 2012 tax return, I was making comment about you stating that the embassy will WANT to see their 2012 return if the interview is before April 15th - as that is NOT true, being the OP states the 2013 tax return is available THAT is the most recent tax return. Not complicated.

if the interview is before April 15, the U.S. Embassy Manila will want to see your 2012 income tax return and your 2012 W-2.

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge

or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form

with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be

financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income

tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank

statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.%C2'>

[Tahoma 2,292]

I am not questioning that the embassy will accept the 2012 tax return, I was making comment about you stating that the embassy will WANT to see their 2012 return if the interview is before April 15th - as that is NOT true, being the OP states the 2013 tax return is available THAT is the most recent tax return. Not complicated.

You dodged my question. Where's your link to a K-1 case at the U.S. Embassy Manila where someone was issued a 221g because they submitted a 2012 income tax return before April 15 even though the petitioner had filed a 2013 income tax return?

[Hank_ 9,174]

You dodged my question. Where's your link to a K-1 case at the U.S. Embassy Manila where someone was issued a 221g because they submitted a 2012 income tax return before April 15 even though the petitioner had filed a 2013 income tax return?

Seriously? Don't read much, or just comprehension issues? Try the beginning of my first sentence.

I am not questioning that the embassy will accept the 2012 tax return

Try to keep up.

Now back to your "original" statement that I called into question - show me where the embassy states it wants the previous year's tax return and not the most recent tax return ... after all THAT is what you said, being the OP has their 2013 tax return.

[chadxara 0]

The Embassy instructions letter states that "you should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on U.S. taxpayers for financial support."

Until April 15, the Embassy will accept a 2012 income tax return and a 2012 W-2, or a 2012 tax transcript, even if a 2013 tax return was filed.

If you know of any K-1 cases at the U.S. Embassy Manila where this hasn't worked, please provide a link.

I am not questioning that the embassy will accept the 2012 tax return, I was making comment about you stating that the embassy will WANT to see their 2012 return if the interview is before April 15th - as that is NOT true, being the OP states the 2013 tax return is available THAT is the most recent tax return. Not complicated.

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge

or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form

with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be

financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income

tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank

statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at

Gentlemen! Things are getting a bit heated on here. Thanks again for your advice. Just to be on the safe side,

I'll bring all 2011-2013 ITRs during my interview in Manila.