Income warries for I-134

[Sekhvaruli 74]

My sustainable income from permanent part-time job is rather small - under $2K per month, which is only a little higher than the minimum for the Affidavit. So, to sponsor my fiance' I only have monthly paystubs for that amount.But my annual income last year was actually $43K, since I am doing temporary projects for several companies, but I can't guarantee that part of my earnings. Will the consulate officer only consider the minimal, unchangeable part of my income, which I will be able to confirm for the date of the interview (plus the paycheks copies, I was receiving for my projects through the year 2014)? Or the 2013 annual income number will be also taken into consideration? I am going to enclose the projects paychecks, showing that I am still with those companies, that helped me to earn $43 K last year.

Though the unchangeable part covers the poverty guideline for 2 people($19,662) and even exceeds it a little, I still worry they might think that is not enough

Please, share your experience, guys.

Edited August 18, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[Ning 619]

My sustainable income from permanent part-time job is rather small - under $2K per month, which is only a little higher than the minimum for the Affidavit. So, to sponsor my fiance' I only have monthly paystubs for that amount.But my annual income last year was actually $43K, since I am doing temporary projects for several companies, but I can't guarantee that part of my earnings. Will the consulate officer only consider the minimal, unchangeable part of my income, which I will be able to confirm for the date of the interview (plus the paycheks copies, I was receiving for my projects through the year 2014)? Or the 2013 annual income number will be also taken into consideration? I am going to enclose the projects paychecks, showing that I am still with those companies, that helped me to earn $43 K last year.

Though the unchangeable part covers the poverty guideline for 2 people($19,662) and even exceeds it a little, I still worry they might think that is not enough

Please, share your experience, guys.

Use your income tax transcripts as proof of your income whatever the source is. Your most recent income is the most important. Your know income is high enough as you know so there shouldn't be a problem. The U S govt sets the standard. You just have to meet it to qualify.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

Use your income tax transcripts as proof of your income whatever the source is. Your most recent income is the most important. Your know income is high enough as you know so there shouldn't be a problem. The U S govt sets the standard. You just have to meet it to qualify.

Are you saying, they will only consider my permanent minimal income, which is my most recent?

Or the last year number of $43 will be also taken into account?

Edited August 18, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[CowBoE 429]

I think you should be fine if you meet the 125% guideline...using your lowest possible earning for the year,

even though you likely have chance to make higher salary.

I think you are fine just as is, but if you want, you can even include the past 3 years (or what's applicable) of tax filing to show that

you can consistently earn more than the guaranteed part...and maybe attach a letter to explain it.

And if they happen to challenge it during the interview, your fiancee can provide the evidence.

Well, what if I don't have any income at all this year? Do you mean by that, just my last year number of $43K will satisfy them?

Of course there is no 2014 tax filing yet, but wait...are you not making regular income now?

You will have to provide a proof of current income with things like...

letter of employment and pay stubs

[Sekhvaruli 74]

OK, what if I put together all the pay stubs and checks and show them what I have already earned for the year 2014, which is about 28K for now,and will be even more by the time of the interview? Will that satisfy them? Or they will be only considering the unchangeable part?

[CowBoE 429]

OK, what if I put together all the pay stubs and checks and show them what I have already earned for the year 2014, which is about 28K for now,and will be even more by the time of the interview? Will that satisfy them? Or they will be only considering the unchangeable part?

I think that would be great. You should do OK with those numbers.

And you can back it up with even last year's earning.

Can you also get some sort of employment letter stating your wage, which I know

could be the low end then your actual earning?

I think they will require this...though sometimes they don't look at it.

In my case, they just asked for 2013 tax and W2 and never asked for anymore

financial evidence.

You will be fine...you are in much better shape than many.

Just prep your fiancee with necessary info that we discussed.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

In my case, they just asked for 2013 tax and W2 and never asked for anymore

financial evidence.

Really? In that case I would be perfectly fine

So, I will prepare all possible fin docs for the interview, but will instruct my fiance' to only give them precisely what they ask for.

[CowBoE 429]

Really? In that case I would be perfectly fine

So, I will prepare all possible fin docs for the interview, but will instruct my fiance' to only give them precisely what they ask for.

In our case (in China), they asked for specific document one at a time,

so she can just hold on to it...and just provide what they ask.

[Ning 619]

Are you saying, they will only consider my permanent minimal income, which is my most recent?

Or the last year number of $43 will be also taken into account?

I think what I said is clear but it takes into consideration that you paid the taxes on your entire income. If that is true than whatever that number is should do. Your steady income is above the minimum standard anyway so I don't see a problem.

" The last year number of 43 " ? You mean you made just 43 dollars last year?

[Sekhvaruli 74]

$43K, of course.

Please, guys, assuage my anxiety! Everybody who believes my fiance' will be fine at the interview, post here.

Edited August 18, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[CowBoE 429]

My sustainable income from permanent part-time job is rather small - under $2K per month, which is only a little higher than the minimum for the Affidavit. So, to sponsor my fiance' I only have monthly paystubs for that amount.But my annual income last year was actually $43K, since I am doing temporary projects for several companies, but I can't guarantee that part of my earnings. Will the consulate officer only consider the minimal, unchangeable part of my income, which I will be able to confirm for the date of the interview (plus the paycheks copies, I was receiving for my projects through the year 2014)? Or the 2013 annual income number will be also taken into consideration? I am going to enclose the projects paychecks, showing that I am still with those companies, that helped me to earn $43 K last year.

Though the unchangeable part covers the poverty guideline for 2 people($19,662) and even exceeds it a little, I still worry they might think that is not enough

Please, share your experience, guys.

I think what I said is clear but it takes into consideration that you paid the taxes on your entire income. If that is true than whatever that number is should do. Your steady income is above the minimum standard anyway so I don't see a problem.

" The last year number of 43 " ? You mean you made just 43 dollars last year?

He stated $43K at the top of the post.

[euphoria79 8]

Your interview is probably still ages away, given that you are at Texas. Don't stress about it now! You only need to meet the minimum, which you seem to do.

[Ning 619]

He stated $43K at the top of the post.

Yes and then $ 43 so which one do you choose when giving important advise? Too busy to add the K so throws in a $ ? I don't know anymore than what I read.

Did he ever acknowledge paying taxes on the entire amount?

If he knows the minimum standard & meets it what is the reason for the questions? Could it be what the tax info will reveal?

These income issues are very important to the success. A few paycheck stubs may not be the proof that is required which is exactly why the tax info is requested.

The OP states that even though he meets the minimum he still worries that they wont accept that income as sufficient. Why?

[Ning 619]

Really? In that case I would be perfectly fine

So, I will prepare all possible fin docs for the interview, but will instruct my fiance' to only give them precisely what they ask for.

You, not your fiancé, will supply the required 134 form and any tax info required which is at least the most recent tax year filing with all supporting docs OR a transcript which is better in my opinion.

Edited August 18, 2014 by Ning

[Sekhvaruli 74]

I am a SHE, not "he".