Income warries for I-134

[Jon York 156]

The government couldn't care less whether your income is permanent or temporary - as long as the bottom line figure on your tax return is at least 125% of the poverty level. And they'll have no way of even knowing unless you tell them

I'm not sure why you're even asking this question if your income last year was $43K. Did you report all of that on your taxes? Does $43K show up on your taxes? If so, then you're absolutely fine!

If not, then you're still absolutely fine because really, all they care about is that you're at least at or above their minimum figure.

I know to us, we would look at that and say, "Okay, you're slightly above the poverty level, but still, that's not really enough for two people to live on so we think there's still a risk your fiance will become a charge of the state." That's how normal people would look at it. But that's not the way the government looks at it.

The government looks at it like this... "The law requires that your income is at least $XXXXX. And yours is $XXXXX plus $0.01 - so you qualify."

You can send W2s from this year if it makes you feel more comfortable. And I would do so if your reported income from last year is really close to the poverty level. But if your reported income last year is comfortably above (and by comfortably, I would say $2,000 or more) the 125% of the poverty level for two people it's really not necessary.

But when they look at your tax transcripts, there's nothing there that will say 'this portion of her income is stable and secure, this other portion is very risky and unstable.' They won't know that unless you tell them. So don't tell them! All they'll see is your total income, and all they care about is that that number is above the poverty level. Although, if it's really close to it, it wouldn't hurt to send this year's W2's.

Edited August 18, 2014 by Jon York

[CowBoE 429]

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?

Relax...take a deep breath...

no need to speculate on tax fraud because she wants some comfort

on their financial qualification.

Different people can worry over different things...

Heck, every other week there is someone worried over "black ink" or "blue ink"?

"Staple" or "No staple"?

[Ning 619]

I am a SHE, not "he".

Insert gender of choice.

[Ning 619]

Relax...take a deep breath...

no need to speculate on tax fraud because she wants some comfort

on their financial qualification.

Different people can worry over different things...

Heck, every other week there is someone worried over "black ink" or "blue ink"?

"Staple" or "No staple"?

No need to think you are Dr Phil or that I need you to tell me when to breath.

Also no need to twist what I said. You, inserted tax fraud I suppose because you need to add some drama while saying she needs comfort.

I said early on that she indicates she understands she MEETS the minimum requirement. That should " comfort " her but it doesn't seem to be enough. Any indication of additional income will help but it sets the stage for USCIS to need to ask about that income and if the taxes are paid. Or do you think this wont come up? How do your comfort the OP on this issue? Do you think she will be ok just handing them a few paychecks that may indicate a possible income of either 43K or $43? Maybe you and the OP can read Jon Yorks post.

I don't need a lecture about anything I do from you and see no need for you to become the worry police. Blues, blacks and staples is what you come up with?

Could you at least give a list of worthy worry items so we can check them off as they happen?

[Ning 619]

The government couldn't care less whether your income is permanent or temporary - as long as the bottom line figure on your tax return is at least 125% of the poverty level. And they'll have no way of even knowing unless you tell them

I'm not sure why you're even asking this question if your income last year was $43K. Did you report all of that on your taxes? Does $43K show up on your taxes? If so, then you're absolutely fine!

If not, then you're still absolutely fine because really, all they care about is that you're at least at or above their minimum figure.

I know to us, we would look at that and say, "Okay, you're slightly above the poverty level, but still, that's not really enough for two people to live on so we think there's still a risk your fiance will become a charge of the state." That's how normal people would look at it. But that's not the way the government looks at it.

The government looks at it like this... "The law requires that your income is at least $XXXXX. And yours is $XXXXX plus $0.01 - so you qualify."

You can send W2s from this year if it makes you feel more comfortable. And I would do so if your reported income from last year is really close to the poverty level. But if your reported income last year is comfortably above (and by comfortably, I would say $2,000 or more) the 125% of the poverty level for two people it's really not necessary.

But when they look at your tax transcripts, there's nothing there that will say 'this portion of her income is stable and secure, this other portion is very risky and unstable.' They won't know that unless you tell them. So don't tell them! All they'll see is your total income, and all they care about is that that number is above the poverty level. Although, if it's really close to it, it wouldn't hurt to send this year's W2's.

Perfect. Is there comfort in this? Only if its understood. So as I said this all comes down to a tax transcript that should be easily obtained and submitted.