form I 864 for spouse and joint sponsor

[Nathan99 4]

Hello everyone,

I have one question about financially sponsoring for my case.

My wife just started working since May so she didn't file 2013 tax and we have a joint sponsor.

I understand that the joint sponsor is gonna file the I864 form and provide tax transcripts.

My question is does my wife have to file another I864 form too since her income is not enough? And what should she include in I864 form?

Thanks!!

[Ricdan 9]

Hello everyone,

I have one question about financially sponsoring for my case.

My wife just started working since May so she didn't file 2013 tax and we have a joint sponsor.

I understand that the joint sponsor is gonna file the I864 form and provide tax transcripts.

My question is does my wife have to file another I864 form too since her income is not enough? And what should she include in I864 form?

Thanks!!

Yes, your wife has to file an I-864 too. She must attach a letter to the end of the form stating that she did not file an income tax return last year because she did not work and thus had no income to report. Your joint sponsor should also include current pay statements, proof of US citizenship/permanent residence, and last years W2.

[Nathan99 4]

Thanks Ricdan! Since she's working right now, does she need to submit her pay statements as well?

[Ricdan 9]

Thanks Ricdan! Since she's working right now, does she need to submit her pay statements as well?

She is not required to submit pay statements. That's optional evidence that you provide to show that your sponsor has a stable source of income and that they can financially support you. I just re-read your original post and it seems that your joint sponsor will provide tax transcripts instead of copies of his/her income tax returns. In that case there is no need to include W2s.

[Nathan99 4]

Thanks! I got it!