i-134 affidavit of support (K1 London)

[Jay&M 8]

Hello!

I have been trying to get to the bottom of this question but I am getting mixed information and was wondering if someone could share their experience and help put our minds at ease?

I am the beneficiary and my fiancée is currently completing the i-134 affidavit of support forms and gathering the supporting documents. My questions is, do we need to supply previous year tax returns from the IRS?

My fiancée has been a student the past 3 years so her tax returns are minimal. After graduating she is now has a job as a teacher (since August 2014) earning way above the minimum required salary

We already have:

- letter from her employer

- past 4 pay stubs

- bank statement showing salary deposits.

Is this enough or do we need tax returns aswell?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jay

[Boiler 46,123]

Filing taxes and having sufficient current income are separate requirements

[Jay&M 8]

Filing taxes and having sufficient current income are separate requirements

So does this mean I don't need to provide tax return at the interview? Just the documents I have?

[Rosie1563 6]

We will be submitting pay stubs for the last 5 months, tax transcript for last years taxes, current letter from employer stating annual salary and job status and I-134. This should be more than enough. When you file AOS you will need to submit tax transcripts or tax returns. All previous years will need to have been filed if she hasn't filed them. That is stated on the I-864 form. Good luck!

[TheAndies 50]

I'm sending my fiance to his interview on Wednesday with the i-134, a letter from my employer (stating my title, annual salary, etc.) and pay stubs from the last 6 months (as I started a new job in August as well). My fiance doesn't have a copy of my tax transcripts as my current employer letter/paystubs are stronger (meaning I make more) than at my previous employer. So I sent him with the strongest information, if that makes sense. Will let you know how it works out lol

[Rosie1563 6]

I'm sending my fiance to his interview on Wednesday with the i-134, a letter from my employer (stating my title, annual salary, etc.) and pay stubs from the last 6 months (as I started a new job in August as well). My fiance doesn't have a copy of my tax transcripts as my current employer letter/paystubs are stronger (meaning I make more) than at my previous employer. So I sent him with the strongest information, if that makes sense. Will let you know how it works out lol

I'm only sending my fiance with the transcripts in case they ask him. I've already told him to not give it to them if they don't ask for it. My current letter from my employer and paystubs are stronger evidence as well. I just don't want them to ask and him not have at least one year of transcripts and have him be delayed because of that. Hope everything goes well for your fiance's interview. My fiance has his interview on the 20th.

[Jay&M 8]

I'm only sending my fiance with the transcripts in case they ask him. I've already told him to not give it to them if they don't ask for it. My current letter from my employer and paystubs are stronger evidence as well. I just don't want them to ask and him not have at least one year of transcripts and have him be delayed because of that. Hope everything goes well for your fiance's interview. My fiance has his interview on the 20th.

I'm sending my fiance to his interview on Wednesday with the i-134, a letter from my employer (stating my title, annual salary, etc.) and pay stubs from the last 6 months (as I started a new job in August as well). My fiance doesn't have a copy of my tax transcripts as my current employer letter/paystubs are stronger (meaning I make more) than at my previous employer. So I sent him with the strongest information, if that makes sense. Will let you know how it works out lol

This is pretty much the same as our situation. Current income requirements are much stronger than weak tax returns from being a student.

I may tell her to get them just in case - were they easy to get? and where do you get them from? (sorry if this is a silly questions)

Also many thanks for your responses!! :-)

I'm sending my fiance to his interview on Wednesday with the i-134, a letter from my employer (stating my title, annual salary, etc.) and pay stubs from the last 6 months (as I started a new job in August as well). My fiance doesn't have a copy of my tax transcripts as my current employer letter/paystubs are stronger (meaning I make more) than at my previous employer. So I sent him with the strongest information, if that makes sense. Will let you know how it works out lol

Yes if you can let me know how it works out and if they ask for them it would be greatly appreciated!!

[TheAndies 50]

I'm only sending my fiance with the transcripts in case they ask him. I've already told him to not give it to them if they don't ask for it. My current letter from my employer and paystubs are stronger evidence as well. I just don't want them to ask and him not have at least one year of transcripts and have him be delayed because of that. Hope everything goes well for your fiance's interview. My fiance has his interview on the 20th.

Yeah, I thought about sending them back with him when he was here two weeks ago, but I just wasn't comfortable sending him with a weaker transcript. And I've read on here that London only usually asks for one proof with the i-134 and that they really like recent employment letters. My fiance is also taking copies of bank statements showing his savings accounts as well for more proof that he won't be a charge on the US government, just in case, as he as some healthy savings. I'm not too worried about the tax transcript since my current income is well over the poverty line. Fingers crossed! Will keep you posted and good luck with your interview!

[TheAndies 50]

This is pretty much the same as our situation. Current income requirements are much stronger than weak tax returns from being a student.

I may tell her to get them just in case - were they easy to get? and where do you get them from? (sorry if this is a silly questions)

Also many thanks for your responses!! :-)

Yes if you can let me know how it works out and if they ask for them it would be greatly appreciated!!

I have copies of my tax transcripts from my accountant (which I did not send home with my fiance for the interview) but you can order them from the IRS:

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

And I'll definitely let you know how it works out!! Fingers crossed!

[Rosie1563 6]

This is pretty much the same as our situation. Current income requirements are much stronger than weak tax returns from being a student.

I may tell her to get them just in case - were they easy to get? and where do you get them from? (sorry if this is a silly questions)

Also many thanks for your responses!! :-)

Yes if you can let me know how it works out and if they ask for them it would be greatly appreciated!!

This is the link to create an account on-line. Instructions are on there as to what information you need to provide to confirm your identity before you gain access to your transcripts. It's fairly easy and quicker than requesting for them to mail you the transcripts.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

[Jay&M 8]

Yeah, I thought about sending them back with him when he was here two weeks ago, but I just wasn't comfortable sending him with a weaker transcript. And I've read on here that London only usually asks for one proof with the i-134 and that they really like recent employment letters. My fiance is also taking copies of bank statements showing his savings accounts as well for more proof that he won't be a charge on the US government, just in case, as he as some healthy savings. I'm not too worried about the tax transcript since my current income is well over the poverty line. Fingers crossed! Will keep you posted and good luck with your interview!

I have copies of my tax transcripts from my accountant (which I did not send home with my fiance for the interview) but you can order them from the IRS:

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

And I'll definitely let you know how it works out!! Fingers crossed!

Thanks you so much! Good luck on your interview - I really hope it all goes well

[Jay&M 8]

This is the link to create an account on-line. Instructions are on there as to what information you need to provide to confirm your identity before you gain access to your transcripts. It's fairly easy and quicker than requesting for them to mail you the transcripts.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

That's super helpful! Thank you so much!

[Pheebs1201 269]

The london embassy only requires one piece of evidence to back up the affidavit of support

Edited February 5, 2015 by Pheebs1201

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

London has approved many K1 cases without a tax return or transcript.

It is an easy document to get and use as proof. It is easier than bothering the boss for a letter. But they will NOT turn you away for not having a tax return as long as you can prove income.

Bank statements showing salary deposits are weak. That doesn't even show your gross income before taxes were withheld. Pay stubs a are a better choice of the two.

London will not approve a CR1 spouse visa without a tax transcript (or signed statement why sponsor was not required to file taxes) because that is written into the very detailed law about the I-864 Affidavit of Support documentation.

[-PiLoT- 11]

I have a copy of her W2, a letter from bank showing stuff, a letter from her employer stating her position etc, and 6 paystubs, my only fear is the paystubs arent sequential. anyone see me having any issues?