IR1 NVC Paperwork - Affidavit of Support

[aus/usa2013 0]

Hi all

I am a USC with a foreign spouse. Currently our case is at NVC awaiting supporting documentation. We have everything ready to go except for the Affidavit of Support. I am a stay at home mom and have not had an income for a couple years. I filed my taxes up until 2012 but knowing this process was happening only filed my 2013 (& 2014) recently as I have had $0 income and no W2's. They prove to be taking a very long time to process and I would like to complete this next stage quickly. Do you think it would be ok to use a copy of my 2013 return as well as prior transcripts along with my Affidavit? I will explain this in the cover letter. Even though we have enough assets to cover the poverty threshold my parents have agreed to be joint sponsors as we do not have employment lined up yet. Since my husband has an income I need to report it and would do so on the I864A?

To clarify the paperwork that would need to be completed:

For me

I864

For husband

I864A

Joint Sponsor

I864

Other household member

I864A

Supporting documentation:

Cover letter with explanation

2013 copy of tax return

2010 & 2011 tax transcripts

Copy of bank statements

Copy of statement of assets

Joint sponsors Birth Certificate

Joint sponsors tax transcript

Other household member tax transcript

Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[NikLR 13,227]

You didn't need to file your taxes if you made under the threshold to file.

If you choose you can sent the entire tax return OR you can submit a letter from you stating why you were not required to file along with the evidence from the IRS supporting that.

Unless your husband's income will continue after moving there is zero need for him to file an I-864a. Also unless your assets or bank statements actually cover the difference, don't bother with them. If they're from your main residence, don't bother.

You - I864

Joint sponsor - I-864

joint sponsor spouse - I-864a (if they file their taxes jointly or need to combine their income.)

cover letter

tax transcripts or returns (beware as the NVC is picky about getting the W2 or equivalent with the tax return.)

proof of assets if they cover the poverty guidelines

joint sponsor's proof of citizenship

joint sponsors tax transcripts

[aus/usa2013 0]

You didn't need to file your taxes if you made under the threshold to file.

If you choose you can sent the entire tax return OR you can submit a letter from you stating why you were not required to file along with the evidence from the IRS supporting that.

Unless your husband's income will continue after moving there is zero need for him to file an I-864a. Also unless your assets or bank statements actually cover the difference, don't bother with them. If they're from your main residence, don't bother.

You - I864

Joint sponsor - I-864

joint sponsor spouse - I-864a (if they file their taxes jointly or need to combine their income.)

cover letter

tax transcripts or returns (beware as the NVC is picky about getting the W2 or equivalent with the tax return.)

proof of assets if they cover the poverty guidelines

joint sponsor's proof of citizenship

joint sponsors tax transcripts

Thanks so much for your reply. Quick question about I-864. Do I omit my husbands current income or list it under Part 6? I understand I will not be filing an I-864a for him. He will not be in this job when we move stateside.

Thanks in advance.

[NikLR 13,227]

Omit it.