HELP! I-864 ISSUES

[TheShape 2]

Hi,

A few weeks ago I had my VISA interview. During the interview, the consular officer informed me that my sponsor, (my wife) did not make enough money. However, the officer only looked at ONE of the W2 tax forms. There were 3 of them, totaling around $6000 dollars MORE than the minimum, along with an overall tax form (1040A). I tried to explain to the officer that my wife earned a lot more than what was on that ONE W2 form. e informed me that I would now need a joint sponsor, which will be IMPOSSIBLE for my wife to find. Needless to say, we are DEVASTATED. I have NO IDEA what to do! Can I re-submit the I-864 in hopes that he officer reviewing it will clearly see she earns enough? I sent an email to the consulate requesting a review of the tax forms about 2 weeks ago. I received an email saying they would forward it to a consulate officer for review. If anyone has any advice as to what I can and/or should do to rectify this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Ning 619]

Hi,

A few weeks ago I had my VISA interview. During the interview, the consular officer informed me that my sponsor, (my wife) did not make enough money. However, the officer only looked at ONE of the W2 tax forms. There were 3 of them, totaling around $6000 dollars MORE than the minimum, along with an overall tax form (1040A). I tried to explain to the officer that my wife earned a lot more than what was on that ONE W2 form. e informed me that I would now need a joint sponsor, which will be IMPOSSIBLE for my wife to find. Needless to say, we are DEVASTATED. I have NO IDEA what to do! Can I re-submit the I-864 in hopes that he officer reviewing it will clearly see she earns enough? I sent an email to the consulate requesting a review of the tax forms about 2 weeks ago. I received an email saying they would forward it to a consulate officer for review. If anyone has any advice as to what I can and/or should do to rectify this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

This may be a great reason for people to use the tax transcripts. The officer couldn't interpret what ever was submitted correctly.

Did you get a 221 G ?

Obtain transcripts by mail or in person from any IRS office for the USC. Fax copy to consulate officer requesting review & new interview date.

Prepare for USC to contact their Senator & USCIS in the USA.

[TheShape 2]

This may be a great reason for people to use the tax transcripts. The officer couldn't interpret what ever was submitted correctly.

Did you get a 221 G ?

Obtain transcripts by mail or in person from any IRS office for the USC. Fax copy to consulate officer requesting review & new interview date.

Prepare for USC to contact their Senator & USCIS in the USA.

Hi,

Thank you for your response. My wife and I are going to get a copy of her tax transcripts, and mail them in with the I-864 and hopefully they will rectify the situation.

[Anh map 2,098]

Current and continuing income is what is measured unless a person is self-employed. Past years' tax returns show a trend. What did you submit to show that her income NOW meets the standard?

[j&ana 363]

Anh map is correct it is current income that is most important. Was the tax form and w-2 for the current tax year 2014? Did you show other evidence of current income

[TheShape 2]

Anh map is correct it is current income that is most important. Was the tax form and w-2 for the current tax year 2014? Did you show other evidence of current income

Thanks for your reply!

Yes, there were 3 W2'S from 2014, however he only looked at one of them. There was also the 1040A, which is the sheet the IRS gives you when you file as married, but with spouse living in a different country. I don't have a SS#. That sheet indicated what the total amount earned was in that year. She has ordered her tax transcripts, and they will be here soon. Problem is, they want us to forward the new I864 with a joint sponsor to the courier service that I chose. So not sure if I should send the transcripts with a copy of the I864 to the courier, or send them back to the consulate.

[TheShape 2]

Current and continuing income is what is measured unless a person is self-employed. Past years' tax returns show a trend. What did you submit to show that her income NOW meets the standard?

Like I said to J&ana, I submitted 3 W2'S, AND the 104A. She worked through a staffing agency for a company, then they hired her full time, so it's 2 separate companies, thus 2 separate W2'S. She has a 3rd W2 for a part time position she held temporarily in 2014. Regardless, they all add up to $6000 over the minimum requirements, so we are confused as to WHY he wouldn't just turn the page and look at the other forms that we submitted.

[Anh map 2,098]

Cuurrent income means what you are earning today, this week, this month, year to date. That is what they need to see, not past income(2014, 2013, etc...)

[TheShape 2]

Cuurrent income means what you are earning today, this week, this month, year to date. That is what they need to see, not past income(2014, 2013, etc...)

She also sent in her CURRENT paystubs along with the W2'S in the I864. I guess we will resubmit her current paystubs along with the transcripts. They didn't ask for current paystubs with the I864 but we submitted them anyways.

[Lizzy123 0]

You can check if you meet income requirements at USCIS.gov look for form i864p..if you qualify you can email them you're missing information.. That's what we did

[TheShape 2]

You can check if you meet income requirements at USCIS.gov look for form i864p..if you qualify you can email them you're missing information.. That's what we did

Thanks Lizzy! I know she qualifies as she made approx. $6000 OVER the minimum. I just didn't know you could email it. I will have her scan the tax transcripts as soon as she gets them. Question: How long did it take? Also, did you send a msg in the email requesting a further review? I'm not sure what to say except for the obvious like the case number, etc.

[Anh map 2,098]

W2's show income from the past. What the CO needs to see is proof of income being earned now. Typical evidence is an employer letter and a few recent pay stubs.

You seem to be spending too much time on past earnings and not enough on proving that what the petitioner earns now is sufficient.

[TheShape 2]

W2's show income from the past. What the CO needs to see is proof of income being earned now. Typical evidence is an employer letter and a few recent pay stubs.

You seem to be spending too much time on past earnings and not enough on proving that what the petitioner earns now is sufficient.

We sent an employer letter, her paystubs for the last year, AND documents SHOWING what she earned in 2014.What do they WANT? We gave them what they asked for. Tax transcripts are on the way from the IRS and we will email them in to rectify the situation.

[Anh map 2,098]

What do her recent (last couple of months) pay stubs show if annualized? What type of earnings were described in the letter?

Last year's tax return doesn't sound like the answer to the CO's question.