I-134 and Joint tax return from co-sponsor

[Peot 161]

The paperwork for my co-sponsor has been bothering me and I need this cleared up. Should I get the paperwork (Page 3) redone on the I-134?

 

The co-sponsor is married and filed taxes jointly with their wife. Combined income on the tax return.

 

The reason for my concern is that on the Page 3 of the I-134, they only listed their single income, and it's $500 less than the required poverty limit! 

 

Is it true that they should have put the combined income from the tax return on this form instead, and if so, do I need to get them to submit a new Page 3 for me with the correct income amount?

 

I have seen this happen many many times with parents who have filed joint tax returns and can list their TOTAL income on that form. Is this the proper way it should be done?

[Peot 161]

Since I'm not getting answers, I'll clear up another thing:

 

The jointly filed 1040 IRS form does NOT separate income. It shows total wages.

The bank account letter they gave me ALSO shows joint income of well over the minimum.

 

I have read here a few people who suggest submitting I-134 forms for both when they have joint income. I have also read here that only ONE person is considered, regardless.... 

 

But I guess my question is: If only one person's income is considered (not the joint amount on the tax return), then how do they get this amount? How would that amount even be proved?

If all of the evidence shows a single income amount, is this the amount that they should have put on the I-134 form, regardless of whether or not it was jointly obtained and filed?

[Peot 161]

9 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

They will want the w2 for the tax return.. have the joint sponsor get their IRS transcript as it shows everything and is from the IRS rather than the individual. 

Welp... I can attempt to get a copy of that, though he is also submitting a bank letter AND letter of employment....