Self employed/ Independent Contractor

[SoCalMan 1]

First I want to thank everyone for taking the time to help those in need. 

 

I will be starting my career as a real estate agent soon, and for those who don’t know, agents are self employed/independent contractors even though they represent a brokerage.

 

My plan is after 3 years of solid work and high producing income that I would begin the K1 process with my German girlfriend.

 

From what I have read now, is that being an independent contractor will not suffice and I’ll need a co-sponsor even if I meet or surpass the income requirements to support her. This is so stressful, and won’t know what to do if this is true regarding what I read. My parents are divorced and I have a bad connection with my father and my mom does not work. I also have no siblings.

 

thanks everyone and take care.

Edited October 3, 2017 by SoCalMan

[Villanelle 4,122]

for USCIS to file as self employed you need at least one year of tax returns showing you make at least 100/125% (depending on which form) of the poverty level for your household size and you wouldnt need a co sponsor.

 

So you dont have to wait 3 years. 

Edited October 4, 2017 by Damara

[SoCalMan 1]

21 hours ago, Damara said:

for USCIS to file as self employed you need at least one year of tax returns showing you make at least 100/125% (depending on which form) of the poverty level for your household size and you wouldnt need a co sponsor.

 

So you dont have to wait 3 years. 

What a relief! Thank you so much for answering my question Damara!

[SoCalMan 1]

Sorry to resurrect this thread. I read that for the I-864P, that the self employed petioner will need to provide three years of tax returns/proof or sufficient income  And for the I-134 the petioner will need just one year?

 

Thanks again. I just keep reading conflicting messages and what to make sure.Thank you for your patience.

Edited October 12, 2017 by SoCalMan