Question about i684 when previously living abroad.

[LWqDIoYQzK 0]

Hi,

 

I'm a US citizen (born in the US) who has lived in the UK for most of my life.  My wife (beneficiary) and I have been going through the process to  get her a visa filing through the UK consulate in London.

 

It's been pretty smooth sailing so far, our application was acknowledged around October and has since been accepted and we have our case number.  In preparation for my wife's interview we've been looking at getting evidence for the affidavit of support, i684.  The bit which I'm interested in is in terms of evidence...

 

"A copy of your individual Federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of each and every Form 1099, Schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify. "

 

I have lived in the UK for all of my adult life.  I have filed tax returns via an accountant in the US to keep up to date for the last 4+ years, however because I have been employed in the UK I don't believe I have any W2 forms (i.e. I haven't earned any income in the US).  In the last few weeks I have moved to the US and I have a job here ahead of my wife coming over.

 

My question is - what information will the consulate want to see with the affidavit of support?  She can show the tax forms for the last few years which really only show my foreign bank accounts for FBAR and my earnings in the UK. In addition I have a signed/countersigned employee agreement with my new employer that lists my salary, I should have at the end of this month evidence of money being deposited into my bank account etc.  Is this enough?

 

Thanks all.

Edited January 23, 2019 by LWqDIoYQzK

[aaron2020 11,651]

Your UK income will not count.  Only your current income will count.  However, a recent move to the US and a new job means you will likely need a Joint Sponsor.  

[Nitas_man 3,100]

On 1/22/2019 at 8:56 PM, LWqDIoYQzK said:

Hi,

 

I'm a US citizen (born in the US) who has lived in the UK for most of my life.  My wife (beneficiary) and I have been going through the process to  get her a visa filing through the UK consulate in London.

 

It's been pretty smooth sailing so far, our application was acknowledged around October and has since been accepted and we have our case number.  In preparation for my wife's interview we've been looking at getting evidence for the affidavit of support, i684.  The bit which I'm interested in is in terms of evidence...

 

"A copy of your individual Federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of each and every Form 1099, Schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify. "

 

I have lived in the UK for all of my adult life.  I have filed tax returns via an accountant in the US to keep up to date for the last 4+ years, however because I have been employed in the UK I don't believe I have any W2 forms (i.e. I haven't earned any income in the US).  In the last few weeks I have moved to the US and I have a job here ahead of my wife coming over.

 

My question is - what information will the consulate want to see with the affidavit of support?  She can show the tax forms for the last few years which really only show my foreign bank accounts for FBAR and my earnings in the UK. In addition I have a signed/countersigned employee agreement with my new employer that lists my salary, I should have at the end of this month evidence of money being deposited into my bank account etc.  Is this enough?

 

Thanks all.

Last year’s tax returns, current US paystub will do it for you.

It will help immensely if you have health insurance through your US employer and are able to get her enrolled, usually HR will do it “pending SS number”.

 

If your current US income is adequate you will not need a co-sponsor.  We also relocated to the US from overseas and I did not need one.

Edited January 27, 2019 by Nitas_man

[LWqDIoYQzK 0]

38 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

Last year’s tax returns, current US paystub will do it for you.

It will help immensely if you have health insurance through your US employer and are able to get her enrolled, usually HR will do it “pending SS number”.

 

If your current US income is adequate you will not need a co-sponsor.  We also relocated to the US from overseas and I did not need one.

Thanks very much for this reply.  I was pretty worried about the whole co-sponsor situation!

 

That's great advice about the health insurance.  I do indeed have health insurance through my work and have begun the process of registering my wife, as you mentioned, pending SS number.  I'm guessing this is useful information to bring to the interview, I can make copies of the registration documents etc.  I'n guessing things like my life insurance documents etc. will be useful for her too.

 

Thank you both for your advice/help. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

By the way.  It's an I-864.  It's not an I-684.  

[Nitas_man 3,100]

6 minutes ago, LWqDIoYQzK said:

Thanks very much for this reply.  I was pretty worried about the whole co-sponsor situation!

 

That's great advice about the health insurance.  I do indeed have health insurance through my work and have begun the process of registering my wife, as you mentioned, pending SS number.  I'm guessing this is useful information to bring to the interview, I can make copies of the registration documents etc.  I'n guessing things like my life insurance documents etc. will be useful for her too.

 

Thank you both for your advice/help. 

Yes medical insurance and current income helps settle the “public charge” question, and they will still be wanting your tax return/income info for your work in the UK.

 

I threw all my assets on the I-864 as well.  Cash, retirement balances, etc.  Helps if you get them transferred to the US or can demonstrate that they are easily accessible wherever they are.  I had to do it on “zero” income, we returned to the US together and no matter what I was earning outside the US it counted as zero because it was with my overseas employer.

Edited January 27, 2019 by Nitas_man

[SalishSea 17,979]

48 minutes ago, LWqDIoYQzK said:

Thanks very much for this reply.  I was pretty worried about the whole co-sponsor situation!

 

That's great advice about the health insurance.  I do indeed have health insurance through my work and have begun the process of registering my wife, as you mentioned, pending SS number.  I'm guessing this is useful information to bring to the interview, I can make copies of the registration documents etc.  I'n guessing things like my life insurance documents etc. will be useful for her too.

 

Thank you both for your advice/help. 

Just FYI, I was able to add my husband to my employer-based health insurance before his SSN was issued, and then we just updated it later.