Do not have access to IRS/W-2:

[goob 0]

Hi all --

 

My fiance and I have just received the NOA2 in the mail this past week, and have been starting to prepare/look at all the things needed for the next couple of steps up until the interview. He will be doing his interview at the consulate in London, UK. 

 

I know that I have to fill out the affidavit of support, and with that it is recommended, at least for London, that you have W-2's and IRS forms for the past years to back up income. I unfortunately do not have any of this. I was living in Germany for 2 years prior to moving back to the states, so I did not file for any taxes in 2017/2018. I also started my job right at the beginning of December, so my most recent W-2 is only for about a month of work. 

 

I make about 35k a year at the moment, so I know I am able to "pass" that portion, I also have all my pay stubs electronically and letters from HR and my boss to show that my position is permanent. I'm just curious if this would cause a problem at the interview. I do have the ability to ask my mother for help to co-sponsor, but would only do this as a complete last resort as I do not want to involve any one else if I don't have to.

 

I know this is long winded, but if anyone has any experience with this, or knows who I can get in contact with to find out, it would really put an ease on my mind. Thank you all for any help!

[Crazy Cat 42,039]

8 minutes ago, goob said:

I was living in Germany for 2 years prior to moving back to the states, so I did not file for any taxes in 2017/2018.

US citizens must report and file taxes (if income meets the threshold) regardless of where the income was earned and regardless of residence.  You might have to file back taxes.

Edited July 30, 2019 by missileman

[goob 0]

I was not working during my time in Germany, I was staying with a sponsor family and taking language classes. I'm honestly not sure if that changes the situation or not. 

[Crazy Cat 42,039]

1 minute ago, goob said:

I was not working during my time in Germany, I was staying with a sponsor family and taking language classes. I'm honestly not sure if that changes the situation or not. 

You will just have to explain why you didn't file.......not a issue......it's great that you have documented sufficient current and anticipated income.

[goob 0]

That is awesome news, thank you for the help!   I was preparing to add a signed letter with reasoning, but I just wanted to get ahead of the curve if it came to asking for outside help. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, goob said:

That is awesome news, thank you for the help!   I was preparing to add a signed letter with reasoning, but I just wanted to get ahead of the curve if it came to asking for outside help. 

Here are the basic financial requirements.

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form (https://www.uscis.gov/i-134) K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions – English (February 2014)  Page 3 of 9 with an original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here: https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript Use this link to determine the income levels needed https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p.
 

Im assuming you are the petioner so a foriegn police certificate isn't needed by you.