Affidavit of Support Questions

[Krystina and Andy 0]

I just have a quick question after reading the guides about the affidavit of support. It said on the forms that the U.S. fiance is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but the issue is I have nothing at all (except a savings account here in England), I'm a student living in Great Britain, met my fiance during my studies and am moving back to Texas when we get his visa. I know that I can have co-sponsors, but what do I submit?

Both of my parents have agreed to be sponsors, my dad is self-employed, his tax return states that he made a loss last year but he owns around six residential properties, a lot of stocks and bonds, and is submitting a financial evaluation done by his CPA directly to the embassy (he doesn't want me to know how much he makes). Plus the required forms by the embassy.

My mom and stepdad are submitting a letter from their employer, their tax return and other supporting documents, again plus required forms.

What should I fill out? Do I fill something out even though I don't have much? I have a full-time job in England, and have managed to save about $9,500 in the last four months, though I know that doesn't meant the income requirement. Any help is much appreciated! I'm a little worried.

Edited June 3, 2007 by Krystina and Andy

[YuAndDan 153]

For the visa it is allowed for someone other than the petitioner to provide sponsorship, however for AOS in the USA after marriage, YOU will be the primary sponsor, and you can use a parent as a joint sponsor.

If you have not been filing IRS returns while over seas, you may have to file a late one even for ZERO income, us citizens may be exempt from paying taxes on foreign income, but are not exempt from filing a return every year.

For AOS you will file I-864, and that form requires a copy of tax return attached to it, or a letter explaining why you were exempt from filing.

Check http://www.irs.gov/faqs/index.html

[Krystina and Andy 0]

That's great advice, thanks. I appreciate it so much.

For the visa it is allowed for someone other than the petitioner to provide sponsorship, however for AOS in the USA after marriage, YOU will be the primary sponsor, and you can use a parent as a joint sponsor.

If you have not been filing IRS returns while over seas, you may have to file a late one even for ZERO income, us citizens may be exempt from paying taxes on foreign income, but are not exempt from filing a return every year.

For AOS you will file I-864, and that form requires a copy of tax return attached to it, or a letter explaining why you were exempt from filing.

Check http://www.irs.gov/faqs/index.html