Need clarification on an RFIE regarding i-864

[NJShoreMom 42]

This is what they wrote.

 

"submit a completed and signed form i864 afidavit of support for the petioning sponsor listed on form i130 or form i129f. Also, provide copies of the petitioning sponsor's most recent federal income tax returns and all supporting tax documents (w2s, 1099, for 2555, and tax schedules)

 

I thought tax return transcripts were sufficient?

 

Also, I am so confused about what to put on lines 24.a. (b. and c.)

 

"my total income (adjusted gross income on IRS fir 1040EZ) as reported on my federal income tax returns for the most recent three years was:

 

Do they want total income or "adjusted gross income"?  Aren't these two different things?  Also where do you find the correct number amount to put here?

 

Like I said its for an RFIE so don't want to mess it up again!

 

If someone could break this down for me, I wish there was a book called "Applying for Green Card for Dummies"  lol

 

Thanks for your help!  I hope!

[midwinterrose 275]

4 minutes ago, NJShoreMom said:

This is what they wrote.

 

"submit a completed and signed form i864 afidavit of support for the petioning sponsor listed on form i130 or form i129f. Also, provide copies of the petitioning sponsor's most recent federal income tax returns and all supporting tax documents (w2s, 1099, for 2555, and tax schedules)

 

I thought tax return transcripts were sufficient?

 

Also, I am so confused about what to put on lines 24.a. (b. and c.)

 

"my total income (adjusted gross income on IRS fir 1040EZ) as reported on my federal income tax returns for the most recent three years was:

 

Do they want total income or "adjusted gross income"?  Aren't these two different things?  Also where do you find the correct number amount to put here?

 

Like I said its for an RFIE so don't want to mess it up again!

 

If someone could break this down for me, I wish there was a book called "Applying for Green Card for Dummies"  lol

 

Thanks for your help!  I hope!

Did you send an I-864 with your application?

 

my total income (adjusted gross income on IRS form 1040EZ) as reported on my federal income tax returns for the most recent three years was:

 

 They tell you right there that they are asking for your Adjusted Gross Income.  You will find it on the 1040 on the adjusted gross income line.

 

Tax transcripts typically are sufficient, but err on the side of caution and send your entire tax return with schedules and w2s because they are asking for it, and it wouldn’t hurt to send the transcripts as well.  Did you send tax transcripts with your application?

[AnnaLee24 16]

Maybe they think getting a 2019 tax transcript will take to long so they just requested what could be provided.

[NJShoreMom 42]

2 hours ago, radharose said:

Did you send an I-864 with your application?

 

my total income (adjusted gross income on IRS form 1040EZ) as reported on my federal income tax returns for the most recent three years was:

 

 They tell you right there that they are asking for your Adjusted Gross Income.  You will find it on the 1040 on the adjusted gross income line.

 

Tax transcripts typically are sufficient, but err on the side of caution and send your entire tax return with schedules and w2s because they are asking for it, and it wouldn’t hurt to send the transcripts as well.  Did you send tax transcripts with your application?

Yes of course I did.  For petitioner and joint sponsor.  Who knows why they sent RFIE....it was very generic what they said, nothing about not meeting guidelines or anything...and when I called to ask they were zero help, including the tier 2 guy.

 

Joint sponsor collects pension and social security retirement benefits and is WELL over poverty guidelines.  The AGI thing tho (the pt 6 line 24a) threw me tho the AGI on ss benefits is the taxable portion if I am understanding correctly, which obviously isn't enough.  But total and current income is.  So see where the worry comes in?  One chance to get it right!

 

Any CPA's?  Accountants?  Immigration Lawyers?  Lawyers?  People smarter then me?  LOL  i.e. HELP!!!