Tax Returns Required?

[redbird1991 0]

Hi everyone!

 

I'm finding conflicting information regarding proving your financial ability to sponsor your fiance. Sometimes I see that tax returns are required and sometimes, I see that it isn't. Could someone clarify this for me? The reason I'm concerned is that for the last 5 years I lived abroad so my tax returns in the US were listed as 0. I'm currently working in the US and making well over the 125% requirement. I'm hoping a letter from my company and check stubs would suffice for the sponsorship? Thanks for any help and clarification! 

[Crazy Cat 42,073]

Wrong answer......sorry.  I originally answered your question for the I-864 (which is clear).  

 

 

Edited April 29, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[yvonme 124]

Hi! https://www.uscis.gov/i-134
I found this useful. For the affidavit support form, theres some information here on how to prove you can sponsor your fiancé.

 

It does say an income tax return is supplementary docs to the I 134 Affidavit.
 

Personally, what I’m providing is 3 years of my transcripts, pay stubs of a couple of months and a letter from my employer stating how long I’ve been working, my salary and include the official letterhead. I’m also adding additional income sources I receive from the Veteran Affairs. It seems like, looking in the form we have to justify ourselves. The more the better. 
 

The Dept of State also says this “may be required” as in the I 134 as if it were optional.. that also trips me up in its ambiguity. 

Edited April 29, 2021 by yvonme
Added an additional income resource providing

[payxibka 10,047]

33 minutes ago, redbird1991 said:

Hi everyone!

 

I'm finding conflicting information regarding proving your financial ability to sponsor your fiance. Sometimes I see that tax returns are required and sometimes, I see that it isn't. Could someone clarify this for me? The reason I'm concerned is that for the last 5 years I lived abroad so my tax returns in the US were listed as 0. I'm currently working in the US and making well over the 125% requirement. I'm hoping a letter from my company and check stubs would suffice for the sponsorship? Thanks for any help and clarification! 

You need a consulate specific answer.   What country?

[redbird1991 0]

Just now, payxibka said:

You need a consulate specific answer.   What country?

Russia 

[payxibka 10,047]

3 minutes ago, redbird1991 said:

Russia 

Embassy website is a great place to look

 

https://ru.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

[nastra30 2,325]

While living abroad, were you working or getting any income? If so, your income on your tax return shouldn't say 0, unless you met the requirements that exempts you from filing (like making below the minimum income as stated by IRS, which is currently around 12,500 or so).

But you should check your country embassy requirements on what they might need for interviews. I just think it's a good idea to have the tax transcripts/returns on hand when you go for interviews even if it's not required. 

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,096]

3 hours ago, redbird1991 said:

Russia 

Moscow always wants your most recent tax returns or transcripts (last section listed here: The Interview | U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Russia (usembassy.gov) ) .

 

Since your current US income is not reflected on this, you'll want to include your last few pay statements along with something from your employer stating your current salary.