I-864 RFE

[Edward and Jaycel 250]

52 minutes ago, nikaM said:

Hey guys! If my joint sponsor is submitting the tax return transcript, would they still need to provide 1040 and W2?

 

No.... The instructions for the I-864 are very clear that you do not submit those if you are submitting a Tax Return transcript unless they filed jointly with their spouse and only want to qualify using only their own income. Excerpt from the instructions below:

If you provide a photocopy of your Federal individual income tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns. Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your Federal individual income tax returns rather than a photocopy unless you filed a joint income tax return with your spouse and are qualifying using only your income. 

[nikaM 3]

Thank you

[powerpuff 6,736]

On 12/14/2024 at 10:07 AM, nikaM said:

We have found someone to joint sponsor.

 

The person we found wants to use their tax return transcript. What else would I need to send with this?

Tax transcripts show past income. So you need proof of current income such as pay stubs and employment verification letter.

[nikaM 3]

We have two most recent pay stubs. Do we still need a job letter?

[Edward and Jaycel 250]

24 minutes ago, nikaM said:

We have two most recent pay stubs. Do we still need a job letter?

The instructions on the I-864 suggest 6 months of pay stubs and an employment letter. I would build the strongest case possible and send as much as you can instead of seeking the bare minimum you can get away with. I also suggest you download the I-864 instructions from the USCIS website so that you can see what they recommend there. Ultimately it’s up to you to satisfy the RFE because if you don’t, they will deny your application.

[nikaM 3]

I downloaded the the instructions but I don't see where it ask for 6months pay stubs for the tax return transcript...any help would be greatly appreciated 

[powerpuff 6,736]

51 minutes ago, nikaM said:

We have two most recent pay stubs. Do we still need a job letter?

The amount of evidence you want to provide is your prerogative. You only have one shot to satisfy the RFE.

 

1 minute ago, nikaM said:

I downloaded the the instructions but I don't see where it ask for 6months pay stubs for the tax return transcript...any help would be greatly appreciated 

You need to read them again carefully. Pages 10 and 11.