I-864 and no W-2

[LadyJane 1]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone else has filed a I-864 without a W-2. I am a graduate student and for the years 2005 and 2006, my income was considered financial aid/grant and thus...not taxable. I got a 1098-T, statement of tuition, instead that states my overall compensation and my tuition payments for the year. I did file federal taxes for each year.

My concern is not the poverty line, I'm OK with that. But since it is an unusual circumstance, I thought that writing a letter to explain the situation and get a letter from my employer would be helpful.

Can you think of anything else I should add?

[Dakine 26]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone else has filed a I-864 without a W-2. I am a graduate student and for the years 2005 and 2006, my income was considered financial aid/grant and thus...not taxable. I got a 1098-T, statement of tuition, instead that states my overall compensation and my tuition payments for the year. I did file federal taxes for each year.

My concern is not the poverty line, I'm OK with that. But since it is an unusual circumstance, I thought that writing a letter to explain the situation and get a letter from my employer would be helpful.

Can you think of anything else I should add?

Get tax transcripts from IRS for those years and no need W2s.

They are more valid than ITRs.

Also you "may" need 2007 from looking at your timeline. Depends on the interview date.

[Mononoke28 135]

We're still in 2007 so taxes haven't been filed for this year yet.

[Dakine 26]

We're still in 2007 so taxes haven't been filed for this year yet.

Oh really!

However time moves on and in January 2007 USCIS was giving RFEs for lack of 2006 taxes for AOSs.

Recent year taxes normally don't come into play until April tho for visa apps.

They may not have an interview until sometime in 2008 from the way his timeline reads.

He may need 2007 taxes later.

[Mononoke28 135]

But even if they ask for taxes for 2007 in January 2008, how can you get transcripts from the IRS if they haven't been filed?

[Dakine 26]

But even if they ask for taxes for 2007 in January 2008, how can you get transcripts from the IRS if they haven't been filed?

Get tax transcripts from IRS for those years and no need W2s.

I was talking 2005 and 2006.

2007 won't be a issue until next year.

Sorry if you misunderstood when I mentioned he "may" need 2007 because of his timeline.

Depends on the interview date!

Edited August 30, 2007 by beckypua

[Jigi 0]

hi

You can get a letter from your employers whom ur working now with ur positon, salary and what kind of job it is with the contact address and number of your employer.. i guess that should be fine.. dont worry ... if NVC wants.. they will ask You

Jigi

[LadyJane 1]

hi

You can get a letter from your employers whom ur working now with ur positon, salary and what kind of job it is with the contact address and number of your employer.. i guess that should be fine.. dont worry ... if NVC wants.. they will ask You

Jigi

LOL. That's true Jiqi! They ask, we send!

As for the interview...I'm thinking that it will be April/May 2007. Definitely after I've filed my 2007 tax returns. It's my understanding that we can present either the tax transcripts OR copies of our federal tax forms/W-2's. So I'll make copies for the hubby when he has his interview.

Thanks everyone!

[RandyandRina 2]

Since you were in school for those 2 years, there's no harm in requesting for a notarized letter from your school stating that you were enrolled with them. That will just confirm your full time or part time student status.

-Rina

[Dakine 26]

hi

You can get a letter from your employers whom ur working now with ur positon, salary and what kind of job it is with the contact address and number of your employer.. i guess that should be fine.. dont worry ... if NVC wants.. they will ask You

Jigi

LOL. That's true Jiqi! They ask, we send!

As for the interview...I'm thinking that it will be April/May 2007. Definitely after I've filed my 2007 tax returns. It's my understanding that we can present either the tax transcripts OR copies of our federal tax forms/W-2's. So I'll make copies for the hubby when he has his interview.

Thanks everyone!

Looks like his interview may be before April.

What ever it is it's a good idea to file your 2007 taxes as early in 2008 as you can. It takes awhile for your ITR to get in the data base for getting tax transcripts.