I-864 confusion petitioner lives abroad with spouse

[BoogyPup 1]

hellow to all VJ members,

We have been following all the posts on here and it has been a wonderful help for our journey so far...We got our I-130 approved on 23rd August as per USCIS website (still waiting for hardcopy as it takes around 3-4weeks to reach us) so we are preparing ourselves for NVC stage...We have some questions for i-864 forms

1) the current income section - since the income will not continue from the same source what do i put in there? do i put $0 or do i type something else?

2) 2009 and 2010 i was travelling and did not work so i didnt file my taxes...in mid 2011 i started working in Fiji with a valid work permit but compared to US dollars my income was very low in Fiji so i did not file my taxes in US... Can somebody please tell me what shall i enter in last 3 years section? I know i have to write an explaination letter but i want to know do i need to leave the section blank and attach a letter or do i need to enter $0 or do i type 'income below threshold'.....can somebody help me here...

and yes we do have a joint sponsor but i still am the primary sponsor so the above questions are for me...I just want to fill the form right and avoid and RFE....

thank you all in advance!

here is our visa journey so far :

2011-01-28: Married in Fiji

2012-07-12: I-130 Sent via fedex

2012-07-24: NOA1 via email

2012-08-15: NOA1 hardcopy rec'd

2012-08-23: NOA2 I-130 (via USCIS status update)

[stevie b 141]

hellow to all VJ members,

We have been following all the posts on here and it has been a wonderful help for our journey so far...We got our I-130 approved on 23rd August as per USCIS website (still waiting for hardcopy as it takes around 3-4weeks to reach us) so we are preparing ourselves for NVC stage...We have some questions for i-864 forms

1) the current income section - since the income will not continue from the same source what do i put in there? do i put $0 or do i type something else?

2) 2009 and 2010 i was travelling and did not work so i didnt file my taxes...in mid 2011 i started working in Fiji with a valid work permit but compared to US dollars my income was very low in Fiji so i did not file my taxes in US... Can somebody please tell me what shall i enter in last 3 years section? I know i have to write an explaination letter but i want to know do i need to leave the section blank and attach a letter or do i need to enter $0 or do i type 'income below threshold'.....can somebody help me here...

and yes we do have a joint sponsor but i still am the primary sponsor so the above questions are for me...I just want to fill the form right and avoid and RFE....

thank you all in advance!

here is our visa journey so far :

2011-01-28: Married in Fiji

2012-07-12: I-130 Sent via fedex

2012-07-24: NOA1 via email

2012-08-15: NOA1 hardcopy rec'd

2012-08-23: NOA2 I-130 (via USCIS status update)

I have a few questions about the police clearance in Fiji.. can you get back to me when you have time? PM would be great ! VINAKA

[MeredythB 38]

hellow to all VJ members,

We have been following all the posts on here and it has been a wonderful help for our journey so far...We got our I-130 approved on 23rd August as per USCIS website (still waiting for hardcopy as it takes around 3-4weeks to reach us) so we are preparing ourselves for NVC stage...We have some questions for i-864 forms

1) the current income section - since the income will not continue from the same source what do i put in there? do i put $0 or do i type something else?

2) 2009 and 2010 i was travelling and did not work so i didnt file my taxes...in mid 2011 i started working in Fiji with a valid work permit but compared to US dollars my income was very low in Fiji so i did not file my taxes in US... Can somebody please tell me what shall i enter in last 3 years section? I know i have to write an explaination letter but i want to know do i need to leave the section blank and attach a letter or do i need to enter $0 or do i type 'income below threshold'.....can somebody help me here...

and yes we do have a joint sponsor but i still am the primary sponsor so the above questions are for me...I just want to fill the form right and avoid and RFE....

thank you all in advance!

here is our visa journey so far :

2011-01-28: Married in Fiji

2012-07-12: I-130 Sent via fedex

2012-07-24: NOA1 via email

2012-08-15: NOA1 hardcopy rec'd

2012-08-23: NOA2 I-130 (via USCIS status update)

1) You'll put $0 in that space, since your income will not continue in the US.

2) If you were not required to file taxes, you need to show proof or provide an explanation why you were not required to file. Enter $0 or "NONE" in spaces where there were no earnings. Put your total earnings, even if they don't meet requirements, for 2011. And you'll need to show earnings for 2012 now, since it's after April 15. If you should have filed last year's taxes, but didn't, I'd get right on it. You only have to include the previous year's taxes on your form...they just recommend sending three to show consistency in earnings.

Good Luck!

Edited April 22, 2013 by MeredythB

[pushbrk 12,898]

hellow to all VJ members,

We have been following all the posts on here and it has been a wonderful help for our journey so far...We got our I-130 approved on 23rd August as per USCIS website (still waiting for hardcopy as it takes around 3-4weeks to reach us) so we are preparing ourselves for NVC stage...We have some questions for i-864 forms

1) the current income section - since the income will not continue from the same source what do i put in there? do i put $0 or do i type something else?

2) 2009 and 2010 i was travelling and did not work so i didnt file my taxes...in mid 2011 i started working in Fiji with a valid work permit but compared to US dollars my income was very low in Fiji so i did not file my taxes in US... Can somebody please tell me what shall i enter in last 3 years section? I know i have to write an explaination letter but i want to know do i need to leave the section blank and attach a letter or do i need to enter $0 or do i type 'income below threshold'.....can somebody help me here...

and yes we do have a joint sponsor but i still am the primary sponsor so the above questions are for me...I just want to fill the form right and avoid and RFE....

thank you all in advance!

here is our visa journey so far :

2011-01-28: Married in Fiji

2012-07-12: I-130 Sent via fedex

2012-07-24: NOA1 via email

2012-08-15: NOA1 hardcopy rec'd

2012-08-23: NOA2 I-130 (via USCIS status update)

For current income, enter $0. For the past three years hand print in the available space, the following, "Not required to file. Income below threshold." Yes, really. They'll understand and accept that. Then, provide the I-864 and supporting documents from your qualified joint sponsor.

1) You'll put $0 in that space, since your income will not continue in the US.

2) If you were not required to file taxes, you need to show proof or provide an explanation why you were not required to file. Enter $0 or "NONE" in spaces where there were no earnings. Put your total earnings, even if they don't meet requirements, for 2011. And you'll need to show earnings for 2012 now, since it's after April 15. If you should have filed last year's taxes, but didn't, I'd get right on it. You only have to include the previous year's taxes on your form...they just recommend sending three to show consistency in earnings.

Good Luck!

No need for proof you weren't required to file. The statement I gave in my response is all you need. You'll be signing the affidavit under penalty of perjury.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

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