QUESTION
Is I-864 form income requirements last three years?
Asked on Feb 01st, 2013 on Immigration - Colorado
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Is the income requirement just for the last tax year or for the last three tax years? My sponsor meets the requirements (125% above the poverty line) in the last two tax years but she doesn't meet it the third most recent year. Will that be a problem? Should I wait until she files the 2012 taxes?
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Shouldn't be a problem. The USCIS looks at current income primarily and at the total income as shown on the most recently filed federal income tax return statements.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Rebecca T White
The most current year will be taken into consideration and weighted the strongest. A joint sponsor or assets may be used.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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The government focuses on the last tax return.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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Yes, it is the current income that must meet the poverty guidelines. The past 3 years of tax returns are reviewed to insure the sponsor can support the immigrant.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 8:08 PM