QUESTION
What's the difference between i-864 and 1040?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I am not working because of two kids that's why I want to petition my mother to come help me and in order for me to go back to work. I want to make this possible but I'm confused with i-864 and our 1040.
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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The I-864 is an Affidavit you must sign to say you will be financially responsible for your Mom if she is allowed to come here as a permanent resident. You will need to attach your 1040 (your tax return) and a current job letter to show you make enough money to support her - at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of four - you, your two children and your Mom ($27,937 or more). If you don't make this much as shown on your last tax return you have to submit all these papers and also get a co-sponsor who does make enough money and the co-sponsor also files an I-864 + I-864A if married, tax return, job letter, and proof of being a permanent resident or citizen.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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An I-864 is an Affidavit of Support to be submitted with an Alien Relative Petition and the 1040 is the number of a income tax form.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2011 at 4:01 PM
The I-864 Affidavitof Supportis an immigration form required to show that you have the required income to petition someone for permanent resident status. The 1040 is your tax return which documents your income that you reportedtothe IRS andneeds to be submitted with the I-864.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2011 at 3:32 PM
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The 1040 is your tax return. I-864 is your affidavitt of support, which you will need to attach your 1040 as evidence of income.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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There is a great difference. For example, one is used in connection with application for certain benefits under the immigration laws and the other is for filing income tax returns with the IRS.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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The I-864 is the USCIS form affidavit of support and the 1040 is the IRS individual income tax return, often used in support of the I-864. To petition for your mother requires you have a household income to meet 125 percent of the HHS poverty guidelines.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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A 1040 is an IRS document that shows what you made as a self employed person. An I-864 is an immigration DHS document wherein you show that you can support your mother. Very different documents!
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 7:03 PM