Q: Does Proof of Income for Sponsoring a Spouse Have to Come Directly From Tax Returns?
I am currently working on getting my fiance, soon to be husband here into the states via fiance or spousal visa. I am currently working on finding a new job as I am about to move to another part of my state, and I am expecting dramatic increase in salary. When deciding acceptance for fiance/spousal visas, do they only look at the previous tax returns, or can they also look at my current job and see that I am financially able to sponsor my soon to be husband? We are wondering if this can be done next year, or if we have to wait until 2020 to file?
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I am earning just under the requirements right now, and not sure if I can find a job soon enough to make up the difference by the end of the year. But I know I will have a qualifying income by the first of the year, but it will be too late to qualify if they only look at tax returns. So thats why I am asking.
Thank you in advance!
A: Two things will be requested—evidence of past income as well as of current income. Your 2017 taxes will serve for past income, and pay stubs or an employment letter will serve as evidence for current income. If you can’t show that you meet the requirements based on your income, you can use assets to make up the difference of find a joint sponsor.
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