Is there a way you can prove year to date income other than the W-2 to satisfy the requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-864)?
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Is there a way you can prove year to date income other than the W-2 to satisfy the requirements for the Affidavit of Support (I-864)?
I am a US Citizen, my wife is a Japanese Citizen. I have been a student with no income for the 3 years prior to October of last year. Therefore, my income on my tax return is only $3,200. I have made over $20k this year. However, my employer cannot issue me anything until next year for this. Is there anyway to prove year to date income without your tax returns?
Asked on October 6, 2011 under Immigration Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
What about pay stubs? Or what about something from your employer on their letter head or from their accountant that certifies (like notarized) that you have made x amount of money to date? Would the court accept such as document in lieu of a W-2? I think that they would. As long as it is not you certifying the amount (although on child support documents you do swear that the information provided is true) I think that it will be fine Your employer or his or her accountant would be a neutral and independent party in the matter. They have nothing to lose or to gain by supplying the information. Good luck to you.
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