I have a question about I-864 Affidavit of Support. I am planning to live in Pennsylvania or Massachussets. None. Just

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You mean to come to the U.S. first, get a job and a few weeks or preferably months later, do the I-864 to bring her to the U.S.?

No. The last year of income taxes is mandatory, not the last three years. The two before the last year are optional. You may ook for a Joint Sponsor for the financial aspect of the case. This Joint Sponsor must also file the same Affidavit of Support that you do and submit the same evidence that you still have to submit. The Joint Sponsor can be any U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident over the age of 18 that makes the minimum amount. It does not have to be a family member or a household member. If that will not be possible, you can come back a few months before her, get a job, and then a few months later, while the I-130 is pending (or approved), when they ask for the I-864, you should be able to provide the following:

1) Copies of the last income taxes.
2) Copies of the last 1099s and/or W-2s.
3) Copies of the last 3 to 6 bank statements.
4) Copies of the last 3 to 6 paycheck stubs.
5) Letter from the employer on company letterhead stating salary, position, time with the company, and prospects for continued employment in the near future.

What else may I answer for you?

Yes. The most important things relate to current income, not so much what you made last year, per se. So if it is just the two of you, no other dependents, get a job in the U.S. making $1815 or more per month and that should be enough after you can prove you are making it for a few months plus.

What else would you like to know?

I cannot really answer tax questions for you as I am not an accountant or a tax lawyer, but my limited understanding is that as a U.S. Citizen, you are always required to file taxes every year even with a $1 income just that you don't pay any taxes. You still have to file them. So speak to an accountant about late filing. What other U.S. Immigration Law questions do you have for me?

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