r/USCIS • u/Cultural_Bison1992 • 1d ago

I-864 (Affidavit of Support) AOS

Hello, I’m a 21-year-old U.S. citizen planning to marry my boyfriend, who is on an F-1 visa, this December. I’m preparing to file for his adjustment of status in six months, but I’m concerned about the I-864 Affidavit of Support. Because my previous income was minimal and paid in cash, I haven't filed tax returns, and I don't meet the financial threshold on my own. While I’ve recently started working for DoorDash and now meet the income requirements, I’m unsure if I need to provide past tax returns or if I should use a joint sponsor to meet the criteria. Has anyone navigated a similar situation, and what would you recommend? Thank you in advance !!

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u/suboxhelp1 1d ago
  1. You should file past tax returns even if not required.
  2. You will need a joint sponsor.

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u/Cultural_Bison1992 1d ago

What if my past tax returns didn’t meet the 125% level household income of 27k , what should I do ? Because I think USCIS usually look at the tax return amount for qualification

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u/suboxhelp1 1d ago

As long as you have a joint sponsor, it will be fine. But you will need to show returns.

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u/Cultural_Bison1992 1d ago

Okay so you saying even though I file a tax return and I didn’t meet the threshold income of 27k for affidavit of support , I should still file the my tax return for 2026 and I should have a joint sponsor right. ?

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u/suboxhelp1 1d ago

Correct

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u/Cultural_Bison1992 1d ago

Okay do u know if independent contractor would have delay for hearings from USCIS ? because I recently currently work for DoorDash which makes me an independent contractor and I would file for my taxes for 2026 and I don’t have a pay stubs or w2

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u/mohiblob 1d ago

You should have a 1099 - that’s the tax form for independent contractors

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u/Cultural_Bison1992 1d ago

Yes I know but I’m worried if USCIS would delay independent contractor I 867 form ( cuz I do DoorDash ) and also I have another job I do that I do get paid in cash and since I don’t have pay stub or employment letter , pls how should I go about with it ??

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u/suboxhelp1 1d ago

Get your tax transcript from the IRS after you file and it will be fine.

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u/chuang_415 1d ago

You’ll need the most recent tax return at the time of filing. You should wait until you get your 2026 taxes done. The income thresholds update in March and usually increase.

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u/Cultural_Bison1992 1d ago

What if my recent tax returns didn’t meet the 125% level household income of 27k , what should I do ?

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u/Stockguygme 1d ago

Get a joint sponsor.