u/Agreeable_Flower_886

I filed an amended return in February so that I could claim FEIE. It still hasn’t been processed. I am the petitioner currently residing abroad with my applicant spouse, and have a joint sponsor to meet financial requirements.

Should I report my accepted / matching tax transcript 2024 income? Or the amended one, and attach the submitted documents? Or just skip reporting the prior years, since I have joint sponsor?

My 2023 and 2024 income were enough for sponsorship, but my 2025 is not, due to FEIE.

My joint sponsor retired in March, so this year’s income will be much higher than next year’s. Their fixed retirement income (pension etc) for next year should also be above the threshold for sponsorship (though I haven’t looked into how much of it will be taxable). For I-864 Pt 6 Item 7, should they put this year’s income (documented with paystubs), or an estimate of what they will make in a full year of retirement? Would this be respected, or do they need to report assets as well? Thank you!