Warning! W2 for 2013 may be required at interview

[nipp 1]

For all who got interview between Jan 15th and April 15th, be sure to bring W2 for 2013 to the interview. We didn't include it into NVC documents and it was not required, however, at the interview CO asked for it. We almost got a 221(g) for "missing document", but I put it into her interview documents folder by pure luck.

[thedeerpanteth 0]

I haven't even file my 2013 tax yet. What happens if you get a 221 g missing document, will they allow you to reschedule for the interview.

[nipp 1]

That's the point - you didn't file (or even if you did) as long as petitioner have financial documents for more current year than in I-864, they can ask for it. It is not specified anywhere in document lists, but it happened to us.

If you get 221(g) for it, it's not a big deal, you can email W2 to consulate and visa will be issued in couple days. However, the fact of not getting visa approval on the spot is not something that any of us want our beloved ones to experience.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 192]

I haven't even file my 2013 tax yet. What happens if you get a 221 g missing document, will they allow you to reschedule for the interview.

You don't need to file your return to have a copy of your W-2. It should come to you in the mail or electronically if you set it up that way at your job.

[FAST21 0]

You don't need to file your return to have a copy of your W-2. It should come to you in the mail or electronically if you set it up that way at your job.

Is it okay to bring on the interview a scan copy of the AOS and W2? or it has to be the original document?

Thanks in advance!

[nipp 1]

Is it okay to bring on the interview a scan copy of the AOS and W2? or it has to be the original document?

Thanks in advance!

There is no "original" W2. It doesn't have any signatures on it. So, any copy/scan/fax/email/pdf will work.

[FAST21 0]

Thanks nipp for the info. Btw, we sent AOS (original) to NVC. Do I have to bring with me the original form or scan/photocopy will be fine?

[nipp 1]

NVC will forward it to embassy. In my personal opinion, it's better to have one more copy with original signature, just in case. Sometimes, they mess up documents collection on the first interview stage and require original AOS from CR/IR beneficiaries. It is easier to give it to them, rather than go into long discussion about how NVC works.

[Natsukiii 35]

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately my wife was already at the Embassy for her interview when I read this. Fortunately, the Consular Officer never asked for the 2013 W-2. In fact, he didn't ask to see any of our documents. I feel pretty lucky!

Good luck all!

- Justin

[Al422 221]

I sent Candy my 2013 W2 (photocopy) and my 2013 ITR. Unless you are into something complicated like a business, it really does not take that long to do it. I use Turbo Tax online every year, and for 2013 it only took me about an hour.

You can also get IRS transcripts of your taxes online at the IRS web site. I sent those to Candy for 2011 and 2012. And I will give it a couple of weeks for the 2013 to appear and send her that too.

As I told Candy, I would rather she have 100 unnecessary documents than be short by even one necessary one.

Don't take chances.

[nipp 1]

Good luck to you all. I will be leaving in 4 hours to JFK to collect my wife

[Al422 221]

Good luck to you all. I will be leaving in 4 hours to JFK to collect my wife

Congratulations to you and your wife. If all goes well I will be in that same boat in about 2 1/2 months.