Hello VJ'ers. I just wanna ask those who are having their interview this March. Do we need to present the 2007 ITR of our fiance during the interview? I have the 2004-2006 ITRs. I know we need to present the most recent ITRs but according to my fiance, he'll be getting a copy of his ITR maybe by March. Will the 2004-2006 suffice?

Aki

I could not give the most reliable answer for this, as I am also on the same stage as you are in this process. BUt what I can share with you is the fact that our lawyer asked for the 2007 ITR of my fiance. So my fiance is filing his 2007 ITR by the end of this month...So I hope this gave you a little idea rather than confusion

I can only say that an ITR wasnt sent, however a 'notarized copy' of my 2006 was given/sent as well as W-2 attached. And this was acceptable to the consulate. Having said that, I really think that it depends on who will interview you. So, in retrospect, I would have also had the ITR available as well, although we weren't asked for an ITR, but asked for the actual return.

*we are in the year 2008 and if you can obtain the 2007 ITR, then I would have this available, the more proof, facts, documents..the better...just my opinion.

My fiance doesnt have ITR for 2007 he wont have it until April he said. We got his 2007 payslips/paystubs. And also a letter from work stating how much he earns and how long he've been employed in that comany. I hope it they wont make it a big deal.

My fiance doesnt have ITR for 2007 he wont have it until April he said. We got his 2007 payslips/paystubs. And also a letter from work stating how much he earns and how long he've been employed in that comany. I hope they wont make it a big deal.

sister, just present the most latest that he has. if he haven't filed for the 2007 yet, 2006 will be fine. coz each year, the preceeding tax return is valid until spring of the following year.

Did he file already for 2007? Here right now in the USA they are recommending people to file electronically, because the IRS hasnt the new forms yet available. Its something to do with Congress here...maybe someone can shed some light on this.

If he has filed his 2007 already, make a copy and have it notarized and sent to you along with the W-2 for 2007. Better safe than sorry, just my opinion.

Someone had told me the 2006 is still the latest ITR until the April deadline for filing 07 W2.

I feel screwed myself.. Our interview is for Feb 20th and my 07 ITR is below the P-Line..

The only thing I can think of right now is prepare a co-sponsor..

So far so good the CR-IR interviews that I have asked told me Consul hasn't asked for Financial docs on their interview..

cheer up! cheer up! cheer up! they won't (but bring it just to be sure!)
(and yes, preapre a co-sponsor if you can)

yah 2007 filing start on jan 22 and u can file it electronically and get it immediately!!

tell me bout it.. Got my refund already..

what u mean notarized 2007 ITR ??? i think only affidavot of support need to notarized

according to my source heheh

I know.. I filled mine the 16th and got my refund already.. And YES! Electronically.

yah there you go!!!!! my source right then!!!! ill bring my fiance 2007 to be safe .... they wont ask 2006 unless if you have 2007 ,.....

your killing me here...

That's the problem.. I hope they don't ask for my 07.. Last year I went below the P-Line..

I hope they will just ask for my 06.. Since its the one that I submitted to NVC and I am above P-Line on that year.

ohh sorry!!! nah youll be fine!!!!!! in my case his 2006 below P-line thats why ill show his 2007 ITR!!!!! dnt show ur ITR 2007!!! only your 2006! okay????

Yupzz

Plus I'm preparing a co-sponsor.. Just to be prepared..

good!!!!!!! your approve then!

guys, there's a note in your Form 1040 that it can be used until Spring of 2008. pls check it out.

If you are using tax transcripts then the notarization is not neccessary. When using 1040s it is a good idea to have them notarized because the consular can request the originals.

also, make sure to include a copy of the W-2, since that backs up the income declared on the 1040.

in the past, I don't recall anyone who had a March interview posting they were asked for previous year tax return. in addition to co sponsor, if your present income situation has improved, you can have ready evidence such as recent pay check stubs, letter from employer, etc...

Oh thanks Sis Beng, now i have to hurry and tell my fiance about it! He will be the one to fill up this form and get notarized?

the 1040 is his Federal Income Tax return. it is not required to have it notarized. only the Affidavit of Support I-134 form itself is required to be notarized.

my fiance told me he only have 2005 and 2006 ITR.. but we will bring his 2007 pay stubs and Letter from company stating his current earnings. Will this be enough Roy?

along with I-134, and if meets minimum income requirements, you should be fine.

Thank you..

I'm wondering about something......everyone is so worried about the tax forms and W2s. I'm sending them but the I-134 actually only asks for letters from your employer and possibly banks; they only ask for the last income tax return if you are self employed.

Does anyone actually know about someone being turned down for only having what they ask for?

Oh.......and how do you add your timeline to this thing?

What about business owners???? they can file for extension of they ITR due to all paperwork its require....And last year my fiance filed his only in october and I prolly gonna have my interview between may or june!!!!

my fiance sellf employed I will show his 2007 ITR... his 2006 dsnt met the P-line.

Oh boy... where to start..........

Dear NON-USC's:

The ITR (Income Tax Return) is a voluntary/madatory statement of Income and taxes paid to the United States Treasury. It is filed using various versions of the 1040 Form. It is due each year for the PREVIOUS calendar year by April 15. Automatic extensions can be granted and the due date becomes August 15. Realistically, an ITR for 2007 might not even be prepared until August of 2008.

Taxes are withheld from an employees pay and these are accounted for in the ITR. Any employee who has had more taxes withheld than what they actually owe as determined by the 1040, will receive a refund check from the US Treasury. Those that did not pay enough taxes will be require to submit the additional funds.

So, those getting a refund may file as soon as possible, and those that owe may file as late as possible. Other factors include the complication of the return, if it is with business, investments, and multiple employers. Purchase and selling of real estate and other deductions can cause a very complicated ITR.

From the stand point of the Consular, his job is to see that your petitioner is capable of supporting you. One method is by viewing the ITR. The ITR is such a legal instrument that falsifying that document can lead to criminal and civil penalties. That's right, if you are caught lying on your ITR, you can go to jail. So, as such, it is a very good judge of a person's income. As a government official, the Consular can probably request originals of your ITR from the US Treasury, but I would suspect this would be in very rare cases.

The bottom line is this: If your petitioner is gainfully employed with a notable employer, making a substantial salary well above poverty level, one year of tax return with supporting bank, stocks, real property, should be sufficient evidence. If your petitioner makes his living picking up aluminum cans, is barely at or below the poverty level, and doesn't have a bank account, three years worth of ITR might not even be sufficient.

So, there is no reason to 'freak out' over having a 2007 or 2006 ITR at this particular date. Remember, the Consular has to file his/her ITR 1040's by April 15 ALSO... and I'll bet NONE of them have done that yet!

One of the top reasons for divorce in the US is trouble over finances. If you are considering getting into marriage with a poor person, you had better have LOTS of love, cuz you sure ain't gonna have lots of wealth....

My two cents, properly filed on line 34a 1040c

- Derrel

check the Evidence of Support in the Fiance Visa Appointment Packet. http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwfivk1.pdf

THANKS ALOT Derrel & Lai

WELL IN FACT I WONT EVEN WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE I CAN SUBMIT 2004-2005-2006 AND MY FIANCE INCOME IS WAY HIGHER THAN THE POVERTY LINE IN FACT WAY OVER 55,000/ YEAR.

SO NO! MY PLAN ISNT TO MARRY A POOR GUY AND AS A CANADIAN I WOULNT NEED ANY PURPOSE BUT LOVE TO MARRY AN AMERICAN
(JUST KIDDING !!...I LOVE MY MAN DEEPLY)

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND THANKS AGAIN Derrel & Lai FOR YOUR ANSWER.

Canadian? your lucky with one aspect of your visa journey, will not take a 14 hour plane flight to get here.

best of luck the rest of the way

well..... just hope and pray hard!!!!

14 Hours??? WOW... I wish I was that close. The absolute FASTEST trip to Dallas is 19.5 hours. And I have done one 27 hour with a bounce through a typhoon.

Gee, if the Pacific were simply as wide as the Rio Grande.......

- Derrel

guys this post all about ITR