QUOTE(Chris-n-Veronica @ Jan 8 2007, 05:46 AM)

QUOTE(MariaEric @ Jan 7 2007, 09:28 PM)

QUOTE(yaalisa @ Jan 8 2007, 04:35 AM)

I am assuming he is self-employed and not under the employment of someone else? If he is not self-employed, tax information is not needed with the I-134. And even if he is self-employed, the instructions clearly state you need only to submit a copy of "the last income tax return filed".
Mariaeric, I was curious about what you put here, not needing the tax information for the I-134. Do you know that from your own experience, or did you read it some where? because, I see so many people talk about needing it, I thought it was required. I guess though it is better to have it then to not, right?
Yes from experience and I read the regs... it was not required if the consulate you are working with wants the I-134 instead of I-864. Its clearly stated on the I-134 instructions to submit... "as appropriate"... and the item dealing with tax returns is "if self employed". Otherwise you simply need an employment letter, and letter from bank, etc..
"""The interim rule clarified in 8 CFR 213a.5 that the regulations relating to the use of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-865 do not apply to other situations where immigration or consular officers have permitted the use of Form I-134."""
And all references in the regs about tax returns refer to the I-86# series forms with exception of using I-134 and being self employed.
It is up to each different consulate.... If they ask for it in your packet 3...be ready to have it... Remember they can ask for stuff as they see fit.. I've seen them ask for a Marriage cert.(Of not every being married) at the interview and didn't ask for it in the Packet 3
You can try to quote the law to them.... and lose... wouldn't it just be easier to just have more then enough ..and remove all doubt about being approved..
I recommend if you can get a Co-Sponser...Get One..
And what about 2006 taxes...you should be able to file soon after the 1st of Feb....this is what I have to wait for...
And plus I just read how long you have waited now... Do you want to play this Law game..and have it postponed even longer.... I know what my answer would be....