How important are tax returns?

[nadjaj 0]

Hi everyone.

I just recently sent in the i 129f petition and have been trying to figure out the next step. I was reading online that during the interview I might have to provide three years worth of tax returns. I've been living and working/studying outside of the country since late 2009. I only just returned a few months ago and I didn't work at all in the US in 2014 (I was a student abroad) so I didn't do my taxes.

I just recently was accepted to a full-time position that is above the minimum requirement to sponsor my fiance. Will the lack of tax returns be a problem, even though I haven't been living and working in the US?

I know that if it came down to it, my parents could be a backup sponsor but we'd all prefer them to not have to do that.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

You must have the returns or be able to explain why you were not legally required to file. If you should have filed and just didn't, then you need to file all the back taxes now.

[VOL 425]

It would be dependent upon which embassy you file. I would ask this in Ireland area Regional area on this forum.......

[lost_at_sea 995]

Even abroad, US citizens are required to file taxes: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

You should back-file missing years.

If you were not required to file for a given year, you should have a statement prepared as to why that was the case.

Edited April 15, 2015 by lost_at_sea

[nadjaj 0]

It would be dependent upon which embassy you file. I would ask this in Ireland area Regional area on this forum.......

My fiance is Irish but he lives and works in London. So would the London embassy or the Dublin embassy be the one we should ask at?

[lost_at_sea 995]

My fiance is Irish but he lives and works in London. So would the London embassy or the Dublin embassy be the one we should ask at?

Where he lives. So it'll be London. But he doesn't need to ask - you do need to have your taxes in order.

[lost_at_sea 995]

You can find the filing limits here: http://london.usembassy.gov/irs/irswho.html

And also here: http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/ivfaqs_affidavit/tax_returns.html (it refers to the I-864, and you'll be doing the I-134 for the K1, but the I-864 comes up right after for AOS).

Edited April 15, 2015 by lost_at_sea

[nadjaj 0]

You can find the filing limits here: http://london.usembassy.gov/irs/irswho.html

And also here: http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/ivfaqs_affidavit/tax_returns.html (it refers to the I-864, and you'll be doing the I-134 for the K1, but the I-864 comes up right after for AOS).

Thank you. I should be okay because in 2013, and 2014 I made way way below the minimum, I was a student. Do I need to have an official document waving my need to fill out taxes or do I just state what I made during those years and that it was below the minimum requirement?

[lost_at_sea 995]

Thank you. I should be okay because in 2013, and 2014 I made way way below the minimum, I was a student. Do I need to have an official document waving my need to fill out taxes or do I just state what I made during those years and that it was below the minimum requirement?

You should just write a letter out explaining that you were a student and only earned X amount of money in those years, so were not required to file a tax return. Simples.

2012?

[nadjaj 0]

For 2012, I was employed full-time, but that was overseas. I believe my taxes were filed that year but I will double check with my family's accountant.

[lost_at_sea 995]

For 2012, I was employed full-time, but that was overseas. I believe my taxes were filed that year but I will double check with my family's accountant.

You can easily check on the IRS website, and while you're there obtain a tax transcript for that year (which is all you need). http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

[Nordlandcc 2]

I just had to supply mine to the embassy in Kenya.

[usmsbow 795]

Hi everyone.

I just recently sent in the i 129f petition and have been trying to figure out the next step. I was reading online that during the interview I might have to provide three years worth of tax returns. I've been living and working/studying outside of the country since late 2009. I only just returned a few months ago and I didn't work at all in the US in 2014 (I was a student abroad) so I didn't do my taxes.

I just recently was accepted to a full-time position that is above the minimum requirement to sponsor my fiance. Will the lack of tax returns be a problem, even though I haven't been living and working in the US?

I know that if it came down to it, my parents could be a backup sponsor but we'd all prefer them to not have to do that.

For the I-134 and interview for the K-1, you should be fine with a letter of employment and pay stubs. Since you were a student in 2014, that can be easily explained in the interview if asked. I don't know about London, but most embassies don't care about 3 years of tax returns for a K-1 visa interview.

The 3 year tax return is for adjustment of status and the I-864. In that case, I believe all you will have to do is write that you were a student and made less than the required amount to file a tax return.

[usmsbow 795]

A couple useful links for you:

Complete guide to London on VJ:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/

London Embassy info page for immigrant visas:

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/application_documents.html#012

No mention of 3 years of tax returns on either page.