I-134 evidence

[TashaK 1]

Hi everyone, my fiance and I are still waiting for NOA2, but looking at getting things together for the I-134. Does London accept just tax returns or W2s from the last 3 years or do I need more than that? I've seen people getting letters from their bank or employer and I didn't think that was necessary if income was enough?

[PaulandBeckyR 1]

I went for my interview yesterday, they asked for the w2 and 1040's, but take as much as you can, just be prepared they can ask you for anything.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Hi everyone, my fiance and I are still waiting for NOA2, but looking at getting things together for the I-134. Does London accept just tax returns or W2s from the last 3 years or do I need more than that? I've seen people getting letters from their bank or employer and I didn't think that was necessary if income was enough?

W2s and tax returns are not either/or. A complete tax return might be as simple as a form 1040 and one W2, or it could be Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule D, three W2s and a 1099-R. Whatever you are required to send in to the IRS if mailing, is considered your complete tax return, no matter how many pages. So that's a bunch of papers that equals ONE proof of income. One year's tax return, not three is adequate.

Tax transcripts are summaries of your whole tax return provided free by the IRS. They can't be faked because it's a copy/summary of your whole tax return picture, basically certified by the IRS because it's issued by them. That's why you don't have to include any 1040, Schedules, W2s or 1099s if you send a transcript. They are free from the IRS. Transcripts take the place of sending a complete tax return.

London generally likes two proofs of income. So a second proof could be a letter from employer or photocopies of recent pay stubs. If you're not employed but have a lot of money in investments, then statements from banks or brokers could show all those assets.

I would suggest one tax return and one additional proof.

Edited January 29, 2011 by Nich-Nick

[TashaK 1]

Ah okay, thanks! I'll order my tax transcripts and get together some pay stubs.

[Rob and Jill 82]

I did the whole nine yards on the financial statements. I gave them tax transcripts, copies of my paycheck stubs for 6 months, a letter from my employer....you name it.

I have said it many times over. If your evidence is GOOD evidence that won't raise questions, and it's not a hassle for you, then give it to them. I don't think immigration paperwork is the time to save trees.