My N-400 checklist

[c-Low 0]

Here is my checklist for my wife... I wanted to check if my docs are alright...wanted to double check with you guys

1) G-1145 Form

2) Photocopy of her Green Card

3) Her 2 color photos

4) Check for $680

5) My U.S. Passport

6) Our marriage cert

7) 1040 tax returns from 2009 and 2010

8) Copy of 1 bank statement and 1 voided check from open joint account

9) Copy of 1 bank statement and 1 voided check from closed joint account

10) Our current lease

11) Copy of AR-11 Form that we changed our address online in March.

Question:

1) Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

2) Do we need to make a cover letter for N-400?

[Sand 5]

Here is my checklist for my wife... I wanted to check if my docs are alright...wanted to double check with you guys

1) G-1145 Form

2) Photocopy of her Green Card

3) Her 2 color photos

4) Check for $680

5) My U.S. Passport

6) Our marriage cert

7) 1040 tax returns from 2009 and 2010

8) Copy of 1 bank statement and 1 voided check from open joint account

9) Copy of 1 bank statement and 1 voided check from closed joint account

10) Our current lease

11) Copy of AR-11 Form that we changed our address online in March.

Question:

1) Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

2) Do we need to make a cover letter for N-400?

Hi, I am not sure about this one )(

1) Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

you do not need Cover letter,

Now.

5) My U.S. Passport ==> Send Copy of ur passport. (Information Page up to the signature page) i hope u not going to send ur passport. lol

6) Our marriage cert. Same thing here. (Send Copy not the original Document.)

otherwise it looks good.

[c-Low 0]

My bad... everything that i'm sending are copies lol couldn't edit on time lol

Edited May 4, 2011 by c-Low

[Sand 5]

My bad... everything I going to send are copies lol

[c-Low 0]

Now the big question is missing an answer lol

1) Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

we have 1040 tax returns from 2009 and 2010

Edited May 4, 2011 by c-Low

[Sand 5]

Now the big question is missing an answer lol

1) Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

we have 1040 tax returns from 2009 and 2010

The answer is. (3 Years of Tax returns are reqired by the USCIS)

and i believe you still can file for 2008, even if u did not make enough. So if i am in ur shoes. i will Call IRS tomorrow morning. and tell them about ur situation, maybe they will Fax u some form to fill it out and send it back to them or maybe u can do it via Internet. this is the best thing to do. therefore. before u send ur papers. Call first . If u can get 2008 even if u did not make enough. and it worked. then Dont send the Tax Returns with ur papers, wait till you get them all (3 Years) and take them with u to ur Interview.

this if u in a hurry and want to send ur papers. but if u want to wait for 2008 tax return to come. then u can wait for it and when u receive 2008 Tax return add it to the package and send them all.

Please wait for better answer.

Edited May 4, 2011 by Sand

[c-Low 0]

Thanks sand for the info =) I agree we will wait for better answer. this one's a tricky one

Edited May 4, 2011 by c-Low

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I have to disagree with the person above who said a cover letter is not necessary. No it's not required but it just helps you organize and looks neater and more professional. My tendancy is to try to look professional, not disorganized.

Here's a link to the thread I started back in Feb with a copy of my cover letter - other's contributed theirs as well.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/296606-cover-letter-sample-for-n-400-pkg/

Good luck whatever you choose to do.

Edited May 4, 2011 by Udella&Wiz

[c-Low 0]

Udella&Wiz thank you for your comments =)

My other main question is...

Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

we have 1040 tax returns from 2009 and 2010

Edited May 4, 2011 by c-Low

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Here is my checklist for my wife... I wanted to check if my docs are alright...wanted to double check with you guys

1) G-1145 Form

2) Photocopy of her Green Card

3) Her 2 color photos

4) Check for $680

5) My U.S. Passport *

6) Our marriage cert

7) 1040 tax returns from 2009 and 2010

8) Copy of 1 bank statement and 1 voided check from open joint account

9) Copy of 1 bank statement and 1 voided check from closed joint account

10) Our current lease

11) Copy of AR-11 Form that we changed our address online in March.

Question:

1) Do we need to get a tax transcript for 2008? (we didn't file because of really low income)

2) Do we need to make a cover letter for N-400?

*5) you mean copy of your passport, right?

You do not need a cover letter, but I like having one.

You absolutely need 3 tax transcripts. If you haven't filed for 2008, do it today, even if your income was "really low." After that's been processed (give it a week or so), get all transcripts for 2008, 2009, 20010.

[c-Low 0]

M-477 Form says this

Documents referring to you and your spouse:

a. Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children; OR

b. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past 3 years; OR

c. An IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years.

Referring to letter A, we have 2 years of tax returns, bank account statements, and a lease. (I shouldn't need 3 years of tax returns right?) because it says "OR" in bold?

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Referring to letter A, we have 2 years of tax returns, bank account statements, and a lease. (I shouldn't need 3 years of tax returns right?) because it says "OR" in bold?

You asked a question, I answered it to the best of my ability and experience.

Do as you please; it's your N-400.

Whatever.

[Sand 5]

M-477 Form says this

Documents referring to you and your spouse:

a. Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children; OR

b. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past 3 years; OR

c. An IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years.

Referring to letter A, we have 2 years of tax returns, bank account statements, and a lease. (I shouldn't need 3 years of tax returns right?) because it says "OR" in bold?

Hi, Yes you need 3 Years of Tax return. if on a based of marriage to a USC. about OR it could be for the one who is applying on a 5 Year rules. in that case he/she has to bring 5 Years of Tax return, if he/she had a trip outside of the country lasted 6 months and more. otherwise no need .

Edited May 5, 2011 by Sand

[c-Low 0]

Thanks Just Bob and Sand! I thank you a lot! I just wanted to confirm everything. I called IRS today for a did not file transcript for 08 and I will get it next week... I will start filing next week then =)

Sorry had to confirm because I got confused regarding

letter A. saying Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children =)

You asked a question, I answered it to the best of my ability and experience.

Do as you please; it's your N-400.

Whatever.

Edited May 5, 2011 by c-Low