packet 3...W2's vs tax transcripts.

[danielleNJ 1]

My fiance and I just received Packet 3 yesterday. I have my W2's for 2011 (although I have not filed my taxes yet), or my tax transcripts for the last three years (2008-2010). Which should I submit with Packet 3? I read on one of the consulate reviews that having not filed your taxes yet can cause trouble with the approval. Help me!

Thanks

[worth_the_wait 12]

I wish this process was more streamlined so that one person's experience could really benefit others who follow. Having said that, I am not sure what is contained in Packet 3 from Austrailia, but with my fiance in Pakistan he only sent the Forms that they requested he fill out and send back to them. All supporting documents, to include the affidavit of support and tax forms he will carry with him to the interview to give to them personally. So, having said that, I had time to get the tax transcripts for the past 3 years (2010, 2009 & 2008) as far as 2011 goes. I am playing this by ear. HIs interview date has been scheduled for Feb 23rd. So I am hoping to be able to file before his interview and then he can just take a copy of my taxes with him (Tax for 1040). If I don't get to file beforehand, then my W4 and past 3 month of pay statements should suffice. (fingers crossed) So that's my plan.

Others have actually gone to their IRS office and somehow were able to get thier W4 and filed early so their significant other could have 2011 tax documents. So I guess that is also possible for you to do.

I hope this somehow helps answer your questions even thought it is not an obvious solution for you to take atleast it could give you some ideas.

[Touch of Treble 39]

We are submitting Transcripts that we requested from IRS online. Plus a copy of the 1040. both are copies which is why we are submitting both, no originals available.