Co-Sponsor

[mfa 1]

I will be using my mother as a co-sponsor for my wife. I have read that the co-sponsor will need:

- 3 years personal tax returns, best is te transcripts from IRS.

Does my mother mail these to ME here in Peru? Does she send original documents or can she make copies of what she has at home?

- Last 3 years W-2s

Again, can my mother copy these and mail them to me here in Peru, or must she send the originals?

Overall, I guess my question is, if original papers are required to be mailed to me here in Peru, what happens if they get lost in the mail? Twice during our relationship my wife and I have had items sent, but never to arrive.

[sukijunia 0]

If I am not mistaken... if you elect to use transcripts, you don't need the W2's. But I hope someone else can confirm...

[Ryan H 3,797]

If I am not mistaken... if you elect to use transcripts, you don't need the W2's. But I hope someone else can confirm...

You are correct, if transcripts are used, W2's are not needed.

Edited June 12, 2012 by Ryan H

[JNEKG 4]

You dont need the original transcripts of your co sponsor. It might be best to complete you package and send it to your mother to add her information and forward onto NVC for you.

All the best.

[mfa 1]

You are correct, if transcripts are used, W2's are not needed.

Ohhh...thank you very much!

You see, this is why I get upset when folks say "just read this website...its all there!"

Its NOT all there. It should say W-2s not needed if transcripts are in hand. However, it simply lists each of these things as if both are required.

Its all on the website...its not hard. Wrong!

Edited June 12, 2012 by mfa