Request for initial evidence (i-485)

[infamous666 0]

Hello,

My wife and I filed paperwork for adjustment of status a month ago, we have since received an appointment for biometrics and everything was fine until we got a letter last thursday titled "Request for initial evidence (I-485)". I am a bit confused as to what they need from me. The letter says I need to "submit a complete Federal Income Tax Return submitted to the IRS from the sponsor (me) on Form I-864, Affidavit of support for the most recent tax year."

They evidence is to be submitted to a Lee Summit Montana Address. I called the 1-800 number on the letter and they looked up the request via our case number, however the lady was not able to give me a good answer. She basically said get a lawyer to ask, set up an appointment on USCIS's website or just try to send the last years W-2 and thats it. I am just afraid that if I resend them something they already have, that my wife will just get denied...

My questions are:

- Why are they asking me to send my 2011 tax information again when I already sent it the first time attached to the I-864?

- If they want me to send the tax information AGAIN, do I need to attach it to another I-864 or can I just send the W-2 for 2011 to Montana?

I really appreciate any help any help anyone can give me as we do not have a lawyer.

Thank you!

[Moomin 292]

Hello,

My wife and I filed paperwork for adjustment of status a month ago, we have since received an appointment for biometrics and everything was fine until we got a letter last thursday titled "Request for initial evidence (I-485)". I am a bit confused as to what they need from me. The letter says I need to "submit a complete Federal Income Tax Return submitted to the IRS from the sponsor (me) on Form I-864, Affidavit of support for the most recent tax year."

They evidence is to be submitted to a Lee Summit Montana Address. I called the 1-800 number on the letter and they looked up the request via our case number, however the lady was not able to give me a good answer. She basically said get a lawyer to ask, set up an appointment on USCIS's website or just try to send the last years W-2 and thats it. I am just afraid that if I resend them something they already have, that my wife will just get denied...

My questions are:

- Why are they asking me to send my 2011 tax information again when I already sent it the first time attached to the I-864?

- If they want me to send the tax information AGAIN, do I need to attach it to another I-864 or can I just send the W-2 for 2011 to Montana?

I really appreciate any help any help anyone can give me as we do not have a lawyer.

Thank you!

Did you send only W2, or both tax return transcripts and W-2 with the original AOS package?

Sometimes USCIS does misplace documents though.

[Anh map 2,098]

Hello,

My wife and I filed paperwork for adjustment of status a month ago, we have since received an appointment for biometrics and everything was fine until we got a letter last thursday titled "Request for initial evidence (I-485)". I am a bit confused as to what they need from me. The letter says I need to "submit a complete Federal Income Tax Return submitted to the IRS from the sponsor (me) on Form I-864, Affidavit of support for the most recent tax year."

They evidence is to be submitted to a Lee Summit Montana Address. I called the 1-800 number on the letter and they looked up the request via our case number, however the lady was not able to give me a good answer. She basically said get a lawyer to ask, set up an appointment on USCIS's website or just try to send the last years W-2 and thats it. I am just afraid that if I resend them something they already have, that my wife will just get denied...

My questions are:

- Why are they asking me to send my 2011 tax information again when I already sent it the first time attached to the I-864?

- If they want me to send the tax information AGAIN, do I need to attach it to another I-864 or can I just send the W-2 for 2011 to Montana?

I really appreciate any help any help anyone can give me as we do not have a lawyer.

Thank you!

Lee's Summit is in Missouri, not Montana. Double check the address to avoid mailing delays.

Request for Initial Evidence means that you failed to submit a required item.

When submitting tax information the preferred manner is the tax transcript because no other supporting documents are needed. If you chose to submit a copy of a tax return, you must send the complete return which includes all schedules and supporting documents. Supporting documents are typically W2's and 1099's.

*Moved from K1 forum to Adjust Status - Family Based Visa forum*

[infamous666 0]

Thank you!

You are right it is Missouri, not Montana I had sent just W-2's, no other supporting documents. I will call the 1800 number and order my 2011 tax transcript on Tuesday. Do I need to send the Transcript attached to a I-864 form, or do I just send it attached to the "Request for Initial evidence" letter and thats it?

Thank you again!!

[orejiba 1]

Hi! you need to send it again, I-864 form and income tax return, w-2 & paysslips...me & I my husband send 2009,2010,2011 income tax return for sure & tnx God, they approved it..

[Moomin 292]

Thank you!

You are right it is Missouri, not Montana I had sent just W-2's, no other supporting documents. I will call the 1800 number and order my 2011 tax transcript on Tuesday. Do I need to send the Transcript attached to a I-864 form, or do I just send it attached to the "Request for Initial evidence" letter and thats it?

Thank you again!!

If the RFE didn't ask for a new affidavit of support then you do not have to submit it. Best thing is to blur out personal details and case number and upload the RFE on VJ. Usually the wording is different when it asks for a new I-864. You can though - especially if your situation has changed and you wish to update it, or if you want to be on the safe side. Otherwise just submit the documents that the RFE asked for. I'd suggest(not a requirement) to add a cover letter and state what the RFE response contains, of course with the RFE on top of everything as instructed.

A side note; don't trust the customer service rep you talk to when calling USCIS. They either read from a script or know very little about specific parts of immigration. Kindalike asking a person for directions and he thinks he knows but he's not really known to the area. That's customer service, at least on tier 1 level. And if they refer you to anyone else(such as info pass appointment), it's most likely insecurity about their own answer shining through.

Edited October 7, 2012 by moomin

[infamous666 0]

Ok, thanks! so if i send the following all attached together, will I be ok?

1) filled out I-864

2) 2011 tax TRANSCRIPT

3) request for evidence letter

[Anh map 2,098]

Thank you!

You are right it is Missouri, not Montana I had sent just W-2's, no other supporting documents. I will call the 1800 number and order my 2011 tax transcript on Tuesday. Do I need to send the Transcript attached to a I-864 form, or do I just send it attached to the "Request for Initial evidence" letter and thats it?

Thank you again!!

If you have the complete tax return, you can send a copy of that. I'd include copies of the W2(s) as well just to be sure.

Transcripts don't take too long to get. They can be faxed the same day in some instances.

[GreenTrain 1]

If you have the complete tax return, you can send a copy of that. I'd include copies of the W2(s) as well just to be sure.

Transcripts don't take too long to get. They can be faxed the same day in some instances.

Tax Transcripts from IRS are the best as they include all the info and USCIS like them.