i134 : Why does everyone say last 3 years tax info ?

[CandZ 7]

In preparing my I134 to send to my fiancee I found no such information in the instructions about providing 3 years worth of tax information. I understand that last years tax return along with supporting w2s show evidence of income, but where is everyone getting this last 3 years of tax transcripts from ? I actually have 2010 and 2011 tax transcripts, and my 2012 return and w2s, but that was only because I read a few times that it is needed for submitting with i134.

The directions that go with i134 state that supporting evidence should be: from the bank (deposits from last year, date account opened, and present balance), employment letter, copy of LAST income tax returned filed (if self employed)

From reading the forums I got a little paranoid and now I have the following:

Employment Letter

2010/2011 Tax Return Transcript

2012 Tax Return with supporting Documents (w2's and 1099)

Banking Statements and Summary

Last Paystubs

Im glad to show more than enough evidence, but am I beating a dead horse ? Not to mentioned I'm going to get killed with such a massive envelope that is being sent fedex international.

Can I hear some thoughts ?

[Dave&Roza 748]

In preparing my I134 to send to my fiancee I found no such information in the instructions about providing 3 years worth of tax information. I understand that last years tax return along with supporting w2s show evidence of income, but where is everyone getting this last 3 years of tax transcripts from ? I actually have 2010 and 2011 tax transcripts, and my 2012 return and w2s, but that was only because I read a few times that it is needed for submitting with i134.

The directions that go with i134 state that supporting evidence should be: from the bank (deposits from last year, date account opened, and present balance), employment letter, copy of LAST income tax returned filed (if self employed)

From reading the forums I got a little paranoid and now I have the following:

Employment Letter

2010/2011 Tax Return Transcript

2012 Tax Return with supporting Documents (w2's and 1099)

Banking Statements and Summary

Last Paystubs

Im glad to show more than enough evidence, but am I beating a dead horse ? Not to mentioned I'm going to get killed with such a massive envelope that is being sent fedex international.

Can I hear some thoughts ?

Because you need the tax transcripts for the I-864 form. It also depends on the Embassy as to what they require. Some want more information than others. As long as your evidence can support your claim of income you do not need the tax information, but most of us sent it in anyways. Most of us err on the side of caution and submit way too much.

Good luck,

Dave

[CandZ 7]

Because you need the tax transcripts for the I-864 form. It also depends on the Embassy as to what they require. Some want more information than others. As long as your evidence can support your claim of income you do not need the tax information, but most of us sent it in anyways. Most of us err on the side of caution and submit way too much.

Good luck,

Dave

Ok I figured that. So will it be fine to exclude the tax return transcripts for 2010 and 2011 and only include the tax information for 2012 along with everything else I have ? According to the instruction on i134 it seems like that is more than enough what I already have.

[agnesb 47]

Ok I figured that. So will it be fine to exclude the tax return transcripts for 2010 and 2011 and only include the tax information for 2012 along with everything else I have ? According to the instruction on i134 it seems like that is more than enough what I already have.

Hi,

A lot of people (especially with difficult consulates) prefer to have excessive documentation to take rather than having to resent something which will mean delays in getting the visa.

I had a letter of emplyment (fax - not original) and the CO was satisfied as soon as I provided them with that letter and didn't have to show tax return or W2.(which I also had just in case).

I am sure you already have sufficient information and should be fine. Good luck!