I-864 Package Missing Authorization for Release of Tax Data

[florida-photo 0]

Can anyone tell me if the I-864 package they received recently from NVC contained "Authorization for Release of Tax Data" form shown in James' Shortcuts? It was definitely NOT included in my package. Is that something they still use or is James' Shortcuts outdated? I am unable so far this evening to get through to a live operator at the NVC to ask about it. Thanks!

Mark

[dougyceci 0]

Hey Mark, just sent you email and thought I would post here as well. I looked at the EZ instructions, I know you are not filing this but they make no mention of sending the request form either. With the other changes as far as what to send, I am guessing that the request is no longer necessary. Maybe someone else will pop up with a more definitive answer, or you could just generate one and send it to be safe.

Doug

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Can anyone tell me if the I-864 package they received recently from NVC contained "Authorization for Release of Tax Data" form shown in James' Shortcuts? It was definitely NOT included in my package. Is that something they still use or is James' Shortcuts outdated? I am unable so far this evening to get through to a live operator at the NVC to ask about it. Thanks!

Mark

For your up to date information...

Yes the tax data release form is included in the packet.

It was included in mine and was recaived just a week ago.

It is included in the down loads section, and in James Short Cuts.

It is included in the documents needed list....so include it in your short cuts process.

Good Luck...Randy

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I wonder if it is still needed, I noticed this language in the affidavit:

"I authorize the Social Security Administration to release information about me in its records to the Department ofState and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services."

And with the new streamlining, it doesn't necessarily make sense, but who knows It would be silly of me to expect them to be logical about things.

[Looking4Wife 0]

Can anyone tell me if the I-864 package they received recently from NVC contained "Authorization for Release of Tax Data" form shown in James' Shortcuts? It was definitely NOT included in my package. Is that something they still use or is James' Shortcuts outdated? I am unable so far this evening to get through to a live operator at the NVC to ask about it. Thanks!

Mark

Mark:

I just received my I-864 AOS pkg today, and it did NOT contain the Authorization for Release of Tax Data. Since I had previously prepared per James' Shortcuts, I sent it in anyway.

But just so you know, I was curious just like you. I figured it wouldn't hurt to send it in.

Side note... I think I recognize Hotel Versailles in the 3rd photo that you have posted in the photo section, where your lovely wife is standing by the elevator... did I get the hotel right?

My wife and I stayed there twice, and my wife usually uses the cafe internet across the street from there.

[florida-photo 0]

Looking4Wife:

I am now thinking that this form is country specific believe it or not. I notice that is has the Embassy Post on the bottom of the form. And, the fact that your wife is from Colombia also reinforces that theory. It would be an incredible coincidence if both of our packages were missing that particular document. There is also NO reference to it in the cover letter yet there is a specific reference to the Barcode sheet. Since I did not use James shortcuts on sending the I-864 (because it is much further ahead of the DS-230 already) I am just going to send back exactly what they sent me. If I get an RFE I guess we'll all know.

You are very observant to be able to tell that the photo of my wife in front of the elevator is the Hotel Versailles. You are correct. I usually stay there during my visits to Barranquilla. Everybody there knows me now. It looks like we have very similar timelines at this point. Let's hope things keep moving along for both of us.

Doug:

I sent you a message via email. Have a great trip!

[florida-photo 0]

UPDATE: I just got off the phone with the NVC and I was told that the "Authorization For the Release of Tax Data" form is needed for the file in "some" cases, but in others it is not. She said if I did not receive it then I should not send it. She sounded very confident with her answer. Just thought I would let everyone know. As Looking4Wife stated I'm sure it doesn't do any harm if you decided to send it even though it was not requested in your particular case. Thanks to everyone for responding with your opinions and comments.

Mark

[Slithytoves 0]

I got our I-864 packet a few days ago and the Tax Data form wasn't in mine, either. I had already sent out the Shortcuts version of the packet to the NVC, so I'll just have to cross my fingers that it's okay that I sent the self-generated Tax Data form. Since some people are still getting it, I doubt the NVC folks will notice.

I was surprised that the packet didn't actually contain any forms at all, but instead directed me to the DoS website to download and print the forms myself. When did that change? I clearly must have missed a memo ... but I do consider that a step in the right direction for the process as a whole.

Alice