I-134 & Tax Returns?

[TMA 0]

I have a question re: I-134 affidavit of support.

I'm hoping to have my interview in London within the next 6-8 weeks, if things keep on course.

The only real question I have surrounds the interview itself and evidence for the I-134; my fiancée's salary exceeds the poverty line guidelines comfortably - we will be providing a headed letter from her employer with the usual spiel about length of employment, salary, full time contract etc. and we will also be providing pay check stubs from the last 6 months or so.

The only area of confusion is whether or not it would be beneficial to provide last years tax returns? Some people say yes, others say no. I've also read accounts of people's experiences at the embassy and very few mention being asked for tax returns. The London k1 guide reccomends it, but I would have presumed the letter and pay check stubs would be more than sufficient evidence?

So, if anyone could clear this up it would be a great help as I'm excellent at worrying about things, and this is one of those horrible nagging little thoughts in the back of my mind causing me some unease.

Cheers,

Tom.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

London will gladly approve your I -134 with the employer letter. They have never required the tax return or transcript.

I wrote the guide. A tax transcript is suggested in the list as something you can sort out early while you wait for your case to get from service center to NVC to London. It doesn't get "old" until the next April 15, so could be taken care of months before NOA2 even. A tax transcript is such an easy proof without bothering the boss to write a letter. That's really the only reason it may appear to be recommended in the London guide...for an easy proof, not because it is required by London.

Now that transcripts can be printed at home, it is even easier to provide one. But with an employer letter and pay stubs, you already have two proofs. A third or fourth or fifth proof will not get you more approved than just an employer letter alone would. London does not make a big deal of it and the interviewer probably will glance at your employer letter and never discuss the I-134 with you if the income is sufficient.

[TMA 0]

That's a big help, I really appreciate you taking the time out to answer that question so thoroughly.

Much obliged.

Tom.

[Kay&Jay 44]

All USA EMBASSY recommends that at least you have 1.Tax transcripts, 4 pay stubs or W2.

[Jackie&Krish 0]

All USA EMBASSY recommends that at least you have 1.Tax transcripts, 4 pay stubs or W2.

On the same lines, can they be copies of tax transcripts that I send to my fiance? Same applies for the bank letters?

[Kay&Jay 44]

On the same lines, can they be copies of tax transcripts that I send to my fiance? Same applies for the bank letters?

I believe tax transcript and bank statements are not like sealed originals documents,I think you can send her copies of all the proves that they want from you.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

All USA EMBASSY recommends that at least you have 1.Tax transcripts, 4 pay stubs or W2.

My answer to the OP is that LONDON, where he will interview, does NOT require a tax return or transcript. There isn't any one specific item you MUST have for London as long as you have at least one proof of sufficient income. My answer does not apply except to LONDON.

At this point in the K1 Journey, people need to know what is accepted at the embassy where they will interview. Each has their own methods. The Foreign Affairs Manual stating the law on a fiancé visa/interview only says the interviewing officer must be convinced the interviewee will not become a public charge. They don't lay out any details. Some embassies are more easily convinced than others. Consult with people who went through the same embassy to know how picky yours is.

[Kay&Jay 44]

My answer to the OP is that LONDON, where he will interview, does NOT require a tax return or transcript. There isn't any one specific item you MUST have for London as long as you have at least one proof of sufficient income. My answer does not apply except to LONDON.

At this point in the K1 Journey, people need to know what is accepted at the embassy where they will interview. Each has their own methods. The Foreign Affairs Manual stating the law on a fiancé visa/interview only says the interviewing officer must be convinced the interviewee will not become a public charge. They don't lay out any details. Some embassies are more easily convinced than others. Consult with people who went through the same embassy to know how picky yours is.

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