Joint sponsor filed for extension of 2014 tax returns

[SabeehNajam 15]

I finally found a sponsor and he has sent me all of his tax returns for the years 2012 and 2013. He has sent me 1 more document that is

FORM 4868 APPLICATION FOR AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE US INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN (for the year 2014)

What do i do now? :S

He is self employed, owns a few major businesses, so how do i fill out his income for the year 2014?

AND

Is this extension for a tax return form enough to send along with the i-864 for the year 2014?

And what do i fill out on the annual income on the I-864?? because his income varies every year.. He makes a pretty handsome amount so there are absolutely no issues regarding meeting the 125% poverty line.

I talked to him this morning and he said it's pretty normal for people here in the US to file tax returns later by getting an extension and since he is the president of a few corporations he gets the extension. He further said that it will get filed in 2-3 months.So what do i do now?

I can ask his accountant to send a letter which states he got an extension and send that along with the extesion form attached to his I-864

Also should i get him to send me his 2011 tax returns and attach those as well?

Need help!!

Edited June 4, 2015 by SabeehNajam

[G Walters 136]

From what I understand you are stuck till he files his 2014 taxes. You need that info and proof to fill out the 864, I do not believe that the extension letter will do you any good. You need the proof and the 2014 numbers.

[SabeehNajam 15]

From what I understand you are stuck till he files his 2014 taxes. You need that info and proof to fill out the 864, I do not believe that the extension letter will do you any good. You need the proof and the 2014 numbers.

Bummer!

Could i still send my IV and AOS packets anyway and hope that by the time they actually issue a checklist or something i will have the tax returns for 2014

[G Walters 136]

You could do that. It could add 60 days to your time line from when they receive your RFE Response. Let wait to hear from others.

[NikLR 13,220]

As self employed only your tax returns show how much income you make yearly. Having the current year's tax return is important. It is possible to make it to interview and have the consulate or embassy request the current year's taxes and an updated I-864. It's possible they may be find with what they have. Your choice.

[SabeehNajam 15]

First off, you do NOT need ALL last 3 years' returns, instead you need only latest year's federal tax returns. OK. And since he didn't file his tax returns for the year of 2014, which is the latest year, then you can send to NVC his tax returns for the year of 2013 because his tax returns for 2013 is the latest one he filed. Also, you need to send a letter to NVC explaining about his having extension to file his tax returns for the year of 2014 along with IRS form 4868. It would be helpful to get a letter from his accountant too. However, he would need to write down his income for the last 3 years on form I-864 but would need to submit returns only for the year of 2013. You will be fine, trust me. Having an extension on filing tax returns is very normal, and NVC and Consulars are aware of it. And they do accept extension letter, explanation and other previous year's returns. Good luck.

Thank you so much for the reply! God bless you!

As self employed only your tax returns show how much income you make yearly. Having the current year's tax return is important. It is possible to make it to interview and have the consulate or embassy request the current year's taxes and an updated I-864. It's possible they may be find with what they have. Your choice.

Guess i'll have to take my chances then!

Thank you so much for the reply god bless you!

[SabeehNajam 15]

Ok so latest update, i just got off the call with the NVC and the lady (forgot her name) was really nice and she told me this does happen and i need to do the following

1. Attach a copy of the extension for 2014 returns

2. Get a letter from the petitioner/accountant stating as to they have an extension on the tax returns

3. Attach the 2013 tax returns and show the 2013 tax returns as the most recent tax returns filed on the I-864

4. 2012,2011 tax returns are optional

She said i should be fine if i attach all these items.

Thank you VJ members G Walters, NLR and Wilaro for all your help! God bless you all!