Using Tax Returns as proof of income for AOS

[dkunkle 2]

Hello, the NVC finally just sent us what my attorney calls "fee bills." I paid $120, I think, for the AOS affidavit, and then another $325 or so for the visa application fee. My understanding from my attorney is that now we can put together our visa application.

She says that part of this includes submitting my last 3 tax returns to prove i can support my fiance. My question is - is that required? I found a K-3 packet instruction guide on the Canada forums with a checklist of what to bring, and it doesn't say specifically tax returns. I am asking because my 2012 income was low, but my 2015 income is quite high. So I can either submit now and provide 2012, 13 and 14 now, or I could wait until I file my 2015 tax return in probably February and then submit the visa application/checklist at that time so that i am submitting tax returns for 2013, 14 and 15.. Doing the latter means a delay though since my accountant won't be able to do my 2015 tax return until late January or early February.

So if 2 years of tax returns are sufficient proof, I'd rather go ahead with just those now to keep this process moving, and maybe copies of my pay stubs for 2015?

Any suggestions on this? Is every petitioner required to show the last 3 years of tax returns? Or are you allowed to show whatever you think best demonstrates ability to support your spouse.

Danielle

[Boiler 45,670]

Filing taxes, proof of current income are separate issues.

[indiana_sweetie 120]

Get Tax Transcripts, they are better proof, because you get them directly from the IRS, showing they were filed. My daughter is my hubby's co-sponsor and she submitted 3 years tax transcripts plus copies of 6 months pay stubs.

[TBoneTX 45,539]

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[NikLR 13,227]

Proof of current income is better. Use pay stubs and/or a letter from your employer. Previous income isn't looked at as much. My husband's one year was quite low on paper, but he was deployed for 6 months so wasn't taxed on his income.

Also you can send 1 year of taxes, or 3 years.