Tax Transcripts and SSNs

[IfoemaUS 25]

Hello all,

I requested and received my tax transcripts the other day and will be sending them to my fiance to prepare for his interview...my question is, does it matter to the consulate if I black out the SSNs or not? I prefer to black them out because there are 3 there and obviously it's a security concern should the docs be lost or otherwise. My fiance lives in Nigeria and because of the lack of adequate mailing system there, I am having them hand delivered by family members that are traveling next week for a burial. Thanks for your feedback.

As a disclaimer, I did search the forums before posting and couldn't find any previous posts on the topic.

Edited May 12, 2016 by IfoemaUS

[Ortolan 381]

Don't black out the SSN; the CO needs to be able to verify that it's the same number when referencing your other documentation. These documents will be rejected if they can't read that number.

[IfoemaUS 25]

Don't black out the SSN; the CO needs to be able to verify that it's the same number when referencing your other documentation. These documents will be rejected if they can't read that number.

Ok thanks but I'm curious, which other docs have SSN on them? I don't remember having it on anythings else.

[Ortolan 381]

Well, didn't you submit your SSN on that K1 form you filled out to start the process? Item #10 on the form?

Edited May 12, 2016 by Ortolan

[IfoemaUS 25]

If it was there then lol...I just didn't remember. Thank you.

[Joey & NaYa 13]

I'm sure you also have it listed on Affidavit of Support Document. They will need to make sure the numbers match.

[IfoemaUS 25]

Got it...thanks to you both.

[Ortolan 381]

You're welcome, and good luck!

[IfoemaUS 25]

You're welcome, and good luck!

Thank you!

[3CHI 11]

If I was in your shoes, I would put it in a double sealed envelope that you know by a certain "sticker" if it was tampered with. Explain to the family member of the importance of discretion and that you have sealed it and your fiancee knows how it is sealed. (this is how I would do it!)

In my case, I had to print my documents from an internet cafe and stand behind them as they clean the history and trash can it! :-)

[IfoemaUS 25]

If I was in your shoes, I would put it in a double sealed envelope that you know by a certain "sticker" if it was tampered with. Explain to the family member of the importance of discretion and that you have sealed it and your fiancee knows how it is sealed. (this is how I would do it!)

In my case, I had to print my documents from an internet cafe and stand behind them as they clean the history and trash can it! :-)

That's exactly what I planned to do...I have 2 envelopes ready to go. Thanks for the confirmation!

[DonT 8]

Hello all,

I requested and received my tax transcripts the other day and will be sending them to my fiance to prepare for his interview...my question is, does it matter to the consulate if I black out the SSNs or not? I prefer to black them out because there are 3 there and obviously it's a security concern should the docs be lost or otherwise. My fiance lives in Nigeria and because of the lack of adequate mailing system there, I am having them hand delivered by family members that are traveling next week for a burial. Thanks for your feedback.

As a disclaimer, I did search the forums before posting and couldn't find any previous posts on the topic

What do you mean proper mailing system? Send it through DHL, FEDEX and let him have the tracking numbers and he will get it as soon as it gets there. The CO want to see everything without alterations which stands to render it invalid.Goodluck

[IfoemaUS 25]

What do you mean proper mailing system? Send it through DHL, FEDEX and let him have the tracking numbers and he will get it as soon as it gets there. The CO want to see everything without alterations which stands to render it invalid.Goodluck

What I mean is, here in the US it costs a few dollars to mail through our local post office and where he lives does not mail to your door. That's what I mean. I don't want to pay that much for those services. Yes I will make sure not to alter anything based on all of the answers prior. Thanks!

[DonT 8]

What I mean is, here in the US it costs a few dollars to mail through our local post office and where he lives does not mail to your door. That's what I mean. I don't want to pay that much for those services. Yes I will make sure not to alter anything based on all of the answers prior. Thanks!

Ok I see .