Tax return document recommended for filing I-130?

[edman007 0]

Please correct me if I am wrong. I believe tax return of petioner and beneficiary is not required for filing I-130. We are showing our joint bank account statement and 401k beneficiary document where we have assigned each other as beneficiaries on our 401k account. Do you recommend submitting tax return/tax transcripts as well? Or is that something we should only submit when we file affidavit of support down the line. Appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

[geowrian 22,335]

Tax returns are not needed until the I-864, after I-130 approval. Tax returns aren't evidence of a bona fide marriage, so there's no benefit sending them early.

Edited February 12, 2019 by geowrian

[John & Rose 7,237]

2 hours ago, edman007 said:

Please correct me if I am wrong. I believe tax return of petioner and beneficiary is not required for filing I-130. We are showing our joint bank account statement and 401k beneficiary document where we have assigned each other as beneficiaries on our 401k account. Do you recommend submitting tax return/tax transcripts as well? Or is that something we should only submit when we file affidavit of support down the line. Appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

Actually tax transcripts are required to be uploaded to NVC when they ask for them.  No tax information is required for the petition itself.

[Jessica Donahue 34]

15 hours ago, diane79 said:

She can apply for the citizenship. However, take in consideration that you will "reset" the waiting times, and then you will have to wait (again) around 18 months for the citizenship, starting the date you submitted the application. 

Since she won't receive the 10-year green card, she will need to get the stamp in her passport once the 18-month letter she received when she filed for the 10-year green card expires.

I am in the same situation. I filed for removal of conditions January last year.  Last month I filed for the citizenship without receiving the new green card. Since I already have to wait, it doesn't really matter to me.  My estimated processing time was 19 months. 

 

 

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Actually tax transcripts are required to be uploaded to NVC when they ask for them.  No tax information is required for the petition itself.

 

Yes, be sure to get the tax transcripts, you can usually download them from the IRS website.  Or, if you forget some of the information they aske you, it will take about 1-2 wks to receive them.

[geowrian 22,335]

A tax transcript is the simplest option and least likely to have issues (missing page(s), schedules, or other evidence). Otherwise a 1040 + all W-2s/1099s/other income schedules can be provided.

[John & Rose 7,237]

12 minutes ago, geowrian said:

A tax transcript is the simplest option and least likely to have issues (missing page(s), schedules, or other evidence). Otherwise a 1040 + all W-2s/1099s/other income schedules can be provided.

There was a change lately and NVC no longer lists the 1040 and W2 as required.  Instead they only request transcripts.  This is NOT consistent across all NVC sites yet but it has been used to justify 221(g)s to I-864 filers who had their entire return and W2/1099s...  This does not apply to non-immigrant visas (K-1).

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-4-collect-financial-documents.html

 

Scroll down to "OBTAIN FINANCIAL EVIDENCE"

Edited February 12, 2019 by John & Rose

[geowrian 22,335]

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

There was a change lately and NVC no longer lists the 1040 and W2 as required.  Instead they only request transcripts.  This is NOT consistent across all NVC sites yet but it has been used to justify 221(g)s to I-864 filers who had their entire return and W2/1099s...  This does not apply to non-immigrant visas (K-1).

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-4-collect-financial-documents.html

 

Scroll down to "OBTAIN FINANCIAL EVIDENCE"

There's only 1 NVC site.

COs always have had the discretion to request a transcript....I'm assuming there's been an uptake in this occurring so NVC is suggesting sending a transcript first.

To be clear, the law and I-864 have not changed to require a transcript.

[John & Rose 7,237]

8 minutes ago, geowrian said:

There's only 1 NVC site.

COs always have had the discretion to request a transcript....I'm assuming there's been an uptake in this occurring so NVC is suggesting sending a transcript first.

To be clear, the law and I-864 have not changed to require a transcript.

The only change was to the DoS Consular Affairs site and what is required for financials there.  Everywhere else the 1040 is listed but not at that DoS site.  The COs have been issuing 221(g) for CR/IR filers who have full 1040 packages.  This is only over the last few weeks and really isn't that big a deal as transcripts are easy and complete.  There were rumors of "adjusted" 1040 forms that may have shown a little higher income than the W2s evidenced.  I'm not sure why but either way, transcripts are easier and quicker and a lot less papers to carry.

Edited February 12, 2019 by John & Rose

[Guysmiley 7]

On 2/12/2019 at 12:10 PM, John & Rose said:

The only change was to the DoS Consular Affairs site and what is required for financials there.  Everywhere else the 1040 is listed but not at that DoS site.  The COs have been issuing 221(g) for CR/IR filers who have full 1040 packages.  This is only over the last few weeks and really isn't that big a deal as transcripts are easy and complete.  There were rumors of "adjusted" 1040 forms that may have shown a little higher income than the W2s evidenced.  I'm not sure why but either way, transcripts are easier and quicker and a lot less papers to carry.

Correct.  We were put in 221g for missing Tax Transcript on 01/29/2019.  We had entire 1040 and W2s.  Supplied Transcript to embassy on 02/07/2019.  Still in AP.

[pushbrk 12,093]

Then I would say it is wise to take the transcript to the interview, or upload it as an "additional document" before the interview.  It takes some time for a transcript to be available after filing the return.  No need to wait on a transcript to get through NVC.  You can do that with a copy of the return.