London Interview

[Avon 0]

Hello I was wondering if you can help. We are going through the Visa process and we have submitted the relevant paperwork under the IR1 visa process with DCF at London. I have completed a medical and have an appointment scheduled at the London embassy. We have completed the I864 and are using assets to meet the requirement. 

 

Our issue is that my wife is a US citizen hasn't completed tax returns whilst living in the UK but has paid tax in the UK whilst here so shouldn't owe anything. We sent her tax paperwork to an accountant to file on our behalf with the IRS but still haven't had confirmation that this has been completed. Do we need to have the tax returns and transcripts completed for the interview?

 

Or would it be sufficient to show that we are in the process of getting the tax returns completed?

 

I am concerned that if it's going to cause a massive issue it may be beneficial to reschedule the Visa appointment for another date if we can't get the tax transcripts filed in time.

 

Any advice that can be offered would be great as we have the interview date in 5 days time and are chasing the accountant but i am concerned that they won't have it filed before the interview

[Crazy Cat 41,980]

I am going to move this thread to the UK regional discussion area to see if someone more familiar with the London consulate can provide useful information as to what local consulate officers accept.

Edited August 25, 2019 by missileman

[JFH 12,190]

Worst case scenario you will have the interview and the visa approval will be placed on hold whilst they await the tax returns. Yes, you do need them. Your wife is required to file even when overseas (although she likely doesn’t owe anything, but she still has to file) unless she was below the income threshold for federal filing. 

[Avon 0]

Ok my main concern is that they could refuse the application if we don't have the tax returns. We can show that they are being processed so hopefully the worst case scenario is that it's put on hold whilst we wait for them to clear

[JFH 12,190]

22 minutes ago, Avon said:

Ok my main concern is that they could refuse the application if we don't have the tax returns. We can show that they are being processed so hopefully the worst case scenario is that it's put on hold whilst we wait for them to clear

Unlikely to be refused for that. The fact that your wife failed to comply with the legal obligations of being a USC doesn’t make you ineligible for a visa. But a delay is highly likely. Can’t blame the embassy for that. 

[Boiler 45,661]

The issue is that she will not meet the requirements to be a sponsor so I would expect a RFE.

[bluewaiting 11]

We had the same thing when we came 5yrs ago, we worried about it too, embassy didn’t care, no one asked about it, we filed 3yrs in one go just before our interview and took copies, they didn’t even want to see them, I very much doubt they will care, good luck! 

Edited August 25, 2019 by bluewaiting

[Wuozopo 4,293]

One actual tax return from the sponsor doing an I-864 is required by immigration law. They may not talk about it at the interview if you include one, but you can't get approved until they get one.

[Avon 0]

Thanks for all the advice managed to get the last two years tax returns sorted before the visa interview and the Visa was approved so we are very relieved

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, Avon said:

Thanks for all the advice managed to get the last two years tax returns sorted before the visa interview and the Visa was approved so we are very relieved

How about filling out your timeline so it gives others doing DCF London something to look at. It's a bit rare,  so your data would be helpful.

[Floridadream2020 7]

On 8/31/2019 at 4:32 PM, Avon said:

Thanks for all the advice managed to get the last two years tax returns sorted before the visa interview and the Visa was approved so we are very relieved

Can I ask how u got the last 2 so fast when not filed ? 

Only reason I asked is I sent year 16,17 and 18 to the IRS in June they have processed 16 worked backwards and I have transcript for that year now but  year 17 and 18 I have the 1040 I sent but every time I call they say still processing so can’t have transcripts my interview is 19th Sep so looks like I won’t be able to get in time  

Edited September 1, 2019 by Floridadream2020