RFE for 2019 tax transcript even though extension was filed

[amerikelinka 16]

My joint-sponsor filed for an extension for his 2019 tax return, and I submitted that with the AOS documents on the CEAC portal. Everything was accepted, but I got an RFE for my joint sponsor's 2019 tax transcript. I thought they might ask for it at the interview, but I wasn't expecting an RFE at this point. My joint sponsor rushed to file, and hopefully we'll have the transcript in a couple of weeks...

 

...but will this keep our case from getting DQ'd? (I'm waiting for them to accept a couple of re-uploaded civil documents, otherwise I'd probably know already about the DQ) Or will they move on with scheduling an interview and we'll just be expected to bring the tax transcript then? I've read mixed information in the forum. Thanks in advance for your help!

[SalishSea 16,770]

If they issued an RFE, nothing will happen with the case until the RFE is satisfied.  

[JeanneAdil 6,191]

your RFE has a date that this info needs to be recd and an explanation of what will happen if they do not get it by that date

(last one i saw was 87 days from date of letter)

 

NVC will not continue the process if tax documents are not recd

but your case is good in NVC for a year (i think my notice said to email monthly to keep case open)

[amerikelinka 16]

4 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

your RFE has a date that this info needs to be recd and an explanation of what will happen if they do not get it by that date

(last one i saw was 87 days from date of letter)

 

NVC will not continue the process if tax documents are not recd

but your case is good in NVC for a year (i think my notice said to email monthly to keep case open)

Thanks for the reply!  There's actually no date included in the message (besides the date it was sent, of course). There's no other info besides: Please upload and submit [JOINT SPONSOR]'s most recent IRS transcript 2019.

 

I also just realized that the message title is "Case FE Review note," not "RFE," but I'm not sure whether they are the same thing.

Edited September 6, 2020 by amerikelinka

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

28 minutes ago, amerikelinka said:

Thanks for the reply!  There's actually no date included in the message (besides the date it was sent, of course). There's no other info besides: Please upload and submit [JOINT SPONSOR]'s most recent IRS transcript 2019.

 

I also just realized that the message title is "Case FE Review note," not "RFE," but I'm not sure whether they are the same thing.

They are the same, extension is due in Oct. You have 87 days to fulfill. Everything is on hold until you satisfy the request.

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

1 hour ago, amerikelinka said:

Thanks for the reply!  There's actually no date included in the message (besides the date it was sent, of course). There's no other info besides: Please upload and submit [JOINT SPONSOR]'s most recent IRS transcript 2019.

 

I also just realized that the message title is "Case FE Review note," not "RFE," but I'm not sure whether they are the same thing.

It depends on what the actual communications says......In some cases, they will not proceed...in other cases, they will schedule an interview........If you can post a copy, we can tell you.

[amerikelinka 16]

7 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

It depends on what the actual communications says......In some cases, they will not proceed...in other cases, they will schedule an interview........If you can post a copy, we can tell you.

 

8 hours ago, amerikelinka said:

Please upload and submit [JOINT SPONSOR]'s most recent IRS transcript 2019.

This is all the message says, except for an explanation of how to request a transcript. No other information was included.

[pushbrk 12,106]

10 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

your RFE has a date that this info needs to be recd and an explanation of what will happen if they do not get it by that date

(last one i saw was 87 days from date of letter)

 

NVC will not continue the process if tax documents are not recd

but your case is good in NVC for a year (i think my notice said to email monthly to keep case open)

This is where terminology is so important.  NVC does not really do an RFE.  That's a USCIS term.  USCIS RFE's do have deadlines to respond.

 

The OP can upload the actual complete copy of tax return including W2 and 1099 forms once filed.  NVC will accept that, and the transcript can be taken to the interview.

 

Note to all readers:  The year you're sponsoring your spouse to immigrate is not a year for you or your joint sponsor to file an extension.  This is a prime example of WHY. 🙂

[amerikelinka 16]

26 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

This is where terminology is so important.  NVC does not really do an RFE.  That's a USCIS term.  USCIS RFE's do have deadlines to respond.

 

The OP can upload the actual complete copy of tax return including W2 and 1099 forms once filed.  NVC will accept that, and the transcript can be taken to the interview.

 

Note to all readers:  The year you're sponsoring your spouse to immigrate is not a year for you or your joint sponsor to file an extension.  This is a prime example of WHY. 🙂

Thank you for clarifying! I’ll try uploading the completed return + a comment that the transcript will be ready in October, and we’ll see what happens.

 

My joint sponsor, unfortunately, didn’t take the process very seriously until the last minute, when he finally realized that his late filing could seriously delay my husband’s process. 🙃 But he’s also family, so nothing we could really do but be patient while he got everything together!

[amerikelinka 16]

On 9/7/2020 at 10:41 AM, pushbrk said:

The OP can upload the actual complete copy of tax return including W2 and 1099 forms once filed.  NVC will accept that, and the transcript can be taken to the interview.

 

On 9/7/2020 at 11:11 AM, amerikelinka said:

Thank you for clarifying! I’ll try uploading the completed return + a comment that the transcript will be ready in October, and we’ll see what happens.

@pushbrk Thank you so, so much for the advice! I submitted the full tax return yesterday with a note (as I mentioned in my comment), and we were just marked DQ! Without your help, I might have waited another 6 weeks for the IRS transcript.