naturalization Interview paperwork

[Iris1954 9]

My spouse in scheduled to have his interview mid next month.  The letter from Immigration mentioned a list of things he needs to bring.  It didn't say anything about tax transcripts.  He is applying under the five year rule.  I do have copies of the last 4 years but not the oldest year.   Does he actually even need to bring these?   The letter never mentioned them.  Anyone know?

[OldUser 5,136]

Yes, bring the tax transcripts. They demonstrate good moral character for naturalization purposes. He may never be asked to show them, but it's best to bring them in case if he's asked.

[WozAnon - NM 1]

14 hours ago, Iris1954 said:

My spouse in scheduled to have his interview mid next month.  The letter from Immigration mentioned a list of things he needs to bring.  It didn't say anything about tax transcripts.  He is applying under the five year rule.  I do have copies of the last 4 years but not the oldest year.   Does he actually even need to bring these?   The letter never mentioned them.  Anyone know?

If you are applying under 5 year/3 year rule, you are expected to take the tax transcripts for those. Check https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript website to request for them.

[OldUser 5,136]

11 minutes ago, WozAnon said:

If you are applying under 5 year/3 year rule, 

Are there any other rules for N-400? 

Edited April 1, 2023 by OldUser

[WozAnon - NM 1]

3 year is related to GC based on marriage, otherwise it is 5 year.

[OldUser 5,136]

On 4/1/2023 at 6:39 PM, WozAnon said:

3 year is related to GC based on marriage, otherwise it is 5 year.

That was exactly my point. No matter what rule you apply under, tax transcripts are needed.

[hodelek 1]

I received interview notice and tax transcripts are not listed in the letter?

 

[OldUser 5,136]

41 minutes ago, hodelek said:

I received interview notice and tax transcripts are not listed in the letter?

 

Up to you. If you want high chance of success, tax returns should be brought to interview. I don't understand why this is such a deal. It only takes a few minutes to download them from IRS website and print them out.

 

There's a chance your husband won't be asked for them. There's also a chance he will be asked. If you want the interview and case to go smoothly, have them ready. It's in the evidence list for N-400.

Edited April 10, 2023 by OldUser

[Fe.Ta 858]

On 3/31/2023 at 10:42 PM, Iris1954 said:

My spouse in scheduled to have his interview mid next month.  The letter from Immigration mentioned a list of things he needs to bring.  It didn't say anything about tax transcripts.  He is applying under the five year rule.  I do have copies of the last 4 years but not the oldest year.   Does he actually even need to bring these?   The letter never mentioned them.  Anyone know?

 

53 minutes ago, hodelek said:

I received interview notice and tax transcripts are not listed in the letter?

 

Neither of you have your timelines filled out, so we do not know if your I-751s were approved already or not.  If they have not been approved, you should bring everything you submitted in you I-751 and your N-400 - along with your USC spouse if you are applying under the 3-yr rule.  If your I-751 were approved, then at least bring the approval notice and then all the evidence you submitted in the N-400.  USCIS letters are not going to list out every single item you COULD bring to help your case because they would have to tailor them specifically to each individual and that would make things even slower.  Now, from my experience with an AOS interview at a USCIS office with an about-to-retire officer, the more evidence you bring, the easier it will be for you to resolve the issue on that day and get the approval.  Otherwise, you could be delaying your case for not being prepared.  USCIS officers can and will ask for things you might not think you need.  Our officer literally told us after our approval that she knew she was going to approve us as soon as we stood up and started walking towards her because of all the evidence we were carrying.  The officer had been doing this for so long that sometimes she could tell which applicants were legit before they ever got to her desk.  As others have said, tax transcripts and other things that show your good character and demonstrate you are being/will be a good citizen will be golden to take.  Why take the chance of not getting approved and maybe even getting your oath the same day because you left something at home?