I-134 -- Tax returns, Tax transcripts, or both?

[rks_emelander 6]

As supporting documents for the I-134, does it matter if you submit the a copy of your tax return, the tax transcript printed from the IRS website? Should I do one or the other, or just submit both?

[apnzz 280]

Usually, the embassy correspondence lists the evidence required.

 

As most countries will ask for this (and some countries even want to see more evidence regarding the i-134 - it really is embassy dependent) it's recommended to bring the tax transcript regardless of country. Better to have something that is listed as required evidence, and not need it, than to not have it, and they ask for it. (Not to mention the i-134 instructions lists this as one of the forms of evidence)

 

In addition, most embassy will send (either via email, physical letter or their website) the list of documents that they require (again, this can vary from country to country, but most of them will say I-134 and evidence).

 

Some countries are known to not ask for it, or have a less chance for the officer to ask for it, but every officer is different and it's better to have it than to not have it and they ask for it.

 

Regardless; many say the focus in general is on current income, but there are so many countries on here you can read interview experiences' for that state they were asked for the tax transcript. 

Edited December 19, 2024 by apnzz

[Dashinka 25,848]

Do just the transcripts as most consulates prefer those (tax returns can be easily faked).  Do not send both as this can lead to confusing the consulate.

 

Good Luck!