Howdy!
I have just submitted my wife's NVC paperwork last week. But upon browsing around, I saw that some have been RFE'd due to missing W2's, and mostly it's for those who filed for taxes jointly.
I am working overseas for a foreign employer, and submitted 2020 Tax transcript and 2021 tax return (since the transcript isn't yet ready), both of which clearly mention foreign employment and filed as married filing separately. I have a feeling they systematically request W2's regardless of filing status or verification of working stateside. I have submitted a personal statement of re-establishing domicile with a hoard of proofs, so they clearly understand that it's not a US-based employer and thus no W2 will be available. I am obviously not relying on my foreign income for financial proof, but rather on assets.
I'm considering uploading a statement - to the W2 document upload - outlining exactly that, just to avoid needless delay. And then again i feel like I'm shooting myself in the foot because this may further confuse them
Any thoughts? Or do they completely disregard any income-related documentation once they see entries assets?