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I still stand by those comments. Our visa paperwork was looked over very meticulously when we presented it at the interview and the wet signature was absolutely required. The person reviewing our documents thumbed through every single page of the Affidavit of Support for myself and for our cosponsor and they studied the signature to make sure it was authentic. My attorney made a point of telling me we absolutely needed to have the wet signature. 
 
The announcement that wet signatures are no longer required is extremely misleading, very confusing, and completely false. The way it is stated in the article makes it sound like just a photocopy is ok, but my opinion is that NVC allows photocopies of the signature for purposes of completing the case, while the wet signature is required at the embassy.

What exactly was the error?  If there was/is an error on your AOS, then you should probably correct this error on a new form and bring that with you.  Also, if you were requested to bring your 2016 W-2's and info. then of course yes, bring it.  The most current tax information I see is always going to be asked for.  Especially since most everyone should hopefully by now have their taxes completed or filed extensions, etc.
 
 About your job, you may or may not even have to bring that up unless asked or unless you feel it is pertinent to your situation.  If you want, you can always bring current paystubs or an employment letter on company letterhead to satisfy any current changes in your job if you are questioned about it.  Always bring evidence and back up to explain anyting that you put on your forms.

Thanks for posting this.  This really confirms everything.  @chamma, bring it!!! 

Thanks for posting this.  This really confirms everything.  @chamma, bring it!!! 

In my case, we submitted
1) last three years federal tax returns (2013,14 &15)
2) W2s and 1099 (for all the bank accounts) for all three years
3) Along with that the W2 for 2016. 
 
Got CC without checklist. We have interview on 11th July. However, on 20th of June we received an email from the US embassy in Delhi that we need to bring the 2016 federal tax return to complete the file for interview. Though we were anyways ready with 2016 tax return, the email confirms that embassy and the CO definitely need the latest document.
 
Email snapshot below:
 

What would we do without visa journey.com (VJ)? It's crazy how much I've learned and continue to learn ... Thank you everyone for being so active on this forum and sharing your knowledge.. It helps us in so many ways.    I knew nothing and had so many questions 3-4 months ago about the NVC process.. And was totally overwhelmed 12 months ago when I started this process..  How we've all come a long way.. And to think all of our posts will help others from months, to years to come just as those before us.. THANK YOU VJ COMMUNITY!!!!

My scan date was 4/25 and CC on 6/21
 
This is what I submitted to NVC:
- 2015 tax transcript + W2s
- 2016 tax extension + W2s
 
I filed "Married filing jointly" because I was able to obtain Tax ID number for my spouse but if you do not have Tax ID number then you should file as "Married filing separately".
 
Honestly the CO does not care if it is joint or separate. They only care if the 2016 tax return was filed. As I said you may get lucky and the CO accepts the 2016 tax extension but after reading many interview cases I saw that for the interviews that were conducted after April 15, most of the applicants were requested their recent year tax return if they filed an extension. If they did not bring the tax return with them then the CO asked them to submit after the interview which just causes additional delay. To be on the safe side, I will suggest to file the 2016 tax and take the copy with you. If they ask then submit if not then no need.

I agree with this as well.  I think the extensions are ok, but better safe of course.  I think the only time that an extension could raise some serious suspicions is if you had your interview say in September or October and you bring your 2016 extension.  I could see that being a problem.  The whole point of an extension is to let the IRS know you won't have your taxes done by the April date.  So you could be ok given that we are at the end of June, but if your are really worried about it then just go ahead and file as mentioned above.

I received a checklist today from NVC regarding bringing my 2016 tax transcript or 2016 tax return to the interview since I filed an extension as well. If I was you then I will just file the 2016 tax and send a copy of the return to the applicant.
 
It depends on the CO but mostly I have seen many cases where the applicant was requested to bring the tax return if it is pass April 15.

No, they only care about 2016 year.. Your current status..  

I agree with newcomer, have your husband do both the 2015 and 2016 taxes.. "married filing separately" You can't file since you don't have a US TIN or SSN.. IRS told me to write "NRA - NO US TIN, NO SSN" in the SSN of my 1040 form.
 
He can file today, bring copies to your interview.. Honestly that the best advice.. This way your safe.. Not sure what the benefits of trying to file together since you haven't been living in the US in the same household? 

Thanks again. Hopefully I get it right.
Of course, I will update everything on here. This has been a great place and with much info, it is going to help everyone like it has helped me.  

If NVC only reviews the documents to be sent to NVC, I presume I can still carry the tax extension application and it's acknowledgement. Yes, I shall carry the 2016 W2, @JBMG also suggested the same. Many Thanks for taking time to provide an input.

Not really sure on how the extensions work for the interview phase.  While they are acceptable for tax season and submitting to NVC, I would think it would be ok during your interview as well.  Maybe some one else who has experience with this can answer a bit more thoroughly, but I see no reason to worry if you have all previous tax years including your tax extension (with proof that you actually filed one to the IRS) and I would even include the W-2 for 2016 to go with it.  If you have already gotten your 2016 tax return completed I would bring that.  Each persons situation is different but I feel if you are honest and you do everything right and provide consistent and legit evidence to your situation you should be ok.

@MLK2016 Did you have to submit a new AOS form to include your 2016 income? 

Yeah, you should def bring the most updated info... Things change and like @Erin&Alex said, it's the CO that makes the decision.. The NVC simply just verifies that we have the right paperwork for our interview.. Def bring the original AOS form but most likely they'll only take the updated version.. I imagine for many cases that didn't have the 2016 taxes on their original form they submitted to the NVC so now they will have to submit a new AOS form with that 2016 info..  Be sure to bring any 2016 tax transcripts (which you can now order as of June 15th), if you can't get the online access or get it mailed in time, def bring your 2016 w2's..  Just my advice to have MORE paperwork than you need.. let the CO tell you what is not needed.. 

What exactly was the error?  If there was/is an error on your AOS, then you should probably correct this error on a new form and bring that with you.  Also, if you were requested to bring your 2016 W-2's and info. then of course yes, bring it.  The most current tax information I see is always going to be asked for.  Especially since most everyone should hopefully by now have their taxes completed or filed extensions, etc.
 
 About your job, you may or may not even have to bring that up unless asked or unless you feel it is pertinent to your situation.  If you want, you can always bring current paystubs or an employment letter on company letterhead to satisfy any current changes in your job if you are questioned about it.  Always bring evidence and back up to explain anyting that you put on your forms.

@NewComer, I would take an updated I-864 with you.  I agree with @chamma and the others that you should bring your old I-864 that you sent to the NVC, but if you have your 2016 tax information definately update the I-864 with this new information.  The CO looks at this and ultimately makes the final decision, not the NVC.  NVC only checks the I-864 for discrepancies and corrections, as well as makes sure that you are set with the poverty guidelines. The CO is the one who will make the final decision on this though.  I also agree with @JBMG about calling the NVC just as a double check.  Even if you don't get the answer you may be expecting, at least you called.  Better safe than sorry, yes?  Here are some more threads that may further help:
This one is from 2015, but I am sure you may find it informative.
 

@NewComer, I would take an updated I-864 with you.  I agree with @chamma and the others that you should bring your old I-864 that you sent to the NVC, but if you have your 2016 tax information definately update the I-864 with this new information.  The CO looks at this and ultimately makes the final decision, not the NVC.  NVC only checks the I-864 for discrepancies and corrections, as well as makes sure that you are set with the poverty guidelines. The CO is the one who will make the final decision on this though.  I also agree with @JBMG about calling the NVC just as a double check.  Even if you don't get the answer you may be expecting, at least you called.  Better safe than sorry, yes?  Here are some more threads that may further help:
This one is from 2015, but I am sure you may find it informative.
 

Hi all   We are very happy.   Our Visa was granted this morning.   I will write a more detailed description of the interview later.   The entire process took less than 1 1/2 hours.  They asked about 4 questions and did not even ask to look at any photos.   The boards have been great to follow everyone and I wish you all best of luck with your interviews.
 
 
USCIS
01/03/2017: I-130 sent to USCIS
01/16/2017: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS California Service Center
02/09/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved 
NVC
02/20/2017: Case number assigned
03/04/2017: Received DS-261 / AOS Bill
03/04/2017: Pay AOS Bill 
03/04/2017: Submit DS-261
03/08/2017: Receive IV Bill 
03/10/2017: Pay IV Bill
03/23/2017: Send AOS and IV Package :    2017-03-23
03/24/2017: Scan date
03/25/2017: Expedite Request
03/28/2017: NVC forwarded expedite request to embassy
03/30/2017: Embassy expedite approved
06/01/2017: Case Complete
06/13/2017: Received email that file immediately being sent to embassy for expedited interview processing and scheduling by embassy
06/14/2017: Case status changed at NVC to completed
06/15/2017: Received email from embassy interview schedule for 06/23/2017
06/23/2017 Visa granted
 
   

@enigma992  When I started the spreadsheet, it listed just scan date and CC date, then it grew to what it is today..  Thanks to our VJ community who has been providing suggestions to alter it and by the repeated questions found on these forum threads.. I really hope that our spreadsheet does help others who are about to submit to the NVC or already have.. Because it's simply not fair what you and 50+ others have experienced.. There is clearly a problem with the communication from the NVC/embassies.. Doesn't make sense that nearly 1/3rd of our spreadsheet have had a checklist.. I hope you get your interview date soon.. Thanks again for your contribution and keep us posted regarding your interview date.  
 
Meanwhile, because of all the checklists, I've created the following forum which is just about checklists.. 
 

Glad to hear you made it safely!  Good luck on the interview! 

At my medical right now. My husband shows me how he organized our binder for the interview. How beautiful does that look?!! I'm so excited ! 

Called the NVC to ask about July interview dates.. She said they're done, they're waiting on August dates which should be given out at the end of the month... This seems about right as this is what happened last month.. First 1-2 weeks, wave of interview dates, then some stragglers throughout the month.. Hope all those waiting for an interview date receive it on the next round..