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10 minutes ago, payxibka said:

I have more knowledge of the tax system than you could ever imagine. 

 

 If you are not aware but It is not the tax system or the IRS that determines what the evidentiary requirement is for determining financial eligibility,  it is the consulate.   If they required transcripts the instructions would be clearly indicated 

Haha! This tone is extremely immature and brings no added value to the OP... so I'll just respectfully let your attitude speak for itself here and leave you alone. 

OP - if you have any questions, feel free to PM me. Best of luck, and I would highly recommend you to bring your spouse's 2018 1040 (and corresponding 1099s) to the interview. 

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Then don't fear monger.  The embassy website has what is required for financial documents for the k1 including looking at the requirements for the i134 which nowhere says tax transcripts are required.   The i864 for IR visas is a different affidavit and may require transcripts and is likely what was being done in front of you 

Of course I'm not fear-mongering - what reason would I have to do that? Don't be rude. I'm giving the OP a full and realistic perspective, including how the OP can be best prepared and avoid delays from requests for additional information. (Especially since she states she has current year 1040 and 1099s.) 

If there is some doubt or incompleteness of 1099s (as copies of tax returns don't prove that they were actually filed with the IRS,) of course tax transcripts would be preferred to strengthen the case. Takes some knowledge of how tax system works, not just what's listed on the embassy website. 

6 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What Visa were they interviewing for?  I suspect it wasn't k1. 

No idea as I didn't review their file. My point is - best to be over-prepared, yeah? Especially when the OP has a 2018 1040 and 1099 which shows higher income. Would probably make the strongest case to bring those items along for consideration and be to be aware/prepared to give a legitimate explanation as to why a tax transcript is not available, in case that is asked about (many ahead of us were). 

Don't want to worry you, but during our interview, there was a case ahead of ours in which the applicant was turned away for lack of tax transcript. On the other hand, I brought 3 years of tax returns and we were approved. I think it may depend on who you get for the interview.

Since I'm based in the PH, I'm unable to create an IRS online account to request a tax transcript. (IRS requires a US phone number registered in your name in order to verify for account creation, so this is impossible for someone living abroad.) I explained this in detail during pre-interview, and they noted it.

If your fiance has filed taxes already for 2018, just bring a copy of that 1040 with associated 1099s. In the end, that's all they wanted from us, not prior years. And in your case, it sounds like that's the return you want them using to decide your case. 

Just now, WeareReady2go000 said:

Hi Jordan ,

I have not receive my case number yet still anxiously and patiently waiting til now its been only 1 day since i received the approval letter . I don’t know how many days it will take but if I’ll still dont get it after 10 days . I Will call the IV office in US embassy Manila . 

I Will update it here if ever i Will get My case number . 

 

Thanks ,  Neneth

 

 

Ahh ok! Same status, then. 

We applied on the 20th, and also received the approval from USCIS on Feb 26!  Now we wait for the case number and *pray* that the wait for interview is not extremely long. 😕 

Congrats!

When did you receive the email from the Immigrant Visa office with your case number? How many days was it after your approval letter from USCIS?

Thanks!
Jordan

On 2/25/2019 at 11:22 PM, Joseph palafox said:

Hi im new here and where filing for dcf this month although we started last week however we where missing few things like a summary of relationships and my residency. About the residency i gave them my dual certificate and my current phililppines  driver license which my d.l was expired on 2013 and just had renewed this month of February. I need to ask if a rentals agreement that been notarized by a atty would be okie to complete my residency? ive been here in the phililppines since 2001 but went back to the u.s for vacation 2016 to 2017 for ten months. Regarding the summary ofe relationship does anyone know or have a sample on how? Please help we will be back at the u.s embassy in two weeks. Thanks 

Filed I-130 with the following documentation for Proof of Residency (PH) and Proof of Relationship, and my petition was approved in 4 working days with no additional requests for information:
 

Supporting Documents - Proof of Philippine Residency

1.      Proof of Employment

a.      Regularization Letter from Philippine Employer (1 page)

b.      Alien Employment Permit from the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (1 page)

c.      Receipt from 9(g) Visa Extension with 3 years’ validity from Philippine Bureau of Immigration (1 page)

d.      Certificate of Tax Withheld from Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue – BIR Form 3216 for 2018 (1 page)

2.      Proof of Residence

a.      Letter from past leased residence in XXX, Dates: XXX to XXX  (1 page)

b.      Current Barangay (Local Government Unit) Certificate of Residency for XXX (1 page)

c.      Current Signed/Notarized Lease at XXX (5 pages)

3.      Owned Property

a.      Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration for car owned by XXX (1 page)

b.      Bank Certification from XXX Bank in the Philippines, Joint Savings Account for XXX (petitioner) and XXX (spouse) (1 page)

Supporting Documents - Proof of Bona Fide Marriage Relationship for XXX & XXX

1.      Proof of Joint Residence

a.      Certificate of Residency from XXX, reflecting joint occupancy and move-in date (1 page)

2.      Proof of Legal Marriage

a.      Copy of Finalized and Filed Marriage Certificate issued in New Zealand (1 page)

b.      Copy of Original pre-Filed Marriage Certification, with signatures of witnesses and registry office official (1 page)

3.      Proof of Past Travel Together

a.      Flight Confirmation for trip from Manila, Philippines to New Zealand (1 page)

b.      XXX (spouse) New Zealand Visa Approval letter (1 page)

c.      Photos from New Zealand (2 pages)

d.      Flight Confirmation for trip to Cebu (2 pages)

e.      Photos from Cebu (1 page)

4.      Other Personal Support

a.      Photos of postage/mailing of XXX’s letter to mother regarding XXX (spouse) (1 page)

b.      Copy of XXX’s letter to mother regarding XXX (spouse) (5 pages)

c.      Personal Photos and Screenshots of Chats (10 pages)

NOTE: Everything was sorted and labeled, per the USCIS recommendations (labels on bottom, two hole punch at top, etc.) so it was very easy for the USCIS representative at Window 25 to check. 

ANOTHER NOTE: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT online for USCIS (https://my.uscis.gov/appointment/v2) to save yourself time.