Filing ROC with just 1 year of tax return

[d0n_the_dragon 0]

Hi guys, just wanted to get everybody's input. My wife's about to file her removal of conditions but we don't have all our tax documents ready to file for 2012 tax return. She's ready to file on 2/19 and we're thinking about just sending 1 year of tax return (2011). We're going to be travelling on May and we wanted to get the ROC process started right away before we leave. Do you think we'll be fine? Here are the other financial documents that we'll be sending:

2011 tax return

Lease agreement with both our names

Bank statements spanning 2 years of marriage

Personal savings spanning 2 years of marriage

Credit Cards showing her as an authorized user

Personal loan with both our names

Utility bills showing the same address

Our driver's licenses showing the same address

Copy of renter's insurance showing both our names

Health insurance showing her as part of the coverage

Car insurance showing her as part of the coverage

Copies of our trips (itineraries, photos, etc)

I would appreciate everybody's input on this.

Thanks!

[Navyk 78]

Hi guys, just wanted to get everybody's input. My wife's about to file her removal of conditions but we don't have all our tax documents ready to file for 2012 tax return. She's ready to file on 2/19 and we're thinking about just sending 1 year of tax return (2011). We're going to be travelling on May and we wanted to get the ROC process started right away before we leave. Do you think we'll be fine? Here are the other financial documents that we'll be sending:

2011 tax return

Lease agreement with both our names

Bank statements spanning 2 years of marriage

Personal savings spanning 2 years of marriage

Credit Cards showing her as an authorized user

Personal loan with both our names

Utility bills showing the same address

Our driver's licenses showing the same address

Copy of renter's insurance showing both our names

Health insurance showing her as part of the coverage

Car insurance showing her as part of the coverage

Copies of our trips (itineraries, photos, etc)

I would appreciate everybody's input on this.

Thanks!

You have pretty good evidence, 2012 Tax return should not be an issue in your case. All the best.

[carton025 38]

I only used 1 year tax return also and my gal's ROC should be coming up for approval in about 2 more months. That is, according to the VSC processing timeline provided at the USCIS website. Also, I haven't received any RFE's yet...

[Navyk 78]

I only used 1 year tax return also and my gal's ROC should be coming up for approval in about 2 more months. That is, according to the VSC processing timeline provided at the USCIS website. Also, I haven't received any RFE's yet...

You filed in June 2012 - In your case they can see that you are in a position to send them at least W-2s of 2011. Just curious to know what was your reason in not sending. Yes, it is not the only evidence and hence you may not get a RFE but curious.

[ngo3361 8]

I also just sent 2011 Tax Return.

[carton025 38]

You filed in June 2012 - In your case they can see that you are in a position to send them at least W-2s of 2011. Just curious to know what was your reason in not sending. Yes, it is not the only evidence and hence you may not get a RFE but curious.

If my memory serves me correctly, and without taking the time to look it up, it was "optional." That is, send in [copies of] 1 year or 3 years of tax return(s) - again, if my memory serves me correctly without taking the time to look it up. I also did the same when my gal and I applied for her 2-year GC and it was not an issue/problem. Just my opinion, but sending in "lots" of evidence/information can work both ways, good and bad. "Good" for offering lots of "good" information. "Bad" for offering "lots" of evidence/information that may not look good in the USCISs eyes. But, for the record, I did follow the "instructions" for the I-751 for that time period as I know the instructions can change without notice.

[Navyk 78]

If my memory serves me correctly, and without taking the time to look it up, it was "optional." That is, send in [copies of] 1 year or 3 years of tax return(s) - again, if my memory serves me correctly without taking the time to look it up. I also did the same when my gal and I applied for her 2-year GC and it was not an issue/problem. Just my opinion, but sending in "lots" of evidence/information can work both ways, good and bad. "Good" for offering lots of "good" information. "Bad" for offering "lots" of evidence/information that may not look good in the USCISs eyes. But, for the record, I did follow the "instructions" for the I-751 for that time period as I know the instructions can change without notice.

Yes, non-relevant over information is always not good - it raises doubts. Thanks for sharing.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

If my memory serves me correctly, and without taking the time to look it up, it was "optional." That is, send in [copies of] 1 year or 3 years of tax return(s) - again, if my memory serves me correctly without taking the time to look it up. I also did the same when my gal and I applied for her 2-year GC and it was not an issue/problem. Just my opinion, but sending in "lots" of evidence/information can work both ways, good and bad. "Good" for offering lots of "good" information. "Bad" for offering "lots" of evidence/information that may not look good in the USCISs eyes. But, for the record, I did follow the "instructions" for the I-751 for that time period as I know the instructions can change without notice.

You are confusing AOS and the I-864 with ROC. Totally different things.

OP - Why don't you have 2010 taxes?

[Navyk 78]

You are confusing AOS and the I-864 with ROC. Totally different things.

OP - Why don't you have 2010 taxes?

As per OP timelines, 2010 is not relevant.

[milimelo 4,469]

I'd say expect an RFE for 2012 taxes sometime after May and have those transcripts ready to go. Last year a lot of people got RFE for taxes.

[carton025 38]

You are confusing AOS and the I-864 with ROC. Totally different things.

OP - Why don't you have 2010 taxes?

Sorry I confused... you! Perhaps it would have looked better to you if I had made a "separate" paragraph for the following as I had made it as a general statement.

"Just my opinion, but sending in "lots" of evidence/information can work both ways, good and bad. "Good" for offering lots of "good" information. "Bad" for offering "lots" of evidence/information that may not look good in the USCISs eyes."

And, this statement is made based on "my own personal experience" with others and not in this general "VisaJourney" forum, but in a specific forum/group for Americans seeking to immigrate Filipino/a's to the USA.

[carton025 38]

You are confusing AOS and the I-864 with ROC. Totally different things.

OP - Why don't you have 2010 taxes?

Also, if you are referring to the number of years of tax returns to include... The instructions for the I-751 does not specify a number of years of tax returns to include. Furthermore, I included the statement, "If my memory serves me correctly without taking the time to look it up."

In regards to that, you might have stated that "my memory" did/does not serve me correctly.

[CanadiaGirl 10]

We sent in only 1 year of taxes as well (2011). Your evidence looks good.

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Just for reference here's mine:

Contents include the following documents, constituting a petition for the Removal of Conditions on the Residence of Amanda B

• Completed 1-751 JOINT Petition to remove Conditions on Residence
  
• Money Order for $590 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
  
• Photocopy of both sides of Amanda B’s Permanent resident Card
  
• Additional Information page - Previous addresses lived.
  

Enclosed also please find the following documents to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

IDENTIFICATION

• Copy of Passport for Amanda B
  
• Copy of New York State Drivers License for Amanda B
  
• Copy of New York State Drivers License for Paul B
  

RESIDENCE

• Copy of rental agreement
  

FINANCE

• Copy of 2011 Joint filed federal tax transcript for Paul and Amanda B.
  
• Copy of Paul 401k listing Amanda B as beneficiary.
  
• Copy of 2 shared AMEX credit card with transactions by Paul and Amanda B.
  
• Copy of Homeowners Insurance Bill addressed to both Paul and Amanda B.
  
• Copy of the title of our car, showing joint ownership.
  
• Copy of various Bank statements showing a joint account at NBT Bank.
  

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

• Copy of Fertility treatments with Paul and Amanda B.
  
• Copy of Positive Pregnancy Blood test (resulting in our 3rd medically documented Miscarriage at 8 weeks)
  
• Copy of Ultrasound from pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage
  
• A copy of our hotel reservations for our 3rd wedding anniversary vacation we took to Montreal, Canada in April of 2012.
  
• A copy of our airline reservations for a vacation that we took to Dominican Republic in August of 2012.
  
• Copy of Holiday Cards addressed to Paul and Amanda B.
  
• Pictures of vacations taken in April and August of 2012 and throughout our 2 years living together.
  
• Copies of various mail items to the address both Amanda and Paul B reside at.
  

Edited February 12, 2013 by CanadiaGirl

[Navyk 78]

I'd say expect an RFE for 2012 taxes sometime after May and have those transcripts ready to go. Last year a lot of people got RFE for taxes.

Isn't 2012 Tax return just 50% part of one of the several evidences of inter-mixing finances. According to me joint filing is no greater evidence compared to a joint checking account or joint vehicle ownership. Of course you can be ready to submit in case you get a RFE but I don't think there will be a RFE.

[d0n_the_dragon 0]

As per OP timelines, 2010 is not relevant.

That is correct. 2011 tax return would be our first filing together as a couple. As I originally posted, we're still waiting for some other tax documents before we can file 2012 tax return and we were thinking about just sending the ROC app with just 1 year of tax return. Based on other VJ member's replies/support, it looks like we can go ahead with just doing this. I sure hope it would be enough.