Do they need to see original W2's at the interview??

[Z&S 0]

Dear VJers,

I somehow managed to misplaced my original W2 for 2004 tax year. I do have the copy of it though. Will cosulate ask for the original? I have a week left, what to do??

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I, personally, think a copy should be fine. Hell, some companies only have electronic W-2s now. So, to print one is a copy!

[Elvis 0]

Do we need to take to the interview the tax papers even if we send them to the NVC with I-864?

And, does it has to be 3 years back or just recent tax?

[Mononoke28 135]

You don't have to take anything to the interview but I did just in case. You also don't have to submit 3 year's worth of tax info but I did, just in case. It's better to be overprepared than not be prepared at all.

Also, I only took copies of everything, not originals.

Diana

[Roserick 0]

As far as I heard from the Philippine CR-IR Interviews..

Pre Screener and Consul never asked for Financial docs...

They just asked you for your Proof of Bonafide Marriage like Pictures, Joint Bills, Call Logs, Joint Loans, etc..

I fear for this too that they might ask for financial docs.. Cause my 07 W2 went below Poverty Line, and my fear is they might asked for it..

Hope not.. I don't want to risk any delay or AR if I present a Co-Sponsor..

Some people tells me not to worry cause the year just started and that makes my 06 still my latest ITR and it is what I submitted to NVC and it got approved because it was above the P-Line.

Good Luck!

[Puravida4ver 0]

can't you also submit copies of your last 6 months of paystubs to show you now make over the poverty guideline?

[Roserick 0]

can't you also submit copies of your last 6 months of paystubs to show you now make over the poverty guideline?

2006 is above P-Line

2007 is below P-Line

My concern is they might ask me for 07..

[albden 0]

If I have given all the W2 to the NVC, does my husband have to bring them with him for the interview???

I'm confused

[Roserick 0]

If I have given all the W2 to the NVC, does my husband have to bring them with him for the interview???

I'm confused

Basically you bring copies or original of all what you gave to NVC.. And hope for the best that they won't ask for them..

Good Luck to us all..

[Puravida4ver 0]

can't you also submit copies of your last 6 months of paystubs to show you now make over the poverty guideline?

2006 is above P-Line

2007 is below P-Line

My concern is they might ask me for 07..

OK

I am the in opposite position. Not enough in 06 and OK for 07, had to rush my 07 taxes in order to return my 864 yesterday.

[tamztamztamztamz 0]

i took them with me at interview but they never asked about them

[bearmirus 45]

If I have given all the W2 to the NVC, does my husband have to bring them with him for the interview???

I'm confused

There was some VJ reports that the Embassy has "misplaced" the documents.

So just to be safe than sorry, bring a copy of all the documents that you sent to the NVC along with additional documents that is not listed in the requirement. You just never know what they will ask for...

[Roserick 0]

If I have given all the W2 to the NVC, does my husband have to bring them with him for the interview???

I'm confused

There was some VJ reports that the Embassy has "misplaced" the documents.

So just to be safe than sorry, bring a copy of all the documents that you sent to the NVC along with additional documents that is not listed in the requirement. You just never know what they will ask for...

What is the Embassy going to say? "I am sorry to inform you, we lost your file.. You want a cookie?"

[LadyJane 1]

can't you also submit copies of your last 6 months of paystubs to show you now make over the poverty guideline?

2006 is above P-Line

2007 is below P-Line

My concern is they might ask me for 07..

OK

I am the in opposite position. Not enough in 06 and OK for 07, had to rush my 07 taxes in order to return my 864 yesterday.

Although it didn't happen at my husband's interview, I've heard that sometimes the consulate officer will ask for updated financial information. If you are concerned about this, have an updated I-864 ready complete with co-sponsor information and update tax/paystub information. That way, if you are asked for it, you will be prepared. And if they don't ask for it, no need to present it.

Good luck!

[bearmirus 45]

What is the Embassy going to say? "I am sorry to inform you, we lost your file.. You want a cookie?"

Heh. Its either that or they will place you on AR/AP for not having the proper documents.

If you want to wait a few more months after the interview then by all means, help youself. Personally, I rather not let the embassy get the easy way out for not granting the visa just because they lost the file and ended up to wait some more.