Tax Transcripts vs. Tax Returns for I-134

[toma1 10]

You have a different opinion based on what I assume are legitimate experiences. I accept that. The readers are free to choose their own paths when it comes to this. I don't understand what purpose you think you're serving by making such a big issue about the 5 minutes it takes to order transcripts. I've certainly never suggested it's unwise to use complete tax returns instead.

In my case, it was not the 5 minutes to order... it was the 2 week wait to receive.

[toma1 10]

I am going to order these transcripts now. I'm sure they will be needed again.

There are several options:

Return Transcript

Account Transcript

Record of Account

Form W-2, Form 1099 series, Form 1098 series, or Form 5498 series transcript

I know I need the first one. Is there any reason to order the others?

[rebeccajo 14]

With all possible respect, YOU don't know what anecdotal evidence I possess. That you aren't aware of any is a given. Whether I am or not is not for you to decide.

We learn things as we go along. If we had to provide hard sources for everything we learned before answering questions here, this forum would be rendered useless. I've learned along the way that Consular officers would rather see transcripts. However, they certainly will accept complete tax returns. I've also learned they always accept true transcripts at face value but sometimes question tax returns for various reasons.

You have a different opinion based on what I assume are legitimate experiences. I accept that. The readers are free to choose their own paths when it comes to this. I don't understand what purpose you think you're serving by making such a big issue about the 5 minutes it takes to order transcripts. I've certainly never suggested it's unwise to use complete tax returns instead.

You have stated transcripts are preferred by consulates.

As far as anecdotal evidence goes, I have read of the occasional rare situation where a CO asked for W-2's when a transcript was the document provided.

CO's can ask for whatever they like, you know. Stating that one form of evidence is preferential (when there is no bonafide evidence you can possibly possess to prove that) is an error.

Horse feathers!

Which bit?

The anecdotal story I relayed here or that you could possibly be wrong?

I've told you evidential accounts here before and you have mocked me. The fact of the matter is none of us here have seen or heard it all. It'd be a good idea if you got adjusted your attitude to that fact. And stopped making up others.

Edited December 8, 2008 by rebeccajo

[MARM 7]

I am going to order these transcripts now. I'm sure they will be needed again.

There are several options:

Return Transcript

Account Transcript

Record of Account

Form W-2, Form 1099 series, Form 1098 series, or Form 5498 series transcript

I know I need the first one. Is there any reason to order the others?

Yes, I would like to know the same...

I am ordering the first option (Return Transcript) as well, but is there any reason to order the others?

[Thai family 0]

I can't think of any reason at all that they would need the others. Think about it this way: Most CO's don't like having to deal with paperwork anymore than we do. They want what reasonably assures them that the beneficiary won't become a public charge. Give 'em what they ask for. If you think your financial situation is unclear or borderline, you can always write a letter explaining it in plain English and have it notarized.

Thai Mom