DCF in Japan

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Also, my fiance didnt realize he had to do all his taxes before. He is sending it out now and then we will send our DCF application once we are married in January. Does anyone know how long it will take for them to confirm our taxes? Unfortunately, he had to file his taxes for the last 6 years.....

Hi getcr1,

I just posted a reply regarding police certificates on your other topic.

For the tax returns, all you have to do is filing them and bring the photocopy with you at the time of your I-130 petition.

We never confirmed our taxes with IRS before our petition, but had no problem for our entire DCF Tokyo process.

Good luck!

Edited December 17, 2009 by redglasses

[getcr1 0]

wow- its great to see that there are so many people with positive responses with DCF in Tokyo. We are trying to get through our paperwork as soon as possible as we are hoping to leave Japan in April. I read somewhere that you need to get police reports. I am from canada and my fiance is from the US. Do we need police reports from Canada/US? I also lived in Ireland for over a year. Do I need to get a police report for Ireland as well? Or do we just need a police report from Japan? How do we go along getting these? Also, my fiance didnt realize he had to do all his taxes before. He is sending it out now and then we will send our DCF application once we are married in January. Does anyone know how long it will take for them to confirm our taxes? Unfortunately, he had to file his taxes for the last 6 years.....

Whatever country you're from I believe. My fiance being Japanese had to go to her local police office and request them. She spent a year in Canada and she didn't have to get any of those. She's never had any trouble with the law so I guess perhaps that's why. If you or your fiance are moving to the US you'll need the police records of your country of origin if I'm not mistaken.

Do you even need the I864? According to the US embassy's website in tokyo, does it really say its optional|?

Affidavit of Support: Form I-864 is a contractual agreement to support the beneficiary. Most family-based visa applicants must submit an I-864 completed and signed by the U.S. citizen/petitioner (sponsor), regardless of income level or lack of income. Mistakes in completing the I-864 are the most common reason for refusing an immigrant visa application. Please read all instructions carefully before filling out the I-864. By bringing it to the I-130 interview, the Immigrant Visa staff can help you resolve any problems.

DO YOU NEED THIS IF YOU ARE ONLY APPLYING FOR YOUR WIFE and no children?

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You need to complete it

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DO YOU NEED THIS IF YOU ARE ONLY APPLYING FOR YOUR WIFE and no children?

It is highly recommended to bring I-864 at the time of I-130 petition. The consular look at the I-864, give you some instruction and ask you to bring the corrected one at the time of the final interview if there are mistakes. I am sure you don't want to go over this at the final interview and delay the issuance of your IV.