Cosponsored I-134

[Moonandstar 6]

"Please submit an IRS-certified copy of your co-sponsor's tax returns for the 3 most recent tax years. A person obtains an IRS-certified copy by submitting IRS Form 4506, and paying the requisite filing fee."

I was going over some CFL posts from ages past (07), and noticed one person posted their blue, that mentioned this. Later, when i submit my 134, i know ill need a cosponsor, and i have only a vague understanding of whats needed (and I DONT want a blue!), so, if i use a cosponsor that will likely qualify under assets, what tax info is needed from him? 3 years transcripts? or do they really need the certified (and therefore COSTLY) returns- or both?? Opinions from people with experience with GUZ are particularly helpful.

[Anh map 2,098]

Most folks do not have any problems when submitting the tax return transcripts which are available for free from the IRS.

For info about documenting asset valuation see the form I-864 instructions, page 8. When the I-134 instructions seem lacking check with the I-864.

[Darnell 8,479]

assets?

assets are hard to 'prove up' on interview day, as just a 'line item' entry, ya ?

but - think of it from your accounting 101 class - an income statement ...

your co-sponser can go to a CPA, pay for an hour or two of time, have audited income statement prepared. This is 'heavy weight' on interview day at GUZ.. It's certified by a CPA.

Sure, there are other things (bank letters, bank statements, etc etc ) but an income statement from a CPA ? trumps all, IMO.

'certified 4506' is a pita - it takes 2 months to get, from IRS, they have to pull all, copy all, then certify the copy.

I also think, study the I-864 instructions, even as it's the I-134.

Good Luck !

[MMarc 0]

"Please submit an IRS-certified copy of your co-sponsor's tax returns for the 3 most recent tax years. A person obtains an IRS-certified copy by submitting IRS Form 4506, and paying the requisite filing fee."

I was going over some CFL posts from ages past (07), and noticed one person posted their blue, that mentioned this. Later, when i submit my 134, i know ill need a cosponsor, and i have only a vague understanding of whats needed (and I DONT want a blue!), so, if i use a cosponsor that will likely qualify under assets, what tax info is needed from him? 3 years transcripts? or do they really need the certified (and therefore COSTLY) returns- or both?? Opinions from people with experience with GUZ are particularly helpful.

We just had our interview on Oct. 27th and I had last year 2008 taxes for my co-sponsor (this was not enough). We ended up with a BLUE SLIP requesting "THREE YEARS CERTIFIED COPIES" from my co-sponsor. Since, you are unemployed and a recent graduate, not having worked much during the past couple of years, I would suggest do not even take the chance of having them request more information. Order the certified tax forms now (IRS for 4506) their will be a 60 day processing time for this and their is nothing you can do about it. I went to the IRS office and tried every thing to get them to expedite the CERTIFIED COPIES but they stated, it is what it is. I am still waiting 39 DAYS so far and I have nothing.

Good luck

[Moonandstar 6]

We just had our interview on Oct. 27th and I had last year 2008 taxes for my co-sponsor (this was not enough). We ended up with a BLUE SLIP requesting "THREE YEARS CERTIFIED COPIES" from my co-sponsor. Since, you are unemployed and a recent graduate, not having worked much during the past couple of years, I would suggest do not even take the chance of having them request more information. Order the certified tax forms now (IRS for 4506) their will be a 60 day processing time for this and their is nothing you can do about it. I went to the IRS office and tried every thing to get them to expedite the CERTIFIED COPIES but they stated, it is what it is. I am still waiting 39 DAYS so far and I have nothing.

Good luck

MMarc-

Thanks for the reply! I've noticed your other posts, and i've read your review of the consulate in the past- after that, i knew it was going to be 3 years worth for me (or at least my joint sponsor)!

I was hoping to save money on this process, but you might be right..... But from what i've seen, GUZ tends only to ask for certified copies on a blue slip IF there was already something else the interviewer was lacking- such as 3 years worth of transcripts- I dont think i've ever seen a case where someone was denied SOLELY for not having their transcripts certified..... Can any of the long-timers here confirm this?

Also, i've heard that GUZ tends to discriminate a bit against 134's that don't qualify with income........ Can i get a little more feedback on this?