Tax records

[Aly and Randy 0]

Hello everyone,

Can a person cross out your SSN on your tax returns or transcripts? and what happens to my tax records after the interview?

With identity theft out there I was just wondering about it and where it goes.

Thanks

[Mononoke28 135]

Hello everyone,

Can a person cross out your SSN on your tax returns or transcripts? and what happens to my tax records after the interview?

With identity theft out there I was just wondering about it and where it goes.

Thanks

I only sent copies of my tax returns and W2s to the NVC since we were going for a CR1 visa and crossed out my SS # myself. At the embassy they will only go over the info your tax returns or transcripts and give them back to you.

Diana

[Audy_Rob 26]

I am not sure you will receive back all documents of evidence for the I-134. I read a posting last week where someone mentioned they did not even get back the W-2 original they had submitted.

I think in part it depends on when you submit the evidence, if you submit it to the Embassy/Consulate when returning Packet 3 or when you show up for the interview. I believe in the case of supporting documents for the I-134 such as tax transcripts you should not count on getting them back.

While most Embassies/Consulates allow you to obscure personal information in emails or chat logs, I do not think they will allow in the Tax Records.

One thing to try: Get a set of Tax Transcripts and make some copies. Obscure your SSN with a large black felt tip pen and send those to the Embassy. Have the Alien Fiance(e) interviewing bringing the copies/originals of the Tax Records or transcripts WITHOUT the SSN obscured. If the COs ask a question about the SSN being marked out, have the fiance(e) show thenm the forms with the SSN shown and also ask to have it returned.

Good luck.

[Mononoke28 135]

Never, never, never take or send original documents unless they specifically request them because you may not get them back. Tax returns with W2s or tax transcripts don't have to be original, photocopies are good enough.

Diana

[John and Camie 39]

Never, never, never take or send original documents unless they specifically request them because you may not get them back.

I learned this the hard way. Sent all originals for the K-1 I-134. Don't be me!!

Edited May 26, 2010 by John and Camie

[Aly and Randy 0]

Thanks, I wont send the originals!

Has anyone else maked out SSN on there tax forms they sent in or took the the enbassy?

Thanks aging for the input!