Do the tax returns submitted with the I864 have to be signed?

[sdchargers 0]

Hi everyone,

I am a US citizen and my wife is on AOS. We just did our biometrics and we have a joint sponsor in case my I864 isn't approved ( I have a temporary job).

Our sponsor has just sent us his I864 form, copies of tax returns and W2s...

She gave us copies of her tax returns filed electronically with H&R Block. They have a watermark on each page saying "copy, do not file". The tax returns are completely filled out, they also have all the schedules ...

Since it is a copy of a tax return that was filed electronically, there's no signature on the copy. Can this be a problem?

The income on the tax returns match what is on the I864 and on her W2s.

If we get an RFE would they just ask for signed copies or could they ask for IRS transcripts? ( don't want to put my aunt through that hassle).

Thanks

[NikosF 6]

My tax returns were the same (printout from Turbotax - with the copy, do not file watermark). Mine were not signed, and it was not a problem.

[sdchargers 0]

My tax returns were the same (printout from Turbotax - with the copy, do not file watermark). Mine were not signed, and it was not a problem.

Thank you for this good news and for the quick reply. I'm impressed by how fast the process was for you based on your timeline!

[Done--Really 331]

You are always better to call the IRS help line and get official transcripts--they are accepted without question whereas any tiny thing in your returns might result in an RFE. It only takes about a week to get the transcripts, so call the IRS right away.