Financial Data Needed by HCMC

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My lawyer told me I need to send in my last 3 years tax returns and W-2s. However, on the HCMC page of the DoS web-site, it only says (besides the I-864) that I need to submit a "Complete Income Tax Return Transcript". Is that true? I was also told that I need to provide a letter from my bank as well, but the web-site doesn't mention that. In terms of financial documentation, what is truly needed? Thanks, G

[staceluvyou 6]

your last tax return, your last W2, and a letter from ur employer proving you do make the amount the put on the form. if you want to include your bank statement you can also, my thoughts to you is do your application yourself, it's really not that hard. i'm tired of reading how lawyers mess up ppl application, you can learn more from our vj members than you can from most of these lawyers

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

My lawyer told me I need to send in my last 3 years tax returns and W-2s. However, on the HCMC page of the DoS web-site, it only says (besides the I-864) that I need to submit a "Complete Income Tax Return Transcript". Is that true? I was also told that I need to provide a letter from my bank as well, but the web-site doesn't mention that. In terms of financial documentation, what is truly needed? Thanks, G

The consulate in HCMC specifically asks for an IRS transcript of the most recent tax return. They may accept a copy of your tax return, at their discretion, but they prefer a transcript. A letter from your bank would only be useful if you were self-employed. However, a recent letter from your employer stating your current wages would be helpful.

Three years of transcripts (or tax returns) are not required, but if you've worked steady for that amount of time, and had income comfortably above the poverty guidelines, then it would be a good idea to go ahead and get the transcripts for three years and submit them. When the petitioner has a comfortable income and can prove it then it greatly reduces the consulate's suspicions of several different types of visa fraud, most of which involve a petitioner who is being paid to help someone immigrate. This sort of fraud goes on a LOT in Vietnam, so anything you can do to reduce their suspicion will increase the chances of getting approved.

Does your lawyer specialize in immigration from Vietnam? If not then you probably should find a different lawyer. Vietnam is like a different planet, and someone who handles immigration from Mexico and Canada isn't going to be much help to you.

[ScottThuy 140]

moving to vietnam regional as Jim said this consulate has a different expectation/standard that they apply to applicants and having the other two previous years is a good idea.. the Aty is spot on in this regard...

[luckytxn 2,264]

They did require in VN a bank letter when I started and how long and also the past year deposits. I am sure they still want that. I made way over the amount needed and at that time they still asked for 3 years tax transcripts but now they ask for the past year. I know they don't need it but I also sent them copies of what I had in two 402K's I have and copies of mine deeds of the two houses I have and the 3 parcels of land I own. It was overkill I know. The employer letter I also sent stating that when I started and how much I made. Go through to your human resources and ask for it and if they ask why tell them none of their business.

Watch the lawyer all the way through the process. Check each and every paperwork for mistakes. Most of the time they screw up something and that could be the death knell or add way more time needed. You added a lot of time by hiring a lawyer also as all he does is do the paperwork that you could have done and charge you a lot and even then you still have to go over it and sign everything anyway. Good luck and God bless.