Are tax Returns really needed For completeing I-134

[sunshinecountry 0]

I see that a lot of people say that the income taxes are required for the interview.. but when I look at the USCIS instructions it doesnt say that it is needed for the form..

is that just usually asked for by the embassy?

my co-sponsor is a bit uncomfortable providing all the information and sending it over seas...

didnt know if there was a way of avoiding it? or if it is always even needed?

help would be great.

[Darnell 8,479]

usually it's embassy specific, but most embassies want to see them.

no tax returns? get a CPA to issue 3 years of 'audited income statements'.

[Dahlia 1]

I see that a lot of people say that the income taxes are required for the interview.. but when I look at the USCIS instructions it doesnt say that it is needed for the form..

is that just usually asked for by the embassy?

my co-sponsor is a bit uncomfortable providing all the information and sending it over seas...

didnt know if there was a way of avoiding it? or if it is always even needed?

help would be great.

I just sent mine and no problem. I have my own business and this is the only way i can prove it without a pay stub to boot so i have no way or proof to show them. I ask my fiancee to guard all my information in his life. Do not worry I send all my paperwork to him today via FEDEX priority....keeping my fingers crossed on the front i wrote very important paperwork for US embassy interview....

[sunshinecountry 0]

I just sent mine and no problem. I have my own business and this is the only way i can prove it without a pay stub to boot so i have no way or proof to show them. I ask my fiancee to guard all my information in his life. Do not worry I send all my paperwork to him today via FEDEX priority....keeping my fingers crossed on the front i wrote very important paperwork for US embassy interview....

Once at the interview does the Embassy keep the paper work?? or is the "evidence and forms" sent back with him?

[Dahlia 1]

I see that a lot of people say that the income taxes are required for the interview.. but when I look at the USCIS instructions it doesnt say that it is needed for the form..

is that just usually asked for by the embassy?

my co-sponsor is a bit uncomfortable providing all the information and sending it over seas...

didnt know if there was a way of avoiding it? or if it is always even needed?

help would be great.

It is very important to have it before your interview it is a supporting document from your I-134 paperwork.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Once at the interview does the Embassy keep the paper work?? or is the "evidence and forms" sent back with him?

The embassy keeps all papers that they use to base a decision on. Your co-sponsor will have to submit prof that they are a USC or LPR, i.e copy of passport, Birth papers, or GC. They will need to submit proof that they have the income to meet the poverty level, the only sure way are copies of their tax papers. There is no way around this, now for the 134, that is submitted at the time of the interview, you may need to carry them your-self to the interview if your co-sponsor trusted you.

[Dahlia 1]

It is very important to have it before your interview it is a supporting document from your I-134 paperwork.

Not sure to answer on this one maybe some VJ's that went through the interview will respond to your question we will find out ours soon hopefully they will give it back to him or they will keep it for the US embassy records.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Once at the interview does the Embassy keep the paper work?? or is the "evidence and forms" sent back with him?

Correct the embassy will keep ALL the paper work which is sent to USCIS.

[Darnell 8,479]

the 'stuff' is collected up, and a 'visa packet' is made.

This visa packet is hand carried back by the beneficiary, given over to CBP at the POE.

[sunshinecountry 0]

the 'stuff' is collected up, and a 'visa packet' is made.

This visa packet is hand carried back by the beneficiary, given over to CBP at the POE.

CBP and POE don't make any sense to me.. sorry?

do you just need the most previous year 2010? or will I really need 3 years?

what is the poverty line??

incase I have to file myself... im not sure if I will be above it or not?

thanks for the help

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

CBP and POE don't make any sense to me.. sorry?

do you just need the most previous year 2010? or will I really need 3 years?

what is the poverty line??

incase I have to file myself... im not sure if I will be above it or not?

thanks for the help

CBP(Custom Border Patrol) POE(Point of entry)

You will only need the 2010 tax information

The proverty leve for 2 people for 2011 is $18,312.00

[sunshinecountry 0]

CBP(Custom Border Patrol) POE(Point of entry)

You will only need the 2010 tax information

The proverty leve for 2 people for 2011 is $18,312.00

Thanks

sooo if im not above it then we probably wont get accepted?!

figured thats probably the case but just wanted to know...

[Nicole-N-Nattoy 24]

Hi, they gave a blue slip to Vett for not having her tax returns for 07 08. I sent nattoy my co-sponsor's taxes for 07 08 09 and W2's for 10 and I marked out the social security number with a black marker. Nattoy said they were giving out blue slips on the day of his interview for people also not having enough far back taxes. It is confusing becuase the embassy checklist only says last years. I think if you use a co-sponsor you will def need atleast 3 years back. Nattoy also said that in window five on his interview( the person who goes through your paper work and takes out what they what) That about the only thing that the person took was my co-sponsor's tax papers.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Thanks

sooo if im not above it then we probably wont get accepted?!

figured thats probably the case but just wanted to know...

If not above the poverty level, then you will need a co-sponsor. P.S are you aware that you will need to AOS after he arrives and that will be another additional cost of $1070.00. He will probably not be able to work for 5 to 6 months after arrival as well, must do AOS to obtain GC.

Edited March 3, 2011 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[SophWeb 25]

I was sent an RFE for not providing the last 3 years worth of tax returns.

Send the returns.