Would changing the interview date create a red flag?

[Alianza Terps 12]

We requested to have our interview date changed so that I had more time to get my 2010 tax returns together for the I-134 and the embassy replied saying that they would reschedule and send us a new appointment letter in the mail. It doesn't seem like it's a problem but I'm getting paranoid that this request will create some sort of red flag to the embassy.

[canadian_wife 1,808]

If they ask you about it, simply tell the truth

Good luck

[Afrikan Queen 11]

I'm probably not much help but I don't believe it would raise a red flag. You simply need more time to gather your documents.

This would help us.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

We requested to have our interview date changed so that I had more time to get my 2010 tax returns together for the I-134 and the embassy replied saying that they would reschedule and send us a new appointment letter in the mail. It doesn't seem like it's a problem but I'm getting paranoid that this request will create some sort of red flag to the embassy.

NOT if you provide a good reason.. say medical etc. If it's just to change it then - they may not honor it in the first place.

[Lena and Igor 5]

Follow-up question: I have 3 years of 1040s including 2010. My taxes were sent electronically by the tax preparer so what I have are original copies. Is my understanding correct that since the originals were submitted, these copies I have are acceptable to produce at the interview? Thanks.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Follow-up question: I have 3 years of 1040s including 2010. My taxes were sent electronically by the tax preparer so what I have are original copies. Is my understanding correct that since the originals were submitted, these copies I have are acceptable to produce at the interview? Thanks.

that would be fine. IF you are worried and you have the time contact the IRS and request a tax transcript via fax/email/mail

[Lena and Igor 5]

Thanks, will do.

[Sergi9 110]

that would be fine. IF you are worried and you have the time contact the IRS and request a tax transcript via fax/email/mail

Or if you have a local IRS office you can go same day and get transcript copy.

[Ning 619]

We requested to have our interview date changed so that I had more time to get my 2010 tax returns together for the I-134 and the embassy replied saying that they would reschedule and send us a new appointment letter in the mail. It doesn't seem like it's a problem but I'm getting paranoid that this request will create some sort of red flag to the embassy.

You dont have to have your 2010 returns for the interview. Copies of what you filed prove you filed. It is not the same as transcripts which prove they acted upon the returns. The idea is to ensure you dont have taxes owed. The embassy may accept your copies. If they dont you will have lost the time it takes to get what is required. You can get the actual transcripts in a few hours to a few weeks depending on how you request them.

Asking for a different interview date doesnt matter to the embassy. You are then subject to their ability to give you a new date.

[Alianza Terps 12]

You dont have to have your 2010 returns for the interview. Copies of what you filed prove you filed. It is not the same as transcripts which prove they acted upon the returns. The idea is to ensure you dont have taxes owed. The embassy may accept your copies. If they dont you will have lost the time it takes to get what is required. You can get the actual transcripts in a few hours to a few weeks depending on how you request them.

Asking for a different interview date doesnt matter to the embassy. You are then subject to their ability to give you a new date.

Thank you - that's good to know. How and where can I get copies of the transcripts?

[Ning 619]

Thank you - that's good to know. How and where can I get copies of the transcripts?

Contact IRS by phone, in person, or internet. Request transcripts for last 3 years. They are free. If you have fax ask them to fax. If not they will mail. My husbands two about 2 weeks.

[baron555 934]

We requested to have our interview date changed so that I had more time to get my 2010 tax returns together for the I-134 and the embassy replied saying that they would reschedule and send us a new appointment letter in the mail. It doesn't seem like it's a problem but I'm getting paranoid that this request will create some sort of red flag to the embassy.

Not a problem.

[Afrikan Queen 11]

Thank you - that's good to know. How and where can I get copies of the transcripts?

Go here for tax transcripts.

Edited March 6, 2011 by Joyjoy

[Daniel&Theary 30]

Follow-up question: I have 3 years of 1040s including 2010. My taxes were sent electronically by the tax preparer so what I have are original copies. Is my understanding correct that since the originals were submitted, these copies I have are acceptable to produce at the interview? Thanks.

I used this link and had copies with in 2 weeks http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html