Certified Tax Return

[Creel 0]

We got our packet 3 finally from the embassy in Albania. They want a certified copy of my last years taxes. The IRS says it takes 60 days and there is no way to fast track it. Albania requires that all documents are mailed in before they schedule the appointment so our time line was just pushed back 2 months as we will have all other documents by the end of next week.

Unless you know for sure that the American Embassy in your country does not require a certified copy I recommend you pay the $39 dollars and be safe rather then sorry when you get your packet 3.

[Dinha 0]

Ok Creel, NO PANIC!

Do you fill them on internet, right? If affirmative you have one alternative.

At least in Brazil they usually accept one "print" since they are signed (all sheets) and send them to your love. You should call the your Consulate and see if this is possible there, ok!?

Well... At least it would be a fast alternative and asking doesn't hurt them, right!?!!?

Good luck!

Good vibes from Brazil!

[Ladylethal 12]

The usual request is for a notarized copy of the tax return even if some consulates say otherwise.

Hope you'll get yours fast.

[meauxna 15]

We got our packet 3 finally from the embassy in Albania. They want a certified copy of my last years taxes. The IRS says it takes 60 days and there is no way to fast track it. Albania requires that all documents are mailed in before they schedule the appointment so our time line was just pushed back 2 months as we will have all other documents by the end of next week.

Unless you know for sure that the American Embassy in your country does not require a certified copy I recommend you pay the $39 dollars and be safe rather then sorry when you get your packet 3.

Do you want to suffer, or confirm with them that a tax transcript from the IRS is sufficient?

What did you supply originally?

Ta transcropts are free, fast and the preferred immigration version of a tax return copy.

[Creel 0]

Of course I will call the embassy Monday during the 2 hour window that they take calls. Unfortunately, their instructions clearly state "certified copy" and refer to the IRS.gov site for how to get it. If they'll take a transcript or my own copy that is great and will put us back on track. I haven't supplied them anything yet as this is what they are requesting with the I-134 on top of what the I-134 requests in the instructions.

[meauxna 15]

Ah. I think you will find that the transcript is a 'certified copy'. You can order them now if you like; they are free, and come fast.

If it's not what you need, you are not out anything. I am 99.9999% sure that Tirana will accept a transcript as A-OK.

[lvasquez 0]

My understanding also is that they require a tax transcript not the copy. I would call and find out, in any case embassies can pretty much do what they want and require what they please, so defenitely listen to them...