Gathering documents

[HollyEslem 6]

Hello Everyone! I haven't posted in a while but i wanted to say first CONGRATS to all of those who have recently approved petitions. How exciting! We are early November filers but no word yet..patience truly is a virtue! I'm going to go see my beloved in March and I'm currently gathering up stuff we will need on down the line should we get approved. I'm currently gathering tax documents and getting things organized but I have come across a few questions.

1. I was a dependant in 2010 and therefore did not file taxes on my own behalf (only worked 3 months)I have them for 2011 and 2012. Is this enough?

2. I efile with Turbotax. They give you an option to print off all your forms after you file for your records. Can i use these or do i specifically need to ask for transcripts from the IRS?

3. I have 3 children. One lives with me full time and I'm his sole provider. My other two children reside with their father as of right now (their choice)and he has custody of them by the court of law (physical and legal). Do I need to claim my one as fully dependant and the other two partially dependant? Or just claim the one that lives with me and not the other two? The court forgo'd child support so we could travel back and forth to see the kids and per agreement with their father. What is the best way to approach this?

4. What all does my co-sponsor need to send in? The Affidavit, taxes transcripts, letter from employer, bank statements? Does she need to prove US citizenship with a BC or Passport? We are working on this now and I wanted to double and triple check.

5. Last, if we are approved, i'm sure the interview won't be for some time after March. Is it okay to gather up all this stuff and take with me to save time and postage? Is there anything that is time sensitive?

Sorry for all the questions! I just want to be sure that we are gathering up everything that we need and it's done the correct way! We also need Letters of Intent for a second time and ongoing relationship proof, correct? Thank you all for invaluable help! We both appreciate it very much

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Hello Everyone! I haven't posted in a while but i wanted to say first CONGRATS to all of those who have recently approved petitions. How exciting! We are early November filers but no word yet..patience truly is a virtue! I'm going to go see my beloved in March and I'm currently gathering up stuff we will need on down the line should we get approved. I'm currently gathering tax documents and getting things organized but I have come across a few questions.

1. I was a dependant in 2010 and therefore did not file taxes on my own behalf (only worked 3 months)I have them for 2011 and 2012. Is this enough?

Only the most recent year is required, but you can include 2011 too if it will help prove your income. Since you are having a co-sponsor, your most recent is probably all you need.

2. I efile with Turbotax. They give you an option to print off all your forms after you file for your records. Can i use these or do i specifically need to ask for transcripts from the IRS?

2012 transcripts are not available yet. You need to send a copy of your complete return with all forms, W-2s and/or 1099s.

3. I have 3 children. One lives with me full time and I'm his sole provider. My other two children reside with their father as of right now (their choice)and he has custody of them by the court of law (physical and legal). Do I need to claim my one as fully dependant and the other two partially dependant? Or just claim the one that lives with me and not the other two? The court forgo'd child support so we could travel back and forth to see the kids and per agreement with their father. What is the best way to approach this?

All minor children are included in your household count no matter where they live or who claims them on their taxes.

4. What all does my co-sponsor need to send in? The Affidavit, taxes transcripts, letter from employer, bank statements? Does she need to prove US citizenship with a BC or Passport? We are working on this now and I wanted to double and triple check.

Yes. If their income is enough for their own household size plus the foreign fiance(e), not really a need for bank statements unless your consulate specifically asks for them in their instructions. The letter from their employer and most recent pay stubs will prove their current income. They can use one or the other to prove they are a USC, copy of US birth certificate or bio page of their US passport.

5. Last, if we are approved, i'm sure the interview won't be for some time after March. Is it okay to gather up all this stuff and take with me to save time and postage? Is there anything that is time sensitive?

The I-134 forms and their supporting documents should be as recent possible, but within a month or 2 should not be a problem.

Sorry for all the questions! I just want to be sure that we are gathering up everything that we need and it's done the correct way! We also need Letters of Intent for a second time and ongoing relationship proof, correct? Thank you all for invaluable help! We both appreciate it very much