2012 tax or 2013

[ash&ot2012 3]

We got approved on the 22nd Jan but have got few questions that am not clear about.. when do we start calling NVC for our case number? secondly, do we need 2012 tax papers or 2013? we are trying to get every necessary document ready before for time... thanks all.

Edited January 30, 2014 by ash&ot2012

[Sulaimon & Brandy 20]

First of all congratulations!!!!!!! From what I have read and understand it can take 2-4 weeks for the NVC to receive your case. I have seen some people recommend calling after 2 weeks to see if there is a number yet. if not then a few times a week until one is given. About the returns I am under the impression you need the last 3 years 13, 12, 11 you can got to the IRS website and get your transcripts online. If you haven't filed 2013 yet it is still there it will have an (*) and says you haven't filed yet. You could also send in your w2's for the year of 2013.

Also at this point it may do some good to follow the NVC stage for the K1. Good luck on your journey.......

[finalempress 29]

We got approved on the 22nd Jan but have got few questions that am not clear about.. when do we start calling NVC for our case number? secondly, do we need 2012 tax papers or 2013? we are trying to get every necessary document ready before for time... thanks all.

I was under the assumption that we needed the last 3 most recent and got 2012, 2011, & 2010. Having recently recieved my 2013 I contacted the embassy because we am about to go to our interview in 2 weeks to ask do I need them all and I was instructed that they only required 2012. Once you are at the consulate stage it might be a good idea to contact them if not it is rather to be safe and go with more than needed than less. Good luck.

For the case number you can start calling as early as from 1 to 2 weeks after the notification of your approval.

[d3adc0d3 186]

You only need last years tax return, technically. But they recommend the last 3 years, I would send 2011, 2012, & 2013. If you don't have 2011... then the previous 2 will work, especially if you've been at the same employer for 3 years, and can provide a letter from your employer.

[LoveNigarmostyle 164]

First of all congratulations!!!!!!! From what I have read and understand it can take 2-4 weeks for the NVC to receive your case. I have seen some people recommend calling after 2 weeks to see if there is a number yet. if not then a few times a week until one is given. About the returns I am under the impression you need the last 3 years 13, 12, 11 you can got to the IRS website and get your transcripts online. If you haven't filed 2013 yet it is still there it will have an (*) and says you haven't filed yet. You could also send in your w2's for the year of 2013.

Also at this point it may do some good to follow the NVC stage for the K1. Good luck on your journey.......

Great suggestion. With Nigeria specially, please submit the three years. You can send copies of your W2s for 2013 and the tax returns from 2012, 2011, 2010 for now, when you have your interview have a cop of your 2013 available to be taken in on the interview date.

[ash&ot2012 3]

I was under the assumption that we needed the last 3 most recent and got 2012, 2011, & 2010. Having recently recieved my 2013 I contacted the embassy because we am about to go to our interview in 2 weeks to ask do I need them all and I was instructed that they only required 2012. Once you are at the consulate stage it might be a good idea to contact them if not it is rather to be safe and go with more than needed than less. Good luck.

For the case number you can start calling as early as from 1 to 2 weeks after the notification of your approval.

thanks i will do just that.Good Luck on Interview