1040 Tax Return required by France Consulate for K-1

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So, for the K-1, the petitioner is required to provide the I-134 ("short form" sponsor form). The directions for that, available here http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134instr.pdf says that you only need to supply tax returns IF you are self employed.

The "long form" version of sponsorship, the I-864, instructions available here http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf DOES require tax returns.

The embassy in Paris seems to be a bit confused on this matter. They insisted that tax returns WERE required during the interview.

I attached the checklist that they use in France. It makes it appear to them that tax returns are ALWAYS required. Frankly, its a poorly worded form.

Fortunately, I thought this MIGHT happen, so I sent Ana a signed copy of my last year's 1040. So, we were covered on that.

They marked that the visa was denied, but only until we send them the medical report that was delayed waiting on a letter from a hospital about a recent minor surgery.

Cheers,

Steve & Ana

france_k-1_interview_checklist.pdf

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