March 2015 K-1 Filers

[gtessier 17]

Just called NVC again, got right through but not there yet. She sounded a bit miffed at me! Ooops, hahahaha.

Huuhuuhuu for her. Make her do her job. If it is after 10 days, I would call every day.

[gtessier 17]

3 years of federal return is better than 1 year federal return right? when you get interview it's better to have it there than coming back to the embassy again.

I would agree. Better to have more than what they are asking for than not enough.

I have heard if self employed you only need last year's returns. I do know that the AGI needs to exceed the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your state, including your fiance(e) as a dependent. For example, I have two kids, so I need to exceed the income for a family of four.

This can be an issue for a lot of self employed people. We try and keep the income down to keep the tax down, so it can be a slippery slope. I have seen millionaires that use all of the tax loopholes and report a loss, so they would be screwed. For the past two years, the directive to my accountant was to be sure to exceed that figure, regardless of the tax. I also have a 1099 (which will be included) that far exceeds the guidelines, so there will be a letter included from my accountant stating that all documents are true and correct and that I only draw money from the business to cover household expenses and the remainder is invested back into the business to grow the business

So my checklist is:

• Last 3 years tax returns
• Last 12 months bank statements
• Last 3 years 1099's
• Letter from accountant
• Cover letter, of course

Bottom line is give them too many reasons to say yes and no reason to say no.

[tbearz 22]

I agree with gtessier, over prepare is always good... I just called NVC today and was told the just recieved the paper work today and that it could take up to 42 days for them to get it in the system. I just said, thank you and have a wonderful day. I'm glad they got it

[TBoneTX 45,302]

Several bickering/"wounded-animal" posts from a few pages back have been removed. Leaning on each other is more productive than the alternative.

TBoneTX

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[Amhara 460]

I just called NVC today and was told the just recieved the paper work today and that it could take up to 42 days for them to get it in the system. I just said, thank you and have a wonderful day. I'm glad they got it

I doubt it will take them 42 days. But another thread said he received his NVC hardcopy after his fiancée had arrived stateside!

[nancyandissam 13]

Oh dear, I hope one year of tax returns is enough - my ex has all the previous years and it would not be an easy thing to get from him.

[Amhara 460]

Oh dear, I hope one year of tax returns is enough - my ex has all the previous years and it would not be an easy thing to get from him.

You don't need to contact the ex! You can get a transcript from the IRS. That may be preferable since the officer knows that is what you have filed, not just what you would like to show them.

[gtessier 17]

Oh dear, I hope one year of tax returns is enough - my ex has all the previous years and it would not be an easy thing to get from him.

Why do people have to be like that? I also have an uncooperative ex that will be a pain in the backside just for the sake of being a pain in the backside. Sometimes you need to get creative to do and end around and get things you need.

In this situation, I would just contact the accountant that did the taxes and get a copy. If you/he did them online using something like TurboTax, I'm not sure how you get a hard copy, especially if he has the login info.

[nancyandissam 13]

Why do people have to be like that? I also have an uncooperative ex that will be a pain in the backside just for the sake of being a pain in the backside. Sometimes you need to get creative to do and end around and get things you need.

In this situation, I would just contact the accountant that did the taxes and get a copy. If you/he did them online using something like TurboTax, I'm not sure how you get a hard copy, especially if he has the login info.

This is exactly the case - he is very difficult to work with. And yes, he did them all online using TurboTax and I have no idea what the login info would be I do have this year's copy, but getting the past 2 may prove really hard.

Edited April 29, 2015 by nancyandissam

[AH_Fury 61]

Looked up the case in CEAC website and it says: Ready. The message reads: Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at:http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3731.html

What does Ready mean exactly?

Fiance is still stuck in Yemen and we never added an address to the 1-129 application, so we're kind of hoping it doesn't get lost in a black hole somewhere. Advise?

[thespoons 33]

What does Ready mean exactly?

Fiance is still stuck in Yemen and we never added an address to the 1-129 application, so we're kind of hoping it doesn't get lost in a black hole somewhere. Advise?

It means your case is already at the us consulate in malaysia. And youre already at the next stage of the process.

goodluck!

[Amhara 460]

Fiance is still stuck in Yemen and we never added an address to the 1-129 application, so we're kind of hoping it doesn't get lost in a black hole somewhere. Advise?

I would suggest you pay the embassy fiance visa fee, then contact the embassy via email. I was following a timeline that was updated today that said the embassy received the case in late December and they scheduled the interview just a few days ago That was the Islamabad embassy, so they may have been busy or the couple may have intentionally delayed the interview for their plans. The embassy may give you generous lee-way on when he can schedule the interview; especially given your situation.

[Amhara 460]

This is exactly the case - he is very difficult to work with. And yes, he did them all online using TurboTax and I have no idea what the login info would be I do have this year's copy, but getting the past 2 may prove really hard.

You don't need log in credentials. You can request a copy of your transcripts on irs.gov even electronically or mail in the For 4506-T. It is free and arrives timely.

[nancyandissam 13]

Oh goodness. I tried to go online and order transcripts online - well they have an account tied to my SSN which of course is linked to his email and I had no idea the password. Okay, so I called the IRS to get copies of the transcripts and it was all automated, couldn't talk to a humanoid. I put in my SSN and the street address where I live now. Of course I wasn't in the system because my ex filed for us together electronically from his address. So I called back and put in his (my old) address. Ok, good it's there. But they said transcripts were unavailable from 2012, 2013 and 2014. What??? So the robo voice asked if I wanted copies of the account information from these years. I said ok and they said those would be there in 5-10 days. BUT THEY'RE GOING TO HIS ADDRESS! YIKES!!!! Now what?

[Farrieress 18]

Oh goodness. I tried to go online and order transcripts online - well they have an account tied to my SSN which of course is linked to his email and I had no idea the password. Okay, so I called the IRS to get copies of the transcripts and it was all automated, couldn't talk to a humanoid. I put in my SSN and the street address where I live now. Of course I wasn't in the system because my ex filed for us together electronically from his address. So I called back and put in his (my old) address. Ok, good it's there. But they said transcripts were unavailable from 2012, 2013 and 2014. What??? So the robo voice asked if I wanted copies of the account information from these years. I said ok and they said those would be there in 5-10 days. BUT THEY'RE GOING TO HIS ADDRESS! YIKES!!!! Now what?

Time to go to the IRS building nearest you. Here in my area you can go to the local office, draw a number, and wait to talk to an agent.