Should I be panicking?

[EmilyRugBurn 0]

It's me. Again.

Long Version:

Since hubby is self-employed (he makes far above the minimum requirements) I had him get IRS Transcripts at the end of last year for 3 previous years; 2005, 2004 and 2003. This is all the financial evidence he has (since a letter from an employer, etc... is not an option.) But since he does well, the transcripts show, that he can, without a doubt, support both of us on his average income. Plus, since we were expecting an interview date in Jan. or Feb., I did not think 2006 would be an issue.

I am now freaking out (can you tell? it's 4:13am!!) because it has just occurred to me that we do not have any financial info to submit for 2006. As you know, we're right in the middle of tax season, and hubby has yet to receive all of his W2s. I'm trying to convince myself that we couldn't show them anything for 2006 if we wanted to, but the truth is (since hubby is already here with me) that I could have his parents FedEx the W2s he has received to our hotel in Montreal. Of course we'll be at the consulate before FedEx would make it's first 9-10am delivery, but, worst case scenario, (if asked) I could explain to the CO that although hubby is in the process of filing for `06 we of course, do not have a tax return and/or an IRS transcript, but if I can come be allowed back a few hours later, I could produce some W2s...? What do you think? Should I have my inlaws FedEx hubby's W2s to the hotel? Do you even think it's an issue (since we're in the middle of tax season and most people have yet to file and/or receive W2s?)

Dear GAWD, I am positively ill over this...

Thanks for listening.

~ Em

[mmarlo 1]

You poor thing. Don't get yourself sick over this.

I don't have any direct experience with this, so I can't speak with any authority, but how could they require your tax transcripts from 2006 before April 15. I really hope you don't have a problem with this; it would be very unfair of them to require this information. My sister, for example, only got her W-2's in the mail yesterday, and most people are still trying to sort out their taxes as we speak. Well, they're probably sleeping actually, but maybe in a few hours they'll be trying to sort out their taxes.

[EmilyRugBurn 0]

...how could they require your tax transcripts from 2006 before April 15. I really hope you don't have a problem with this; it would be very unfair of them to require this information. My sister, for example, only got her W-2's in the mail yesterday, and most people are still trying to sort out their taxes as we speak. Well, they're probably sleeping actually, but maybe in a few hours they'll be trying to sort out their taxes.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for responding. This was my certainly my take on it, but it's nice to hear it from someone else. (Good Lord, what are you doing up at this hour?!)

Of course he couldn't have transcripts for `06, but he does have a couple W2s (just not all). If my interview was 2 or 3 weeks ago, this would not be an issue.

You're right, though. Logically, we should not be expected to produce tax info for `06 prior to the filing deadline. (Man, I hope we're right!!)

Thanks again for responding. I know people are hesitant to respond when only an opinion can be given, but logic is failing me this week and I really needed someone else to chime in on this. MUCH appreciated. (Really, truly - thank you!!)

Now get some sleep!!

[misa 2]

Hey Emily, can his parents fax the W2s to the hotel this weekend? Do you also have bank statements or a letter from his bank showing his deposits for the year? I think you'll be okay.

It's 5:30 a.m. now and I haven't slept. I think I checked my paperwork about 20x tonight and then went over it on the phone with my husband (I don't think he was listening ) before I finally decided no more checking. My flight is at 10 so I'll just sleep on the plane. His flight leaves in 2 hours so I'd better call him to make sure he's up!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Can't foresee not having 2006 taxes as an issue, as they are not due til April 17 this yr!!

[Caladan 19]

We interviewed in mid-February and used my 2005 return, 2005 W-2, and as I hadn't filed 2006, I just took along the 2006 W-2. They didn't ask for 2006 at all.

You haven't had to file taxes yet, so I don't think you should be panicking. If they ask, just say you haven't done your 2006 taxes yet and are still gathering the W-2s.

Relax.

[EmilyRugBurn 0]

Hey Emily, can his parents fax the W2s to the hotel this weekend? Do you also have bank statements or a letter from his bank showing his deposits for the year? I think you'll be okay.

It's 5:30 a.m. now and I haven't slept. I think I checked my paperwork about 20x tonight and then went over it on the phone with my husband (I don't think he was listening ) before I finally decided no more checking. My flight is at 10 so I'll just sleep on the plane. His flight leaves in 2 hours so I'd better call him to make sure he's up!

Thanks everyone for chiming in. Ack - misa, SO sorry you're not sleeping either. Are we gonna be happy when Monday's over, or what?

His folks are faxing us the 2006 W2s today. At least I'll have them just in case, but I'm sure everyone's right -- I can't see them asking about `06 until after the filing deadline.

We did not get anything from his bank -- we just have the IRS transcripts since it shows that he makes more than enough, which is the point of the I-134 and supporting documentation. Our supporting documentation shows he makes enough. I figure bank statements are redundant (even though I know this process is a huge fan of redundancy); of course he has the money, we just showed you our IRS statements. I know everyone's used to bringing 10 things that show the same thing over and over, but I hesitate in giving them 2 forms of evidence that prove the same thing. (I just don't like the idea of handing over banking documents to anyone -- this process is personsal enough.)

We figure we're offering them the best possible proof in showing 3 years of IRS transcripts (with back-up of `06 W2s). I guess I find out if we're wrong on Monday since we don't really have any way of getting a bank statement by then.

Anyone else go to their interview with only a notarized I-134 and 3 years IRS transcripts? I just can't see them saying that it's not enough proof...

Anyway -- thanks again, everyone. Really, REALLY appreciate it.

~ Em

[CutienPurg 0]

Well girl..........bottom line is ........what you have you have right now and there's nothing more you can do. If what you offer isnt enough, then they should ...........Im pretty sure they do.........give you the chance to make it right. You wont get denied flat out. That's where your mind needs to be right now. Dont worry about that which you can do nothing to change.

One thought tho..........does he bank online? maybe u could get a few statements.

anyway ..........have an awesome interview. we'll be rootin for ya!!!!!!!

[EmilyRugBurn 0]

Well girl..........bottom line is ........what you have you have right now and there's nothing more you can do. If what you offer isnt enough, then they should ...........Im pretty sure they do.........give you the chance to make it right. You wont get denied flat out. That's where your mind needs to be right now. Dont worry about that which you can do nothing to change.

One thought tho..........does he bank online? maybe u could get a few statements.

anyway ..........have an awesome interview. we'll be rootin for ya!!!!!!!

You're right, CutienPurg. I've got what I've got -- if they need something else from me it sounds like they give people the opportunity to present further evidence before denying somebody out-right.

I just can't see that anything listed on a bank statement will prove our financial case more than IRS transcripts. I re-read the I-134 directions again and for those who are self-employed, one year of transcripts/W2s are sufficient, and we're going in with 3 years of transcripts plus copies of W2s for `06. They want us to show evidence that I will not become a public charge, and that's what I've got. Hubby made the choice not to submit any redundant/additional financial information when we got the I-134 notarized and the IRS transcripts last November. I was confident then that that would be sufficient, but now of course, I'm feeling the heat.

Well -- it is what it is. I hope I've got some good news to report on Monday night (we won't get until until later in the evening).

Thanks again, everyone!

[kimmbo 0]

Just wanted to say that I hope youre able to get some sleep before your interview...Ive just started the process and I literally look over every piece of paper about 30 times before I put it in the envelope to send...LOL..Im such a worry wart!..I even read it out loud to myself over and over..LOL

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Im sure I will be the same way when it comes time for my husbands interview.. I went through it already with my interview for Canadian Immigration and literally made myself sick the night before my interview!

Im sure you will be just fine! Good luck!

Kimmbo

[EmilyRugBurn 0]

Thanks, kimmbo!