NVC required 2016 Tax Transcript but it is not available yet

[kittee 0]

Hi Everyone,

 

I (Immigrant, Applicant) submitted financial and supporting civil documents to NVC on 28 May 2017 through email. They got back to me today with a checklist requesting my husband's (USC) tax transcript of 2016 tax year that I need to bring it to the interview.

We attached 2013,2014 and 2015 because at the time the transcript 2016 was not available yet. 

 

Getting the transcripts was a pain in the ### process. First, the online system does not work for us. We both live and work in Hong Kong. We tried many times the info didn't match their record so my husband could never register online. The mail option worked but it took a whole month to arrive.  So, today we went online again to request it by mail. But the system said the year 2016 tax transcript was not available. My husband filed the tax electronically on April 14, 2017.

 

 

In the NVC email, our other option was to provide a copy of the tax return and a copy of W-2 and Form 1099 if we cannot get a transcript. But again, since my husband is working in Hong Kong, he does not have any W-2 and Form 1099.

 

So what do you think we can do? NVC is going to schedule my interview soon. My best guess is that we have a month or two until the interview and the mail transcript will take one month to arrive. All we can do now is to wait for it to become available.

Thanks all.

 

[kittee 0]

Oh nevermind...

just browsing and already had answers from other members posts. Sorry I could not delete this post.

[Tanish 197]

If your transcript is not available with you in time for your interview just take tax return and whatever proofs you used to file taxes (like paystubs, or country specific income proof or any other used while filing taxes). You can explain to CO at the time of interview that your spouse doesn't currently live in USA, hence the unavailability of W2s.

[kittee 0]

Thanks Tanish! Yea I will do that.

it is just that phrase "Failure to submit the requested documents at the time of interview can delay this case" sounds horrible.

[Pamelav31 1]

2 hours ago, kittee said:

Hi Everyone,

 

I (Immigrant, Applicant) submitted financial and supporting civil documents to NVC on 28 May 2017 through email. They got back to me today with a checklist requesting my husband's (USC) tax transcript of 2016 tax year that I need to bring it to the interview.

We attached 2013,2014 and 2015 because at the time the transcript 2016 was not available yet. 

 

Getting the transcripts was a pain in the ### process. First, the online system does not work for us. We both live and work in Hong Kong. We tried many times the info didn't match their record so my husband could never register online. The mail option worked but it took a whole month to arrive.  So, today we went online again to request it by mail. But the system said the year 2016 tax transcript was not available. My husband filed the tax electronically on April 14, 2017.

 

 

In the NVC email, our other option was to provide a copy of the tax return and a copy of W-2 and Form 1099 if we cannot get a transcript. But again, since my husband is working in Hong Kong, he does not have any W-2 and Form 1099.

 

So what do you think we can do? NVC is going to schedule my interview soon. My best guess is that we have a month or two until the interview and the mail transcript will take one month to arrive. All we can do now is to wait for it to become available.

Thanks all.

 

I have the same issue no transcript yet for 2016, but I got my w2, you can get in contact with the employer at the time ,they will have a copy definitely or call Irs do it really in the morning like 7 or 8 am check the time I know you are in Hong Kong now, but you can explain them your situation I am sure they will have w2 s on file I hope so or any type of proof or solution. good luck

[DILAW 94]

I called the IRS on the phone and got 2016 tax transcripts last week.