Interview related question

[barashka 97]

On the embassy website, the final bullet point, states this:

 

12. Financial documents from a US citizen petitioner:

-Copy of original, signed tax returns for the last year (both W-2 and 1040). If copies of tax returns are unavailable, provide transcripts from the IRS.

-Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

-Bank statements

-Employment letter

 

What dates do the bank statements and the employment letter have to be? Do they have to be within a time frame before the interview? And also, what do they mean by original, signed tax returns? Where do I go those original, signed tax returns (both W-2 and 1040)? Finally, does the DS-160 we completed in February 2018 expire?

 

Any advice or information will be gladly appreciated! Thank you.

[Dashinka 24,493]

6 hours ago, visaquestions said:

On the embassy website, the final bullet point, states this:

 

12. Financial documents from a US citizen petitioner:

-Copy of original, signed tax returns for the last year (both W-2 and 1040). If copies of tax returns are unavailable, provide transcripts from the IRS.

-Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support)

-Bank statements

-Employment letter

 

What dates do the bank statements and the employment letter have to be? Do they have to be within a time frame before the interview? And also, what do they mean by original, signed tax returns? Where do I go those original, signed tax returns (both W-2 and 1040)? Finally, does the DS-160 we completed in February 2018 expire?

 

Any advice or information will be gladly appreciated! Thank you.

Most people take the transcript route for taxes.  Just Google "IRS Tax Transcript", and you should find the IRS site to request the transcripts.  As to the back statements, I know for our interview, I just provided the last three months.  As to the employment letter, I know I just used the most current letter my company provided.  Lastly, I do not believe the DS-160 expires, but others may know more.

 

Good Luck! 

[implife 318]

For bank statements, provide a range that covers ~ a year (a statement from every third month, for example). USCIS wants to see that you have been financially stable, and didn't deposit large sums of money last minute.

Ask your HR for a letter. It should include the duration of employment and your salary.

Obviously, W-2 is not signed, but your tax return form is. They want to see both. According to the phrasing, tax transcripts are the second option.

Your goal here is to demonstrate financial stability and independence.

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Addition to Bill's good advice above:  if you have a choice on the IRS site, pick "return transcript."  This shows the consular officer the full information from your tax return.

[barashka 97]

On ‎3‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 7:57 AM, implife said:

For bank statements, provide a range that covers ~ a year (a statement from every third month, for example). USCIS wants to see that you have been financially stable, and didn't deposit large sums of money last minute.

Ask your HR for a letter. It should include the duration of employment and your salary.

Obviously, W-2 is not signed, but your tax return form is. They want to see both. According to the phrasing, tax transcripts are the second option.

Your goal here is to demonstrate financial stability and independence.

Instead of the copies of the original, signed tax returns, I can't just opt to go with the transcript, you're saying?

 

When i go to the IRS website for a transcript, the latest year available is 2017. This may sound like a silly question but 2017 is indeed, the "last year" they mention on the embassy website that i mentioned above, right? 

 

Also, until how recent should my bank statements be? If our interview is on the 31st of May, until when should the bank statements show?

 

 Sorry for asking so many questions. 

 

[implife 318]

1 hour ago, visaquestions said:

Instead of the copies of the original, signed tax returns, I can't just opt to go with the transcript, you're saying?

 

When i go to the IRS website for a transcript, the latest year available is 2017. This may sound like a silly question but 2017 is indeed, the "last year" they mention on the embassy website that i mentioned above, right? 

 

Also, until how recent should my bank statements be? If our interview is on the 31st of May, until when should the bank statements show?

 

 Sorry for asking so many questions. 

 

You may try the transcripts, but I don't see why you wouldn't bring a signed 1040, too. 

Yes, 2017 tax documents.

Assuming you have monthly statements, bring several from between the time you applied to the one from April.

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

PS Congrats on getting the interview scheduled! In Moscow, it's a miracle these days, from what I hear.

Edited May 2, 2018 by implife

[barashka 97]

31 minutes ago, implife said:

You may try the transcripts, but I don't see why you wouldn't bring a signed 1040, too. 

Yes, 2017 tax documents.

Assuming you have monthly statements, bring several from between the time you applied to the one from April.

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

PS Congrats on getting the interview scheduled! In Moscow, it's a miracle these days, from what I hear.

Oh, okay, 2017 would be the right one!

 

I would have the signed 1040, right? I have my W-2, as well.

 

Thank you so much, I appreciate it! It felt good to finally have one scheduled, yes.

 

2018 tax documents wouldn't even be available, it would be impossible, wouldn't it?

 

I feel so silly.

[implife 318]

Are you going to the interview together?

[barashka 97]

5 minutes ago, implife said:

Are you going to the interview together?

I will not be able to attend! However, I will most likely go there, once she gets her visa so that we can come back together.

[barashka 97]

On 5/2/2018 at 8:16 PM, implife said:

Are you going to the interview together?

Off topic, but...

 

On the I-134:

4. Value of my other personal property

What should i put for this? I do not own a car or a house under my name. Would "None" be a good answer?

[implife 318]

I would say you own something, so it is worth something, even if it's just a couple of thousand dollars. It's like an estimate you would do when insuring your property when you're shipping it or for other reasons.

[barashka 97]

11 minutes ago, implife said:

I would say you own something, so it is worth something, even if it's just a couple of thousand dollars. It's like an estimate you would do when insuring your property when you're shipping it or for other reasons.

I live at home with my family. I still haven't bought a car under my own name.

[implife 318]

1 minute ago, barashka said:

I live at home with my family. I still haven't bought a car under my own name.

I understand, but you're not surrounded by empty walls in your room, right? 

[barashka 97]

4 minutes ago, implife said:

I understand, but you're not surrounded by empty walls in your room, right? 

LOL. I own a Macbook, iPhone, and an Apple Watch. Those are probably the most expensive things i own, I would say.

Edited May 7, 2018 by barashka

[implife 318]

So, there's your couple thousand bucks. I just think "none" would look strange in that case.