i-751 to wait or not wait?

[Downloader 199]

Hello Dear Friends,

 

My situation is this:

I have to file i-751, my 90 days window start on Monday April 2 2018, I have all my documents ready only missing my 2017 Taxes which I'm filing now and Return Transcripts should be available in 2 to 3 weeks but I will say a month to be safe. I already have 2015 & 2016 Tax Transcripts with the package .

Should I send the package without the 2017 returns with the risk of getting an RFE asking for 2017 and the associated delay or should I wait for the 2017 return and send it within a 60 days window but reducing the risk of RFE.

 

Thanks in advance and I'll wait for your advise.

[mycase17 114]

I would wait and send it after receiving 2017 tax returns. just my personal opinion. 

[Loren Y 2,755]

I filed my taxes this year already and needed the transcripts for part of the K1 visa I am doing. If you file electronically you can download your transcripts within a week or so. I filed thinking it will take 2-3 weeks also, but after my return said accepted by the IRS a few days later I was able to view and print my transcripts online. It should be the same for you I would think, but you should be able to get transcripts within a week to a week in a half if you submit your taxes electronically. If your requesting by mail or filing by mail it will take longer.

[Crazy Cat 41,842]

I would wait......the process is long enough without risking an RFE delay.

[mindthegap 2,590]

Tax returns are not a required document. 

[Downloader 199]

Thank you for all your answers and confirm what I had in mind. I will wait and for shure will be better and more complete and I hope the adjudicator thinks the same. 😄

Edited March 29, 2018 by Downloader

[Downloader 199]

26 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

Tax returns are not a required document. 

You have to be kidding, Tax Returns are one of the most powerful documents to prove comingling finances. A package without Tax returns is an RFE for sure. 

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

yep.. tax returns, while not required per i751 form instructions, are (very, very) helpful and likely help avoid an RFE. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

If you can't get your tax transcript just yet, you can always enclose your 2017's 1040 along with the corresponding W-2. 

[Downloader 199]

2 hours ago, KULtoATL said:

If you can't get your tax transcript just yet, you can always enclose your 2017's 1040 along with the corresponding W-2. 

Thanks KULtoATL, thought about that also but due to the fact I'm sending Transcripts for 2015 & 2016 you know they get very picky and can issue an RFE requesting Transcripts for 2017 also. I have everything ready so I hope the wait will not affect or delay the case that much. 

 

Thank you,

Edited March 29, 2018 by Downloader

[FrenchKat 32]

Actually Dowloader, MindtheGap is right, I did not include my 2017 tax return, I think an apt or house lease is more important than tax transcripts. 

 

[Sabrina&Chuck 32]

2 hours ago, FrenchKat said:

Actually Dowloader, MindtheGap is right, I did not include my 2017 tax return, I think an apt or house lease is more important than tax transcripts. 

 

well if you dont have either one u can't use it lol. I didnt bc I dont have it