AOS I 864ez and uploading to CEAC

[visaguy99 3]

Hey guys,

I'm working on my AOS (I-864ez). I was a student until mid 2017 and did not start working until then.  therefore, i did not file a tax return for 2016. I do have transcript for 2017 and my Return for 2018. So my question is on part 5b where it asks if i have attached copies of 2nd and 3rd most recent tax year should i mark it or leave it blank and just include my 2017 transcript anyway? only asking causing i do not have a 2016 return and would like to include my 2017 return ( although it shows less income than 2018 cause i only worked half the year).

 

Also for part 6c where it asks reported income on tax return for 3rd most recent year ( 2016) should i just put N/A?

 

when uploading the AOS and tax returns should i upload the AOS and tax return separately? and should i upload each each years transcript/ Return separately with their accompanying w-2s or should i upload all the returns/ transcripts together?  also should i upload a cover letter or just a letter stating i did not file 2016 tax return because i was a student and had no income?

Edited April 13, 2019 by visaguy99

[Juniper 62]

" So my question is on part 5b where it asks if i have attached copies of 2nd and 3rd most recent tax year should i mark it or leave it blank and just include my 2017transcript anyway? 

...

"Also for part 6c where it asks reported income on tax return for 3rd most recent year ( 2016) should i just put N/A?

 

2016: N/A

2017: Use transcript (upload separately)

2018: Use return (upload separately) AND use W-2/1099 etc (all uploaded separately)

 

"also should i upload a cover letter or just a letter stating i did not file 2016 tax return because i was a student and had no income?"

 

A Cover Letter that explains all your document uploads is highly suggested.  My cover letters have always been "Accepted". My cover letter included timeline for name changes. Your cover letter can include comments about missing 2016 return. It is all very helpful for NVC.

 

Just a note: Make sure you also get an employment verification letter on employer's letterhead with signature for uploading as well.

Edited April 13, 2019 by Juniper

[visaguy99 3]

30 minutes ago, Juniper said:

" So my question is on part 5b where it asks if i have attached copies of 2nd and 3rd most recent tax year should i mark it or leave it blank and just include my 2017transcript anyway? 

...

"Also for part 6c where it asks reported income on tax return for 3rd most recent year ( 2016) should i just put N/A?

 

2016: N/A

2017: Use transcript (upload separately)

2018: Use return (upload separately) AND use W-2/1099 etc (all uploaded separately)

 

"also should i upload a cover letter or just a letter stating i did not file 2016 tax return because i was a student and had no income?"

 

A Cover Letter that explains all your document uploads is highly suggested.  My cover letters have always been "Accepted". My cover letter included timeline for name changes. Your cover letter can include comments about missing 2016 return. It is all very helpful for NVC.

 

Just a note: Make sure you also get an employment verification letter on employer's letterhead with signature for uploading as well.

Yea I do have a employment letter.  But for the check box where it says if I included last 3 years returns should I just leave it blank since I don’t have a 2016 return? Thanks!

[Juniper 62]

39 minutes ago, visaguy99 said:

Yea I do have a employment letter.  But for the check box where it says if I included last 3 years returns should I just leave it blank since I don’t have a 2016 return? Thanks!

Since you do not have the last 3 year's returns, don't check the box.  Your cover letter will explain the missing 2016 return.

Edited April 14, 2019 by Juniper