N-400, EB5+ yrs, anyone upload IRS transcripts or returns as additional evidence?

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

I have my interview in 2+ weeks and wondering if it speeds up process for the IO if I proactively upload the 4 years of IRS transcripts and 5th year of tax returns as additional evidence?

 

I will carry with them but if the IO is gonna ask for, why not upload ahead?

 

Also, did anyone got asked for when applying with EB5+?

 

TIA

[Mike E 11,739]

These should have been submitted when you filed N-400

[Dashinka 24,479]

Not sure it really speeds up, if your interview NOA asks for you to bring this material to the interview, you should bring it with you.

 

Good Luck!

Edited January 9, 2023 by Dashinka

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

45 minutes ago, Mike E said:

These should have been submitted when you filed N-400

Taxes are not part of the application, only birth certificates of kids, marriage/divorcee decrees.

[Mike E 11,739]

5 minutes ago, ImmigrantKrish said:

Taxes are not part of the application, 

I can certainly believe they are not part of your application. They were part of my wife’s application and my own application.  

[Crazy Cat 41,806]

13 minutes ago, ImmigrantKrish said:

Taxes are not part of the application, only birth certificates of kids, marriage/divorcee decrees.

It is highly recommended to submit tax transcripts.  We uploaded them with the N-400.. 

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

It is highly recommended to submit tax transcripts.  We uploaded them with the N-400.. 

I will do it today, it might speed up the review of the IO. I will take them with me as well.

[Dashinka 24,479]

12 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I can certainly believe they are not part of your application. They were part of my wife’s application and my own application.  

 

7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

It is highly recommended to submit tax transcripts.  We uploaded them with the N-400.. 

Including taxes when the N400 is submitted is not required evidence according to the instructions.  This material is only required for the interview, but like many that file electronically, they upload this information which is not an issue.  The issue is that even if uploaded, the applicant should still take paper copies to the actual interview.

Edited January 9, 2023 by Dashinka

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

I went online and uploaded the last 4 years of IRS transcripts and 2018 Tax returns (IRS only gives last 4 years).

I have also printed them as my wife took to her interview and they didn't ask her anything. I will take those with me for my interview.

[jostermacedo 54]

On 1/9/2023 at 3:33 PM, ImmigrantKrish said:

I went online and uploaded the last 4 years of IRS transcripts and 2018 Tax returns (IRS only gives last 4 years).

I have also printed them as my wife took to her interview and they didn't ask her anything. I will take those with me for my interview.

I had my N-400 interview on July/2022. I, like you, immigrated through the EB-5. I did not upload my tax transcripts, but I had them printed and ready during interview. The whole interview was super simple and straightforward. I received the certificate at the end of the interview. By the way, they never asked for any of the documents I had with me.

Edited January 11, 2023 by jostermacedo

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

Just now, jostermacedo said:

I had my N-400 interview on July/2022. I, like you, immigrated through the EB-5. I did not upload my tax transcripts, but I had them printed and ready during interview. The whole interview was super simple and straightforward. I received the certificate at the end of the interview.

Congrats...

 

Did the IO ask about taxes or asked to see them at any time during the interview?

 

My intention was to provide beforehand so they dont need to go thru during the interview. I know its their prerogative if they choose to do so.

[jostermacedo 54]

Just now, ImmigrantKrish said:

Congrats...

 

Did the IO ask about taxes or asked to see them at any time during the interview?

 

My intention was to provide beforehand so they dont need to go thru during the interview. I know its their prerogative if they choose to do so.

The IO went through the N-400 questionnaire one question at a time. They did ask if I had filed taxes in the last 5 years. Answered yes and she moved to the next question. I'm pretty sure they know about your tax filling history before the interview.

Coming from the EB-5 I believe the N-400 is easier than for those cases where people are naturalizing based of a family visa/GC. The tough part of the EB-5 process was during the I-829 petition.

[jostermacedo 54]

4 minutes ago, jostermacedo said:

The IO went through the N-400 questionnaire one question at a time. They did ask if I had filed taxes in the last 5 years. Answered yes and she moved to the next question. I'm pretty sure they know about your tax filling history before the interview.

Coming from the EB-5 I believe the N-400 is easier than for those cases where people are naturalizing based of a family visa/GC. The tough part of the EB-5 process was during the I-829 petition.

Just a follow-up. Since my wife was travelling when I did my N-400 interview, she did hers a month later. It was even smoother. The IO that did her interview was a higher ranking IO and he mentioned to her that her N-400 was very simple. They talked more about family stories than about anything else. She decided to change her name and even with that she got her certificate at the end of the interview.

Edited January 11, 2023 by jostermacedo

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

1 hour ago, jostermacedo said:

Just a follow-up. Since my wife was travelling when I did my N-400 interview, she did hers a month later. It was even smoother. The IO that did her interview was a higher ranking IO and he mentioned to her that her N-400 was very simple. They talked more about family stories than about anything else. She decided to change her name and even with that she got her certificate at the end of the interview.

Thats correct.. my wife had her app to oath in under 3 months at Phx FO. IO didnt even ask for taxes (she had with her ) as she never worked... very basic and fast process....

 

Since I am EB I wanted to cover the bases and uploaded so the IO have time to view or if he cares to look at...

[Mike E 11,739]

I’ve seen cases where EB green cards granted  to a married couple; obe is the primary and one is the derivative.  
 

They interview for N-400 the same day, but different ISOs.   Neither brought tax transcripts nor submitted them with their N-400s. 
 

The derivative LPR, a stay at home wife/mom, who rarely travels,  gets approved and takes oath.  
 

The primary LPR, a working husband who travels frequently for business, especially to his country of origin, gets an RFE.  
 

And the husband usually exclaims “that’s not FAIR!”  
 

And I tell them that every case and ISO are different, plus frequent travel to one’s country of origin  raises the possibility they compromised continuous residency. 
 

I’ve never seen the converse: SAHM gets the RFE and Dad takes oath that day, but it could happen.