K-3 Interview - IRS Waiver Required

[sillingworth 0]

Hello,

My wife's visa interview is scheduled for late August. One of the documents they are requesting is an "IRS Waiver". Does anyone know what this is?

Thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

Has to do if you did not file a return last year, if you did file a return then just submit the required I-134, along with a copy of the return with W2, and/or 1099.

It is not needed if you filed a return for 2006, if you did not you need to explain why you were exempt from filing, living abroad may exempt a US Citizen from paying taxes on foreign income, but does not exempt you from filing returns.

[dearheart 0]

Has to do if you did not file a return last year, if you did file a return then just submit the required I-134, along with a copy of the return with W2, and/or 1099.

It is not needed if you filed a return for 2006, if you did not you need to explain why you were exempt from filing, living abroad may exempt a US Citizen from paying taxes on foreign income, but does not exempt you from filing returns.

Through reading some posts on here I am discovering some information I was unaware of. I am a USC living in Canada for the past 12 years. From 1996-1999 I worked part-time or minimum wage jobs. The most I made in one year was $9K. I paid Canadian taxes as I am a Permanent Resident here, but never thought to file with the IRS. I have not worked since 2000. I am a stay-at home mom. When it comes time to file the Affidavit of Support I am planning to have my Mom be a co-sponsor. What do i need to do? Should I somehow file a return for the last three years? Or am I exempt? This is all so new to me, I never even thought about it!

Thanks.