Behind on taxes, filing now but do I need to wait for tax return? [merged threads]

[hankjr4x4 1]

I have not yet filed the i-864 that's the next step for me. last filed in 2019

Just now, Boiler said:

Yes it will

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 41,834]

10 minutes ago, hankjr4x4 said:

I have not yet filed the i-864 that's the next step for me. last filed in 2019

Thanks!

You must file for the 3 most recent tax years if required to file. 2020, 2021, & 2022.  How are you approved for an interview if you haven't filed an I-864? 

Edited June 1, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,739]

3 minutes ago, hankjr4x4 said:

I have not yet filed the i-864 that's the next step for me. last filed in 2019

 

33 minutes ago, hankjr4x4 said:

We've been approved to have an interview

I have never heard of NVC

 

*  scheduling an interview without an I-864 being approved

 

* I-864 being approved without the petitioner having either

- filed a tax return for the most recent tax filing season, or 

- a statement from petitioner stating why they were not required to file a tax return

 

So I have no idea how NVC dropped the ball, but I doubt the CO interviewing your spouse will do likewise

 

File your tax returns. Pay your taxes.

[Chancy 6,241]

45 minutes ago, hankjr4x4 said:

We've been approved to have an interview.

16 minutes ago, hankjr4x4 said:

I have not yet filed the i-864 that's the next step for me.

 

I think you mean that your I-130 petition has been approved.  Having an approved petition does not mean that your case has been approved for interview.  You must go through NVC review first.  That means submitting your I-864 which requires your tax info for the 3 most recent tax years.  So you must back-file your taxes if you want your case to pass NVC stage and be queued for interview.

 

[Sarah&Facundo 595]

You must have your taxes, specifically the last 3 years. When we were at the interview, the officer literally read mine right in front of me.

I'm not sure how you would have gotten past the NVC for an interview. Who was the last one you heard from? Was it the actual beneficiary's home country consulate itself? 

[TBoneTX 45,266]

Continuation thread is merged with original thread.  Please keep posting in this thread only.

Edited June 1, 2023 by TBoneTX

[Ambyeightyfour 3]

On 4/26/2023 at 3:49 PM, SalishSea said:

Just so you know, the consulate could require transcripts vs just returns, as only transcripts are proof of filing.

Sending tax returns via certified mail is another proof they were filed. 

[etrangais 947]

The way I see it: if you don’t fulfill your obligations towards the government, why would you ask for a benefit from the same government?

immigration is a benefit. Filling taxes is an obligation 

[SalishSea 17,819]

48 minutes ago, Ambyeightyfour said:

Sending tax returns via certified mail is another proof they were filed. 

Sending them to who?  The IRS?  IRS and USCIS/DOS are all separate federal agencies.  USCIS would have no way of confirming mail received by the IRS, nor would they even try to do that, as it's on the applicant to show that they filed.

 

The only evidence of actually having filed is the transcripts themselves.  Tax returns can be completed and not filed.

[pushbrk 12,876]

3 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Sending them to who?  The IRS?  IRS and USCIS/DOS are all separate federal agencies.  USCIS would have no way of confirming mail received by the IRS, nor would they even try to do that, as it's on the applicant to show that they filed.

 

The only evidence of actually having filed is the transcripts themselves.  Tax returns can be completed and not filed.

A copy of the certified mail receipt to IRS, is evidence some mail was sent. It is not evidence of filing tax returns.

 

NVC and Consulates will accept copies of the returns without actual evidence they were filed.  They do this because the returns are supporting documents to an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury.

[PaulaCJohnny 713]

5 hours ago, hankjr4x4 said:

We've been approved to have an interview. I unfortunately am a bit behind on my taxes - 3 years. Does anyone know if this will raise red flags during the interview, or do they not care as long as I can provide proper income verification?

Are you sure of that? I-130 is the first step, than the  petition goes to the NVC and will take a couple of more months.

 

When did you filed the I-130? Where Consulate will your spouse be interviewed (which country)?

 

 

[Cheschirecat 176]

On 4/26/2023 at 1:53 PM, hankjr4x4 said:

Thank you! I really appreciate the help.

We got an RFE for not having tax transcripts 

[Redro 4,611]

How are you planning to support your spouse?

W2s/1099s and tax transcripts show income and then paystubs ... 

Do you currently live in the US or do you live in another country with your spouse (which country?)

 

 

[African Zealot 1,455]

It will affect you and rightly so. It definitely wouldn’t make sense for you to be approved when you’re delinquent in your obligations to the government and country.

[Crazy Cat 41,834]

11 hours ago, Ambyeightyfour said:

Sending tax returns via certified mail is another proof they were filed. 

That is not accurate for immigration purposes.  They want to see the actual returns or transcripts.

Edited June 2, 2023 by Crazy Cat