HELP! Got request for tax return at interview!

[tracy006 0]

HELP! My English fiance got to the interview in London, UK today, and they suspended our petition pending that they receive my tax return from last year. They had never asked for it, and we did not know we had to give it to them.

1) Has this happened to anyone else?

2) Is this just procedural or a major problem?

3) How long do they take then to issue the visa, if they choose to grant it?

We have a wedding planned over here in the states for November 24th, so we are very worried about how this is going to unfold! Any help, suggestions, advice, or comments from anyone who dealt with something similar would be very appreciated!!

Thanks!!!!!!

[^KK^ 3]

It's usually normal. Although it might not be specifically stated to bring the tax return. Based on the stories I've heard on VJ, they like to see the tax return.

[essjay 0]

HELP! My English fiance got to the interview in London, UK today, and they suspended our petition pending that they receive my tax return from last year. They had never asked for it, and we did not know we had to give it to them.

1) Has this happened to anyone else?

2) Is this just procedural or a major problem?

3) How long do they take then to issue the visa, if they choose to grant it?

We have a wedding planned over here in the states for November 24th, so we are very worried about how this is going to unfold! Any help, suggestions, advice, or comments from anyone who dealt with something similar would be very appreciated!!

Thanks!!!!!!

I don't know the procedure for the K1 so apologies. For the IR1/CR1, last year's tax return must be attached to the Affidavit of Support even if you are using assets to prove finance requirements. We filed late returns in London at the Embassy earlier this year before our interview and it could not have been easier.

I'm sure someone else on the forum will be able to give you a K1 specific answer, but Good Luck. I am sure it will be sorted out quickly.

[Carlawarla 1]

Yes it's in the information requested by the Embassy or Consulate. If you're asked to provide that additional informaiton, I'd get it in right away. If there were no other issues at the interview, I'd suspect, that if your finance meets the poverty guidelines you'd be issued the visa after they review the tax return. Is this the only thing that they needed to approve the visa? Is this what they said during the interview? If so, mail the return back immediately, then get on the phone or email them requesting a decision within a week I'd say. There might not be any reason to panic about a November wedding if this is all they needed to approve the visa.

Carla

[tracy006 0]

HELP! My English fiance got to the interview in London, UK today, and they suspended our petition pending that they receive my tax return from last year. They had never asked for it, and we did not know we had to give it to them.

1) Has this happened to anyone else?

2) Is this just procedural or a major problem?

3) How long do they take then to issue the visa, if they choose to grant it?

We have a wedding planned over here in the states for November 24th, so we are very worried about how this is going to unfold! Any help, suggestions, advice, or comments from anyone who dealt with something similar would be very appreciated!!

Thanks!!!!!!

I don't know the procedure for the K1 so apologies. For the IR1/CR1, last year's tax return must be attached to the Affidavit of Support even if you are using assets to prove finance requirements. We filed late returns in London at the Embassy earlier this year before our interview and it could not have been easier.

I'm sure someone else on the forum will be able to give you a K1 specific answer, but Good Luck. I am sure it will be sorted out quickly.

I forgot to add that I have changed jobs since filing the I-129F, and that this doubled my income over last year, from 21,000 to 40,000. So my current job is not reflected on the return. should this make any additional difference?

[reeses16 8]

Good morning! If you met the poverty cut off based on the number of people in your household on your $21,000 salary- don't worry. You're fine just request and forward the tax transripts from the IRS.

If you did not, meet the poverty guidelines, then you would still need to request the transcripts, and you should include a letter from your current employer that includes your salary.

I forgot to add that I have changed jobs since filing the I-129F, and that this doubled my income over last year, from 21,000 to 40,000. So my current job is not reflected on the return. should this make any additional difference?

[rebeccajo 14]

In the past, London hasn't much cared about seeing the tax returns. This is the second report I have seen where they have turned away a beneficiary at interview for the lack of the return (although the other was for a CR1 visa).

Just send them what they want. They are usually pretty quick about issuing the visa when further evidence is required.

A link to the US Poverty Guidelines is available on VJ through the tabs at the top of the site.

[Raspect 0]

This happened to me exactly

I did not make enough the prior 4 years

But now I am making enough

In the original petition I sent a letter from my employer stating how much I am making now, when I started, and that my position is full time and my last 3 paystubs

They asked for my last 3 years of tax returns, all of which showed I did not make sufficient income. They just wanted to see that I paid taxes at least. Anyway, send the tax returns, it doesnt matter what you made, then also a letter from the employer and the last few paychecks to show them. All will be fine, maybe a 2 week delay at most on their side. Depending how fast you get your stuff.

This is no problem at all. Or at least in my case it was not. And my K1 interview was 3 months ago

[trailmix 77]

You might find this thread helpful:

Tax Return Requested

[tracy006 0]

Hi everyone, and thank you SO much for your posts, advice, and encouragement. I faxed James (my fiance) my 1040EZ from last year, along with my W2s, which he will send off by courier tomorrow, along with his passport, a letter explaining the discrepancy in income, and a LOT of prayers.

Basically, my income last year was 21,000 from 3 jobs, but I filed the I-129F in April and had received a raise to $29000 by then so that is the income I put down in that filing. Now I am making $40,000, so all three amounts are different. I explained that in the letter, I just hope they understand, accept it, and (Please Please Please) grant us the visa.

Does anyone know how long it takes for them to reach a decision on something like this, or how soon we can ask them for the status of the case?

Thanks again!

Tracy

[weedebz 0]

see this is something I am losing sleep, hair, weight and sanity over. Nick has NEVER filed taxes as he's never made enough and as he is currently here in UK with me is not working. We are using a co-sponsor for my K1. Nick is going back to NE 6th december and getting work (anything he can find) to show willingness to work but he has no tax returns for me to produce. Up until 2005 he was listed as a dependant on his parents. I've no idea what I can produce as proof and it's causing so much stress.

[trailmix 77]

see this is something I am losing sleep, hair, weight and sanity over. Nick has NEVER filed taxes as he's never made enough and as he is currently here in UK with me is not working. We are using a co-sponsor for my K1. Nick is going back to NE 6th december and getting work (anything he can find) to show willingness to work but he has no tax returns for me to produce. Up until 2005 he was listed as a dependant on his parents. I've no idea what I can produce as proof and it's causing so much stress.

Hi there,

I would recommend you read the thread (above) that I posted the link to. Better to get 2006 filed, or in lieu of that (as he is under the income threshold, which you mentioned) he can write a statement explaining that he was under the income threshold and therefore he didn't file (per the instructions on the I-864).

This should truly not be a stress point, file the 'no income' return or have him write the statement - you will do fine.

[Yodrak 7]

tracy,

Did you provide supporting documentation for the $40,000 - letter from employer and recent pay statements - and a new I-129f showing your current income?

Might be helpful if you did, shouldn't be fatal if you did not.

Yodrak

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Basically, my income last year was 21,000 from 3 jobs, but I filed the I-129F in April and had received a raise to $29000 by then so that is the income I put down in that filing. Now I am making $40,000, so all three amounts are different. I explained that in the letter, I just hope they understand, accept it, and (Please Please Please) grant us the visa.

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[payxibka 10,047]

tracy,

Did you provide supporting documentation for the $40,000 - letter from employer and recent pay statements - and a new I-129f showing your current income?

Yodrak

A new I-129F? or did you mean a new I-134?

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

yea there is no need to worry, i am in basically the same boat as you guys

i was a student a dependent of my mother until this june, when i became employed full time...i didnt file tax returns for 2006 because i was under minimum. as previously stated, you just have to write them a letter explaining this point

pay stubs and an employment letter will be sufficient to prove that you are currently making sufficient income

i might also include some bank statement which show deposits into my bank account for the pay stub amounts weekly (this is not necessary, but will further prove my case if needed)

i will also include copies of my W2 forms from the years that i was working part time, to prove that i didnt make enough money in order to file

no worries!