W2s, are they really necessary?

[lomeru]

Are W2s really necessary to bring as financial support documentation for the interview? Or can one just bring the tax record that can be requested for the IRS?

 

I know this question may seem trivial, but it could actually impact me a lot. Thanks a lot!

[Shenzhen K-1]

Are W2s really necessary to bring as financial support documentation for the interview? Or can one just bring the tax record that can be requested for the IRS?

 

I know this question may seem trivial, but it could actually impact me a lot. Thanks a lot!

 

The IRS transcripts will do just fine and 3 years worth is the norm!!

[IllinoisDave]

Are W2s really necessary to bring as financial support documentation for the interview? Or can one just bring the tax record that can be requested for the IRS?

 

I know this question may seem trivial, but it could actually impact me a lot. Thanks a lot!

 

Mark's right, the transcripts meet the requirement. But if you can take/send the W2s or copies, I'd do it. Why take a chance?

[dnoblett]

Get simple IRS transcripts they substitute fine for (1040/W2/1099) .

 

One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

 

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

 

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.
   
  
• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
   
  
• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
   
  
• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
   
  
• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
  

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

 

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

[lomeru]

Thanks, that helps a lot!