2nd Joint Sponsor 1-year 1040 tax returns enough?

[pinoy0320]

Hello,

 

Both my mother and brother will be joint sponsor's for my wife. In his I-864 he only sent me his 2013 1040 tax returns. It says on the I-864 that 3-years is optional. Is that necessary to have 3 years worth of 1040 tax returns? Thank you for your responses.

 

Best regards,

Julian

[dnoblett]

I take it your mother will be joint sponsor and provide an I-864, and your brother is still a member of your mother's household so will provide an I-864A.

 

I know the I-864 Instructions say past year IRS returns and 3 years optional, however the consulate is known to hold up the approval and demand the 3 years.

 

IRS Tax transcripts are FREE and EASY to get, simply visit their website and download them in PDF form and print them. http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript