Sponsor Tax Evidence (returns / W-2s / IRS transcripts)

Tax documentation the financial sponsor submits with Form I-864, such as federal income tax returns, W-2s, or IRS tax transcripts, as listed in current USCIS Form I-864 and NVC instructions. The Embassy Islamabad family-based checklist specifically mentions related W-2s.

NVC reviews Affidavit of Support packets for documentary completeness. Embassy Islamabad’s family-based pre-interview checklist requires the appropriate Form I-864 for each financial sponsor and related W-2s.

The petitioner who is also the financial sponsor, and any joint sponsor whose Form I-864 is required. Exact tax years and document types are set by current USCIS / NVC instructions.

IRS records, employer W-2s, and copies of filed federal tax returns the sponsor already has, as directed by the current Form I-864 instructions.

Follow the current USCIS Form I-864 instructions and NVC CEAC upload list. Bring interview copies listed on the Embassy Islamabad checklist.

Confirm the current USCIS Form I-864 instructions. This website does not invent income thresholds or tax-year rules.

Prepared in the United States by the sponsor. Uploaded in CEAC and later brought to the Islamabad interview as instructed.

Tax rules and required years can change. Use only the current official Form I-864 instructions and NVC messages.