I want to cite high consulting revenue, but I have no IRPF tax return. What now?

You can use that track record, but it needs to be supported by verifiable documents. In the EB-1, high revenue can help demonstrate exceptional professional standing, but an income claim without formal backing tends to carry little weight. The absence of an income tax return (IRPF) does not disqualify the case, but it creates a consistency gap worth closing.

The goal is not to have one specific document, but to prove what you claim in a coherent and traceable way. Alternatives and complements that help substantiate the declared income:

• Service contracts and invoices issued.
• Bank statements and payment receipts from consulting engagements.
• Accounting statements or financial reports from your business.
• Regularizing your tax situation in your home country, where applicable.

Keep in mind that consistency between what you state and what your documents show carries significant weight in the evaluation. Putting your records in order also protects your professional credibility beyond the immigration process itself. The best approach is to work with an accountant or tax advisor to organize this documentation and, on the immigration side, to verify current requirements through official sources with the support of a qualified specialist.

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