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Lindsay G   0

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Hi all,

I'm hoping you can help me. I just started a new job, and on my tax papers I claimed "1". When I had to check off my marital status, I checked "single", because it said to do so if you are married but your spouse is a "nonresident alien". Did I do this correctly?? I assumed that since my husband is obviously not a US citizen and the I-130 hasn't even been approved yet, that he is considered a "nonresident alien". My HR agreed, but now I'm wondering if I did something wrong.

What do you think?

Thanks!

Lindsay

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-05-14

I-130 Sent : 2008-06-03

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-06-09t :

I-130 Approved : 2008-09-17

NVC Received : 2008-09-30

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-10-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-10-06

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-10-07

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-10-11

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-10-06

Receive IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Pay IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-11-19

NVC Left : 2008-11-18

Consulate Received : 2008-11-20

Interview Date : 2009-01-29 Submit Review

Interview Result : Administrative Review

Second Interview 2009-02-27

Second Interview Result: Approved

Visa Received : 2009-02-27

US Entry : 2009-03-01

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 100 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 234 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : California Service Center

Date Filed : 2011-03-01

NOA Date : 2011-02-22

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2011-03-22

Interview Date : n/a

Approval / Denial Date : 2011-04-28

Approved : Yes

Got I551 Stamp : No

Green Card Received : 2011-05-05

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I did the same... I am fully expecting to get money back though at the end of the year! :angry: They should know that this process isn't cheap and we should get the deduction but whatever....just one more irritating thing

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I did the same... I am fully expecting to get money back though at the end of the year! :angry: They should know that this process isn't cheap and we should get the deduction but whatever....just one more irritating thing

I'm a little confused... so did I fill out the new employee paperwork correctly for my taxes??

R-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-05-14

I-130 Sent : 2008-06-03

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-06-09t :

I-130 Approved : 2008-09-17

NVC Received : 2008-09-30

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-10-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-10-06

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-10-07

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-10-11

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-10-06

Receive IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Pay IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-11-19

NVC Left : 2008-11-18

Consulate Received : 2008-11-20

Interview Date : 2009-01-29 Submit Review

Interview Result : Administrative Review

Second Interview 2009-02-27

Second Interview Result: Approved

Visa Received : 2009-02-27

US Entry : 2009-03-01

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 100 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 234 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : California Service Center

Date Filed : 2011-03-01

NOA Date : 2011-02-22

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2011-03-22

Interview Date : n/a

Approval / Denial Date : 2011-04-28

Approved : Yes

Got I551 Stamp : No

Green Card Received : 2011-05-05

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I am not an accountant but yes... that are the rules... you can claim yourself and anychildren than head of household if you like but that's it.... when we get them over we can change our deductions anytime.

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i don't think you can claim somebody that doesn't have a social.. i'm still filed single 'cuz he isn't here technically... you will be fine.. my brother still claims single, his wife is abroad, and he's been "single" for 2 years now

I-130 Timeline:

5/13 : NOA1

7/21 : NOA2 - APPROVED!!!

NVC Timeline:

7/25 : Case # assigned

9/30 : Case completed!!!! (THANK YOU, LORD!!!)

10/03: Interview date assigned

US Embassy in Manila:

10/30 : Paid Document Verification (just to be on the safe side)

11/12 - 11/13 : Medical at SLEC

11/18: INTERVIEW DATE/MANILA EMBASSY/0630AM - VISA APPROVED!

11/20 : Visa in hand! (that was fast!)

11/30 : Flight to USA!

Life in America:

11/30 : POE:LAX

12/04 : SSN issued - 12/13: card received in the mail

12/04 : "Green Card" issued - 12/13: card received in the mail

NOVEMBER 30, 2010 : CR1 expires

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awww Jen you're bother is without his wife for 2 yrs???? Oy I couldn't stand it!!

yeah.. and they have a 2 year old too! it's b'coz he still hasn't applied for citizenship.. crazy, eh? my husband will be here soon and his wife is still stuck over there!

I-130 Timeline:

5/13 : NOA1

7/21 : NOA2 - APPROVED!!!

NVC Timeline:

7/25 : Case # assigned

9/30 : Case completed!!!! (THANK YOU, LORD!!!)

10/03: Interview date assigned

US Embassy in Manila:

10/30 : Paid Document Verification (just to be on the safe side)

11/12 - 11/13 : Medical at SLEC

11/18: INTERVIEW DATE/MANILA EMBASSY/0630AM - VISA APPROVED!

11/20 : Visa in hand! (that was fast!)

11/30 : Flight to USA!

Life in America:

11/30 : POE:LAX

12/04 : SSN issued - 12/13: card received in the mail

12/04 : "Green Card" issued - 12/13: card received in the mail

NOVEMBER 30, 2010 : CR1 expires

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awww Jen you're bother is without his wife for 2 yrs???? Oy I couldn't stand it!!

yeah.. and they have a 2 year old too! it's b'coz he still hasn't applied for citizenship.. crazy, eh? my husband will be here soon and his wife is still stuck over there!

Jen why and how can he do this...?? I don't understand maybe I live in law law land with rainbows and unicorns but I couldn't stand being seperated that long.. I dont know how you did it for so long!!!

to each his own.. you know?

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awww Jen you're bother is without his wife for 2 yrs???? Oy I couldn't stand it!!

yeah.. and they have a 2 year old too! it's b'coz he still hasn't applied for citizenship.. crazy, eh? my husband will be here soon and his wife is still stuck over there!

Jen why and how can he do this...?? I don't understand maybe I live in law law land with rainbows and unicorns but I couldn't stand being seperated that long.. I dont know how you did it for so long!!!

to each his own.. you know?

Thanks to you both for answering... I feel better!

R-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-05-14

I-130 Sent : 2008-06-03

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-06-09t :

I-130 Approved : 2008-09-17

NVC Received : 2008-09-30

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-10-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-10-06

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-10-07

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-10-11

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-10-06

Receive IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Pay IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-11-19

NVC Left : 2008-11-18

Consulate Received : 2008-11-20

Interview Date : 2009-01-29 Submit Review

Interview Result : Administrative Review

Second Interview 2009-02-27

Second Interview Result: Approved

Visa Received : 2009-02-27

US Entry : 2009-03-01

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 100 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 234 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : California Service Center

Date Filed : 2011-03-01

NOA Date : 2011-02-22

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2011-03-22

Interview Date : n/a

Approval / Denial Date : 2011-04-28

Approved : Yes

Got I551 Stamp : No

Green Card Received : 2011-05-05

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awww Jen you're bother is without his wife for 2 yrs???? Oy I couldn't stand it!!

yeah.. and they have a 2 year old too! it's b'coz he still hasn't applied for citizenship.. crazy, eh? my husband will be here soon and his wife is still stuck over there!

Jen why and how can he do this...?? I don't understand maybe I live in law law land with rainbows and unicorns but I couldn't stand being seperated that long.. I dont know how you did it for so long!!!

to each his own.. you know?

it is my pleasure I hope we all will have to change our forms soon to add one more deduction!!!!!!! :whistle:

Thanks to you both for answering... I feel better!

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