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  1.    AKN2 reacted to a post in a topic: GC Holder First Time Filing Taxes
  2. AKN2
    I worked last year from January to August 2023 in India. I only became an LPR in June 2023. My income was (roughly) less than $9k in INR for these 8 months. Do I have to declare it? Also, since I will be filing MFJ along with my husband, will I still be asked why I didn't file taxes when I file N-400?
  3. AKN2
    Great! Thank you so much. Appreciate your input.
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  8. AKN2
    Good point
  9. AKN2
    To clarify, we will continue filing as MFJ. So does that mean I don't have to file separately if we continue filing as MFJ? Pardon my confusion and ignorance; I'm used to the Indian tax system and this is very new to me.
  10. AKN2 started following Consequences of (Expected) Breaks in Continuous Residence and GC Holder First Time Filing Taxes
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    Hi, fellow VJers! I moved to the US in September 2023 on an IR1 visa. I have recently (April, 2024) started working here. My husband has been filing his taxes as MFJ for the last few years and I have always signed the docs. He says I don't need to file taxes this year as I had no US income until now. Is this true? And if I do need to file despite having no income, is it too late to do so? Will it create a problem if I file now? Your advice is much appreciated.
  12.    AKN2 reacted to a post in a topic: I'm divorcing my US citizen husband and idk what to do
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  14.    AKN2 reacted to a post in a topic: Big fight, husband crossed a line
  15. AKN2
    I understand. Guess I'll prepare myself to wait out the full five years if necessary.
  16.    Redro reacted to a post in a topic: Consequences of (Expected) Breaks in Continuous Residence
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    A quick follow-up question, folks - If I get the reentry permit and stay outside for 10 consecutive months, will that delay my N400 application by 10 months? Or can I still apply on the original date, as planned? And before y'all pile on me 😆, this assumes I have all the marital relationship evidence I need under the 3-year rule.
  18.    Redro reacted to a post in a topic: Consequences of (Expected) Breaks in Continuous Residence
  19. AKN2
    I live in Texas. State ID card sounds like the perfect solution, thanks a lot!
  20.    Redro reacted to a post in a topic: Consequences of (Expected) Breaks in Continuous Residence
  21. AKN2
    Thank you for the input. I meant "visit" as in I will be here for 3 weeks only before going back for another 5 months. We're working on the other things (getting my name on the lease, joint bank account, etc) and they should be done soon. Honestly, I've just gotten around to thinking about the future and the things I will need for a successful N400 application 3 years down the line. Also, I don't drive (poor eyesight) and don't have a job yet, so things like driver's license and bank account have been kind of "suspended." But we're getting on to them, one by one. The replies to my post have been very enlightening, thank you.
  22.    Redro reacted to a post in a topic: Consequences of (Expected) Breaks in Continuous Residence
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  24. AKN2
    Thank you for the info. I'm applying for a reentry permit just to be safe.
  25. AKN2
    How long does it currently take to get a reentry permit approved? I'm assuming I can't leave until it gets approved...? I intend to be out of the US in 2 five-month blocks, just so I don't have trouble getting back in. Do you think that'll work? I'm fine filing at the 5-year mark if there's a chance of denial at 3 years.
  26. AKN2
    You're right, except I read somewhere that it's taking 6 months for reentry permit approval and I need to go to my home country by May. What kind of marital relationship evidence can I gather while living apart?
  27. AKN2
    Is that 18 consecutive months? Hopefully, I will have that before I file. As for the rest - lease, bank accounts, bills - I'm working on those things one by one. Just got started. Right now, I'm mainly worried about keeping my GC. I don't really care if I have to file at the 5-year mark, though 3 years would be nice. Thank you for the pointers.
  28. AKN2
    1. Not sure what you mean. Should I automatically add another 10 months to my timeline before I apply for naturalization? Or can I apply on 09-28-2026, as originally planned, despite being out of the country for 2 five-month blocks? 2. My husband will be in the US during this time but he might visit. 3. As of now, my name isn't on the lease, but we will be keeping my US phone number active. I don't have a job or bank account yet. Should I open a bank account even though I don't have any income yet? What other ties can I show?
  29. AKN2
    Hello, VJers! So, I got my 10-year marriage-based GC and entered the US on 09-28-2023. I will be eligible to apply for citizenship on 09-28-2026 under the 3-year rule. I must, however, return to my home country for 10 months, from May 2024 to March 2025. I intend to visit the US for approximately 3 weeks in October 2024, which means I will have been out of the country for less than 5 months. And then go back for another 5 months. Will this circumvent the continuous residence requirements or simply set my application back by another 10 months? Will I have a problem reentering the US the second time?
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