US Immigration from France

Hello Everybody,

I have a tax filing question but first some background on the situation:

Now, my wife came in on a K-1 visa in December 2018. We were married in March 2019 in the US. We filed for adjustment of status. We were denied because of lack of financial evidence from co-sponsor. Consequently my wife left the country. (It's a sad story, I know)

So now, in 2020, we are applying for a CR1 visa. Our I-130 was recently approved by USCIS. We are gathering documents for the NVC stage. I am having some trouble filing my taxes for 2019 with the filing status. Do I file Married File Separately or Married File Jointly? My wife never got a ITIN number while she was in the states. We did not know that was a thing. We were waiting for the green card and the SSN.

If we file Jointly we will have to attach a W7 with evidence like her actual passport. There is a list of other documents. In a nutshell, for our situation, the W7 makes it more complicated.

if we file separately do we need a W7, does I need to put an ITIN for her? The reason this question stumps me is because she was in the US for the majority of 2019(Jan - midDec). So technically she is a resident alien(due to substantial presence test). From what I have seen on IRS you can elect to treat a non-resident as a resident but not the other way around. So what I am really getting at is...in this situation is my wife required to get an ITIN if I go MFS route? Do I need to have an ITIN for her on my return?

Any insight would be appreciated. I hope I explained it clear enough. We don't want to have any trouble again as we are already traumitized.

I got married in the US in July 2018, got a conditional green card which expires on 2021January 3rd. My wife and I are planning to move to France in September, for a long time, at least one year, maybe more, maybe forever. That means I leave my US residency, but If we want to come back to the US, not for residency again but for less than 3 months, what do I need ? Is it possible ? a special visa ? Should I wait to get a 10 years green card and apply for a re-entry permit ?

Thanks

Hi, just wondering what to reply to that question: "The beneficiary is in the US and will apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident at the USCIS office in:"
Is this our local office where the interview would be held or the office where we're sending the AOS package? We live in Los Angeles.

I'm really close to completing everything so I might just be freaking out about details here, sorry!

Thanks

Hi, I know there is a ban for the espace schengen but I m a LPR and need to go home in August. I booked a flight with Air France Paris Seattle which has been cancelled and I keep seeing flights getting cancelled. I don t know what to do, did anyone take a flight from France or the espace Schengen and which city did you fly to? I m at lost here and need a solution. I need to plan in advance because My husband sent me my green card which has probably been lost by USPS and I will most likely need a boarding foil and it s valid for only 30 days.
Thank you!

Hi all,

Just trying to figure out if and when the Paris embassy/consulate will reopen for interviews.

Interested in getting information on all interview scheduling.

I found something interesting on FB:

What do you guys think ?

I personally can't find any info on the embassy website

Have a good one