US Immigration from Pakistan

Hello every one I just file for my sister I 130 she is in Pakistan how long will it take for her to be here

Hi @markwebb - I'm in the same boat you are - never filed taxes in the US as I've been living abroad for the last 25+ years and now trying to backfile to meet the i-864 requirements. Would you be able to help clarify the following:

1. Which tax forms you filled out? My understanding is the 1040EX and 2555-EZ apply to a situation like this.

2. How did you backfile i.e. where did you email/snail mail the tax forms to?

Thank you so much for any insight you can offer!

Hi All,

I'm hoping someone can help clarify my queries. This forum has always been so helpful/informative. My case is a bit unique. I'm the US citizen/petitioner and have filed for my husband and two minor children. I lived out of the US for 25+ years (moved away when I was young) and have recently returned to the US as of Feb 2022 to reside here and pursue my employment. My husband and two children are still abroad and will join me once their immigration process is complete. All of my 3 petitions have been approved (wef Feb 24, 2022) and I'm now at the NVC stage. My questions are around income/joint sponsorship as well as tax returns

1. I just started employment in the United States in Feb 2022 - this is my first job in the US. I earn enough to meet the sponsorship criteria for my family, however, I don't have any previous W2s or tax returns since I didn't work/live in the US for the last 25+ years. Can I still use my income to sponsor my family or due to my lack of lack of W2s, tax returns etc. I'll need a joint sponsor?

2. I understand I need to file taxes as a US citizen abroad even if I don't earn enough to owe anything - honestly I didn't do this regularly while living abroad. My understanding is also that l need to include previous 3 years of tax returns/transcripts in my documentary evidence to the NVC. What is the quickest way I can do this i.e. ow can I backfile for the past 5 years showing $0 owed and get the transcripts? I read somewhere to take the filled tax returns forms physically to the closest IRS office near me and file them this way. Has anyone had any experience backfiling taxes?

I'd appreciate ANY insight anyone has on these queries - thank you!

Eventhough letter only address myself for N-400 appt. does it also include my son? Should I take him for the interview appt?

Does any one know how long it take if you put in AP? My dad had his interview on Jan 24, the interview officer told him that every thing was good but he had to answer some questions which they asked him through email. So my dad replied to their email and answer everything on the next day. the visa officer kept his passport too. Its been 2 months now and we are still waiting for his visa. He is in AP process. I dont know how long it will take more to issue his visa? Can any one please tell me? His category is IR 5 immigrant visa.

Thanks.