US Immigration from Philippines

Hello all,

I am trying to do my taxes this year. I am currently married to my wife who came on a K1 visa. We got married on Oct 11 2024 and at the current time of this writing we are awaiting her I-485 case to be approved. I usually use turbotax to do my taxes but this year I need some help. My wife received her EAD card on Feb 26 2025 and her SS card on Feb 28 2025.

She has not worked since arriving in the USA and she was unemployed for a few years prior to her arrival here to USA (she live in Philippines). I am filing jointly and there's a question asking: "is a nonresident alien or dual-status alien spouse". I am unsure if I should check the box for the question or not.

Any help would be much appreciated thank you.

I am sure this is a familiar sight,,, My research is mixed, so I come to the experts that have their own scars. Three questions -

1. How long are we locked out?

2. What is the generally accepted number of allowed checks per day?

3, What is the best time of day (Manila time) to submit to this torture??

Good morning,

I am hoping someone can help me.

My sister being petitioned by Green card holder Mom, but mom refused to stay in the U.S.

Now she's back to Philippine.

What would happen to the petition?

Is there way that I can help my sister or take over my mom's petitioned.

Thank you

I do not see how/where I can track the progress of the case once NOA2 is received for an I-129F case. Is there a link within the NVC site where you can enter your Receipt number? I read where we should not wait for the embassy to contact the fiance etc, but I don't see where to actually track the case after USCIS NOA2 is received. Apologies if my search skills stink and I missed it.

I am sure this is a familiar sight,,, My research is mixed, so I come to the experts that have their own scars. Three questions -

1. How long are we locked out?

2. What is the generally accepted number of allowed checks per day?

3, What is the best time of day (Manila time) to submit to this torture??