
Freedove7
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I was going to go to a Civil Surgeon listed on the USCIS website,but when I called to reschedule my appt.,the receptionist gave me the name of another Dr in the same office and told me that she could preform the medical exam aswell..She's not listed on the website.This turned me off so I am looking for another one.Is it even ok for a Dr not listed to do it ??
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I always believed that a parent's obligation towards his/her kids when they hit 18.A parent is suppose to be there for their child no matter how old they are and no matter what their marital status is.However,there should be respect in the house.She clearly has no respect for your,your husband nor herself.Her behavior is unacceptable.You guys should sit down together and set some rules.You and your husband should tell her what needs o be changed and the consequences that she will face if nothing does change.What consequences might they be ? Only you and your husband know.If nothing changes,either you make the sacrifice to put up with her for your husband and the sake of your marriage or leave.Its up to you.
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I know EXACTLY what you mean!!!! I can't do anything either also because i have been out of status!!! i came when i was 18 and i had no idea it would turn that way!!! I hate not working, not driving, depending on others (unless it's my husband) and we just moved 20 mins away from downtown Atl so now i am stuck the very FIRST thing i will do when i get my EAD will be getting my DL and a car...I feel so lame when i dont even know how to drive and people younger than me have jobs and cars
lol anyway good luck to you and you should definitely send as soon as you can just so you can be at a safe place because you are out of status right now...which means deportable..
Yea we are truing to send the application asap.Did you apply yet ?Where are you at in the process? good luck to you as well !!
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Freedove, I think you might want to consider shifting this issue from your perspective to that of the people working for USCIS. The interview and the process before is kind of a show of intent. Instead of deliberating why you shouldn't have to do something - make your life easier and do it. It will be a lot less hassle.
I'm absolutely aware that there is sound (and sometimes not so sound) reasoning behind every issue mentioned here on the board, but in your case I'd ask myself why risking some weird and uncomfortable discussion with a stranger who "holds my future in his/her hands". They are people and if they are of the same mindset as some people here - you can tell them whatever you want, if their mind is set on making an issue out of something they will. Why do that to yourself?
Does the paperwork that anyone of us show whether we are really married? No, not really. Why do they want to see it? I can't say. But instead of arguing the point just go along with ii, drown them in papers and it will make this journey easier for you.
Lol you got that right ! They really do have my future in their hands .
Missing one year of filing is hardly "tax evasion", especially if our friend's husband gets on it right now and files.
You clearly have no idea how status adjustments are approved. The supervisor of the AO also has to sign off on the decision. This is how zealotry is kept in check.
The US is not a gulag. I'd appreciate if you would stop trying to strike terror into the hearts of new residents of our country with your "out there" ideas.
Thanks :-)
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Missing one year of filing is hardly "tax evasion", especially if our friend's husband gets on it right now and files.
You clearly have no idea how status adjustments are approved. The supervisor of the AO also has to sign off on the decision. This is how zealotry is kept in check.
The US is not a gulag. I'd appreciate if you would stop trying to strike terror into the hearts of new residents of our country with your "out there" ideas.
Well said :-)
Once again, we can clearly be glad you are not employed by USCIS.
Actually it would be kind of funny if you were, because you would soon find yourself out of a job.
Another example of why we should be able to give a Minus One to posts.
Americans file an income tax return every year, no matter who they work for. You can change jobs 10 times in a year and it still doesn't matter. The IRS does not care who you worked for last. They tax the dollars you earn, no matter where they come from.
Understood !
It shows two things.. he has filed taxes like he should AND he continues to work consistently helping the officers to see that the salary is continuous
I understand now.
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Yes, definitely.
But why if he no longer works there ?What purpose will that serve? We dont mind sending it but we're just curious as to how 2008 and 2009's income tax will show he could support me if he changed jobs and has a lesser salary now.
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So should I give a copy of his income tax from 2008 and 2009 even though he changed jobs and no longer works for that employer ? He will file for 2010 tax year...
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Freedove, let me sum this up again:
You've been married for 3 years - so you don't have to go in for a 2nd interview.
Taxes were filed until 2009 - so your husband has to file for 2010
Current income for 2011 can be shown by using a letter of employer, bank-statements, copies of checks, and such.
If you get this 3 points taken care of - everything else should go okay.
Good advice.Thanks
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you can either file last year's tax or wait and file this years tax at least and find a co-sponsor, and postpone cleaning the mess up later, because you only need one tax return paperwork only for the sake of support.
Yes .Thats our plan.
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That's what I'm wondering. April 18 I think it was this year. That's the only way he might not get into trouble... It just shocks me that he finally achieved Citizeship and now he just doesn't give a toss about the rules of the country he just gave his oath for? Some people...
You are a very negative person I see.You dont give much advice.You just seem to criticize.I have received valuable advice from alot of members on here.Thats what im on this site for: for advice,not criticism.
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He means "you" collectively, as in your and your husband. If at the time of naturalizing he lied on his forms (that box that said "have you ever failed to file?") he is guilty of a misrepresentation. His citizenship can be revoked. This will cancel YOUR LPR status (if you get it).
You are illegal. You might not like the term but that's just what it is. You can call yourself an "over-stayer", that's true too, but if you were ever arrested they would have said "she is here illegally, she overstayed her visa/I-94".
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Well how about we be a bit more positive here.Btw,I didnt enter the US. with a visa; nor did I ever receive an I 94... I might have gotten an I 94 w ,but im not sure as I came here really young.
He means "you" collectively, as in your and your husband. If at the time of naturalizing he lied on his forms (that box that said "have you ever failed to file?") he is guilty of a misrepresentation. His citizenship can be revoked. This will cancel YOUR LPR status (if you get it).
You are illegal. You might not like the term but that's just what it is. You can call yourself an "over-stayer", that's true too, but if you were ever arrested they would have said "she is here illegally, she overstayed her visa/I-94".
Well how about we be a bit more positive here.I cant believe you said "if I get it."Btw,I didnt enter the US. with a visa; nor did I ever receive an I 94... I might have gotten an I 94 w ,but im not sure as I came here really young.
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You are considered unlawfully present, i.e. illegally present in the US. Entering without inspection is also being illegally present. You cannot choose what to call it.
Illegal = Not in legal status. You are still considered illegal in the eyes of the law.
You can call it what you want.
Hopefully not for too much longer :-)
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Really? I just filed Alla's naturalization and had to attach income tax returns and state that she had filed tax returns. It is a question on the N-400 form. If he has not he is ineligible for citizenship and if he lied he has more problems.
Clearly you have played fast and loose and you may get away with it (it does not matter that you do not "like" to call it being here illegally) or you may not.
Well his interview went well and he was granted citizenship.The whole process took 6 months and I witness every single step.What do you mean I " played fast and loose?" Please elaborate.Btw,im out of status,not illegal.I went through inspection when I entered the U.S. 18 years ago.Illegal means you entered without inspection and are undocumented.Aleast thats what I learned.Can anyone back me up on this one ?
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This is a different discussion, but what did he say his occupation and income was when he applied for naturalization? Filing taxes on time, if required, is an absolute requirement to naturalize. If he lied there, there's a chance he could be in major trouble.
He left it blank...he only stated who his employer was.No question was asked.
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Yes, it doesn't matter that he has a different occupation, people change jobs. 2011 taxes aren't due yet so if he also filed 2008 then all he needs to file now is 2010.
I would suggest you do those taxes first so you have an idea of his yearly income, but otherwise you can figure out an average. I've never had to do this so hopefully someone else can advise you on the best way to work out that number.
You're right.You juts made mejust notice that he actually owes only one year of taxes.Now I might need to send my application a little later than I had planned.
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The petitioner MUST be the "sponsor" and MUST file all the same documents as the co-sponsor.
You must attach the previous years income tax return and STATE the gross income for the two previous years prior to that and that amount MUST match the amount filed with the IRS (they CAN check) You cannot state that amount without having filed the tax return (review the I-864 form and you will see what I mean) And YES the are in "cahoots". The IRS is the most diligent collection agency on the world and they WILL find a way to get the money.
Once again, no one here has told you wrong. Your fiancee MUST file three years tax returns and either pay the tax (plus penalties, interest and late fees) OR make payment arrangements. Simple answer.
Yes .That is the simplest thing to do at the moment...makes sense.He will file.
It won't be.
Thats what a member on here had stated..
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The interview is required by regulation; there is no way around it in this case.
You will not have conditions based on the length of your marriage, but this has no bearing on the interview. If anything, it will make the interview more probing because they know that they will not have the opportunity to check later, which is distinct from a removal of conditions process.
I know an interview is required,but what im asking is why is another interview required in 2 years .
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Second that, the short-sighted part. AOS will likely proceed with co-sponsor without much problems at all; but that does not "clean" up the tax problem (which is an entirely different problem and one not the focus of VJ). Besides the long term implications on social security, medicaid, etc; there is something here that is (or should be) important: to follow the law. (tax laws in this case).
USCIS does not share records with IRS, so you both are 'safe' there; but you are doing yourself a big disfavor by being accessory to a possible tax fraud (can't say it is, as no one here except your husband knows his actual income and deductions, etc).
You're absolutely right.I know not filing taxes is a disadvantage,but right now im more concerned about adjusting my status and having everything go smoothly.I dont mean ro sound selfish,but he could always file for back taxes.Its really crucial that I get approved.This is my main concern at the moment.Its only been two years since he has not filed.It shouldnt be difficult to fix this issue.
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You MUST put down his income on the 864 and if you try to cover it up by saying he has $0 income, you could be denied for lying to USCIS and banned.
Honestly...I don't understand what your husband is playing at. He could go to jail for this (willfully not filing for taxes) and his wife could be deported if he tries to misrepresent himself (not to mention that you've been out of status for many years). Does he not realize what kind of fire he is playing? It sounds pretty selfish, IMO.
He doesnt get paid the same amount of money every week.Which amount do we put ? The greater or lesser one ? (if this makes any sense)
From my point of view. this is a bigger legal issue, and if I were you I would consult a laywer (immigration expert lawyer) with your petitioner before doing anything stupid. All these replies are only opinions against each other, so take them as just an information but your steps must be based on the advises of the legal experts of the law. .... Remember that you need a financially solid Co-sponsor in your case. this is my opinion and you cannot qoute me in the court of law
I agree
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Not necessarily. There is no guarantee they won't receive an RFE requesting the husband's tax returns, even if they have a cosponsor. They may not, but they quite possibly could. Here are two cases on VJ alone where a co-sponsor was used but nonetheless an RFE was received for the US citizen's tax returns.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/296877-rfe-i-864-from-wife-student/
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183202-i-485-rfe/
Now, the OP's husband can either file the taxes now and include the returns with their application. Or they can file without using a cosponsor, hope they don't get an RFE, and if they do have to rush to get it done, sent back in, and hopefully accepted or risk getting their application denied.
He last filed for taxes in 2009. Should we send a copy of that one even though he has a diiferent employer and occupation? He does plan on filing for taxes asap though.
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No one can say with certainty how an adjudicating officer will act. With a joint sponsor there may be less scrutiny of the petitioner's I-864. USCIS won't share information with the IRS.
The biggest potential problem in this scenario is at an interview if the OP is asked about their spouse's work. If their answer does not match the information provided (and the interviewing officer is really paying attention to the information presented in the petitioner's affidavit of support) it is a possible problem.
Not being truthful (lying) at the interview can have significant consequences. Worst case scenario: material misrepresentations (lying) can result in a ban.
Btw,thanks for the phone number !
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You are in the country illegally and have been for a very long time and your husband who is also your petitioner for some reason doesn't file taxes.
This may be one of the cases where hiring a lawyer may become necessary.
I dont like the term illegal.I prefer to say im an over-stayer.My father petitioned for me a few years ago and a visa number became available for me despite my status.However,my case was revoked because aI got married before the process was finalized.Why should my status pose a problem rhis time around? I will have a legal representitive though...just in case.
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No one can say with certainty how an adjudicating officer will act. With a joint sponsor there may be less scrutiny of the petitioner's I-864. USCIS won't share information with the IRS.
The biggest potential problem in this scenario is at an interview if the OP is asked about their spouse's work. If their answer does not match the information provided (and the interviewing officer is really paying attention to the information presented in the petitioner's affidavit of support) it is a possible problem.
Not being truthful (lying) at the interview can have significant consequences. Worst case scenario: material misrepresentations (lying) can result in a ban.
If thats the biggest potential problem then I guess we have nothing to worry about.There is no reason for us to lie about his occupation.Also the fact that he hasnt paid taxes for the last two years didnt prevent him from becoming a US Citizen this year.All went well.Anyhow,I hope I get a competent Adj. Officer :-/
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Freedove, both of you have to think long-term. First of all, your husband cheats himself out of retirement benefits. Second, if he has no sound reasoning behind it, it might be a problem at the interview. Also, in two years both of you have to go to another interview - what if he gets caught not paying taxes? You gonna tell USCIS he couldn't make the interview because he is in jail? I think this is a bit short-sighted. You might want to reconsider filing at least for last year - the taxes won't kill you - instead it might make you sleep better...
Why is an interview necessary? We've been married for over three years.I learned that I will get the 10 year Permanent Residency .
Can anyone reccomend a good Civil Surgeon in New York ?
in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas
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Ok I will makes sure that he is the one who will be preforming the exam.Thanks
I'll keep him in mind.The Dr I was going to see only charges $120