Buxi&Dusk

I haven't logged in for a while and I'm so glad this thread was started! I've been here for over two years and I'm just finally adjusting. I thought it was just me and perhaps I was being a bit petty over stuff. My sister just sent down a care package. PC's Loads of Ketchup, All Dressed, and Creamy Dill Pickle Chips, a bottle of HP sauce, and Creamy Cucumber dressing. Super happy about that!

Oh and I filed an extension today as well, via efile with turbo tax.

Thanks, Gegel. I don't want to file if I don't have too. I tried checking this morning if I needed to file at all and called the IRS hotline, and they could not give me an answer. I've been reading the guide for Aliens publication and from as far as I can figure out, I don't meet the substanial presence test and I don't have a green card. With that, I thought I would be considered as a non-resident for tax purposes which is why I am filling out the 1040 NR.

Rob & Monika, thanks for the links for the forum! I will go and read there. I haven't started Canadian taxes, I knew the due date for US was sooner, so I thought to get those done first. I still have a bank account in Canada and bills that I pay with that account. I had a house in Canada too at the end of 2013, it sold this month. (Finally!) I have a pension plan, which I was going to report, even though I can't touch it and I've put no money into it, all contributions to that plan were from my previous employer.

Hi everyone,

I know SO last minute - sorry - but I thought I had it and now I'm confused again. . Jeez, taxes are not my strong suit. I called the IRS hotline today to figure out if I have to file a return, they told me to do research and gave me publications to read, which I have and I'm still confused. Also confused as wether to use my SSN or not or if I need a tax number.

Situtation: I came to the US on a K-1 visa in November 18 of 2013 and got married. Applied for AOS in January. All of my income is from Canada, I have no income in the US. I have an SSN with the note of Vaild for work only with DHS authorization.

My husband filed his taxes as married filing seperately and we put my SSN number on his forms, we initally did a joint return and then amended it. I was thinking of filing an extension. I noticed there are two filing dates as well, today and one in June.

Do I file a 1040NR? I'm so lost. Have we completely done our taxes wrong? Do I need a tax number?

Thank you so much in advance for help. I'm completely stressed about this!

Lol maybe I need to set up a business where I ship all you Canucks Canadian goodies while I'm still here that is...lol

Good idea! There is a website that already does that but the shipping cost is silly. Also the markup on certain products.

Are you in Maryland? Where abouts?

I miss pickles too When my parents came to visit for Canadian Thanksgiving (because I do a dinner here!) my dad asked me where the pickles are. I was like, you don't want them! Next time, BRING SOME BICKS!

Yup, in Maryland - just outside of DC. Bicks pickles are great!

I've started to make bread and other things just because certain things are really different here.

I'm SO glad I'm not the only one. I thought I was being too picky about food in the US. I'm not finding things all that cheaper here than they are in Canada, could be the area I live in though. I've found mostly British foods, but that is great in my books!

Giant: (Giant has a pretty good international food section)

Billy Bee Canadian Clover honey in the bear shape! Expensive but worth it. IMHO.

Sharwood's Tikka Masala and Pataks Butter Chicken simmer sauces. They are british, but I love a good curry.

Pim's european biscuits - Orange and chocolate

Yorkshire puddings and pancake mix

Ribena

Nature's Promise Tuna - just tuna, salt and water! Expensive though.

Shoppers Foods:

Bird's custard

PG tips

World Market:

Various foods, but I found HP there and After Eights oh and a stale coffee crisp.

Trader Joe's

Wheetabix

Target:

Dorset Cereals

I'm going to get new flour. I didn't know that. Could be why my soughdough starter hasn't worked!

I miss pickles, they are not the same here and have "yellow 5" in them.

Hope this helps!

Hello everyone,

Do K-1 visa holders have to pay the new $165 fee that came out this year before going to America?

Thanks in advance.

Visa Approved

Got there at 7:30am for my 8:30 interview and there was already a queue formed. Took about 30 minutes to get through the queue and security and into the embassy. Then took about another 30 minutes before I went to the first window and handed over my forms and passport. This first bit took about 5-10 minutes.

Then another 30 minute wait until I was called for my interview, which again lasted 5-10 minutes. Was asked how we met, if I had met her parents, where she worked, and when we started talking about marriage and that was it. Then another 10 minute wait in line to pay for the courier.

So all in all it took just over 2 hours, even though today the embassy was REALLY busy.

Now to tie up all the loose ends here in the UK and finish planning our 31st August wedding

Stuart

Congratulations!!

Thank you for the information

I booked my interview with Montreal and its October 1, soonest I could get and my NOA-2 expires in September.

Do I need to ask for an extension for the NOA-2? Any help would be great.

I had all of my blood titre levels done - will they accept this? I have copies of the blood work from my doctor to submit.

YAY its working! It worked for me last night! So happy

I got an email from the US Consulate in Canada and they stated the form is working and to please try again. I tried again this morning and had no luck.

I also tried entering in the required information with out punctuation and that didn't work.

I guess you just have to keep trying.

Thank you, I found the topic. I'm glad I'm not the only one and hopefully I can fill that form out today. *crosses fingers*

I'm getting the same error, I've tried on 4 different computers, through chrome, firefox and IE and all come back with an error and to contact system administrator. This is the last form I need for packet 3 before I send it off and I got packet 3 about a week ago.

Someone suggested not using comma's on the form. I hope it is fixed soon, is anyone sending in packet 3 (I know most likely country specific) anyways?

I'm having the same problem, I've tried at home, at work, my fiance has tried on his two computers, everything is updated and we are getting an error message. I don't know what else to try.

I would register and send it all at once and there is a spot for the courier service reference ID number, I'd fill it in. I hope this helps

Is anyone else having problems with trying to submit this form DS-156?

I keep getting an error and to contact system administrator. I've tried on all browsers and my adobe is up to date. All browsers are up to date as well. I've been trying to submit this form for almost a week now, doesn't matter what time I try either it seems.

Called the state department they can't help, have to contact the consulate, I've emailed them but it will be a 10-15 day business time frame before I get an answer.

Thanks in advance!

Has anyone had any problems filling out DS-156? I've updated all my computer software and I still can't finish that form.

Its says error when I hit continue and then internal server error or something like that.

That is what I understood. A signed checklist for packet 3 and then bring the documents to your interview.

Hi guys,

Thanks for all of the advice - it is a huge help!

I just checked the example form for the DS-156 on this site, but I noticed its changed and I have a few questions:

2. Place of insurance - Montreal or where you live?

14. National identification number - is that your passport number?

36. Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf - yes, K1?

Any help would be fantastic I can't wait to send P3 off.

I figured it out. These threads are so helpful.

Hi guys,

Thanks for all of the advice - it is a huge help!

I just checked the example form for the DS-156 on this site, but I noticed its changed and I have a few questions:

2. Place of insurance - Montreal or where you live?

14. National identification number - is that your passport number?

36. Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf - yes, K1?

Any help would be fantastic I can't wait to send P3 off.

Congratulations!!!

Thank you :-)

We were approved! Congratulations to everyone that also got theirs

Now to read the guides on post NOA-2. So much to do.