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On 2/12/2024 at 6:58 PM, Koko bongo said:

I recently became a US citizen and need to file for my mom whom the consulate had denied Visa thrice for no reason. upon speaking to a lawyer whom I plan to use to help file. he said since my birth certificate is missing. Myself and my mom will have to take a DNA test and he advised we take it before applying so to reduce the chances of rejection which we'll still have to go back and take the test. I have a national population document and a court affidavit to prove my age but he said this will not fly with USCIS. Has anyone gone through similar circumstances and did you just go to any random medical laboratory to do the test? I'm in the US and my mum is in Nigeria. Please, advise.

Did you resolve your issue?

Honestly, at this point, this feels like an IRS issue. Your mother may have to contact the IRS to see what she needs to do. 

Whether that will open a can of worms or not is unknown. Good luck!

1 hour ago, Muhaimin said:

But isn't that requested if a person isn't qualified to file taxes. In my moms case she earned more than $5 abroad. Isn't it supposed to be taxed?

 

 Which category does your mom fall under in the IRS threshold for filing: 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/who-needs-to-file-a-tax-return

if she married and filing separately or if she is married filing together and reached the threshold than you have another issue on your hand. 

"Verification of Non-filing Letter - states that the IRS has no record of a processed Form 1040-series tax return as of the date of the request. It doesn't indicate whether you are required to file a return for that year. This letter is available after June 15 for the current tax year or anytime for the prior three tax years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T. Use Form 4506-T if you need a letter for older tax years." - sounds like your mom needs to request that proof from the IRS  (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/transcript-types-and-ways-to-order-them).

IRS makes it really easy to obtain information from them online. You can obtain that letter and generate an additional note with your mom's signature stating why you weren't required to file a tax return.

53 minutes ago, lameset said:

Thanks. I'll just wait for a response from NVC.

I'm not really in a hurry given the precarious situation that the United States is in right now. 

 

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keep us updated on what they say for future use. 

i cant edit anymore but i wanted to say "since 2017".

Add your husband as a household member since you filed married joint taxes 2017. Fill out the required household member form, attach your joint taxes, and your Husband's 2022 W2. 

That is what I did, and it was approved. 

Hello, my wife filed for her mother. September 11, 2022. She was waiting now to continue the process.

Hello everyone, 

I am currently filling out the n400 for my spouse and we are at the question about overseas travel.

My permanent resident spouse lived with me on an overseas base for 4 years now. 

Is the entire period considered overseas travel or just the period from the airport to the base. As far as I know, overseas us military bases are considered in-US resident locations for naturalization for spouse.

Please help. Thank you.

Like what other VJ stated, your fiancé makes enough money to support you and 2 other dependent a if need be. No other proof is required. Don't nuke it, just provide what they need.

The best thing to do would be give them a call.

Oh wow congrats!!!!! The interview is going to go well

Like posters said earlier, looking at foundations is a good way of getting cheap wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. I believe most insurance companies allow the purchase of one wheelchair per 5/10 years (check with your insurance company). Make sure to get him sized and buy a foam or gel cushion for the seat. Once he is in school request an assessment for special needs (that will get a school based evaluation by a child psychologist, speech language pathologist, special education specialist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist). They will work together as a team to create a treatment plan and recommendations.

As a Occupational Therapist working in school based therapy, I know it not easy. There are a lot of federal and state laws in place to help children just like your's fiance's son (IDEA law, no child left behind, etc).

Good luck and God bless.

That is why I suggested to get a Certificate of Bachelor from the ministry as factual evidence that they aren't married.

I agree a Certificate of Bachelor will be needed to prove they are not married.

They asked your fiance a question and then went to the back room and came back with a picture from facebook which you guys had not provided voluntarily, I'm assuming? How did they find your facebook profiles? Am I understanding this correctly?

You can look up most people on facebook if they don't adjust their privacy settings. They have their names, phone numbers and more. No different from an employer looking up a interviewee being considered for a job.

Yes he will be interviewed again. They want to make sure you guys are not married (I'm guessing you applied for a k-1 visa). Make sure to bring all those pictures from the traditional introduction because clearly they did a thorough investigation. They do know the Nigerian customs but you can explain it to them again that is just a traditional introduction.

You can get married on a tourist visa. The NVC can expedite the I-130 process and the embassy can expedite as well (it is on a case by case basis). Good luck.

too late to edit

Honest opinion: I am 100% certain it is a scam. Having spent a considerable amount of time in Nigeria has given me detailed understanding of how local Nigerians think. The story is overly complicated for no reason (Nigerians tend to believe that Americans are stupid). I have known people in Nigeria who claimed to be my friend and talked about coming to my hotel room and robbing me right in front of my face when they thought I didn't understand the native language.

As a husband myself, I would never involve my wife in something like this. I have known people who have gone to jail in the USA for these scams and they never involved their wife.

Be very careful and do not give your account. See if he is willing to let it go (a real man would) and continue to keep an eye on him. I hope I did not offend you and if I did I apologize.

AYOsGIRL is right and I couldn't have said any better. There should be no reason for anyone to transfer money into your account. A Nigerian bank account is good enough (if his story is true).

You could always ask for an expeditious process. Don't know if they will approve it but it's on a case by case basis anyway (Google NVC expedite). Good Luck.

My wife got her police certificate in January 2015 and her interview was last week. They didn't ask for another police certificate.

Hey Dwheels, I'm a little late but update my info on the spreadsheet. Interview was 08May2015 and she got the visa in hand on 15may2015

Which branch are you with? I remember my husband telling me that the navy and usmc does not allow wives to go with them to Japan unless he is E-4 and above or something like that. Not sure if I am remembering this correctly though.

You are correct.

you may want to consider also looking at the physical readiness test (PRT) for each branch as well. I know the Marines PRT ( and body fat percentage requirement) is tough flollowed by the Navy and then Army ( have no clue about AF).

I gave my wife 50,000 just in case. Remember the Naira's value has decreased so there maybe an inflation.