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    Getting ready to file taxes

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

    Your petitioner should be searching the IRS website, not you.
    If you get a refund, wait until the SS number is approved and just file late.  No penalty if they owe you money.

    Petitioner can file MFJ with ITIN application

    Petitioner can file MFS then re-file a 1040X and correct it after the SS number is approved
    Petitioner can file an extension which gives you until October to file taxes

     

    Regardless of what you choose, your income from the Philippines is excludable under “bonafide residence” test.  The exclusion is prorated for days outside the US -360 + 364 (days outside the US + 34).  Your taxes can be filled out and ready to file as soon as your and your petitioner’s income documentation is in.


    NOTE:  we selected the first option our first year

     

    Sounds about right .. thank you! Will discuss this with him 😊 happy New Year!

    Getting ready to file taxes

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    Hi guys.. I ( non-US resident, spouse of a USC) arrived in the US last Sept 2019 and we got married last Nov 2019.

     

    1. I was working in the PHILIPPINES until August 30, 2019 ( in my home country, income taxes were automatically withheld)

    2. No SSN yet ( screwed up with the SS Office, long story )

    3. AOS ( filed last Dec 2019, biometrics on Jan 8, 2020 )

    4. Not sure if I will get my EAD and SSN before April 2020, in time for the tax filing of my USC hubby

    5. Obviously unemployed since Sept 2019 😂😂😂

    6. want to get this right since it can be an added evidence if and when we do our AOS interview 😊

     

    **** Question: do we have to file taxes as MFJ or MFS, taking into consideration that I don’t have my SSN yet. What are the forms that we need to submit ?


    *** thanks in advance for your inputs.. I do apologize if this has been asked in other forums.. also tried researching in IRS website but I got overwhelmed by their  info 😂

    waiting another 6 months to see fiance

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I feel you guys.. had the same situation last year and the first 3 quarters of this year. My husband ( then fiancé when he visited me ) went to my home country in May 2018, and we didn’t see each other again until I came here in the US last Sept 2019 through my K1 visa. That’s a solid 16 months of being physically apart. I would have gladly given up everything if I could have visited him, but alas, my tourist visa was denied, and he couldn’t visit me again because of his job.. so we had to endure 16 months of separation. We talked as much as we can every single day ( during our breaks from work which is also difficult cause we had different time zones), emailed each other, took photos of each other and send to one another, share what we were doing on a given time, what we had for breakfast, lunch and dinner, what movie we were seeing, etc etc. All the things that a “normal” couple would do because at that point , that was the only thing that we can do. You will get through this.. when you really love someone, no distance can stop you from growing closer together. Cliche I know, but it’s true.. the reward is so great: to be with him permanently. You can get through this. Keep busy, keep communicating as much as you can. Before you know it, June will be here.. good luck on your journey! 😊

    Discrepancy in K-1 processing times

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted · Edited by AGF

    9 minutes ago, VisaQuestions2754 said:

    Hi!

     

    New to the community -- very glad to have found it, it looks extremely useful. Thanks to everyone for contributing their stories, I may be applying for a visa soon so it's really helped me get a grounding in how this stuff works.

     

    One thing I found particularly interesting was the processing time data at https://www.visajourney.com/times/k1-fiance-visa-historical/. My understanding of that data is as follows:

     

    • I-129F filed to NOA1 (receipt of documents): 9 days at CSC, 7 days at VSC, 8 days at TSC
    • NOA1 to NOA2 (application approved): 104 days at CSC, 148 days at VSC, 101 days at TSC
    • NOA2 to NVC receive: 28 days
    • NVC processing time: 20 days
    • NVC transferring application to consulate: 5 days
    • Consulate processing time: 69 days

     

    This gives an overall processing time (from the day the I-129F is filed through to interview being available at the consulate) of 235 days via CSC, 277 via VSC, and 231 days via TSC.

     

    This gives me the impression that if I were to file I-129F today, on average I could expect to receive a final interview at a local consulate between 231 and 277 days (so around 7.5 to 9 months) later, is that correct?

     

    I'm struggling a little with matching this data with other sources I've found online. It's close to what I've found at citizenpath.com and immi-usa.com (two of the first hits when I Google "K-1 visa processing time"), but the official processing time from https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ just for the I-129F is 5-7 months at CSC , and 14-18 months (!) at VSC -- and that same site doesn't seem to give a number for K-1 processing times at TSC.

     

    Is my interpretation of the processing time listed on this site correct? Why does it seem to differ so much from the official government data? And is there an easy answer to the question " on average when can I expect to receive a K-1 visa if I apply today", or is it more complicated than that?

     

     

    “ It’s more complicated than that “ is right .. there are things like RFE’s ( request for further evidence ), and other service centers are busier than the others, etc. Then there’s the matter of medical exams.. 

    K1 Visa Process

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, rdm0141 said:

    So me and my fiance are getting prepared to submit the paper work to start the k1 visa process. I have been doing research on what I need to send. One of the things I saw what that i need to send is a statement from my fiance saying that she intends to marry me within 90 days of entering the US. My question is can she email me a copy of this with her signature or do I actually need the original copy? Like can she photo copy that to me or do I need the original document? Sorry if this is confusing this is just something we are trying to figure out. Thank you!

    As I understand, she can make the letter, sign it, scan it, then email it to you.. peeps here say that wet signature is not a must for the letter of intent to marry😊 best of luck on your journey!

    What A# do I have to write on the back of the passport photo for my wife?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    25 minutes ago, rupok93 said:

    In the K1 adjustment of status guide it says the following:

     

    Write the full name and A# on the back using a soft felt tipped pen or pencil. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the I-485.

     

    I am not sure if this A# is referencing an alien number (My wife (previously fiancee) does not have one at this time as far as I know) or does it reference the Admission record number on the I94?

    Hi.. you can check her A number on your NOA2 from the K1 Petition ( Notice of Approval , beside the “ beneficiary” portion ) 😊

    K1 Visa Letter of Intent

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    50 minutes ago, Rob Beri said:

    I have two letters of intend one for myself and for my fiancee the wording is the same, however, is that still acceptable? Also, my fiancee's letter of intend is a copy as she send it via email. Therefore, it does not have a wet signature. Is that acceptable as well? 

    As far as previous advise from our VJ members, yes, a scanned copy works.. you may want to check out previous conversations about this 😊1B630909-4574-4865-A394-94D4870A4FFA.thumb.jpeg.6933ac46e91e4977dbb89a62ff8c2617.jpeg

    December 2019 - AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, PP31 said:

    Another quick question - Is a latest W2 and Federal Tax returns of the latest year enough from the Petitioner for I-864? or will we get a RFE?

    Based on majority’s advise, if you choose to send tax returns ( as opposed to tax transcripts), you will need W2’s, 1099’s etc.. the consensus is that tax transcripts are the best option..we just sent our own packet yesterday so I cannot share our own experience yet...

    27 minutes ago, Comanutd33 said:

    Hello,

     

    Where can I find the alien registration number? 

    It’s on your NOA2 Notice of Approval ..

    St. Lukes Testing Procedure (merged threads)

    in Philippines

    Posted

    5 hours ago, PWB said:

    My fiance had her initial K1 Visa Medical Examination on December 4, 2019 and at the end of the first day she was told that 20% of applicants where required to undergo a 3 day Sputum Test  and was scheduled for the 10, 11, and 12th of December.  She was also told there there would

    be a 12 week time period to develop a culture and the Embassy Interview will need to be rescheduled.  Trying to figure out what happened.   Is this random selection of 20% of the applicants indeed a fact or was something detected in the other testing.   Needless to say I am out a bunch of money on airlines tickets and other associated cost.

    I underwent that same procedure at SLEC. There would be TB smear ( 3 days after the 3rd day of sputum test ), and then TB culture ( 8 weeks after that ). Most of the info is correct: pray that you would not get any call on that 8-week waiting period, otherwise your fiancée has to go to a 6-month DOT ( directly observed therapy ) and take her medication every single day at SLEC, in the presence of the health care professional. As I understand, it’s free. I know it’s frustrating, me and my then-fiancé ( now husband ) prayed everyday that we do not get that dreaded call. After 8 weeks and she’s clear, you can go right ahead and schedule your embassy interview. As daunting as it may be, TB is a killer, so we appreciate the fact that SLEC is doing its job in screening immigrants really well. You will get through this. Good luck on your journey 😊

    Quick question please help

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, R3ddevil said:

    So it's probably asked a lot but would it be better to do the k1 process with a lawyer or just do it by yourself? And I've heard rumors that if you dont make a certain amount of money that they will decline it, help would. Be very much appreciated  and anything else you can tell me would be amazin as I'm trying to bring my fiance over from japan

    hi there.. most of us did it by ourselves, with a ton of help from this great forum.  Just follow their ( the masters I call them :) ) instructions and tips and you will be more than okay... good luck on your journey!

    Questions about AED, Form I-765

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hi guys.. due to my procrastination ( yep, my bad ), I applied for an SSN last week ( I-94 expires Dec 8 ) and of course I got their “ manual verification “ letter .. my questions are:

     

    1. on my AED form page 2 Part 2 question 14 ( do you want SSA to issue you a Social Security card? ) I am leaning towards a No since I already applied for one, although I know it will be rejected due to a nearly expired I-94.

     

    2. If I do choose No, should I include the manual verification letter that SSA gave me? Would it have any impact at all?

     

    3. if I choose Yes, would it mess up my initial application ?

     

    appreciate your thoughts guys thanks.. and yeah, I’ve already beaten myself up for not applying SSN at least a month before I-94 expiration 😒😞

    Tax returns

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, caviarlifestyle said:

    Thanks guys one last question do I needs to take the W-2 along with the returns?

    If they are available, yes.. better to be safe than sorry.. and all the pay stubs too, preferably the last 6 months. Some even bring Certificate of Employment and Compensations. The rule of thumb is to be ready with the docs IF and WHEN they ask for them. If they don’t, then good. If they do, and you don’t have them with you... 

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