Afghanguy

hi, i filed married filing jointly for 2023 and also filed a W7 to get ITIN for my wife...i sent a letter with my federal turn that i am filing jointly and her ITIN in in process..tax agent left social security box for wife blank and filed it as mfj. my state returns have been rejected the agent told me we need the ITIN # for her in order to process it. he also told me once i get the ITIN # then i can call them back and they process state return...the other option he gave me is to refile as a SINGLE..should i just wait till i get the itin #??

hopefully my federal returns will go thru..i did include a letter on top of my taxes mentioning ITIN is in process.

2 minutes ago, Afghanguy said:

Ok so we can use her alien registration # and file MFJ to get marriage deduction for this year and try amended 2023. right?

 

i dont have proof of W7 i sent it all out to IRS.

so then how can i get the marriage deduction if you are saying alien # cant be used...and no update from IRS about the w7 i sent months ago...what should i do..i need the deduction

2 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Not sure this person was correct    IRS says

Nov 8, 2014 — The alien registration number is not what you use for your taxes. If you can get one, you should get a social security number or a ITIN number.

it is the wife's W7 asking for ITIN but still the form needs to be attached to a 1040 return

i would amend 2022 

Ok so we can use her alien registration # and file MFJ to get marriage deduction for this year and try amended 2023. right?

i dont have proof of W7 i sent it all out to IRS.

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

The only way to apply for ITIN is with tax returns /u do not do it separately

 

u  should have filed 1040x to amend last year (if married in 2022) if married by 2022 for adding spouse to joint return and filing form W7 for ITIN

 

It would help if there was a timeline on profile when u start talking about last year/ this year 

 

what year did u marry?

hi jeanine nice to hear from u

i got married dec 29, 2022...i filed 2023 taxes as MFS but didnt get marriage deduction. 3 months ago 130 was approved and she has a alien registration # now. I called a tax office today and asked if we can use the alien # to get marriage deduction she said YES. and she will also try to amend last year taxes if possible.

I also filed a W7 8-9 months ago and today I called IRS and she told me they cant give me any info on it my wife has to call from morocco!!

I just want to be sure we can use the alien # and file as MFJ to get deduction..I really need it as i am self employed and i owe 33k with freaking IRS so far!!

r u on watsappp?

Hello, last year I filed taxes as MFS and did NOT get the married couple deduction but this year my 130 got approved and she was given a alien registration #. Can I file as joint return this year to get the deduction? I also applied for a itin # 8 months ago and today I called IRS they said they need to contact us they wont give me any info.

I also called HR Block and guy said we can use the alien registration # to file as joint and get deduction..just wanted to know some of your opinions on this topic. thnx

On 4/1/2024 at 4:32 PM, pushbrk said:

Study those instructions.  Your "current income" will come from the "Total Income" line of your tax return.  Your son counts in your household size.  You only need to supply the latest tax return, but you will enter information from three tax returns.  Seems you haven't even looked at the form yet.  Becoming an A-Student of both the affidavit itself and it's separate excellent instructions will be critical to  your ultimate success.

Thank you so much...so looking at the chart it will be household of 3 me, wife and son...32000$ 125% above...final question...my 2023 taxes are above that levels but 2022, 2021 are not..will that hurt me?? thanks again

I am self employed and getting ready to do my taxes. I have a son from previous and she is with ex wife who claims him on her taxes..I do pay child support, and also have shared custody.

My question is how much should my income be on taxes to meet the guidelines. For self employed do I have to show 2 years of taxes or just most recent? My case is waiting to be transferred to NVC so I am just preparing ahead of time on how much income I would need..

Thank you and please dont tell me to look in other forums for the answer I have tried and could not locate so thus posting.

6 minutes ago, TexasRafael said:

For the 2021 Tax year, when I filed my taxes I just entered all 9's in the social security number of my spouse, (filing married filing separate was going to cost me money,) and I sent it just like that along with the ITIN application and it took forever to get my ITIN number and had to file my 2022 taxes the same way, using all 9's for my spouse social security number and the IRS processed my taxes as normal.  Once I received the ITIN number I then submitted corrected 1040's with the ITIN number and then when my spouse received the social security number, I submitted corrected 1040's again.   

Ok so you amended your returns after you got the ITIN and then got the marriage joint deduction? how do i check the status of my ITIN do i call IRS? Last year i took my taxes to a place and they filed it as Married filing separate I did NOT get the marriage deduction since there is no ITIN #...so i guess no deduction this year since there is no ITIN...that sucks lol

My wife i-130 is approved and now waiting to be transferred to NVC...She received a alien registration #. my question is regarding my 2023 taxes. can i file jointly or married filing separate in order to get the marriage deduction? i have also filed for an ITIN # MONTHS ago but have not heard back on it...is alien registration # enough?

hi, i finally got update on the 824 its at nebraska center which is the WORST !!

letter says we have recieved your form and currently processing it. if we determine you must submit biometrics will mail you a biometrics appointment...

what should i do now? nebraska is processing 20 months now...do u think my 824 get transferred faster or i have to wait 2 years now?

On 1/14/2024 at 10:40 AM, JeanneAdil said:

When  NVC receives the case,  she will be assigned a CSB 202(x) xxxxxxxxx number then u can check CEAC case status for updates

There will be no updates till the 2 fees and the I 864 and ds 260 are done 

AND  then the updates are poor especially after the interview 

I finally got an update on my 824. it was recieved jan 5th and is getting processed in NEBRASKA...i am guessing 2 years waiting for them to transfer it to NVC?????

finally got an update on my 824. it was recieved jan 5th and is getting processed in NEBRASKA...i am guessing 2 years waiting for them to transfer it to NVC?????

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Not with a USCIS case number.  Your DOS case # will come in an email after NVC gets the case.

thanks..hope it gets transfererd quick...money order was cashed few days ago

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The CEAC status will change to "At NVC".....and you will receive NVC instructions via an email.

The CEAC status will change to "At NVC" ? only thing i can check now is the USCIS with my case #...currently that shows case approved, case closed..can i check CEAC with my case # or not yet? thank u

22 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

the only real mistake USCIS makes is using the same form for AOS and spouse visa overseas

have u checked the remaining fees that will need to be paid?

When the case is received by NVC there will be 2 fees(per each  I 130)

$120 to process the I 864

$325 to process the ds 260 

then there are costs for medical exam (not USCIS)

after approval of the visa,  there is a fee to process the green card $220

 

AND don't forget the airfare to bring your spouse here

hi is there a way to check if my case is transferred to nvc?

3 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

I agree that the fee is far too high, but that question isn't planted, it is necessary. If they didn't ask then how would they know how you intend to apply for the visa? I'm sorry that you misunderstood it, but think claiming they put the question in the I-130 just for money grabbing purposes is a bit much!

 

Hopefully it will take less than a year, we have seen a few recently that have been less than that. Good luck. 

do u work for uscis or something?

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

They have been taking about a year to process.

thats horrible man...paying them 465 to correct a issue in line 61 i believe which they purposely planted there so that people make mistake and they will get 465 from it and on top of that take 1 year to transfer case to nvc....immigration system is a JOKE!!!! all they want is your MONEY

My i-130 was approved but there was a small error on my application which i had to correct by filing out i-824. it has been 4 weeks so far that i mailed my i-824 and just 2 days ago they CASHED my money order. is that a positive sign that they transferred my case to NVC or dont get my hopes up?

My notice letter on USCIS website says PETITION approved but retained by USCIS..can someone please shed some light on this as to what form I should fill out to correct this so that my case is forwarded to NVC. Someone told me to file 824 but another person told me to not file 824 which confused the hell out of me. My wife is still in morocco..she will get interviewed there and visa i assume issue at time of interview...I have pasted notice letter response below. thank you...So I need to file i824 and send this approval notice with the i -824?

The above petition has been approved. However, you indicated on the petition that the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad at a U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate and will also apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Since you have indicated both options, USCIS has retained the petition.

If the beneficiary intends to apply for adjustment of status in the United States, they should submit a copy of this notice, along with a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. They can obtain Form I-485 from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, by contacting the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283, or by visiting the local USCIS field office.

Filing address information can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov. If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National Visa Center (NVC).

The NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions that require consular action. The NVC also determines which consular post is the appropriate consulate to complete visa processing. It will then forward the approved petition to that consulate. The NVC will contact the beneficiary of this petition with further information about immigrant visa processing steps.

3 hours ago, Afghanguy said:

ok i will fill out thank u...there is no fee waiver for this form ? 465 is alot lol

 

now i have to wait 3 months for them to process this form...bummer

hi there..i asked someone else on here about my issue and they are saying to note file 824 so now i am really confused..there reason pasted below

8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Yes. There is your mistake.  She is not going to apply for adjustment of status as indicated in 61a & 61b.  Those should have been marked "N/A".  They were correct in requiring an I-824 to move the case to NVC & Morocco.

ok i will fill out thank u...there is no fee waiver for this form ? 465 is alot lol

now i have to wait 3 months for them to process this form...bummer

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

No, she doesn't have to sign.  I would include a copy of the approval letter.

please look what i put for fields in the application..so u are correct my case is stuck now...i will file i824 tomorrow and mail it in along with their 465$ fee!

The beneficiary will not apply for adjustment of status in
the United States, but he or she will apply for an immigrant
visa abroad at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate in:
62.a. City or Town Casablanca
62.b. Province Casablanca
62.c. Country
Morocco
 

and The beneficiary is in the United States and will apply for
adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident
at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
office in:
61.a. City or Town Bridgeport
61.b. State CT

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

That is not a mistake.  That is correct.  She will be applying for a visa in Morocco.  The consulate issues visas.

so i messed up somewhere on the form right...i will look into i824 form and send it ...thank u

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I don't think you understand the process.  She can do only ONE of the following:

1.  Apply for adjustment of status via an I-485 IF SHE IS CURRENTLY inside the US, or

2.  Apply for a visa outside the US via a DS-260 which is submitted to the consulate in Morocco via NVC.

 

Your I-130 indicated she will do both.  That has confused USCIS, so your case is stuck there until she does either # 1 or until you submit the I-824 to move the case to NVC & Morocco.  If she is not in the US right now, she cannot do #1.

Then, you MUST submit an I-824 to USCIS. 

ok thank you for clearing this for me appreciate your time...so i-824 i have to complete , does she have to sign it? i should also include the approved notice letter with it right...its 465$ fee for i824 dammmmm

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Where is she right now?

she is in Morocco..i looked at my original 130 and made the mistake that she will file for immigrant visa in morocco..so now how do i correct this? see below from my original application..i should have left this blank

The beneficiary will not apply for adjustment of status in
the United States, but he or she will apply for an immigrant
visa abroad at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate in:
62.a. City or Town Casablanca
62.b. Province Casablanca
62.c. Country
Morocco
NOTE:

If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National Visa Center (NVC).

It says if she wants to apply for immig visa outside of US then file 824...she is not filing out side of the US , so why are you telling me to file 824??