CruznThru

Just hard for me to understand why someone would not do MFJ and get the extra deduction (2x's the single amount) and using the 2555 to exclude foreign income if the countries have a tax treaty/  but that's my issue /it behoves me

Just circling back in here with an update. We were able to keep bumping up our appointment and secured a Feb 2024 appointment (original was May, 2026). Did ASC appointment last month, where they told us that we didn't need to do the consulate appointment since it was just a replacement. Was super nervous when they cancelled the consulate appointment, but it worked out. Last week the status went from Application Received to Approved. And this week it flipped from Approved to Issued. Won't believe it until we have the BCC card in hand, but happy to be past most of the hurdles already. 

Just circling back in here with an update. We were able to keep bumping up our appointment and secured a Feb 2024 appointment (original was May, 2026). Did ASC appointment last month, where they told us that we didn't need to do the consulate appointment since it was just a replacement. Was super nervous when they cancelled the consulate appointment, but it worked out. Last week the status went from Application Received to Approved. And this week it flipped from Approved to Issued. Won't believe it until we have the BCC card in hand, but happy to be past most of the hurdles already. 

The biometrics (photo and fingerprints) must be done at tbe ASC prior to the visa interview.

He will need to apply all over again -- no way it can just be replaced.  The Embassy/Consulate will have a record of his card, so a copy will likely not be necessary.