Maverick64

My fiance arrived Dec. 13th, we married Dec 15th. For taxes in 2009 we are making the statement of considering her a resident alien for tax purposes. I know that I have to claim her income in 2009 in Panama using form 2555 EZ...although it was not much (1400$). I am confused about how this information is entered into form 1040. The instructions for 2555EZ says to enter the amount she earned on line 21 in parenthesis but then subtract it from my income for the total on line 22. I called IRS and they told me to add her income in with mine for the total on line 7, then put the 1400$ on line 21 in parenthesis and subtarct it for the total amount to be put on line 22. What I dont understand is that all the lines 7-21 are ADDED UP...does the parentesis tell them it should really be subtracted????? Also when you get to the instructions for line 44 of the 1040 it tell me I have to find my total tax factoring in her income also. is this right? This is sooo confusing and I am running out of time! Help!!!!!

My fiancee had her medical in November 2009, she also DID NOT receive a DS-3025, but DID receive a paper from the hospital where the medical was conducted that shows she received 3 shots (MMR, Tetanus and one other that I cant think of right now). So I can assume that she can take that paper to the civil surgeon to show correct? Surely they would not require those injections again?

I am just beginning the AOS phase and VERY VERY confused by the whole medical portion of it. My wife received Tdap, MMR and Varicella at her medical in November and is shown on her DS-3025. She is 32 years old and checking the newest required vacination list (updated Dec. 14 2009) she is only required to have those 3. So...do I not have to file the I-693? That would be terrific if I dont because I really dont want to have to deal with finding a civil surgeon who wil only charge to fill out the form.

You need to get her vaccinations transcribed by a civil surgeon.

I got this form back with my medical, it had my vaccinations transcribed but it was only good for Canada. You have to give that and the medical forms (Which you only fill out bits and pieces of) to the civil surgeon and they send it back to you.

Here's from the AOS thing in the guides section:

Ummmm take a look at this thread. It shows that many people have been approved by just sending in the DS-3025 as long as the immunizations were correct.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=233552

OK. starting the AOS process. I am curious what everybody is doing for the medical portion. It is very confusing, but from what I have read, I do not think I have to submit the I-693 as she had her medical in November and all her vacinations are up to date now from her medical, per the NEW vacination requirements that just went into affect on Dec. 14th 2009. My wife is 32 so only required the Tdap, MMR and Varicella which she received and is notated on her Ds-3025. So if I understand this correctly I do not have to file the I-693 or have to deal with the civil surgeon. Is this correct?

My fiancee did not make a copy of the long form birth certificate and translation that was submitted for the K1 visa. Do we have to obtain another one because it is included in the brown package? If we need another birth certificate then I dont know if we will be able to obtain another in time within the 90 days and if a relative will be able to apply for it in her country. SH*T I wish I had known this before her interview!!!!!

Approved! More details later.

Wooo hoooo CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!

Pics

Hello all! Sounds like many good things going on with our group...hange in there Star..the prize is in sight! My fiancee arrived in Atlanta on Sunday the 13th. POE was a breeze as she was only asked one question..."when are you getting married?" We had planned on getting married this Saturday at my parents house , but found out when we went to the courthouse in the town near my parents house in KY that Kentucky REQUIRES both to have their SS # GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! So went over into Tennessee where it is not required, got our marriage license and actually was married by the Mayor of the town the next day! Not how we planned it but was also able to leave that day with the marriage certificate! Hope to post pics soon. Mav

Visa in hand

SWEEEEEEEEEET! Congrats!

Got 2 more sleeps till Nigel gets here! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

3 Sleeps for me!

I'll report the decision ASAP here. I asked her to call me quickly when she arrives home (she calls me and I don't answer but call her back on Skype, saving money of course). It is now 6 pm in China... waaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiting.

OMFG this stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinks! No final court decision! I don't understand this ####### and it is a MAJOR disturbance in my life. I can't take a new job because I may have to go to China at any moment, I have two sons who I love count on me being here, the girls that I love are stuck in their situation there... CRIKEYS!

I will get more clarification in two hours from my love as to what exactly is the court holdup. Her daughter is sick and hungry so I told her to contact me after the immediate is alleviated.

I really see no good end to this. Probably best that I am the trailing element in this group. Everyone else, just go on to the AOS thread.

I can't believe this is happening.

Man I feel so bad for you...really you dont deserve to be strung along like this. Please post and tell us why the delay in the court decision. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Stay strong!

Big news came today in triplicate.

1. My co-sponsor dropped out and I don't have a replacement. I know my papers qualify but me being self-employed is dodgy at Guangzhou. I was really counting on my co-sponsor, a family member, but they got cold feet. I don't hold it against them but the timing is crushing. Now there is even more pressure.

2. My girls are in court again this Friday hoping that will finish. Of course she must pay off more money to the judge and lawyers.

3. The guy who is buying one of my companies is dawdling on paying the final installment of $20K so going to visit my girls is delayed too.

Geeeeeeeeeeeez! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger I keep telling myself.

EOTR - We are all in this together and we will be with you on this thread as long as it takes. Hang in there ok?

Starlight, you shine so bright. I will hang in there, even when time and again the roadblocks swoop in. At times we feel like we are fighting a tide trying to keep us apart, but we know we are at the end and the interview is the last thing.

Whatever, sounds like I'll be here flipping forever too...seems as if....argh....!

I love your posts, sorry but I find them hilarious! I know you both are suffering but it is the way you write it that is extreme! "argh"

EOTR-hang in there. I'm so sorry that it's been so rough for you, but I really hope that you get to see your girls again soon.

Thanks attaya, so good to see you checking in. Be sure to post your AOS trail on our thread in that forum.

Everyday we talk a couple times and we understand these difficult times. I received their xmas gifts today to me and my boys. Our second xmas apart. She is so strong and holds us together. And she says I am the strong one! I guess I put up a good front because I am torn up inside.

Dam*n man! truly hate to hear this. Keep pushing on man...dont give up.

What is the average time period from filing for AOS till Green card, and at that point is the card holder free to travel back to the home country to visit. Also is there a limit on how long thay can remain in the home country. I ask because I would like to give my fiance who will be arriving on Dec 13th some idea of when she can go back home to visit relatives.

There's no reason she can't apply for the SS card in her married name. You just have to make sure you understand the rules and that she can indeed do that - as often times, the local SSA offices don't know their own rules well enough.

She does need to be here at least 2 weeks so beyond that, I say go when you want to go.

The link in my signature should help as far as K1s being eligible - they often don't even understand that much! As long as she can prove her name change with a certified copy of your marriage certificate, there's no reason they can't issue it in her married name. Will save you a trip back once you're married anyway.

Ok, I read through the link in your sig and especially section C...but a little confused about it. I am assuming that section is important to show at the SS office to inform that government regulations show that a K1 visa holder is eligible to work without a work authorization stamp on the I-94 and also without an EAD (although the EAD is actaully required to work), so therefore she is eligible to apply for a SS#? Am I interpreting this correct?

Also can someone fill me in on why some people have had big problems applying for the SS# AFTER thay had married? Seems I have heard this on here.

And Welcome to America Leidys!

Leidys is adjusting well to our life together. It was never "Easy" because of the distances, the expense, and the aspect of, "Not knowing" what might happen. I just followed my instincts and pursued a wish that my Father had of her being here. I am so glad that I followed through with the K-1. Do you hear what I am saying, EOTR? I want you to hang in there so that you can have some photos to share on this thread. Here's a few from me.

Great pictures!

Wonderful pics! You two look adorable together!

I posted this in another forum here on VJ...but what is everybody here's thoughts on this?

Ok from my reading on here it seems that it is highly advisable for my fiancee to obtain her SS# BEFORE we get married, then apply for the name change. It also seems that you need to wait 2 weeks after POE for her information to be in the system to obtain the SS#. My fiancees POE date is Dec. 13th, I want to be married before the end of the year for tax purposes. If I wait two weeks then that puts applying for the SS# around Dec 28th or 29th...that is IF she is in the system by then, and I think that may be iffy because of the holidays. Then this would only leave us about 2 days for the marriage. My question is...does it really matter? Could we marry right after she arrives, then apply for the SS# 2 weeks after her arrival but apply using her maiden name, then when she receives her number, file for the name change? Is this doable?

Wow bro...truly sorry to hear this. I hear what you are saying, but I think the stress between the two of you is probabely magnified by the facts of the distance apart (physically), the time apart and the unbelievable ####### you both are going through. It is true that rough times can show how a relationship really is...but it is sooooo much harder when thousands of miles apart. Maybe you both can just take a little time away to think.

Of course once I write it then we have a wonderful conversation (this morning) to smooth over everything (my gawd I am so happy). Being apart and the ####### happening is tearing at us. We do try to take time away but it never works... she called today to say she was sorry (that is a huge thing for a Chinese woman) and I was shocked. Cultural thing. Just a rough time for us, and the consulate is waiting for us to tell them when we want to interview!!!! I tell you, I am on page 457 of the book I am writing about this. I wonder what the next plot twist will happen. Not that I want more. We just want to be together.

Heh, I am happy to hear this...HANG IN THERE!

Ok from my reading on here it seems that it is highly advisable for my fiancee to obtain her SS# BEFORE we get married, then apply for the name change. It also seems that you need to wait 2 weeks after POE for her information to be in the system to obtain the SS#. My fiancees POE date is Dec. 13th, I want to be married before the end of the year for tax purposes. If I wait two weeks then that puts applying for the SS# around Dec 28th or 29th...that is IF she is in the system by then, and I think that may be iffy because of the holidays. Then this would only leave us about 2 days for the marriage. My question is...does it really matter? Could we marry right after she arrives, then apply for the SS# 2 weeks after her arrival but apply using her maiden name, then when she receives her number, file for the name change? Is this doable?

I didn't mean I am done with the thread, but I think it it is do or die time for our relationship. I'm not going to lie, both of us are being tested and we are getting frayed. Everyone knows that it is easy to fine when you are happy but when it is not easy, those are the telling moments. It is not easy now for us. We have had two hang-up-the-phone situations in the last week. I don't feel good about it. The last thing I want to do is get into a marriage that may not work out. We both have children and it is not fair to us or them. I let her know that "I just want you to be happy" and "You are in my heart forever" but I am seriously reconsidering having her as my wife. "done" was maybe too strong but it may be accurate.

Wow bro...truly sorry to hear this. I hear what you are saying, but I think the stress between the two of you is probabely magnified by the facts of the distance apart (physically), the time apart and the unbelievable ####### you both are going through. It is true that rough times can show how a relationship really is...but it is sooooo much harder when thousands of miles apart. Maybe you both can just take a little time away to think.

EOTR...DO NOT make me come find you and drag you back to this thread kicking and screaming. Seriously man, hang in there...we are all here for ya.

Ok, some notes on the interview now that I am back in the US ...

for anybody who has "red flags" BE AT THE INTERVIEW! as I said I have no doubt of it being a denial were i not there because the CO was more interested in me than her..especially questions about my previous marriage...questions my SO would not have been able to answer. I know they would have requested a second interview with me present. (note to Ken...our situations do sound very similar)

Co was very friendly and upbeat...but I noticed he was defintely watching the interaction of my So and I, and our body movements. The questions were very specific.

CO was very interested in the visit times and seemed impressed that this was my 6th trip to be with her in 1 and 1/2 years. Asked me about if I had meet her family and what they thought about this, asked me is she had meet my children yet and were they excited. I did present to him a sworn affidavit from my mom, and a personal letter written by my dad and one from my sister, all testifying to our relationship and the relationship my SO has established with my family members. He did read them and I thought this also made a huge difference.

Well her POE is Dec. 13th in Atlanta. She is really worrying about flying and POE. Unfortuantely I cannot be with her for this ordeal, but I have told her she will be fine.

PASSED! CO was very nice but asked tough questions. I have no doubt that had i not been here, it would have been a denial as he was ALOT more interested in interviewing me than my fiancee. Interview was about 25 minutes long... about 10 minutes quizzing my fiancee and about 15 minutes on me alone. Thanks for all the encouragemnet from everybody here...and thanks for the PM Ken.

Well I leave tomorrow for Panama to be with my SO for her interview. Trying to find a way to stay calm as I am a nervous wreck.

Everybody listen, if it goes over 30 days and NVC has still not received the NOA2..contact your Congressman. I went through the same thing back in the summer. At the 30th day I called my Congresswomans office. She called USCIS that same day and guess what? That same day they put it in the mail and NVC received 2 days later. Wait if you want till 90 days has past, your choice. I am telling you sometimes they just sit on them or lose them..but they have to respond to a Congressional inquiry. Good luck.

BTW I even got a new NOA2 date for doing that!

All done, we passed!

Great news! Congrats!!!!!

Thanks Mav,

I try to, and then i start reading other posts and getting myself worked up. I know I have to stop this worry and to just do what they tell us to do, and I knew from the start this is what they needed. I know every case is going to be different. So like EOTR said few months earlier, its just a flipping WAITING GAME....waaaaaaaiting..........waaaaaaaaaaiting.........waaaaaiting.........

Well I will be honest , I had to STOP reading all the other posts...especially the few bad ones. I found myself searching for "denials" and whatnot. All that will do is is make you go crazy. Really, it will be ok.

Plus is criminal damage a crime of moral turpitude?

Yes, it is, but I'm sure they discussed all this at the interview. Remember how approved you are with only the receipt of the court records.

No, letting the air out of someone's tire is not "a crime of moral turpitude". Not by a long shot. Bringing someone to the USA for slavery is, or real criminals. That is what the they are wary of. Let's not mince words. Teen pranks on autos are not.

The adjudicator's manual says differently, dude.

I am wrong anyway. Moral Turpitude is defined in the manual, but I don't believe this offense falls into it in the slightest. You know the manual better than I do.

Sorry

He got a white paper that said under section 221(g)which meant they cant give him the visa at the time because of lack of documentation. He had a new guy interviewing him and a big lady(the boss?) behind him watching over him so that probably didn't help his situation either. Obviously he didnt have what he needed due to pure blind faith going in there. Nigel told me point blank that they said we're approved pending the documentation, cause he would have told me were outright denied and I would have freaked out and so would he have. He told me that he wouldn't have left there without a fight essentially so I think I was right in thinking he had to have proof of his stupid-ness back then. Which I think even in package 3 they stated they want records anyways of whatever stuff you did, so its only logical I believe. The end of this month we should have that subject access, so i'm gonna be curious to see come December when the embassy looks it over to see what they come up with for a verdict.

Allie...everything will be ok. you have come very far. Think happy thoughts.