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    Aug 2013 I-130 filers

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hola Ana !

    Saludd and welcome to VJ !!!

    Myself and a few good folk on this topic only take care of August.

    You'll have to re-post your question on this topic

    http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/452116-september-2013-i-130-filers/

    You can however "view" the progress of August filers here:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsvZPBxJt8H4dDdiM2tUS0ZsTGhtbGxSN05uUGF5WGc#gid=0

    It's a 1:3 split as of right now (at least based on what we see on VJ).

    If 3/4ths of petitions go to the CSC - and none go to Nebraska, Augusters are walking away with GOLD compared to what folks from March through July have seen.

    There are July-ers who went to Nebraska as well - 20% of them.

    NBSC transferees from July are seeing a nerve racking 60+ day wait.

    We're doing *technically* better than everyone (and I think everybody notices this) and I really hope that we continue to get advantage of CIS trying to "solve the problem" from both ends.

    ~~~~

    However, there have been no approvals from either the CSC or the TSC in the last 7 days.

    Not feelin so warm and fuzzy about now sad.png

    Hey Aditya3245 would you update me on the spreadsheet. I got transferred tonight. Don't know where but will let you know:)

    Some people get a packet 4 and others don't?

    in Mexico, Latin & South America

    Posted

    http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Colombia&cty=Bogota

    There is no "Packet 4" for the Bogota embassy. Packet 3 gets sent by email, as far as I know. It's a long list of instructions for the forms you need to fill out and what you need to take to the interview.

    Hi I'm the USC my huband it from Colombia how many packets are there for the Bogota Embassy? Would I the USC get all of them or would my husband get them all?

    Thanks!

    Aug 2013 I-130 filers

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Did you talk to a tier-2 rep? The people that answer directly have absolutely no idea about anything. But based on pattern we've seen you should be next up on the transfer, tonight at 7ET could be a good time when we see the next batch of notices going out. Wish you the best.

    I didn't talk to a tier 2 because he hung up before I could ask to be transferred to one. I'm really hoping that we get some good news in the next couple of hours or days.

    Best wishes to you also:)

    Aug 2013 I-130 filers

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Just out of curiosity I called the USCIS today to see what kind of update they would give me on out I-130.....AND all I got was a EXTREMELY RUDE and AGORANTE SOB! Excuse my French! I calmley asked if there was an update on my case he asked for the MSC # he said its for an I130. I said yes, then he said oh it at the NBC. I asked is there a way to know if it will or has been transferred and he proceeded to tell me no there was no way to know that I would have to wait until I got a letter from them saying where it got transferred to, and from the looks of things it would probably be later in the year because they are barely working on March of 2013. I said oook and he said ok blah blah have a good day and hung up!!! I mean serious being customer ser. rep and you hang up without asking if they have any questions ranting33va.gifranting33va.gifranting33va.gifranting33va.gifranting33va.gif

    Sorry guys I'm just fuming right now!

    Help! Questions about filing taxes

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Of course if you don't file a tax return for a tax year you'll have a problem. The biggest issue with tax returns that you can have is not filing one. If you file one and screw it up it can be fixed.

    I obviously want to do the right thing and file as married because we are/were married at the end of last year. I guess I'll go to H&R Block and see what they say maybe I can file for his ITIN number there and maybe get his passport copy certified as Todd & Hanh suggested. I have tried Turbo Tax and it wouldn't let me put NRA in his SSN blank. We'll see what happens tomorrow and I'll let everyone know. Right now this and the waiting to be transferred is seriously stressing us out.

    Best wishes everyone!

    Aug 2013 I-130 filers

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    hey bro..................looking forward to it! my wife asked me, what do you want God to do for you this new month, I said I wanted him to give me patience..................she said "honey patience comes with test you know" I said, yes I know, so this is part of my test of patience........................

    LOL that's funny because my husband just told me the same thing and he knows that I have no patience at all.

    Help! Questions about filing taxes

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    You can file single if you are married and file an amended return later if you have concerns about SSN. Or you can file married and put NRA (non resident alien) in the SSN box. If you really want you can file a W-7 with your tax return for an ITIN with certified copies of your documents. Certified! Not Notarized! there is a difference.

    The tax law requires you to file as what ever your status was at the last day of the tax year: single/married. If you file single while you are married and the IRS audits you they will owe you money; that audit is going to get swept under the rug and forgotten. Has anyone ever heard of the IRS willing stuffing money in your pockets? If your single and file married and then get audited the IRS is coming after you for the money + fines + interest.

    The only benefit of married and filing separately is you assume no financial liability for your spouses tax dealings. But in many cases you'll own as much or more in taxes than filing single. Tax law is never cut and dry. It's like this by design. I've been audited once. I didn't have to do a thing and got a 22 cent refund out of it due to over payment. I remember getting the letter and being scared; now I'm not afraid of audits.

    Thanks everyone for ALL your help!! We'd definetley be lost and OVERSTRESSED without you guys!

    Best Wishes on everyones journey!

    Help! Questions about filing taxes

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    No a normal copy will not work. He would need to go to the issuer to get a certified copy. It's just like having a certified copy of a birth certificate or marriage certificate. You do not certify it, the issuer does.

    You also do not need an ITIN to file as Married Filing Separately. You will likely need to file by hand (print out the tax return and mail it in with NRA written in the SSN spot) or try H&R block who recently allowed someone to file electronically without an SSN as well.

    Thanks NLR! I figured he would have to send me a certified copy of his passport but the its snail mail after lol.... Now to figure out how to fill out these forms.

    Help! Questions about filing taxes

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    if your married then file as married jointly is best if you want a better refund back on tax your return it don't matter if your spouse is in another country. an not a us citizen. put NRS in the box for your spouse as the ssn .or you can download the w-7 from IRS.GOV and the instructions your ID and other documents send your 1040 and the w-7 together it must be mailed to the Austin tx IRS OFFICE ONLY that's the only dept that handles the w-7.

    i've tried putting NRS in the SSN box but it won't let me. The refund amount doesn't matter at this point just to show that I did file as married. Geez does that sound mean?

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