Love_Young

I have posted this before in another tax thread and of my own thread. Still not getting my questions answered.

So I will post it in the last tax thread in hopes that somewhere I will get some answers.

I am the US citizen but I am living with my husband in Canada with him. (Have been for two years)

I haven't earned any worldwide income and we got married in May 2010.

He is not immigrating to the US but we are currently awaiting Canada's decision on our application for me to immigrate there.

I just now found out that I need to file a US tax return since I got married last year. I have never filed a US tax return before because it wasn't needed.

Now I am not sure what forms I need to fill out, where to mail it to, etc. I am planning on filing as "married filing separately" since my husband doesn't have an ITIN or SSN. And I know that I should fill out the spot as NRA or NR in the spot where it asks for his SSN number. And I will include a letter explaining our situation.

I just want to make sure I am going about things in the right way.

Here are my questions:

1. Usually when you applied as "married filing separately" you would both be filing separately but my husband doesn't need to, will he get in trouble for that later on?

2. What address do I mail the return to?

3. How long does it take to get a reply back about it?

4. Do I apply with my address from the US or here in Canada?

5. What forms do I need to mail since I am living abroad with my husband?

6. What is tax with-holding?

7. My income is zero, how would I fill this out?

8. Will my husband's income play a factor into my return?

9. Will I get a refund even with no income, if so would they mail it abroad and could I still cash it here?

I know we got to get this done soon so I would appreciate any answers/tips you can give to us soon. I just don't want to get in trouble later on down the line and looking for a fairly simple way about this. Looking forward to your responses. Thank you!

Still would appreciate some help here.

Thank you kindly. I will look it over tonight.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/239576-2010-tax-thread-for-canada-and-the-us/

Thanks Flames9_RN but I have already posted in both threads revolving both CRA/IRS taxes but to no avail.

This is why I created my own. Also, I need help from a perspective of some that has lived in Canada with their spouses and having to file a US tax return.

I have posted in here before but still have some questions.

I am the US citizen but I am living with my husband in Canada with him. (Have been for two years)

I haven't earned any worldwide income and we got married in May 2010.

He is not immigrating to the US but we are currently awaiting Canada's decision on our application for me to immigrate there.

I just now found out that I need to file a US tax return since I got married last year. I have never filed a US tax return before because it wasn't needed.

Now I am not sure what forms I need to fill out, where to mail it to, etc. I am planning on filing as "married filing separately" since my husband doesn't have an ITIN or SSN. And I know that I should fill out the spot as NRA or NR in the spot where it asks for his SSN number. And I will include a letter explaining our situation.

I just want to make sure I am going about things in the right way.

Here are my questions:

1. Usually when you applied as "married filing separately" you would both be filing separately but my husband doesn't need to, will he get in trouble for that later on?

2. What address do I mail the return to?

3. How long does it take to get a reply back about it?

4. Do I apply with my address from the US or here in Canada?

5. What forms do I need to mail since I am living abroad with my husband?

6. What is tax with-holding?

7. My income is zero, how would I fill this out?

8. Will my husband's income play a factor into my return?

9. Will I get a refund even with no income, if so would they mail it abroad and could I still cash it here?

I know we got to get this done soon so I would appreciate any answers/tips you can give to us soon. I just don't want to get in trouble later on down the line and looking for a fairly simple way about this. Looking forward to your responses. Thank you!

I have posted in here before but still have some questions.

I am the US citizen but I am living with my husband in Canada with him. (Have been for two years today)

I haven't earned any worldwide income and we got married in May 2010.

He is not immigrating to the US but we are currently awaiting Canada's decision on our application for me to immigrate there.

I just now found out that I need to file a US tax return since I got married last year. I have never filed a US tax return before because it wasn't needed.

Now I am not sure what forms I need to fill out, where to mail it to, etc. I am planning on filing as "married filing separately" since my husband doesn't have an ITIN or SSN. And I know that I should fill out the spot as NRA or NR in the spot where it asks for his SSN number. And I will include a letter explaining our situation.

I just want to make sure I am going about things in the right way.

Here are my questions:

1. Usually when you applied as "married filing separately" you would both be filing separately but my husband doesn't need to, will he get in trouble for that later on?

2. What address do I mail the return to?

3. How long does it take to get a reply back about it?

4. Do I apply with my address from the US or here in Canada?

5. What forms do I need to mail since I am living abroad with my husband?

6. What is tax with-holding?

7. My income is zero, how would I fill this out?

8. Will my husband's income play a factor into my return?

9. Will I get a refund even with no income, if so would they mail it abroad and could I still cash it here?

I know we got to get this done soon so I would appreciate any answers/tips you can give to us soon. I just don't want to get in trouble later on down the line and looking for a fairly simple way about this. Looking forward to your responses. Thank you!

Hi there!

I am in a bit of a different situation than most here. Well I am currently being sponsored to Canada by my husband but waiting approval.

I have not found much help on Canadian immigration forums about tax purposes other than regarding just the CRA and that is why I have come here as it is a bit more specific to the US side of things. This year will be our second year filing with the CRA. I am the US citizen and am turning 21 soon. I haven't ever filed a tax return as at the time it was my understanding that you didn't need to if you made under a certain amount. I only made $70 for a temporary position 2 years ago so didn't file a return. I have been "visiting" with my husband in Canada for 2 years now in March. I have not earned any income but he has earned Canadian income.

Anyway here are my questions:

1. I was wondering if I should file for a tax return this year seeing as I am now married?
   
2. If I need to what would be the best way to go about this seeing as I don't have any foreign or US income and living in Canada?
   
3. Should I file jointly or separately?
   
4. Does he need a temporary tax number and does it take long to get?
   
5. And would I be punished for not filing a tax return yet?

Sorry for so many questions but I am hoping to reach some relief here by having these questions answered. We would be eternally grateful if you could.

As you all know, filing for one country is confusing enough as it is but add another country it is definitely confusing and especially when you haven't ever filed a return to begin with.

Thanks in advance if you can help us.

I know with elderly parents, the US embassies sometimes require proof of health insurance prior to issuing a visa; I imagine it might be similar in this case. If you have a job with health insurance that allows you to add him despite his condition, I believe the visa will be granted.

So it seems like the only part to really work on beforehand is getting health insurance to cover him.

I am currently being sponsored by my husband to Canada but if I don't get approved for whatever reason or if life here isn't what we want for ourselves here then it is nice to know that it is possible to sponsor with a fair bit of preparation. That keeps my spirits up for sure. Thank you.

I believe there would be a couple of issues.

1. Health insurance in the US probably won't permit your "pre-existing condition".

2. From memory you'll require a letter from your physician outlining the condition to take to the medical

Usually though you're right, unless it's contagious they don't care. I do recall someone with a heart condition requiring a letter from their doc about their condition before the medical would be approved (by the USCIS panel physician, I don't think USCIS questioned it because the doc dealt with it)

**Edit - see here: http://www.***removed***/greencard/adjustmentofstatus/medical-examination.html under "medical grounds of inadmissibility"

Thank you for the very informative post. I appreciate it.

And yeah I figured that if you could get health insurance to cover a portion of the costs then it would help a bit. And of course it would be difficult to find insurance to cover someone with a fatal disease but I do know people from the US with this disease that have coverage so it doesn't seem impossible. It is actually my husband that has the disease. He would have no problems getting a doctors note. He has cystic fibrosis though so I don't know how this would really match up with the inadmissibility because it was my understanding that if they were a risk to the health care system or needed to be in the hospital a few times a year that they couldn't be sponsored. I cannot remember where I read this though.

Hi, I have only posted here a few times before and still learning things.

If I did not post this in the right place or where I can get the best answers for my question then you are welcome to move the thread where you wish.

My question is: Can you sponsor someone if they have a fatal disease?

My concern would be not passing the interview but rather the medical exam. I wouldn't go through the whole process to be refused near the last step.

If they can't be sponsored, do you think there will be any changes in the near future? Maybe it is just me but I don't think it would much fair to not allow someone in to the US just because they have a genetic disease that they were born with (obviously can't help) and isn't contagious. I understand it with TB, HIV, and AIDs but come on you can't help if you have a disease and you certainly can't help whom you fall in love with. I hope that even if you can't sponsor someone now with a fatal disease that they look into a change years from now. Everyone deserves to be with their loved ones.

Anyway, very sorry for the rambling, I just hope someone can shed a light on this. Thanks in advance.

Wow thank you everyone.

Just a few more questions. Sorry!

Can I use his and my income to sponsor him or only mine?

What do I do to file directly to the consulate and why is it different?

What are the forms and documents needed to file that way?

Well I am currently residing with him in Canada right now and don't have insurance.

I am applying to immigrate to Canada right now but looking at him immigrating to the US as a backup to if things don't go well.

How much money do I need to sponsor him?

What is the difference between the CR-1 and K-3 visa?

How long does it usually take to sponsor someone on CR-1?

Also, is there a way that he can stay with me while we file it or will I at least be able to visit him back in Canada during the processing?

Thank you for all your help.

Guides sections gives a good overview - you'll want to go for the CR-1 visa and file the I-130 petition.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Regarding your spouse's health condition - it's not a communicable disease so no issues with the medical exam. The US embassy may ask for proof of insurance once he gets to the US so see if you can get him on your medical insurance.

Hello, I am new to VJ but have been roaming the forums for a few months now.

I have a few questions and concerns that I would appreciate being answered.

First of all what are the things I need to know on how to bring my spouse to the US? Timelines, office to apply through, requirements, etc.

Second, my husband has Cystic Fibrosis. Will this be a reason for denial? We are very concerned about this part of our path to him immigrating and feel this will be a downfall.

Also, I apologize if I have not put this in the proper location it needed to go to in the forums. Just needed these questions answered by someone that cared to take the time to explain. Thank you kindly in advance.