K3 FAMILY - HANGOUT, week of March 16

[GS4EVER 0]

Me too I was downgraded again to 4-6 weeks and then upgraded again to 2-4...OK Friday will officially mark our second week! I can't believe how time is flying! I want March to stand still till our AOS bill is generated so we can get a May interview early April! 2 more weeks till beginning of April and we are running out of time. Funny how at VSC I wanted to sprint forward to approval and now at NVC I want to be stuck in March long enough to send evtg in. I'm thinking once the bills are generated and we are in the freakin' system it will go by super fast from there cz everything is pretty much ready and in place and we might be able to whiz by to case completion in 2 weeks since they now switched to email. Let's c how it all plays out.

COME ON NVC enter GS 130, Jen K3/I130 and Seren's I130 in the system ---->their files are suffocating under that mile high stack One protest banner for each of us. Okay one more for ARUBA and one more for Mayra and imagine a few more for others stuck @ NVC. Candid may Garga get u the case completion/interview date soon!

Waving to Lisa and the rest of the crew

when my husband called last week Friday he was told my case was being processed???!!! #######...

GS let me know as soon as you get any updates from NVC and I will keep you posted as well...

In a way we can take solace in the fact that none of the March approvals have had their AOS generated

Sure will Seren! I am pretty sure the AM approval from MArch 5th are stacked together and suffocating together

New scenario:

Seren I 130: If u make it into the system b4 I do, plz keep me in mind

GS I 130: Don't worry. We're VSC twins (approved on the same day within mins of one another: w/ u being the older sister So you have to look out for me and Jen and Mayra being the youngest so we both need to look out for them). I got ur back girlie

I was told it is being processed too at one point but that word could mean different things to different operators. When I call I make sure to speficially ask, Is our file in the system yet? And so far the answer is to allow more time I tried to tell one operator that I have immigrant friends whose bill was generated in 2-3 days sometimes even 8 days, she didn't like my "knowledge" of these cases and drily told me 6-8 weeks lol That was the only one who downgraded me from the usual 2-4 weeks I am guessing she was having a bad day I am sure if I had sat there and argued with her she would have gotten snippy with me, but I know better and I just politely said I'm just checking, thank you though. But everyone else I have gotten so far were very nice and some even took the time to patiently answer any questions I had. I always think of a new question, jot it down and call and they always have answers. So my advice if unsure, ask NVC. I had so many of my questions answered so far about interview, next step, etc. The best news I got so far is at midnite last nite. I got a super nice operator (to my surprise since I was calling so late) and was pleasantly surprised to hear the AOS and IV bill will be emailed at the same time to my lawyer. That means once paid, we can send in all of our docs in and move on to case completion in the speed of light (at least on our end...on their end errrrrrr, well that remains to be seen)...

Oh and JAVC welcome back from ur trip! U had everyone confused thinking I was the one traveling. I told them I WISH!!

Edited March 17, 2009 by GS4EVER

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Sure will Seren! I am pretty sure the AM approval from MArch 5th are stacked together and suffocating together

New scenario:

Seren I 130: If u make it into the system b4 I do, plz keep me in mind

GS I 130: Don't worry. We're VSC twins (approved on the same day within mins of one another: w/ u being the older sister So you have to look out for me and Jen and Mayra being the youngest so we both need to look out for them). I got ur back girlie

Seren I 130: If u make it into the system b4 I do, plz keep me in mind

GS I 130: Don't worry. We're VSC twins (approved on the same day within mins of one another: w/ u being the older sister So you have to look out for me and Jen and Mayra being the youngest so we both need to look out for them). I got ur back girlie

Seren I 130: I have your back too...If i get into the system, I will be sure to smuggle the rest of you in. Scouts honor

Edited March 17, 2009 by Serendipity_

[queuedup 1]

Hi, just catching up on the different threads.

You should not get an RFE as long as you submit your AOS before the April 15th deadline. If it is after, they will most likely request it.

I think im going to have to use a different accountant for this year, since my current accountant says its not possible for my wife to qualify for an ITIN and the IRS says she is eligible. I don't want to submit taxes returns that may harm my wife's case. The question that is stuck in my accountants head is that she can't have a ITIN because she has no legal status in the US. But isn't one of the reasons you are requesting an ITIN for her is because she has no legal status and for me to claim her on my taxes would be to get her an ITIN??

For those that have requested ITINs, have your spouses ever held legal status in the US?

[Serendipity_ 0]

For those that have requested ITINs, have your spouses ever held legal status in the US?

No I have never held legal status or ever lived in the US

[queuedup 1]

For those that have requested ITINs, have your spouses ever held legal status in the US?

No I have never held legal status or ever lived in the US

I guess im going to have to have another person do my taxes this year, I called my accountant but he hasn't responded.

[JAVC 0]

Me too I was downgraded again to 4-6 weeks and then upgraded again to 2-4...OK Friday will officially mark our second week! I can't believe how time is flying! I want March to stand still till our AOS bill is generated so we can get a May interview early April! 2 more weeks till beginning of April and we are running out of time. Funny how at VSC I wanted to sprint forward to approval and now at NVC I want to be stuck in March long enough to send evtg in. I'm thinking once the bills are generated and we are in the freakin' system it will go by super fast from there cz everything is pretty much ready and in place and we might be able to whiz by to case completion in 2 weeks since they now switched to email. Let's c how it all plays out.

COME ON NVC enter GS 130, Jen K3/I130 and Seren's I130 in the system ---->their files are suffocating under that mile high stack One protest banner for each of us. Okay one more for ARUBA and one more for Mayra and imagine a few more for others stuck @ NVC. Candid may Garga get u the case completion/interview date soon!

Waving to Lisa and the rest of the crew

when my husband called last week Friday he was told my case was being processed???!!! #######...

GS let me know as soon as you get any updates from NVC and I will keep you posted as well...

In a way we can take solace in the fact that none of the March approvals have had their AOS generated

Sure will Seren! I am pretty sure the AM approval from MArch 5th are stacked together and suffocating together

New scenario:

Seren I 130: If u make it into the system b4 I do, plz keep me in mind

GS I 130: Don't worry. We're VSC twins (approved on the same day within mins of one another: w/ u being the older sister So you have to look out for me and Jen and Mayra being the youngest so we both need to look out for them). I got ur back girlie

I was told it is being processed too at one point but that word could mean different things to different operators. When I call I make sure to speficially ask, Is our file in the system yet? And so far the answer is to allow more time I tried to tell one operator that I have immigrant friends whose bill was generated in 2-3 days sometimes even 8 days, she didn't like my "knowledge" of these cases and drily told me 6-8 weeks lol That was the only one who downgraded me from the usual 2-4 weeks I am guessing she was having a bad day I am sure if I had sat there and argued with her she would have gotten snippy with me, but I know better and I just politely said I'm just checking, thank you though. But everyone else I have gotten so far were very nice and some even took the time to patiently answer any questions I had. I always think of a new question, jot it down and call and they always have answers. So my advice if unsure, ask NVC. I had so many of my questions answered so far about interview, next step, etc. The best news I got so far is at midnite last nite. I got a super nice operator (to my surprise since I was calling so late) and was pleasantly surprised to hear the AOS and IV bill will be emailed at the same time to my lawyer. That means once paid, we can send in all of our docs in and move on to case completion in the speed of light (at least on our end...on their end errrrrrr, well that remains to be seen)...

Oh and JAVC welcome back from ur trip! U had everyone confused thinking I was the one traveling. I told them I WISH!!

hehehe, I saw that but I couldn't understand why everybody thought that. Taking out the lawyer conversation that I had, the trip was very very plesant. I spend the whole saturday and sunday with my dear wife!!! The only problem now is that I miss her more now than before...

Hi, just catching up on the different threads.

You should not get an RFE as long as you submit your AOS before the April 15th deadline. If it is after, they will most likely request it.

I think im going to have to use a different accountant for this year, since my current accountant says its not possible for my wife to qualify for an ITIN and the IRS says she is eligible. I don't want to submit taxes returns that may harm my wife's case. The question that is stuck in my accountants head is that she can't have a ITIN because she has no legal status in the US. But isn't one of the reasons you are requesting an ITIN for her is because she has no legal status and for me to claim her on my taxes would be to get her an ITIN??

For those that have requested ITINs, have your spouses ever held legal status in the US?

In my case not!!. And for the record we never had any problem with it.

[Serendipity_ 0]

Queue..You definitely need to find a new knowledgeable accountant...

[JAVC 0]

Queue..You definitely need to find a new knowledgeable accountant...

I agree!!

Just read this... I took it from the W-7 form instruction...

Who Must Apply

Any individual who is not eligible to obtain an SSN but who must furnish a taxpayer identification number must apply for an ITIN on Form W-7. Examples include the following.

- A nonresident alien individual eligible to obtain the benefit of reduced withholding under an income tax treaty. See Pub. 515,

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return or who is filing a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund. Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

- A U.S. resident alien (based on the substantial presence test) who files a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN. For information about the substantial presence test, see Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

- An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- An alien individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible to obtain an SSN. To determine if an alien individual is eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return, see Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub. 519.

- A nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher who is required to file a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN, or who is claiming an exception to the tax return filing requirement.

- A dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S visa who is not eligible for an SSN.

ITIN Not Needed for Forms 4868, 1040-ES, or 1040-ES(NR). If you are filing an application for an extension of time to file using Form 4868, or making an estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES or Form 1040-ES(NR), do not file Form W-7 with those forms. Enter “ITIN TO BE REQUESTED” wherever your SSN or ITIN is requested. An ITIN will be issued only after you file a tax return and meet all other requirements.

Edited March 18, 2009 by JAVC

[LoveMyTico 999]

I ended up going to the park and walking a few laps. I really should have run but hey.... I'm not pushing it. I'm so stressed out. I will fedex that letter tomorrow at work. I have my own fedex account. Its all good.

Really, what is one more dreaded day anyway?????

[queuedup 1]

Queue..You definitely need to find a new knowledgeable accountant...

I agree!!

Just read this... I took it from the W-7 form instruction...

Who Must Apply

Any individual who is not eligible to obtain an SSN but who must furnish a taxpayer identification number must apply for an ITIN on Form W-7. Examples include the following.

- A nonresident alien individual eligible to obtain the benefit of reduced withholding under an income tax treaty. See Pub. 515,

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return or who is filing a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund. Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

- A U.S. resident alien (based on the substantial presence test) who files a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN. For information about the substantial presence test, see Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

- An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- An alien individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible to obtain an SSN. To determine if an alien individual is eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return, see Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub. 519.

- A nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher who is required to file a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN, or who is claiming an exception to the tax return filing requirement.

- A dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S visa who is not eligible for an SSN.

ITIN Not Needed for Forms 4868, 1040-ES, or 1040-ES(NR). If you are filing an application for an extension of time to file using Form 4868, or making an estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES or Form 1040-ES(NR), do not file Form W-7 with those forms. Enter “ITIN TO BE REQUESTED” wherever your SSN or ITIN is requested. An ITIN will be issued only after you file a tax return and meet all other requirements.

From the list above the following two reasons would apply:

An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

Do I need my wife to send anything other documentation in terms of foreign income?

[GS4EVER 0]

Queue..You definitely need to find a new knowledgeable accountant...

I agree!!

Just read this... I took it from the W-7 form instruction...

Who Must Apply

Any individual who is not eligible to obtain an SSN but who must furnish a taxpayer identification number must apply for an ITIN on Form W-7. Examples include the following.

- A nonresident alien individual eligible to obtain the benefit of reduced withholding under an income tax treaty. See Pub. 515,

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return or who is filing a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund. Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

- A U.S. resident alien (based on the substantial presence test) who files a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN. For information about the substantial presence test, see Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

- An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- An alien individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible to obtain an SSN. To determine if an alien individual is eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return, see Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub. 519.

- A nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher who is required to file a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN, or who is claiming an exception to the tax return filing requirement.

- A dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S visa who is not eligible for an SSN.

ITIN Not Needed for Forms 4868, 1040-ES, or 1040-ES(NR). If you are filing an application for an extension of time to file using Form 4868, or making an estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES or Form 1040-ES(NR), do not file Form W-7 with those forms. Enter “ITIN TO BE REQUESTED” wherever your SSN or ITIN is requested. An ITIN will be issued only after you file a tax return and meet all other requirements.

That is exactlty what the IRS rep read to me when he answered my q and confirmed I should go for a W7 and request an ITIN for hubby and he has never been in the US ever! At least not yet and we hope he will be here very very soon!!

Q, I was told ur wife would have to send in a certified/translated copy of the passport biographical pages, basically to establish her indentity.

I ended up going to the park and walking a few laps. I really should have run but hey.... I'm not pushing it. I'm so stressed out. I will fedex that letter tomorrow at work. I have my own fedex account. Its all good.

Really, what is one more dreaded day anyway?????

Hehe good for you. I have been so freaking inactive, it's not even funny! Glued to VJ Refuse to get in some exercise till my hubby is here!!

OOHHHHH since u have ur FedEx account, I am coming over lol So it's all good, I go over Lisa to stock up on food and over to Jen's work to use the FedEx and Seren's got my back @ NVC, not to mention our guru's help and extensive knowledge and the support of the rest of our wonderful familia... I am among friends indeed

Edited March 18, 2009 by GS4EVER

[JAVC 0]

Queue..You definitely need to find a new knowledgeable accountant...

I agree!!

Just read this... I took it from the W-7 form instruction...

Who Must Apply

Any individual who is not eligible to obtain an SSN but who must furnish a taxpayer identification number must apply for an ITIN on Form W-7. Examples include the following.

- A nonresident alien individual eligible to obtain the benefit of reduced withholding under an income tax treaty. See Pub. 515,

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return or who is filing a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund. Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

- A U.S. resident alien (based on the substantial presence test) who files a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN. For information about the substantial presence test, see Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

- An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- An alien individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible to obtain an SSN. To determine if an alien individual is eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return, see Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub. 519.

- A nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher who is required to file a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN, or who is claiming an exception to the tax return filing requirement.

- A dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S visa who is not eligible for an SSN.

ITIN Not Needed for Forms 4868, 1040-ES, or 1040-ES(NR). If you are filing an application for an extension of time to file using Form 4868, or making an estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES or Form 1040-ES(NR), do not file Form W-7 with those forms. Enter “ITIN TO BE REQUESTED” wherever your SSN or ITIN is requested. An ITIN will be issued only after you file a tax return and meet all other requirements.

From the list above the following two reasons would apply:

An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

Do I need my wife to send anything other documentation in terms of foreign income?

I'm going home now but a soon as I get there I will revise what exactly I sent so you know what to send. I will be here in an hour. See you later....

[queuedup 1]

Queue..You definitely need to find a new knowledgeable accountant...

I agree!!

Just read this... I took it from the W-7 form instruction...

Who Must Apply

Any individual who is not eligible to obtain an SSN but who must furnish a taxpayer identification number must apply for an ITIN on Form W-7. Examples include the following.

- A nonresident alien individual eligible to obtain the benefit of reduced withholding under an income tax treaty. See Pub. 515,

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return or who is filing a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund. Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

- A U.S. resident alien (based on the substantial presence test) who files a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN. For information about the substantial presence test, see Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

- An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- An alien individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible to obtain an SSN. To determine if an alien individual is eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return, see Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub. 519.

- A nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher who is required to file a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for an SSN, or who is claiming an exception to the tax return filing requirement.

- A dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S visa who is not eligible for an SSN.

ITIN Not Needed for Forms 4868, 1040-ES, or 1040-ES(NR). If you are filing an application for an extension of time to file using Form 4868, or making an estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES or Form 1040-ES(NR), do not file Form W-7 with those forms. Enter “ITIN TO BE REQUESTED” wherever your SSN or ITIN is requested. An ITIN will be issued only after you file a tax return and meet all other requirements.

From the list above the following two reasons would apply:

An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to obtain an SSN.

- A nonresident alien individual not eligible for an SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

Do I need my wife to send anything other documentation in terms of foreign income?

I'm going home now but a soon as I get there I will revise what exactly I sent so you know what to send. I will be here in an hour. See you later....

Thanks JAVC - That would be of great help. I am filling out the W-7 for my wife now, and a power of attorney form, so that she can sign and drop in the mail for me ASAP. I will wait for your answer before she puts anything in the mail today

[Married2aTico 0]

JAVC, i'm looking forward to your reply too. Do you think I'll need an extension at this point or can I get it all done in time? I usually always wait until the last minute, since I always owe. Maybe this year I won't!

[GS4EVER 0]

Thanks JAVC - That would be of great help. I am filling out the W-7 for my wife now, and a power of attorney form, so that she can sign and drop in the mail for me ASAP. I will wait for your answer before she puts anything in the mail today

Q, why do u need power of attorney? Do I need one too? Do the forms ever end?

JAVC, i'm looking forward to your reply too. Do you think I'll need an extension at this point or can I get it all done in time? I usually always wait until the last minute, since I always owe. Maybe this year I won't!

NVC said something to me about an extension too, though not sure what that means. I have been owing for the past 2 yrs. So not funny! I usually like to wait till last minute, but I agree it's probably not such a great idea this year!!