August 2010 - CR1/IR1 Filers

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Just got approved! Got the text message at 4:44pm EST and immediately went to the USCIS website to find that our I-130 finally got approved! We were just a few days shy of the 5 month mark. Good luck to everyone else still waiting!

She didn't get expedited. She was one of the lucky few that got approved early!

Congrats again!! Reading the CSC to TSC topic I sometimes forget to stop by here. Since yours got approved in Cali than I'm guessing you will get your NVC number quickly.

[Saylin 1,605]

Congrats again!! Reading the CSC to TSC topic I sometimes forget to stop by here. Since yours got approved in Cali than I'm guessing you will get your NVC number quickly.

Thanks yet again, lol!

Yeah, I forgot about this thread since I'm so involved with the CSC to TSC thread now. But I had to drop by and tell everyone I got approved.

And yes, I'm sure I'll be getting an NVC number quickly compared to those from TSC, sadly.

[Ribs & Beans 19]

Congrats again!! Reading the CSC to TSC topic I sometimes forget to stop by here. Since yours got approved in Cali than I'm guessing you will get your NVC number quickly.

Yep, Saylin's right--we were just very, VERY lucky. I'm guessing that, after 36,000 files were transferred to TSC, ours was right on top of the first pile of those that were left!

[Saylin 1,605]

Yep, Saylin's right--we were just very, VERY lucky. I'm guessing that, after 36,000 files were transferred to TSC, ours was right on top of the first pile of those that were left!

Ahh, if only mine had been right below yours

[Matt and Evieve 1]

Just got approved! Got the text message at 4:44pm EST and immediately went to the USCIS website to find that our I-130 finally got approved! We were just a few days shy of the 5 month mark. Good luck to everyone else still waiting!

Yey, Congratulations, Saylin! Great news!

(I told myself I won't post anything until my NOA2 but I just have to congratulate you!!!)

Wow Kikapoo, your journey is almost over!!!

[Steve&Jen 0]

Dont worry M & E im still here for you.

[Matt and Evieve 1]

Dont worry M & E im still here for you.

We're in this together!

[Ribs & Beans 19]

Wow Kikapoo, your journey is almost over!!!

Man, I hope so! I really hope everything goes smoothly and we can be done with this. I know that our process has gone quickly, but it sucks to wait even 6 (suspenseful) months!

We're still here rooting for you guys!!!

Edited January 27, 2011 by Kikapoo

[Ribs & Beans 19]

Ahh, if only mine had been right below yours

I know, terrible luck, right? But USCIS is behind you! Soon it will all be a distant memory!

[Saylin 1,605]

Yey, Congratulations, Saylin! Great news!

(I told myself I won't post anything until my NOA2 but I just have to congratulate you!!!)

Wow Kikapoo, your journey is almost over!!!

Thank you! I hope to hear of everyone else's approvals here soon!

I know, terrible luck, right? But USCIS is behind you! Soon it will all be a distant memory!

Haha, it's already becoming a distant memory

[Lenin-Yaz 0]

I'm glad everyone is getting approved, we got our NOA1 on 08/20/2010 from California and then got transfered to Texas on 11/3/2010 , I guess I will calling tomorrow as it looks like everyone around my date is getting approved left and right?

Since my wife doesn't yet have a SSN how are you guys claiming married for 2010 taxes?

[Saylin 1,605]

I'm glad everyone is getting approved, we got our NOA1 on 08/20/2010 from California and then got transfered to Texas on 11/3/2010 , I guess I will calling tomorrow as it looks like everyone around my date is getting approved left and right?

Since my wife doesn't yet have a SSN how are you guys claiming married for 2010 taxes?

Since you were transferred to TSC, you should check out this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/281110-california-service-center-to-texas-service-center/ It's all about the mass CSC to TSC transfer. You're not alone in not having an approval from Texas.

As for the taxes, if you file 'married filing jointly', you need to get your wife an ITIN by filing a W7 form for her. If you file 'married filing separately', you don't need an ITIN, but you need to write either 'NR' or 'NRA' in the SSN field (it stands for non-resident alien). Either way, you won't be able to file online, you need to do it by hand.

[Nile_Romance 5]

I'm glad everyone is getting approved, we got our NOA1 on 08/20/2010 from California and then got transfered to Texas on 11/3/2010 , I guess I will calling tomorrow as it looks like everyone around my date is getting approved left and right?

Since my wife doesn't yet have a SSN how are you guys claiming married for 2010 taxes?

Ditto what Saylin said about the ITIN and W-7. My husband and I did that so I know the drill. The W-7 is sent WITH your tax return (1040) and you send it to a separate address that assigns your spouse the ITIN number, fills it in on your 1040 and then processes your 1040 as usual.

Be careful if you have to file a state income tax return and don't file "on the deadline". I made this mistake. I had both of my returns ready to go "on the due date" and when I went to mail them, I realized that I didn't have the ITIN number to put on the state return. I was then told I had to wait for the ITIN to be processed by the IRS, and personally add it to my state return before I could file. Needless to say, my state return was late.

Best wishes to you both.

[moonandsun 16]

Since you were transferred to TSC, you should check out this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/281110-california-service-center-to-texas-service-center/ It's all about the mass CSC to TSC transfer. You're not alone in not having an approval from Texas.

As for the taxes, if you file 'married filing jointly', you need to get your wife an ITIN by filing a W7 form for her. If you file 'married filing separately', you don't need an ITIN, but you need to write either 'NR' or 'NRA' in the SSN field (it stands for non-resident alien). Either way, you won't be able to file online, you need to do it by hand.

If I file 'Married filing separately', can I, or do I ammend later?

[Saylin 1,605]

If I file 'Married filing separately', can I, or do I ammend later?

You don't have to amend if you don't wish, but you can if you do.