CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[Tina.Benoy 2]

i have the same question of Fermant: but my case is expedite , how long it take to get an interview ones your case is in the consulate?

US Consulate/Emabassy schedules the interviews based on the application load. In my case(I expedited for USCIS error) it took 1 month for them to schedule the interview in India, at the same time it took just 15 days for Xelance. So, i would say it depends from country to country.

[LARAREYES 0]

US Consulate/Emabassy schedules the interviews based on the application load. In my case(I expedited for USCIS error) it took 1 month for them to schedule the interview in India, at the same time it took just 15 days for Xelance. So, i would say it depends from country to country.

thanks !!!!

[I&M 1]

Hi All,

My case was send to embassy on 4/1/2011 per NVC operator. I tried the DHL reference#: EXP 01 APR 2011A, but it is no shipments this date. Am I doing something wrong?

[LARAREYES 0]

Hi All,

My case was send to embassy on 4/1/2011 per NVC operator. I tried the DHL reference#: EXP 01 APR 2011A, but it is no shipments this date. Am I doing something wrong?

hi, you have to enter EXP 31 MAR 2011A

[Me and my wife 9]

US Consulate/Emabassy schedules the interviews based on the application load. In my case(I expedited for USCIS error) it took 1 month for them to schedule the interview in India, at the same time it took just 15 days for Xelance. So, i would say it depends from country to country.

My case has been approved for expedites on 28th March but my case is still with NVC. I am not sure if expedites really help on my case. I fear that expedities would not slow my case further. How long it takes for NVC to send your documents to Embassy after approval of your expedites? Thanks

[I&M 1]

My case has been approved for expedites on 28th March but my case is still with NVC. I am not sure if expedites really help on my case. I fear that expedities would not slow my case further. How long it takes for NVC to send your documents to Embassy after approval of your expedites? Thanks

It took 2 days to send from NVC to Embassy after it got approved for expedite

Edited April 4, 2011 by I&M

[LARAREYES 0]

My case has been approved for expedites on 28th March but my case is still with NVC. I am not sure if expedites really help on my case. I fear that expedities would not slow my case further. How long it takes for NVC to send your documents to Embassy after approval of your expedites? Thanks

hi, my expedite was approved in the same date like yours, but on Friday i was really mad and i called nvc and asked for a supervisor, my case was shipped the same Friday to the consulate. do the same things so you can know what is wrong!!

[babaa 0]

Hi All,

I know there have been several discussions about TAX Filing.

So now i know my wont make it here before April 15th , so what is the best option :_

1) Extend my Filing Dates ( but i think this requires SSN too , if I am not wrong ) . OR just extend as Single and than file as Couple.

2) File as Single and than later ammend as married ? Is this ok ? Essentially I am lying that I am Single.

3) Married Filing Jointly with W7 ( ITIN application ) ?

Which is the best .. Please advise.

Thanks,

Babaa.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi All,

I know there have been several discussions about TAX Filing.

So now i know my wont make it here before April 15th , so what is the best option :_

1) Extend my Filing Dates ( but i think this requires SSN too , if I am not wrong ) . OR just extend as Single and than file as Couple.

2) File as Single and than later ammend as married ? Is this ok ? Essentially I am lying that I am Single.

3) Married Filing Jointly with W7 ( ITIN application ) ?

Which is the best .. Please advise.

Thanks,

Babaa.

If you don't want to apply for a W7, there's also a 4th option: married filing separately. In the SSN field, just put NRA (Non-Resident Alien) for the foreign spouse. You won't be able to file online though, this way or married filing jointly. And your tax refund won't be as high if you do it this way; married filing jointly almost always has a higher tax refund. Although you can always amend the tax return once your spouse is in the USA and gets an SSN and you can change it to married filing jointly and get the higher refund. It all depends if you're willing to do a little work for the W7 or not. Plus, the deadline for taxes is April 18th, so I'm not sure if married filing jointly is even an option for you right now as I don't know how fast you can get everything together.

I would not do option 1 or 2 as you're filing wrong; you're married, not single.

[fermat 32]

I say #3 is best.

Hi All,

I know there have been several discussions about TAX Filing.

So now i know my wont make it here before April 15th , so what is the best option :_

1) Extend my Filing Dates ( but i think this requires SSN too , if I am not wrong ) . OR just extend as Single and than file as Couple.

2) File as Single and than later ammend as married ? Is this ok ? Essentially I am lying that I am Single.

3) Married Filing Jointly with W7 ( ITIN application ) ?

Which is the best .. Please advise.

Thanks,

Babaa.

[xelance 31]

#1 is best IMO...but I guess it all depends on your interview date. You do not need a SSN for your spouse if you file an extension...just write NRA (non resident alien) in that box.

[fermat 32]

As long as you don't owe them money.

#1 is best IMO...but I guess it all depends on your interview date. You do not need a SSN for your spouse if you file an extension...just write NRA (non resident alien) in that box.

[hindustani24 7]

#3 IMO, here is a link to my post which explains my experience:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/301407-my-experience-with-w7-process-to-get-itin-without-using-passport/page__p__4556664__fromsearch__1#entry4556664

Oh and i already have big fat refund in the bank and also requested transcript for 2010.

Edited April 5, 2011 by hindustani24

[Saylin 1,605]

#3 IMO, here is a link to my post which explains my experience:

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4556664

Oh and i already have big fat refund in the bank and also requested transcript for 2010.

When did you submit your tax return? Wondering when my husband should be expecting his refund and whether or not we'll have time to request his 2010 tax transcripts for the interview...

[hindustani24 7]

When did you submit your tax return? Wondering when my husband should be expecting his refund and whether or not we'll have time to request his 2010 tax transcripts for the interview...

I sent it on March 5th, got her ITIN number around 19th march and on March 30 i saw the refund in my bank account. I requested the transcript the same day i saw the refund money in my account.