I just got my receipt notice.So excited !! But I have a few questions..

[Freedove7 17]

As a USC you are require to file an income tax return every year from age 18 to death (if you have income you must file even if under 18 as I had to file when I was 14 YO and your decendants file your last tax return typically the year after your death). If I was your husband I would file a tax return for 2010 to show that he owed no income tax. Get a transcript of that return and one for 2011--you will be asked for it is my bet. Some people who are unemployed have investment income that has tax consequences. That is the pain of becoming a LPR and being a USC is filing US taxes on world wide income.

The co-sponsor is on the hook to repay the US government should you accept any means tested benefit from the US government until you reach 40 quarters of income (10 years), become a USC, leave the US abandoning your LPR status, or die.

Good luck with the AOS,

Dave

Hi ,Dave.Can this still be done even though the deadline to file taxes has passed? Im getting a bit nervous and disappointed that a simple matter like this can actually prevent me from being granted permanent residency.You know what,I will let things be..Whatever happens ,happens.

[jdh 103]

Hi ,Dave.Can this still be done even though the deadline to file taxes has passed? Im getting a bit nervous and disappointed that a simple matter like this can actually prevent me from being granted permanent residency.You know what,I will let things be..Whatever happens ,happens.

You can file taxes at any time, you are penalized for filing late if you were required to file.

It won't prevent you from getting your green card, necessarily, it will just delay it. It could result in a denial if they ask for it and you don't get it to them on time. Which could very well happen if he still hasn't filed his 2011 taxes by the interview. It takes time to process the return.

Letting things be could be the worst thing you could do. Take care of it in case you need it. If you love your husband and want to stay with him,that is.

If you don't really care either way, just let things be...

It's easy enough to take care of, so I really don't see what the issue here is aside fromr your husband possibly trying to break the law.

Edited April 29, 2012 by jdh

[ceadsearc 516]

You'll only be penalized if you owed money. If they owe you, or no money is owed either way, no penalty.

Certain people don't have to file depending on income. OP, I know you said you talked to an accountant and he said it would be too hard - I would get a (free) second consult, tax issues shouldn't be "too complicated" for a good accountant!

[Freedove7 17]

Thanks guys.I'll see what we can do to solve this tax issie before the interview.