a few more questions

[mr_and_mrs_smith 0]

So as mentioned yesterday, my wife and I have filed for adjustment of status. I was wondering how long it takes until we will here back from the service center? Its been more than a week now, and according to tracking it has arrived, but no checks were even cashed yet? We would just like to notify her college along with the receipt...

Also I was wondering if there is anyway that we can get proof for the fact, that my wife has filed taxes while being an au pair? She filed in 2009, 2010 and for part of 2011 (until her cos was approved). We do not even know if that is really important, but she was told au pairs have to file. She has bankstatements that show that the Treasury cashed 2 checks (for 2009 and for 2010) but they never sent her anything?

thanks again

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It can take up to a month for the check to be cashed and the first notice (saying they have accepted your package for initial review) to be mailed out.

1. She doesn't keep her own tax records? 2. You can call the IRS and get tax transcripts, which show what was filed (but she should keep a copy of her tax records).

Edited July 25, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[DandT14 272]

She can even order transcripts online

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=232168,00.html

The IRS generally won't send anything back to you once you file and pay them. They only send you bills when they want more money.

Out of curiosity, what do you mean by she filed for "part" of 2011? Did she file taxes for the 2011 tax year?

[mr_and_mrs_smith 0]

well i kept my stuff, but she never did, she probably thought, she would get something back as she is not from here. Thats why I wanted to know how we can get proof. Do you think they will ask her about it?

She got paid as an au pair in 2011 from jan to march, so therefore she only claimed those two months. The rest of the year she did not work because she was a student. Her family that sponsored her only gave her like $200 - $300/ month but she was told she doesnt have to pay taxes on it because it is coming from her sponsor (they stated that on the official form she sent to USCIS). Is that correct?

It can take up to a month for the check to be cashed and the first notice (saying they have accepted your package for initial review) to be mailed out.

1. She doesn't keep her own tax records? 2. You can call the IRS and get tax transcripts, which show what was filed (but she should keep a copy of her tax records).

Oh ok. Thank you, then we just have to wait!

[mrs_gonzo 9]

I was told the same thing... As an international student without income, you dont pay taxes, right? I also receive money from my sponsor to use towards books, gas and fun...