Help! Could my wife's (us cit.) delay in paying taxes delay my procesing?

[bjaminh 0]

I'm the beneficiary. I received my EAD and AP May 1st 2012. Prior to this, March 7th 2012, we received an RFE since my sponsoring wife didn't make 125% of the poverty line after deductions (which is where we goofed). We submitted evidence of her improved financial status, submitted pay stub proof that her income was 125% of the poverty line in 2011 (which don't include deductions....), and equally in only the first 3 months of 2012. She has not yet filed her taxes for 2011, though, she has filed for an extension granting her until october.

I am nervous that it has been since may 1st (4 months) since I've heard anything at all. The USCIS website still lists my case as "initial review"

QUESTION: could the fact that my wife has not submitted 2011 taxes be affecting my case? Obviously it's best that she do this asap, spare me any lecture here, but how connected are the IRS and USCIS in this regard?

Thanks!

[C-ma'am 684]

** Moved from K1 to AOS from family visa. Question related to AOS procedures.

[Beach Bum 4]

I'm the beneficiary. I received my EAD and AP May 1st 2012. Prior to this, March 7th 2012, we received an RFE since my sponsoring wife didn't make 125% of the poverty line after deductions (which is where we goofed). We submitted evidence of her improved financial status, submitted pay stub proof that her income was 125% of the poverty line in 2011 (which don't include deductions....), and equally in only the first 3 months of 2012. She has not yet filed her taxes for 2011, though, she has filed for an extension granting her until october.

I am nervous that it has been since may 1st (4 months) since I've heard anything at all. The USCIS website still lists my case as "initial review"

QUESTION: could the fact that my wife has not submitted 2011 taxes be affecting my case? Obviously it's best that she do this asap, spare me any lecture here, but how connected are the IRS and USCIS in this regard?

Thanks!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the 2011 tax returns mandatory to submit with the affiditive of support paperwork?the paperwork you submitted is still pre deduction, they need post deduction proof for 2011

[Anh map 2,098]

Submit a copy of the letter granting the extension along with the other RFE information. Be sure to mention the extension in your cover letter.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

This thread piqued my interest and led to a related question base don something the OP said.

The dollar amount needed, is that before or after taxes and deductions?

So say someone makes a salary of $97k/year, is this the figure used or is it a figure less fed, state, other government taxes, child support, and other deductions?

Muchas gracias.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

This thread piqued my interest and led to a related question base don something the OP said.

The dollar amount needed, is that before or after taxes and deductions?

So say someone makes a salary of $97k/year, is this the figure used or is it a figure less fed, state, other government taxes, child support, and other deductions?

Muchas gracias.

It is line 22 of the 1040, total income. This would be gross income before taxes. However, if you are self-employed, the business deductions come out before line 22 is tallied. Those that are self-employed may need to adjust and lower the deductions they claim in order for line 22 to show they make the required 125% for their household size.

[bjaminh 0]

@Beach Bum - I have already received my EAD and AP (May); 2010 tax returns were submitted.

@Anh Map - We submitted a response to the RFE quickly after receiving it. Are you suggesting we can still submit information? (proof of extension filing).

@Gowon and Jay-Kay - My wife is self employed and we were told she needed to meet the 125% regulation AFTER deductions, which we didn't satisfy, hence the RFE

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Thanks Guys, I broke out in cold sweat but I am okay now with the explanation.

Gowon pays child support and medical on 4 Gowonese so his goose would have been cooked had he needed to deduct

[bjaminh 0]

Wow, got back to thei stread because I saw GOWON's Post.

I got my Permanent Residency letter and green card in the mail about 2 weeks after I posted that first question.

***Note: She still hadn't filed her 2011 taxes.