Returning Petitions to the United States via 221g

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I have the paperwork for the tax amendment I will do when I get home. My sister mentioned something about a 1040X, but I need to talk to her again because Im not sure if I need that along with the 1040 or the 1040A, or do I need either of those forms at all? As far as Abdel having to sign the actual tax return, a fax is sufficient, yes? I'll probably do my name change first, though, and then amend the taxes.

your husband HAS to sign the tax return.

i did my taxes on line, had my husband print them in Morocco and mail the page he signed back to me.

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Hey Dre. What ever happened with your petition return for 221(a) instead of 221(g)? Any news or updates on that?

yes, please give an update

chi

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So when thy review the case, they're going to interview me? I think thats what I read and it said to make sure the dowry is justifible. I beelieve it was Babybunny, is she still around? Anybody know? I also think she went thru pakistan, thats why I'd pointed out that geographical location spcifically, I have to go back between pgs 10 n 11 I believe thats about the area I saw that post referring to what I was talking about.

i dont know about Paki but you wont even get into the consulate in Morocco unless the CO requests for you to come in. questions about dowry???? its in the marriage contract if they want to know, but i dont think its an issue in Morocco.

I feel you on the picture taking...... Abdel isn't so bad about takin pictures. While Im here anyway. While I was at home I would beg him to get pictures and send them to me. He would send like 3 or 4, and when I send him pics of the goings on at home I send like 30 pictures, online n actual photos. We've taken close to 300 I believe, and theres room for more.

picture for rebuttal are great. the more the better. pics with family, friends and others will work. letters from family, friends are great proof too. your man can translate the ones he gets from Morocco. be sure those who do this for you include full name, address and phone number in the letter. make copies and send in with the rebuttal and for the next interview.

chi

[limah 1]

Do we need to be worried about that? I think I read somewhere before that a wife was sending her husband money very frequently thru western union and it turned out to not be good thing, for them anyway.

But the main purpose of the bank account is for evidence, blah, blah, blah! Of course we'll use it for our financial purposes, but the main thig we are focused on is "proof".

i never heard of needing a Moroccan bank account for 'proof' of a relationship. where did you get that info at?

I also remember reading in this thread, something about the dowry? I dont know if that was just for Pakistan or a part of the return process or what but she said that, she, the USC, had an interview and they grilled her for 2 hours? Whats that about?

gee never heard that from morocco either.

I haven't specifically "heard of needing these things for proof, its just something we "came up with", But since we cant do a joint account, Ill probably just add him to mine, like I'd heard other people doing, or Ill just wire it from my account to his. The lady at the bank said BMCE works with Bank of America, Wachovia, and 1 other one that escapes me at the moment.

And I was just asking about the dowry cuz I hadn't hbeard that one either.

Limah

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I have the paperwork for the tax amendment I will do when I get home. My sister mentioned something about a 1040X, but I need to talk to her again because Im not sure if I need that along with the 1040 or the 1040A, or do I need either of those forms at all? As far as Abdel having to sign the actual tax return, a fax is sufficient, yes? I'll probably do my name change first, though, and then amend the taxes.

your husband HAS to sign the tax return.

i did my taxes on line, had my husband print them in Morocco and mail the page he signed back to me.

So his signature on the tax return is even MORE imprtant than his signature on the w7?

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Mary K., u stayd here for 6 months? Really? First of all how old is your son because my daughter is 13 and school is a huge factor for me. I think all the time about how I'd go about doing that one.... if it came down to it. And also, dont you haave to file some type of documentation if u stay in Maroc longer than 3 months. I plan on staying all summer.

Limah

Well...I stayed a total of 6 months---2 months the first trip and 4 the 2nd trip. What Atif found out after we had left in September 2005 was that we could have stayed until he had the interview....or as long as I wanted---We would have just have had to come directly to the US. When we did leave, if I could have afforded to my son and I would have went to Spain or France for a week and returned, but that wasn't an option at the time.

As far as school for my son, at the time he was around 6 and I had applied for home school license and we were on an "extended field trip" to study the middle eastern culture and do and intensive study of the Arabic language and traditions of Morocco. When we came back he entered regular school mid-year and passed on to the next grade without any problems.

Mary K.

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I have the paperwork for the tax amendment I will do when I get home. My sister mentioned something about a 1040X, but I need to talk to her again because Im not sure if I need that along with the 1040 or the 1040A, or do I need either of those forms at all? As far as Abdel having to sign the actual tax return, a fax is sufficient, yes? I'll probably do my name change first, though, and then amend the taxes.

your husband HAS to sign the tax return.

i did my taxes on line, had my husband print them in Morocco and mail the page he signed back to me.

So his signature on the tax return is even MORE imprtant than his signature on the w7?

have you read the form? i believe he has to sign BOTH.

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I haven't specifically "heard of needing these things for proof, its just something we "came up with", But since we cant do a joint account, Ill probably just add him to mine, like I'd heard other people doing, or Ill just wire it from my account to his. The lady at the bank said BMCE works with Bank of America, Wachovia, and 1 other one that escapes me at the moment.

And I was just asking about the dowry cuz I hadn't hbeard that one either.

Limah

oh ok. i was not able to add my husband to my credit union account until he had a social security card. what is the reason you would like to have a joint account with him while he is still in morocco?

if you just want him to have money i always used money gram. it works great. as to me supporting him, it was never an issue. he had no job since he had an injury on the job there. i have never heard of consulates 'tracking' money given to applicants. i am not even sure if it is possible. is this a concern for you? i think you would be ok to send money to your husband. after all if the tables were turned he would certainly do the same for you.

chi

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As far as school for my son, at the time he was around 6 and I had applied for home school license and we were on an "extended field trip" to study the middle eastern culture and do and intensive study of the Arabic language and traditions of Morocco. When we came back he entered regular school mid-year and passed on to the next grade without any problems.

Mary K.

oh Mary you are so smart!!! What a great idea!!! Here in my state we have the option of home schooling without any hassles from the state. so cool!!!!

chi

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Mary K., u stayd here for 6 months? Really? First of all how old is your son because my daughter is 13 and school is a huge factor for me. I think all the time about how I'd go about doing that one.... if it came down to it. And also, dont you haave to file some type of documentation if u stay in Maroc longer than 3 months. I plan on staying all summer.

Limah

Well...I stayed a total of 6 months---2 months the first trip and 4 the 2nd trip. What Atif found out after we had left in September 2005 was that we could have stayed until he had the interview....or as long as I wanted---We would have just have had to come directly to the US. When we did leave, if I could have afforded to my son and I would have went to Spain or France for a week and returned, but that wasn't an option at the time.

As far as school for my son, at the time he was around 6 and I had applied for home school license and we were on an "extended field trip" to study the middle eastern culture and do and intensive study of the Arabic language and traditions of Morocco. When we came back he entered regular school mid-year and passed on to the next grade without any problems.

Mary K.

You husband MUST sign both, no photocopies, no faxes. This is one area the IRS will be strict and deny an ITIN and tax return if the signatures are not live. Also, you must have either a notarized copy of his passport or notarized copies of 2 other identification documents...this can be done in Morocco as a foreign notary is allowed per the Hague Convention.

Just be sure to read the instructions carefully.

~Kiyah~

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I hadnt really thought about the homeschooling thing. Good idea to. I ws moreso thinking about online classes for my daughter or something to that effect.

Sending money to my husband is more of an issue for him than it is for me. He says that since he works, I dont "need" to send him any. Im sure if I sent him some he would go and get it. We had a long talk about that, too. I think the couple I ws referring to had issues because the wife was older than her husband and she has sent him quite alot in a short amount of time. Those were her words, we used to pm each other but I haven't seen her on here for sometime now.

I'm probably gonna scratch the whoe banking thing anyway.

I did read the w7 form, but this is one of those things I'll need to reead at least twice. I'll have him print it out, sign it and mail it to me tho, when that time comes.

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I hadnt really thought about the homeschooling thing. Good idea to. I ws moreso thinking about online classes for my daughter or something to that effect.

Sending money to my husband is more of an issue for him than it is for me. He says that since he works, I dont "need" to send him any. Im sure if I sent him some he would go and get it. We had a long talk about that, too. I think the couple I ws referring to had issues because the wife was older than her husband and she has sent him quite alot in a short amount of time. Those were her words, we used to pm each other but I haven't seen her on here for sometime now.

I'm probably gonna scratch the whoe banking thing anyway.

I did read the w7 form, but this is one of those things I'll need to reead at least twice. I'll have him print it out, sign it and mail it to me tho, when that time comes.

Limah

tax time is just around the corner! not sure if you know, but you can put your husband on your return starting the year you were married. i dont believe you have to report his imcome since it was earned outside the USA and he is not yet a resident here.

chi

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I hadnt really thought about the homeschooling thing. Good idea to. I ws moreso thinking about online classes for my daughter or something to that effect.

Sending money to my husband is more of an issue for him than it is for me. He says that since he works, I dont "need" to send him any. Im sure if I sent him some he would go and get it. We had a long talk about that, too. I think the couple I ws referring to had issues because the wife was older than her husband and she has sent him quite alot in a short amount of time. Those were her words, we used to pm each other but I haven't seen her on here for sometime now.

I'm probably gonna scratch the whoe banking thing anyway.

I did read the w7 form, but this is one of those things I'll need to reead at least twice. I'll have him print it out, sign it and mail it to me tho, when that time comes.

Limah

tax time is just around the corner! not sure if you know, but you can put your husband on your return starting the year you were married. i dont believe you have to report his imcome since it was earned outside the USA and he is not yet a resident here.

chi

Can you amend your taxes after the 15th? I filed already and THEN found out I could do a joint return. If not.... here's to lookin at taxes for '07........

Limah

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Can you amend your taxes after the 15th? I filed already and THEN found out I could do a joint return. If not.... here's to lookin at taxes for '07........

Limah

you can amend your taxes 3 years back. follow the directions for the 1040x. does your husband have a ittn? if not, you need to get one for him. go to irs.gov and read about amending and ittn's.

i have filed jointly since we were married. this is the first year we have filed and he is here with a social security card. in prior years we used the ittn.

chi

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Will do! Thanx!

Limah