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Something needs to be done. This wait time is ridiculous.

Btw. Need info.

When I file my taxes next year. Can I file as married? Even if my wife is in overseas.

If I file as married less tax gets taken

Any one has more info on this.

Thanks

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USCIS
04/19/13 NOA1 Priority Date
12/12/13 info pass at local office told me file was transferred on 5th DEC
12/12/13 File at NSC
12/19/13 NOA2 (244days)
NVC
01/03/14 NVC Received Case
01/28/14 NVC Assigned Case Number and IIN
02/05/14 DS-261 Available and completed
02/06/14 Received e-mail to pay AOS Fee
02/06/14 AOS bill invoice available and paid
02/08/14 AOS Mailed
03/12/14 IV bill invoice available and paid
03/12/14 Pacakge IV mailed
03/15/14 DS-260 Available and completed
03/28/14 Case Complete
Consulate
04/07/14 Medicals
05/05/14 Fingerprinting & Photo
05/06/14 Interview

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Something needs to be done. This wait time is ridiculous.

Btw. Need info.

When I file my taxes next year. Can I file as married? Even if my wife is in overseas.

If I file as married less tax gets taken

Any one has more info on this.

Thanks

You would have to apply for TIN number (W-7) with IRS for your non-immigrant spouse. Once you get this number you would be eligible to file married filing jointly.

More info on IRS web: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad---Nonresident-Alien-Spouse

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rickkant   21

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Thanks for the info

Just what I needed.

USCIS
04/19/13 NOA1 Priority Date
12/12/13 info pass at local office told me file was transferred on 5th DEC
12/12/13 File at NSC
12/19/13 NOA2 (244days)
NVC
01/03/14 NVC Received Case
01/28/14 NVC Assigned Case Number and IIN
02/05/14 DS-261 Available and completed
02/06/14 Received e-mail to pay AOS Fee
02/06/14 AOS bill invoice available and paid
02/08/14 AOS Mailed
03/12/14 IV bill invoice available and paid
03/12/14 Pacakge IV mailed
03/15/14 DS-260 Available and completed
03/28/14 Case Complete
Consulate
04/07/14 Medicals
05/05/14 Fingerprinting & Photo
05/06/14 Interview

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katieflossom   54

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It sounds awful, but I do kind of resent the K1 filers! I wish I was joking, but I'm pretty bitter about this whole process now. Part of me wishes me and hubby held off our wedding and filed K1 now instead, but coulda shoulda woulda....

Genuine question - Do we think that we'll actually get NOA2 by Christmas?!?!

USCIS (239 days):

04.18.2013 - NOA1

12.13.2013 - NOA2 via email; I-130 approved. Shipped to NVC

NVC (274 days):

12.30.2013 - Arrived at NVC

01.27.2014 - Received case no. & IIN

02.07.2014 - Completed & submitted DS-261 form online

02.13.2014 - Paid AOS bill

02.18.2014 - AOS showing as 'paid'

03.18.2014 - Invoiced for IV bill (finally!)

03.19.2014 - Made payment for IV bill

03.21.2014 - IV bill showing PAID

03.24.2014 - Completed DS-260 online

03.29.2014 - Mailed IV Packet

04.26.2014 - IV packet all approved, false checklist from NVC for AOS packet

05.07.2014 - AOS packet sent

06.12.2014 - AOS packet scanned in (took them THAT LONG to do it)

07.29.2014 - Received checklist via email

07.30.2014 - Sent re-filled AOS form, as per checklist instructions

09.24.2014 - Case Complete (FINALLY)

09.30.2014 - Case leaves NVC

Embassy:

10.29.2014 - Medical

11.04.2014 - Interview in London - APPROVED

11.05.2014 - CEAC - Issued

11.07.2014 - Courier email

11.10.2014 - Passport and visa received via DX courier

In the USA:

12.02.2014 - POE (Denver)

12.24.2014 - ELIS changed to "In Process"

01.05.2015 - Greencard received in mail

ROC:
10.05.2016 - NOA1

12.13.2016 - Biometrics

11.13.2017 - Infopass Appt.

03.30.2018 - Approval

04.05.2018 - Greencard Arrived

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a+edarwish   2

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It sounds awful, but I do kind of resent the K1 filers! I wish I was joking, but I'm pretty bitter about this whole process now. Part of me wishes me and hubby held off our wedding and filed K1 now instead, but coulda shoulda woulda....

Genuine question - Do we think that we'll actually get NOA2 by Christmas?!?!

I have a good feeling about the next few months...but honestly, at this point I don't think anyone knows. USCIS is not helpful, peoples' lawyers say 6 months but there are people waiting who filed in January who still haven't received an NOA2. But, March filers have been getting approved so we should be next in line. I sure hope so at least unsure.png

I'm with you on wondering if we should have just done the K-1 route. But everything happens for a reason right? At least once our husband's have visa in hand and get here they will be permanent residents with the ability to work right away.

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09/03/12 - Introduced through mutual friends, started talking on Facebook
12/25/12 - Married in Egypt
04/15/13 - Filed I-130
04/23/13 - NOA 1
05/31/13 - Second trip to Egypt and actual honeymoon in Sharm El Sheikh (left Egypt 06/29)
08/15/13 - Called USCIS for expedite request.
08/16/13 - Sent emails to both state senators and mailed a letter to state congressman.
08/21/13 - Call from congressman that letter is being forwarded to a different congressman. Mailed letters and evidence of situation in Egypt to senators
08/27/13 - Was told the congressman's office would make an inquiry about our expedite.
08/29/13 - Received e-mail that my congressman's office had filed their own expedite on our behalf on Tuesday and would notify me when they hear anything from the NBC.
08/30/13 - NBC responded to congressional inquiry. Could not give a date of predicted approval, but our inquiry was handed over to the expedite team for review and a decision.
09/04/13 - EXPEDITE APPROVED!
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katieflossom   54

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I have a good feeling about the next few months...but honestly, at this point I don't think anyone knows. USCIS is not helpful, peoples' lawyers say 6 months but there are people waiting who filed in January who still haven't received an NOA2. But, March filers have been getting approved so we should be next in line. I sure hope so at least unsure.png

I'm with you on wondering if we should have just done the K-1 route. But everything happens for a reason right? At least once our husband's have visa in hand and get here they will be permanent residents with the ability to work right away.

My hubby actually is the USC, it's me that is heading over there :) My job finishes in March next year (I'm a contractor) and I had really hoped that when it finished I'd be jumping on a plane with visa in hand...! I can still dream right? ;)

USCIS (239 days):

04.18.2013 - NOA1

12.13.2013 - NOA2 via email; I-130 approved. Shipped to NVC

NVC (274 days):

12.30.2013 - Arrived at NVC

01.27.2014 - Received case no. & IIN

02.07.2014 - Completed & submitted DS-261 form online

02.13.2014 - Paid AOS bill

02.18.2014 - AOS showing as 'paid'

03.18.2014 - Invoiced for IV bill (finally!)

03.19.2014 - Made payment for IV bill

03.21.2014 - IV bill showing PAID

03.24.2014 - Completed DS-260 online

03.29.2014 - Mailed IV Packet

04.26.2014 - IV packet all approved, false checklist from NVC for AOS packet

05.07.2014 - AOS packet sent

06.12.2014 - AOS packet scanned in (took them THAT LONG to do it)

07.29.2014 - Received checklist via email

07.30.2014 - Sent re-filled AOS form, as per checklist instructions

09.24.2014 - Case Complete (FINALLY)

09.30.2014 - Case leaves NVC

Embassy:

10.29.2014 - Medical

11.04.2014 - Interview in London - APPROVED

11.05.2014 - CEAC - Issued

11.07.2014 - Courier email

11.10.2014 - Passport and visa received via DX courier

In the USA:

12.02.2014 - POE (Denver)

12.24.2014 - ELIS changed to "In Process"

01.05.2015 - Greencard received in mail

ROC:
10.05.2016 - NOA1

12.13.2016 - Biometrics

11.13.2017 - Infopass Appt.

03.30.2018 - Approval

04.05.2018 - Greencard Arrived

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rudyzn   2

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Got our interview date today! Sad to see there haven't been any more approvals for April filers yet, fingers crossed for you all!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

06/10/2013 NOA1 I-130 Priority date (NBC @ Overland Park, KS)
07/30/2013 Requested Expedite Procedure via USCIS Hotline
08/15/2013 Sent a letter to the NBC/MSC regarding Expedite

10/15/2013 Case approved, Notice mailed

10/21/2013 Case shipped to the DHS/NVC

11/xx/2013 Received NOA2 hardcopy

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peace of my mind   12

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hi everyone' am from nigeria ,me and my wife got married in 14th Feb 2013 and fill i130 in 4th of April and got our responses of NOA1 in 8th of April, we 're still waiting for NOA 2.I must confess we 're very anxious to get our i130 Approved, as anyone got NOA 2 for April fillers?

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Hollyday   122

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My hubby actually is the USC, it's me that is heading over there smile.png My job finishes in March next year (I'm a contractor) and I had really hoped that when it finished I'd be jumping on a plane with visa in hand...! I can still dream right? wink.png

Oh i also had a plan that by end of year next project stage will be over and i'll be relocating (my boss already knows it's coming). I wonder if it's going to happen. Heh. Dreaming on mode on!

I'm the beneficiary.

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Want to know what's happening with your case? Here's the USCIS tracking page (get an account and see if the case's been 'touched'!). Don't get your hopes up though, some cases never even appear there despite being successfully processed.

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katieflossom   54

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Oh i also had a plan that by end of year next project stage will be over and i'll be relocating (my boss already knows it's coming). I wonder if it's going to happen. Heh. Dreaming on mode on!

I'm lucky that my boss knows too, so I can be more open about it all and get help where it's needed. My other milestone is that it's my 30th in June next year and I WILL be in America by then. I will.I will.I will!!!

USCIS (239 days):

04.18.2013 - NOA1

12.13.2013 - NOA2 via email; I-130 approved. Shipped to NVC

NVC (274 days):

12.30.2013 - Arrived at NVC

01.27.2014 - Received case no. & IIN

02.07.2014 - Completed & submitted DS-261 form online

02.13.2014 - Paid AOS bill

02.18.2014 - AOS showing as 'paid'

03.18.2014 - Invoiced for IV bill (finally!)

03.19.2014 - Made payment for IV bill

03.21.2014 - IV bill showing PAID

03.24.2014 - Completed DS-260 online

03.29.2014 - Mailed IV Packet

04.26.2014 - IV packet all approved, false checklist from NVC for AOS packet

05.07.2014 - AOS packet sent

06.12.2014 - AOS packet scanned in (took them THAT LONG to do it)

07.29.2014 - Received checklist via email

07.30.2014 - Sent re-filled AOS form, as per checklist instructions

09.24.2014 - Case Complete (FINALLY)

09.30.2014 - Case leaves NVC

Embassy:

10.29.2014 - Medical

11.04.2014 - Interview in London - APPROVED

11.05.2014 - CEAC - Issued

11.07.2014 - Courier email

11.10.2014 - Passport and visa received via DX courier

In the USA:

12.02.2014 - POE (Denver)

12.24.2014 - ELIS changed to "In Process"

01.05.2015 - Greencard received in mail

ROC:
10.05.2016 - NOA1

12.13.2016 - Biometrics

11.13.2017 - Infopass Appt.

03.30.2018 - Approval

04.05.2018 - Greencard Arrived

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Hollyday   122

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I'm lucky that my boss knows too, so I can be more open about it all and get help where it's needed. My other milestone is that it's my 30th in June next year and I WILL be in America by then. I will.I will.I will!!!

OMG! Mine's in March! Lol. I did kind of hope to spend it with my husband too.

I'm the beneficiary.

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Don't have a timeline? Don't know how to get started with it? Do it for the statistics sake: VJ video guide

Filing for a USC spouse visa (IR-1/CR-1) and not sure what comes next? Check out the VJ IR-1/CR-1 guide

Want to know what's happening with your case? Here's the USCIS tracking page (get an account and see if the case's been 'touched'!). Don't get your hopes up though, some cases never even appear there despite being successfully processed.

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You would have to apply for TIN number (W-7) with IRS for your non-immigrant spouse. Once you get this number you would be eligible to file married filing jointly.

More info on IRS web: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad---Nonresident-Alien-Spouse

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad---Nonresident-Alien-Spouse

Hello guys,

Question raegarding ITIN:

Can we apply anytime, or we have to wait beginning next while we file tax return?

Thanks,

USCIS

2013-07-23 - Sent i-130 NBC
2013-07-26 - NOA1, MSC1391571XXX

2014-01-13 - Transferred to CSC (Hard Copy 2014-01-18)
2014-01-23 - NOA2 !!!

2014-01-28 - NOA2 Shipped to NVC (from Hard Copy NOA2)

NVC

2014-02-03 - NVC received in the building

2014-03-11 - NVC case# assigned by Phone: GUZ201457xxxx; IIN:3614xxxx; BIN:3635xxxx

2014-00-00 DS-261 is NOT needed as G-28 form signed and filed to hire attorney

2014-03-12 - OPTIN Email for EP sent by Lawyer

2014-03-14 - I-864(AOS) Bill Generated and paid

2014-03-14 - IV bill invoiced and paid

2014-03-18 - Expedite Request sent (Same request was DENIED by USCIS in November)

2014-03-20 - received Expedite Request email for additional foreign phone#

2014-03-28 - OPTIN Email accepted, GZO number assigned

2014-04-01 - Sent I-864(AOS) Package

2014-04-01 - IV packets sent

2014-03-28 - DS-260 sent

2014-04-10 - Case completed (Expedite request approved, case forwarded to Guangzhou Consulate electronically)
2014-04-11 - ceac.state.gov/IV changed to "NVC forwarded your file to the US Embassy/Consulate General"

Consulate

2014-04-14 - Received email from guangzhouivappoint@state.gov in spam box asking for schedule interview:
Once you receive this notice, please visit http://ustraveldocs.com) 04/23/2014

2014-04-15 - Mailed ORIGINAL Signed AOS I-864 to spouse via USPS EMS, $46, guaranteed delivery by 04/26/2014, interview rescheduled to 05/06/2014

2014-05-05 - Medical
2014-05-06 - Interview, result: Administrative Processing, 221g blue slip
2014-06-03 - Submitted required denouements

2014-06-23 - Received Visa Approval email, sending passport and 2 photos for visa process

2014-07-XX - Visa in hand
2014-07-XX - POE- Seattle

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KP & SP   9

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http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad---Nonresident-Alien-Spouse

Hello guys,

Question raegarding ITIN:

Can we apply anytime, or we have to wait beginning next while we file tax return?

Thanks,

Yes, you can apply anytime but try to be logical. You have until April 14th, 2014 to file for 2013 taxes so if you think your spouse wouldn't be here and won't be able to get SSN by that time then file W-7 now and get the TIN number. Getting TIN number now and then getting SSN later wouldn't hurt.

Here is what I would do: File W-7, get TIN number, if your spouse is here and got the SSN before you file taxes then use the SSN during filing otherwise use the TIN.

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olasymotos   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Norway
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http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad---Nonresident-Alien-Spouse

Hello guys,

Question raegarding ITIN:

Can we apply anytime, or we have to wait beginning next while we file tax return?

Thanks,

Hi,

In general you have to file the W-7 application for the ITIN at the same time you file your federal tax return. However, if you can document certain exceptions you are allowed to file at any time. Please see:

http://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw7/ch01.html#d0e426

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