NVC Filers - March 2014

[corlitoa 6]

thank you saylin

saylin how do i know wen my case has arrived to the nvc and whats the difrence between the nvc and the DOS

[Steve&Beate 4]

GUS is who i spoke with yesterday. I 100% agree with you. Cordial, patient and Sweet.

I wouldn't say sweet from my point of view. My wife may not like that. ;-) lol

[AP vs RP 15]

Called NVC this evening and they received my case yesterday... Whoo!! The girl was really sweet and after she said it would take 30 business days and she heard my reaction she said, "I know it's hard, but at least it's here." Lol

Saylin, please update the spreadsheet. Received at NVC on 2/27/14. Thanks!!

For those of you keeping track because of their own cases, NOA2 was 2/19/2014 from CSC.

Also, does anyone know how long it is taking to receive a interview date for Paris, France? Trying to look at the big picture and figuring out when I can see my hubby again... Preferably when he comes to the US to stay lol.

can u plz give me the nvc phone number u called?

[xprecious32 50]

OMG....This waiting is torture. NVC Received my case Feb 11 and it seems like forever waiting for a case #.

[LifeOnHold 186]

I can't believe this!!! I was calling to find out if my case had been received, but I got a NVC case# and IIN. The agent had my email address and phone# already, and I gave over my Wife's email address. When I asked for the IIN he gave it but mentioned don't try to pay or do anything until they send us an email. I didn't know about the beneficiary ID#, but was given that as well.

I am still in shock. I don't know if they got a bunch of cases assigned today or what?! I had called on Friday and was told they didn't have my case on record yet and to wait 8 weeks!! Today, they told me my case was created on the 27th!! I was approved on Feb 13 from CSC. Not clear to me when my case was received in that case.

I am hopping this means that they have made some major progress on the 20-30 business delays that they have been quoting.

Saylin, can you please update the spreadsheet?

My case was also received on Feb 27th at NVC. Wonder if I should call to see if they have my case number as well. I think you got really lucky! That's great! Happy for you.

[Jasminka8 16]

Do I really to send in page 9 even if I am filling everything out on my I864?

[SVL 3]

Do I really to send in page 9 even if I am filling everything out on my I864?

Send all 9 pages

[Jasminka8 16]

Send all 9 pages

Thanks SVL ... And just leave it empty?

[arcangel87 3]

Saylin.....Question?

I just received another checklist saying that my AOS is incomplete or missing, and I have sent everything is requested and matched my last year income with the recent one on the line. But, the checklist also is telling me they will schedule an appointment at the embassy in the near future.

My doubt is, are they doing this to see my 2013 Income at the embassy? I have no other explanation.

[corlitoa 6]

i have a question i did my taxes for 2013 and my tax specialist said to submit it as single because my wife didn't have a ssn so my question is will that affect negative in any way or if i can fix this how thanks

[xprecious32 50]

i have a question i did my taxes for 2013 and my tax specialist said to submit it as single because my wife didn't have a ssn so my question is will that affect negative in any way or if i can fix this how thanks

(Taken from Saylin's posts 1 and 2 of this forum)

As the petitioner, what filing status do I use for my tax returns?

You have three options: married filing separately (MFS), married filing jointly (MFJ), or head of household (HOH).

For HOH, there's some criteria you need to meet to be able to use this. Please see the IRS website for more information. For most people though, it's either between MFS or MFJ.

Before I continue, I will say this once and only once: YOU CANNOT FILE SINGLE. If you are married, you are married. Doesn't matter where in the universe your spouse is, YOU ARE STILL MARRIED. You will be lying to the IRS if you file as single, and if caught, could cause serious issues. If you have already filed taxes, either this year or last, and were married, yet filed as single, amend your tax return ASAP. If at the time of the interview, there are tax return transcripts in the case file showing the petitioner filed as single, this can be a HUGE red flag. The CO will have to wonder why the petitioner filed as single when they're trying to get a spousal visa. In their eyes, your relationship can be seen as a fraud and could be reason for denial.

For both MFS and MFJ, the petitioner will have to file a paper tax return. Electronic submissions won't be possible the first year.

Filing MFS will probably be the easiest for most people as it doesn't require any extra documents from the foreign spouse, nor does it require their signature. On the tax return, where it asks for the spouse's SSN, you would put 'NRA' for Non-Resident Alien. Continue filling out the rest of the return as normal. That is all you have to do. (And if desired, once the spouse has immigrated to the US and has obtained a SSN, the petitioner can then amend their tax return to MFJ, to possibly get a bigger refund, but this isn't required.)

Filing MFJ will typically mean a bigger refund up front, with no need to amend. This route takes a little more work though as the beneficiary will have to fill out a W7 (available on the IRS site), which requires a signature, and include document(s), so they can obtain a ITIN (it's like a SSN, but for the sole purpose of filing taxes, and is available for those not currently living in the US). This would then be included with the tax return, and sent to a special address for ITIN generation. For most countries, it may be hard to get the needed documents. (For Canada, it was uber easy, and this is how my husband did his taxes while I was still in Canada, waiting for my interview). Please view the instructions for the W7 form on the IRS website to see what documents will be needed.

For more information, please read: http://www.irs.gov/I...nt-Alien-Spouse

[sandraperry 34]

i have a question i did my taxes for 2013 and my tax specialist said to submit it as single because my wife didn't have a ssn so my question is will that affect negative in any way or if i can fix this how thanks

Hi corlitoa, I contacted the IRS specialist from the US Embassy in Paris, and he told us that my Husband(usc) should file his taxes as married but filling it seperatly. And for him to write NRA (NON) where my ssn should be.

[theluckygirl 30]

How long does it take for NVC to invoice the IV fee??? They received my AOS fee and it stated paid on 2/24, they received the the AOS packet on 2/25/2014... its been 7 business days... my husband and I are getting really hopeless... utterly hopeless. we are depressed, we are expecting in june. do ya'll think he'll be here before then???? I have no hope in the NVC.

[corlitoa 6]

thanks sandraprry i will cantact the irs tomorrow to see how can i get this fixed since i filed my tax return all ready as single this guy that did my taxes is no good i explain to him everything

[Sashy 17]

@Saylin or anyone

When I started my part time job I was single, but I've since married and for 2014 I filled as married. However I just noticed that on my paystub that it says single. Is this gonan be a problem?