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I've got a question about filing MFS on my tax return. I was an idiot and filed single as my tax prepayer advised me to do and now I'm paying for it with having to amend it right now.

I sent in my amended tax return with two changes only, filing as MFS and including her as an exemption. I then got letter back stating that my wife (NRA), who has never worked or lived in the U.S., has to apply for an ITIN. I called the IRS and said that NRA spouses filed under MFS don't need to apply for an ITIN and they didn't have an answer for me besides, 'write us a letter.' I'm assuming my problem is that I added her as an exemption, which does nothing for me because we both live and work abroad.

Does anyone know how I can fix this now so my wife doesn't have to apply for an ITIN? Right now my plan is to send in a new 1040x, file MFS, don't add her as an exemption and include a thorough explanation of our situation. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

:dance: Congrats to all of the new CC's be the way!! :dance:

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I want to share some experience with everyone going through the grinder at NVC which might help some, As background, I was granted an expedite (through NVC) by my consulate which required only that I

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Hey folks, some lovely news this morning!! As of yesterday, November 12th, NVC will no longer collect ORIGINAL CIVIL DOCUMENTS for the IV package. That is correct, you read that right. From now on,

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I probably shouldn't respond to this since my mood is not the best at the moment....but since I am one that "checked in" I will. Checking in for most of us is like a roll call . Just saying hey...I am

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Abby&Mario   100

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Colombia
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We've been at NVC since April 29. It has been 58 calendar days since the last scan date for IV and checklist on Sept. 8. It would be a nice surprise to get case closed in a couple days. I am choosing to live in a state of denial about the possibility of another checklist in order to maintain my sanity.

However, our second embassy change was approved on September 26, giving us a new case number (our third, ugh) and I fear this will reset the date. That's most likely what happened with our crazy IV payment mess (65 days...), although I never did get a clear explanation for all of that BS other than queen hyena Fiona saying the embassy change reset the DS-261. The supervisor wouldn't confirm anything. I suppose all I can do is wait until day 60 and then start calling and demanding a supervisor review. They ALWAYS say on the phone that changing embassy will not cause any delays, but I know from experience that this is a complete lie. But at this point, there aren't any forms that could be reset, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Good luck, everyone!

USCIS (Priority date April 1, Approval April 17, no RFEs)

March 28, 2014: I-130 sent via FedEx from Bogotá to Chicago Lockbox

April 1, 2014: Delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 10:29 a.m. according to FedEx tracking; signed for by J. CHYBA (date confirmed by My Case Status)

April 4, 2014: NOA1 e-mail received at 12:17 a.m.; case accepted and routed to CSC for processing. Check cashed.

April 17, 2014: Changed mailing address with USCIS Tier 2 representative. He also confirmed that our case had arrived to the CSC and that our NOA1 date is April 3.

April 18, 2014: NOA2 e-mail received at 12:30 a.m. Case status online changed to post-decision activity; date of "last updated" changed to April 17. Change of address e-mail received at 3 a.m. Status changed back to initial review on e-mail and online. Date of "last updated" now April 18. Called and spoke to two Tier 2 reps; both were useless.

April 21, 2014: Approval confirmed verbally by Tier 2 rep. Order put in to send second NOA2 hard copy to new address. Instructed to ignore online case status.

April 25 or 26, 2014: NOA1 hard copy arrives to old apartment in Bogotá. Priority date actually April 1. (April 3 was the notice date.)

May 16: USCIS change of address e-mail received

May 19: USCIS e-mail received saying a duplicate notice was mailed on this date. Case status now set to "Acceptance."

May 22: NOA2 duplicate hard copy arrives to U.S. address

NVC

April 29, 2014: Case received

​May 22, 2014: Case number and IIN assigned. Asked operator about our move from Colombia to Argentina and received instructions.

May 24, 2014: E-mails about embassy change/address change sent to nvcinquiry@state.gov at 4:36 p.m. NVC time

​June 3, 2014: Payment portal message "This case is in the process of termination" appears. DS-261 appears, submitted. E-mails received from NVC concerning case number and AOS bill.

June 4, 2014: AOS payment invoiced, paid; DS-261 received by NVC

June 6, 2014: AOS payment shows as PAID in payment portal

June 17, 2014: Response received from nvcinquiry@state.gov. "The correspondence submitted is currently under review. An appropriate action will be taken once this review is completed."

June 24, 2014: AOS package sent via FedEx overnight shipping from Houston to NVC

June 25, 2014: AOS package delivered at 9:43 a.m. according to FedEx tracking; signed for by F.FNU

July 1, 2014: AOS package scanned

July 18, 2014: Checked payment portal and saw: "CASE NUMBER CHANGE: The applicant's case number, [bGT#], has been changed to [bNS#]." Called and confirmed. Also said today marked 30 business days since NVC received DS-261; operator said she would have that reviewed and make IV payment available ASAP.

August 5: E-mail sent to nvcinquiry@state.gov concerning changing our embassy BACK to Bogotá at 6:41 p.m. NVC time

August 6: IV invoice e-mail FINALLY received at 2:13 a.m. NVC time

August 7: IV payment made available on payment portal; paid

August 8: IV payment shows as PAID in payment portal; DS-260 becomes available

August 14: Checklist received; errors on sponsor's I-864 form and on joint sponsor's I-864A

August 15: DS-260 submitted

August 29: Checklist response and IV package sent via FedEx ground from Houston to NVC

September 4: Checklist response and IV package delivered at 11:21 a.m. according to FedEx tracking; signed for by GPETERS

September 8: Checklist response and IV package scanned

September 10: DS-260 accepted; false checklist received

September 17: E-mail response received from asknvc@state.gov (30 business days/43 calendar days later): Correspondence under review

September 26: Embassy change approved; new case number assigned

October 30: CASE COMPLETE

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Interview scheduled: Nov. 10 -- Medical: Nov. 25 -- Interview: Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. APPROVED! -- Visa in hand: Dec. 5 -- POE: Dec. 29 in Houston

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Boris&Kassie   1

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My scan date is Oct 24. Just checking in. Mine falls into the new process, as we have mailed both packages together, Paid AOS fee and still waiting on paying IV fee and the DS260.

10-30-13/ Married in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (L)

3-7-14/NOA1

5-24-14/ Travelled to Volgograd, Russia to see my hubby (L)

9-5-14/ NOA2

10-2-14/ NVC Received

10-16-14/ Case# IIN

10-17-14/ DS-261 completed

10-21-14/ AOS Invoiced and Paid

10-23-14/ mailed AOS & IV packages together

10-24-14/ NVC Recieved - Scan date

10-28-14/ 60 Day email

10-30-14/ Happy 1 year Anniversary- celebrate via skype (L)

11-7-14/ IV Fee Paid

11-10-14/ DS260 Completed

12-16-14/ Case Complete/ NVC Confirmed via phone call/ CEAC shows N/A instead of PAID

12-23-14/ CC email confirmation

12-29-14/ Interview scheduled

12-30-14/ CEAC shows IN TRANSIT/ Received P4 Interview letter

1-12-15/ CEAC shows READY

2-03-15/ Medical

2-05-15 / Interview Moscow

2-05-15/ Approved!!!!

2-05-15/ CEAC shows ISSUED

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jackie521   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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Im also waiting on Santo Domingo.. I hope for a CC soon.. whats your scan date?

I already got my CC on 10.31.14 but, now I am waiting on my date for the interview.

AOS 9.3.14

IV 10.6.14

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dnp2014   44

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I already got my CC on 10.31.14 but, now I am waiting on my date for the interview.

AOS 9.3.14

IV 10.6.14

I think it will take a week or more to schedule interviews.. I know one with 10/30 CC still no interview date... Like previous months... the last batch for December will be scheduled on/before 11/15.

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I already got my CC on 10.31.14 but, now I am waiting on my date for the interview.

AOS 9.3.14

IV 10.6.14

Oh nice :).. im not sure but some people told me about a week or so after CC you should be able to find out the date of the interview. Good luck :)

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jackie521   1

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I think it will take a week or more to schedule interviews.. I know one with 10/30 CC still no interview date... Like previous months... the last batch for December will be scheduled on/before 11/15.

When I called the lady said I might get a date for December. crossing fingers.

Thanks :clock:

Oh nice :).. im not sure but some people told me about a week or so after CC you should be able to find out the date of the interview. Good luck :)

Thanks and when is you AOS date?

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Wooohoooo Case Complete as of Nov 4 just called and confirmed. Yesterday at midnight changed to N/A. Last scan date Sept 10 with checklist. Hope I get a December interview fingers crossed. Moving to Interview thread.

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TargetNovember14   41

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OMG!!!! wow……finally samreen…i have been watching you and soloenta…..finally…come on over to the interview thread…..yay... :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

Thankyou!! Yes I remember u from there as well? What's ur scan date? Nvc seems to have gotten a bit faster. I wish u all the best and a speedy case complete :)

Wohooo congrats :dancing:

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I think it will take a week or more to schedule interviews.. I know one with 10/30 CC still no interview date... Like previous months... the last batch for December will be scheduled on/before 11/15.

So December interview will cover until sep 15th cc?

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Wooohoooo Case Complete as of Nov 4 just called and confirmed. Yesterday at midnight changed to N/A. Last scan date Sept 10 with checklist. Hope I get a December interview fingers crossed. Moving to Interview thread.

Hoorayyyyyyyy!!!!

Trust, but verify!

I130 Sent: 2014 03 10

I130 NOA1: 2014 03 14

I130 Approved: 2014 08 19

NVC Received: 2014 09 11

Case # Assigned: 2014 09 18 (operator tells hubby to call back in 4 weeks for IIN... called back next day)

IIN # Assigned: 2014 09 19

DS261 completed: 2014 09 19

AOS Billed & Paid: 2014 09 22 (shows as 'paid' 09/23)

expedite approved: 2014 10 03

IV invoiced & paid: 2014 10 03

IV and AOS docs

(submitted electronically): 2014 10 03

DS260 submitted: 2014 10 06

Case Complete: 2014 10 31 (following a supervisor's review ... took 2 days to locate lost DS260)

interview scheduled: 2014 11 18

Approved: 2014 11 18

Passport arrived/POE Sarnua: 2014 12 01

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dnp2014   44

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So December interview will cover until sep 15th cc?

Nope I meant CC date... I think December interview will cover 10/16-11/15 CC ... one of the member with 10/26 CC received 12/6 Interview date.

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samreen23   461

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OMG!!!! wowfinally samreeni have been watching you and soloenta..finallycome on over to the interview thread..yay... :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

Thankyou!!!! :dancing: oh yes I m already there! :rofl:

Case filed- 3rd June 2013

NOA1- 6-6-2013

Case transferred to NBC- 12-18-2013

NOA2 finally- 4-23-2014

NVC received- 5-7-2014

Case number- 5-31-2014

DS-261- June 10th!

AOS sent- 3rd july

AOS scanned- 11th July

IV paid- 14th July

DS260 submitted- 17th July

IV sent: 19th July

IV scanned: 24th July

Checklist for AOS: Email received 3rd sept :cry:

Response sent: 7th sept

Checklist scanned: 11th sept

IV approved: 17 sept :dancing:

CASE COMPLETE: 4th nov 2014!!! (AT LAST)

Interview: Dec 8th :dance: :dance:

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