NVC Filers - November 2014

[samreen23 461]

Congratulations Samreen bhot bhot Mubarak ho I am so happy god is great I still have another 2 months I guess!!!

Thank you so much Shama! It will be over for u very soon as well iA. This process turns us hopeless but I actually got a cc in my 7th month of being here. So don't lose hope

[mrs m 3]

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.

U mailed the packages b4 your IV bill was in invoiced? my hubby and I also paid the AOS but we were wondering if we could mail our package an then pay the IV fee.

[fedrand 5]

I hope so jackie, you will get your interview to december, my husband called las week and they said, wait 60 days.

I review cea page everyday and the affidavit has not changed for paid to N/A.

I called last night and they told me that mines getting close but don't expect anything until next week and that I was still not at the 60 day mark my scan date was 15 sep so its right around the corner. But it isn't going to stop me from calling again tonight after work.

[Abby&Mario 100]

Woohoo told ya!!! Congratulations and since your CC came in at end of October, you should get December interview!! Best of luck with the rest of the process

Yes, you did!! Thank you so much! Hey, a December interview would be great. I'm off to study the next steps more thoroughly now that the time has come.

A big CONGRATS !! You have been at the NVC too long ! Good Luck with everything !

Thank you so much! I really can't complain too much overall since we blew through USCIS, but NVC has been stressful. Glad to be out of there. I swear part of me thinks something will get screwed up and they'll say oh wait, never mind, checklist, we need something else...

[abg 25]

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.

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

your tax preparer was correct. filing as single in your situation is not an issue for AOS or at interview. inform consular officer that you will amend taxes when spouse gets ss card, if asked, which is highly unlikely. if you want to amend now you will need the ITIN. To file taxes as NRA or claim NRA you need to use 1040ezNR or 1040NR. it gets complicated.

[brijakash 7]

Do we need to file as married even though my spouse is aboard? For 2013 i filed a as single we got married in January 2014.i sent 2013 tax return to nvc but i didnt get any error about that.

[Saylin 1,605]

Do we need to file as married even though my spouse is aboard? For 2013 i filed a as single we got married in January 2014.i sent 2013 tax return to nvc but i didnt get any error about that.

Doesn't matter where in the world your spouse is. If you're married, you're married.

In your case though, since you married in 2014, then yes filing as single for 2013 taxes was correct as you were single in 2013. For your 2014 taxes that you'll be filing next year, you'll need to file as married though, either separately or jointly is up to you.

[dnp2014 44]

Do we need to file as married even though my spouse is aboard? For 2013 i filed a as single we got married in January 2014.i sent 2013 tax return to nvc but i didnt get any error about that.

Generally, you cannot file as married filing jointly if either spouse was a nonresident alien at any time during the tax year. However, nonresident aliens married to U.S. citizens or residents can choose to be treated as U.S. residents and file joint returns.

You may not be able to claim your wife as your dependent for tax purposes if she is outside the USA. Also you would not be able to get an ITIN for any person who is outside the country.

Edited November 5, 2014 by dnp2014

[brijakash 7]

Doesn't matter where in the world your spouse is. If you're married, you're married.

In your case though, since you married in 2014, then yes filing as single for 2013 taxes was correct as you were single in 2013. For your 2014 taxes that you'll be filing next year, you'll need to file as married though, either separately or jointly is up to you.

Thanks. was scared.

Generally, you cannot file as married filing jointly if either spouse was a nonresident alien at any time during the tax year. However, nonresident aliens married to U.S. citizens or residents can choose to be treated as U.S. residents and file joint returns.

You may not be able to claim your wife as your dependent for tax purposes if she is outside the USA. Also you would not be able to get an ITIN for any person who is outside the country.

Thanks so i m right dont have to file for 2013.

[dkhurana 0]

Generally, you cannot file as married filing jointly if either spouse was a nonresident alien at any time during the tax year. However, nonresident aliens married to U.S. citizens or residents can choose to be treated as U.S. residents and file joint returns.

You may not be able to claim your wife as your dependent for tax purposes if she is outside the USA. Also you would not be able to get an ITIN for any person who is outside the country.

Here is the IRS Article when you have a Non Resident Spouse

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

[Boris&Kassie 1]

U mailed the packages b4 your IV bill was in invoiced? my hubby and I also paid the AOS but we were wondering if we could mail our package an then pay the IV fee.

I've been reading everybody's posts and have seen several that had done it this way. Some said they called and asked and were told to do this. So I went for it. These threads have a wealth of info and I get absorbed in reading. Its how I've made it this far lol

[mrs m 3]

I've been reading everybody's posts and have seen several that had done it this way. Some said they called and asked and were told to do this. So I went for it. These threads have a wealth of info and I get absorbed in reading. Its how I've made it this far lol

thanks 4 your response . My hubby just made a call to NVC and was told that it would be ok to do so.

[jose&ive 12]

Hey i think my daughter and I got CC, scan date september 11th and my daughter september 15th, But i will call tomorrow, AOS changed to n/a

[jackie521 1]

Hey i think my daughter and I got CC, scan date september 11th and my daughter september 15th, But i will call tomorrow, AOS changed to n/a

Did it change from paid to N/A? And you can call they are open until 11. Sorry didn't finish reading yes you have CC.

Congrats!!!! I told you it will be this week. How exciting

Edited November 6, 2014 by jackie521

[Jeliica 10]

i am starting a new job on monday and I've quit my job today, but on my AOS it has my old job, should I notify NVC? Or fill out a new AOS? My AOS was fine, my household sponser aos was incorrect, but I corrected it and returned it back. Please help!!!

I submitted my AOS package in August 2014.