September 2016 I-130 filers

[kellyh 27]

1 hour ago, BelenC said:

Question: By the moment I send the package and the moment to be approved in NVC, how many weeks are (now, in this moment based in recent approvals) 

 

After that, for the appoiment.

NVC says 11 weeks, but it really varies. We sent ours via email Thursday, May 11th. I called in yesterday and was told case completed.

I've also seen many other VJ timelimes, which shows just about 1 week.

 

The appointment is based on when the consulate is available.

[heyusa 118]

49 minutes ago, kellyh said:

NVC says 11 weeks, but it really varies. We sent ours via email Thursday, May 11th. I called in yesterday and was told case completed.

I've also seen many other VJ timelimes, which shows just about 1 week.

 

The appointment is based on when the consulate is available.

You're the luckiest 😳😁..

[kellyh 27]

6 minutes ago, heyusa said:

You're the luckiest 😳😁..

I was thinking I might get a checklist because I forgot to attach the document checklist. But, apparently it's not required if it's sent via email. 

 

NVC seems to be fairly active in reviewing cases compared to USCIS, your CC date shall be soon!

[VTiwari 1]

Can anyone tell me how they submitted the tax return for prior years. I filed I-130 in January, 2017 for my spouse who's in India right now. I am still waiting for NOA-2, I didn't filed tax for 2016 as it was giving me an error since my wife don't have ITIN/SSN. I applied for an extension from IRS and they gave me 6 months of extension. 

 

But I want to prepare myself in advance for the paper work, so that I don't have to wait longer because of missing document. Can anyone tell me how you guys filed taxes or is there anyway to skip and show them the 2015 tax return by telling them I have got an extension from IRS. 

 

Any advised would be appreciated. 

[applerose 94]

8 minutes ago, VTiwari said:

Can anyone tell me how they submitted the tax return for prior years. I filed I-130 in January, 2017 for my spouse who's in India right now. I am still waiting for NOA-2, I didn't filed tax for 2016 as it was giving me an error since my wife don't have ITIN/SSN. I applied for an extension from IRS and they gave me 6 months of extension. 

 

But I want to prepare myself in advance for the paper work, so that I don't have to wait longer because of missing document. Can anyone tell me how you guys filed taxes or is there anyway to skip and show them the 2015 tax return by telling them I have got an extension from IRS. 

 

Any advised would be appreciated. 

YOU CAN APPLY FOR ITIN NUMBER $50 FOR HER. TAKES ROUGHLY 8 WEEKS. THIS IS WHAT MY HUSBAND HAD TO DO FOR MY KIDS AN I.

[kellyh 27]

2 minutes ago, VTiwari said:

Can anyone tell me how they submitted the tax return for prior years. I filed I-130 in January, 2017 for my spouse who's in India right now. I am still waiting for NOA-2, I didn't filed tax for 2016 as it was giving me an error since my wife don't have ITIN/SSN. I applied for an extension from IRS and they gave me 6 months of extension. 

 

But I want to prepare myself in advance for the paper work, so that I don't have to wait longer because of missing document. Can anyone tell me how you guys filed taxes or is there anyway to skip and show them the 2015 tax return by telling them I have got an extension from IRS. 

 

Any advised would be appreciated. 

 

Try this post 

 

You'll need to send in most recent tax returns, hence, don't think you'll be able to omit the 2016.

[cleon86 244]

 

34 minutes ago, VTiwari said:

Can anyone tell me how they submitted the tax return for prior years. I filed I-130 in January, 2017 for my spouse who's in India right now. I am still waiting for NOA-2, I didn't filed tax for 2016 as it was giving me an error since my wife don't have ITIN/SSN. I applied for an extension from IRS and they gave me 6 months of extension. 

 

But I want to prepare myself in advance for the paper work, so that I don't have to wait longer because of missing document. Can anyone tell me how you guys filed taxes or is there anyway to skip and show them the 2015 tax return by telling them I have got an extension from IRS. 

 

Any advised would be appreciated. 

I spoke with my CPA and lawyer about this. I filed single and will amend at a later date. 

[JessieABC 159]

2 hours ago, cleon86 said:

 

I spoke with my CPA and lawyer about this. I filed single and will amend at a later date. 

That is technically the wrong way to go about this, despite the fact that you will amend at a future date.

If you were married at the end of 2016, you are, legally considered "Married" for the purpose of your taxes.  You should have filed Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately.  

 

2 hours ago, VTiwari said:

Can anyone tell me how they submitted the tax return for prior years. I filed I-130 in January, 2017 for my spouse who's in India right now. I am still waiting for NOA-2, I didn't filed tax for 2016 as it was giving me an error since my wife don't have ITIN/SSN. I applied for an extension from IRS and they gave me 6 months of extension. 

 

But I want to prepare myself in advance for the paper work, so that I don't have to wait longer because of missing document. Can anyone tell me how you guys filed taxes or is there anyway to skip and show them the 2015 tax return by telling them I have got an extension from IRS. 

 

Any advised would be appreciated. 

You didn't need an extension.  

If she does not have an ITIN, your option would be to file Married Filing Separately which requires that you:

1. Paper file your taxes
2. Include exemption forms for not e-filing your taxes (federal, and state if applicable)
3. hand write "NRA" in the appropriate sections which ask for a SSN for your spouse

You will pay slightly higher taxes due to the adjustment in tax margin but this is the only option unless you are applying for an ITIN for her.

[cleon86 244]

30 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

That is technically the wrong way to go about this, despite the fact that you will amend at a future date.

If you were married at the end of 2016, you are, legally considered "Married" for the purpose of your taxes.  You should have filed Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately.  

 

You didn't need an extension.  

If she does not have an ITIN, your option would be to file Married Filing Separately which requires that you:

1. Paper file your taxes
2. Include exemption forms for not e-filing your taxes (federal, and state if applicable)
3. hand write "NRA" in the appropriate sections which ask for a SSN for your spouse

You will pay slightly higher taxes due to the adjustment in tax margin but this is the only option unless you are applying for an ITIN for her.

Yes, I know but unfortunately I was given bad advice from the CPA at the time who didn't understand why I wanted the ITIN since he wasn't even here. I asked my lawyer if it was going to cause problems with the process and if I should amend now and she said at this time no since it would probably cause more issues at this point. Once he's here, I'll amend. 

[JessieABC 159]

37 minutes ago, cleon86 said:

Yes, I know but unfortunately I was given bad advice from the CPA at the time who didn't understand why I wanted the ITIN since he wasn't even here. I asked my lawyer if it was going to cause problems with the process and if I should amend now and she said at this time no since it would probably cause more issues at this point. Once he's here, I'll amend. 

He's technically right.  Getting the ITIN will require too much time at this point in the process so amending would be the only way to go.  if you're lucky, they may not care about the filing status and go straight to the income portion which is what they're really interested in.

 

Good luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[cleon86 244]

8 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

He's technically right.  Getting the ITIN will require too much time at this point in the process so amending would be the only way to go.  if you're lucky, they may not care about the filing status and go straight to the income portion which is what they're really interested in.

 

Good luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

That's exactly their reasoning. Maybe if they were using my taxes during the USCIS portion it would cause a red flag, but since the NVC portion is just using it for income verification then it should be an issue. 

[mdshaheen 3]

Hi guys, i am on a mission of gathering all the papers before submitting DS 260. i read it somewhere but can't locate it and i also see it in checklist, so the question is should i need to include both Tax returned (for 3 years latest years) AND W2s? or either just Tax returned or W2s? also passport size copy picture should be 1 copy or 2? sorry for duplicating these questions might have had earlier in the forum, thanks, 

[JessieABC 159]

1 hour ago, mdshaheen said:

Hi guys, i am on a mission of gathering all the papers before submitting DS 260. i read it somewhere but can't locate it and i also see it in checklist, so the question is should i need to include both Tax returned (for 3 years latest years) AND W2s? or either just Tax returned or W2s? also passport size copy picture should be 1 copy or 2? sorry for duplicating these questions might have had earlier in the forum, thanks, 

Only one year is required unless you feel earlier years establish a stronger case for you. w2s are only required if you filed jointly or if you are submitting your tax return as opposed to an IRS transcript.  I included transcripts and w2s for all three years for the hell of it even though it wasn't required; better safe than sorry.

 

photos are no longer required at this stage but will be for medicals and at the interview. Might want to check the nvc website for embassy specific guides to confirm how many.

[Faith38 37]

Hi , vjers am checking for my granddaughter she's 3yrs old my daughter file i130 September 26, 2016 CSC. Can someone please give me any information about what dates they are processing? Thank you !!

[JessieABC 159]

48 minutes ago, Faith38 said:

Hi , vjers am checking for my granddaughter she's 3yrs old my daughter file i130 September 26, 2016 CSC. Can someone please give me any information about what dates they are processing? Thank you !!

There's no information from your timeline so I don't have enough information as to what service center your case is with or whether you are filing as a USC or LPR.

You can check processing dates via the following: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do