AOS November 2016 Filers

[Boo&Mica 157]

I am confused. Laws are ... let's say weird here lol. but thank you !

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

3 minutes ago, Boo&Mica said:

I am confused. Laws are ... let's say weird here lol. but thank you !

Oh it took me a week reading irs publications and obviously I still needed guidance from fellow vjers.. yes the US tax laws are CRAZY!! There are so many rules and atleast a dussin variations and/or exceptions to each of them! And being an immigrant it just becomes that much more complicated.. I'm glad I'm in Texas that don't have state taxes...atleast i only have to learn the federal ones! Hahahaha

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

Back in Sweden unless rly special circumstances (like you sold a house or did renovations on one) everything is reported and calculated automatically,  and you log-in online double check and sign electronically... used to take me like 10 minutes tops... 

Here you have to investigate any possible exclusions/exemptions/credits by yourself, or have a professional do it for you, to get the best possible outcome and it can save you thousands... It'll take some getting used to for sure..

[angie33 10]

10 hours ago, samkam said:

Mine's Portland, OR too and I did biometrics on December 21. My status for I-485 changed to "case ready to be scheduled for interview" a week ago... the EAD/AP stayed the same ? 

oh wow at least it changed ^^ mine didnt move since the beginning lol! 

[angie33 10]

On 04/01/2017 at 11:47 AM, Suss&Camm said:

well the time from NOA1 to EAD is currently around 90 days. You can check the VJ processing times to see when/if this changes (or USCIS). As for AOS notifications it can take anywhere from about 1-4 months or so to just get the "case ready to be scheduled for interview"-notification.  My bio was 7th... not worried

Also check your timeline for when VJ estimates your EAD to be adjudicated... it normally gives a good estimate.

Thank you for the answer!
Another question, is your status changed on USCIS for the AOS? 
 

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

3 minutes ago, angie33 said:

Thank you for the answer!
Another question, is your status changed on USCIS for the AOS? 
 

Nope it's frozen solid along with the winter it seems..

[angie33 10]

Just now, Suss&Camm said:

Nope it's frozen solid along with the winter it seems..

 hopefully it won't be frozen too long haha 

[LionessDeon 2,060]

40 minutes ago, Suss&Camm said:

Oh it took me a week reading irs publications and obviously I still needed guidance from fellow vjers.. yes the US tax laws are CRAZY!! There are so many rules and atleast a dussin variations and/or exceptions to each of them! And being an immigrant it just becomes that much more complicated.. I'm glad I'm in Texas that don't have state taxes...atleast i only have to learn the federal ones! Hahahaha

It always strikes me as strange when people ask advice about taxes on an immigration website. But then I forget I have an advantage because my father is a CPA. I've never had to worry about filing taxes, he has done them for me my whole life. 

I believe you can claim your husband or get some credit if they don't work. Idk I'll have to ask my dad lol. 

 

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

Just now, angie33 said:

 hopefully it won't be frozen too long haha 

Yea I'm hoping the spring sun will thaw it out!  I'll make sure to update as soon as anything happens.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

1 hour ago, Boo&Mica said:

No, we sent only the transcripts. this time we have letter from employer, tax returns from accountant and w2's for the last 3 years all.

Btw anyone know, if i am here from september,2016 how do we file our taxes ? my wife need to add me as a dependent ? :\

Please also send the transcripts again just to be extra sure. 

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

4 minutes ago, LionessDeon said:

It always strikes me as strange when people ask advice about taxes on an immigration website. But then I forget I have an advantage because my father is a CPA. I've never had to worry about filing taxes, he has done them for me my whole life. 

I believe you can claim your husband or get some credit if they don't work. Idk I'll have to ask my dad lol. 

 

Oh you're a spoiled one! Hahaha

Yes pls do ask, on the dependent part I'm only going on what I was told from multiple ppl on here, doesn't mean there aren't exceptions to this as well I guess ... hmm also there was smth about it on the w4 my hubby filled out.. I'll have to look that up can't remember..

Edited January 6, 2017 by Suss&Camm

[LionessDeon 2,060]

29 minutes ago, Suss&Camm said:

Oh you're a spoiled one! Hahaha

Yes pls do ask, on the dependent part I'm only going on what I was told from multiple ppl on here, doesn't mean there aren't exceptions to this as well I guess ... hmm also there was smth about it on the w4 my hubby filled out.. I'll have to look that up can't remember..

Yes lol

i will ask him and report back here.   

[Wes&Charlotte 4]

11 hours ago, Suss&Camm said:

Sometimes they can't read the fingerprints well enough when putting it through the security databases.. I've seen it happen, not often, but regularly. Don't worry, you should be fine

Waiting for a callback from USCIS est time, 169 Minutes!!!  The call was escalated but the first operator asked me if I had received both within 30 days of each other, I guess this might indicate that it was automated it should be ignored but I don't want to take any chances!

[LionessDeon 2,060]

9 hours ago, Suss&Camm said:

Oh you're a spoiled one! Hahaha

Yes pls do ask, on the dependent part I'm only going on what I was told from multiple ppl on here, doesn't mean there aren't exceptions to this as well I guess ... hmm also there was smth about it on the w4 my hubby filled out.. I'll have to look that up can't remember..

So here's the scoop:

Married Filing Joint:

If one spouse is unemployed it lowers your tax bracket/tax liability.  You do not claim them as a dependent but you do get a small tax break if they do not work.  In my personal situation it will give me approximately an extra $275 tax credit.  Not a big deal but its something I guess.  Come on EAD!!

[clauandgio 22]

I had my biometrics today at 11am. I got nervous when they gave me a paper to fill up with information that I thought I didn't know. Phone number, weight in pounds, height in feet and inches, my SSN, Applicants number...etc. But I asked a guy who was extremely friendly and he said they didn't need my phone number, I could use kg and meters, and the applicants number doesn't matter because I had it on the Biometrics appointment letter hehe. Oh and the SSN wasn't necessary because I had the USCIS A#. The room was half full so I waited 15 minutes until my number was called. Another extremely nice guy took a photo and moved my fingers to scan them lol and then I left. This is the most friendly office I've ever been