F2A AOS Priority 2015

[kaylaKo 5]

5 hours ago, mello0o0 said:

Hey guys!

I am in a similar situation to all of you. PD Aug 2016, my husband is on an F-1 visa and we have the I-130 approved. Has any of you claimed your spouses as dependent on your tax returns? How does that work? He doesn't have a SSN so that makes it a little difficult. Does anybody know?  Thanks! 

I and my spouse both have SSN and we filed married jointly. I think it's possible to claim your spouse as dependent. I would consider filing thru HR block or other entities that can advise you better.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

9 hours ago, mello0o0 said:

Hey guys!

I am in a similar situation to all of you. PD Aug 2016, my husband is on an F-1 visa and we have the I-130 approved. Has any of you claimed your spouses as dependent on your tax returns? How does that work? He doesn't have a SSN so that makes it a little difficult. Does anybody know?  Thanks! 

 

4 hours ago, kaylaKo said:

I and my spouse both have SSN and we filed married jointly. I think it's possible to claim your spouse as dependent. I would consider filing thru HR block or other entities that can advise you better.

You can't/don't claim your spouse as a dependent but you do get a bit of a tax credit if they are unemployed.  The amount depends on your tax bracket. 

Edited January 27, 2017 by LionessDeon

[Chejemmie 7]

12 hours ago, LionessDeon said:

 

You can't/don't claim your spouse as a dependent but you do get a bit of a tax credit if they are unemployed.  The amount depends on your tax bracket. 

I am in the same boat. We have filed jointly for the past 2 years. I have an SSN as I worked on campus as an F1. After graduation I received my EAD and found another job. I also volunteered for VITA and received tax filing training from the college. You must attach a statement that your spouse is filing as a resident for tax purposes. Check IRS page at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/nonresident-spouse-treated-as-a-resident or consult a tax professional.

[mello0o0 2]

Thanks very much guys!

My accountant actually recommended that my husband gets an ITIN number so we can file jointly and I can claim him as a dependent.  

[mello0o0 2]

Guys,

Did all of you receive a letter from NVC even though you are doing AOS inside the US? 

[seme 1]

I did, I believe everyone receives this. I let the NVC know that I'm proceeding with adjustment of status through USCIS and they said thank you and please ignore the directions we sent as these were for visa processing.

Some people say it's even ok if you completely ignore the letter.

[mello0o0 2]

20 hours ago, seme said:

I did, I believe everyone receives this. I let the NVC know that I'm proceeding with adjustment of status through USCIS and they said thank you and please ignore the directions we sent as these were for visa processing.

Some people say it's even ok if you completely ignore the letter.

Thanks,

I believe we should be getting that in the mail soon. After you got the letter, did you get another one from the USCIS when your PD was approaching? Or did you just file your AOS when the PD became current? 

[seme 1]

I filed for AOS when my PD was current in the "dates for filing" table (you have to make sure that you are allowed to use this table though, because it's not the same each month). My PD became current for "final action" this month and still expecting the interview letter.

[mello0o0 2]

We just got an email from NVC that says that they received our case, I guess thats good. It is so strange that the filling table has not moved in months. 

[mello0o0 2]

When I called the USCIS to speak with a supervisor, she told me that we can actually file AOS but it won't be processed until the PD is current. Has anybody done or heard of that? I don't want my petition to be rejected because the PD isn't correct. 

[seme 1]

I don't think this can be correct because this is what the "dates for filing" table is about. I believe your application will be returned if you send it earlier.

[Chejemmie 7]

1 minute ago, seme said:

I don't think this can be correct because this is what the "dates for filing" table is about. I believe your application will be returned if you send it earlier.

You have to look at the "dates for filing chart" to determine when you can submit your AOS application. 

[seme 1]

Chejemmie, any update with your interview? Did they reschedule it?

[Chejemmie 7]

2 hours ago, seme said:

Chejemmie, any update with your interview? Did they reschedule it?

I went to the cancelled one. Got in but they didn't do the interview. No new date yet. I'm exhausted. Got my new EAD and still waiting for SSA to update my name so I can renew my DL.

Edited February 4, 2017 by Chejemmie

[kaylaKo 5]

that's way too long..  anyone received their EAD/AP already?