I filed my tax as Single

[pushbrk 13,366]

4 minutes ago, nejay said:

Don't understand, Sir.

Meaning you haven't read the instructions, as I expect you DO understand the meaning of the word "or".  Careful study of form instructions is critical to your ultimate success.  I tend to answer that way, when the answer is clearly and explicitly explained in the form instructions.

 

[nejay 4]

2 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Meaning you haven't read the instructions, as I expect you DO understand the meaning of the word "or".  Careful study of form instructions is critical to your ultimate success.  I tend to answer that way, when the answer is clearly and explicitly explained in the form instructions.

 

I'm sorry, Sir. I'm totally lost as to what you are trying to say. Are you referring to the AOS instructions?

[pushbrk 13,366]

Just now, nejay said:

I'm sorry, Sir. I'm totally lost as to what you are trying to say. Are you referring to the AOS instructions?

I'm referring to the I-864 instructions, yes.  You are asking about the I-864.  AOS is an abbreviation used here for both "Affidavit of Support" and "Adjustment of Status".  Beware context.

[nejay 4]

1 minute ago, pushbrk said:

I'm referring to the I-864 instructions, yes.  You are asking about the I-864.  AOS is an abbreviation used here for both "Affidavit of Support" and "Adjustment of Status".  Beware context.

Sir, you interesting!😉 I am referring to the i-864 for CR1 visa. Thanks tho

[pushbrk 13,366]

I find spoon feeding to be less helpful than form instructions.  If you don't study the instructions, you won't know what all you don't understand and will miss asking for some critical spoons. We are actually here to HELP each other, not just answer the questions people ask.

 

[myheart0628 30]

1 hour ago, nejay said:

I didn't work 2014, 2015 and half of 2016. So, I started working in July of last year. I tax my tax accountant that I'm married but spouse is not in the US, so he told me to file as single. Will it be an issue for the Affidavit of Support? I'm a bit confused.... Also, I have a Co-Sponsor already. Please help

First question, why would your accountant tell you to file single if your married? It doesn't matter if your spouse is out of the country. I had to file married filing separately because my spouse is not here and I didn't get him an ITIN number. Second that is a red flag for any type of spouse visa to the consular officer to file single. Now the IRS won't look into your marriage status so it was easy for you to file single. But when the CO looks at your papers he is going to wonder why you filed single. 

[nejay 4]

24 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

I find spoon feeding to be less helpful than form instructions.  If you don't study the instructions, you won't know what all you don't understand and will miss asking for some critical spoons. We are actually here to HELP each other, not just answer the questions people ask.

 

You're absolutely correct, Sir. Thanks once more. Another question, did you submit tax copy or tax transcripts?

[Mary Lou 682]

55 minutes ago, nejay said:

So, my filing status as Single is no problem right?

If you were married in that tax filing year, you will need to amend your taxes. MFJ, MFS, or HOH.

My tax preparer filed single for me, even though she knew i was married, so ive amended my taxes.

Providing tax transcripts is the easier then making copies of all your tax information, and its free from the IRS website

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[nejay 4]

11 minutes ago, Mary Lou said:

If you were married in that tax filing year, you will need to amend your taxes. MFJ, MFS, or HOH.

My tax preparer filed single for me, even though she knew i was married, so ive amended my taxes.

Providing tax transcripts is the easier then making copies of all your tax information, and its free from the IRS website

Ok I understand. So did you amend your tax return after the beneficiary came to the US? Or you amended it before...?

[Crazy Cat 43,354]

1 hour ago, nejay said:

So, my filing status as Single is no problem right?

You can NOT legally file as Single if you are married.  You'll have to amend your return.

[Mary Lou 682]

21 minutes ago, nejay said:

Ok I understand. So did you amend your tax return after the beneficiary came to the US? Or you amended it before...?

I have had it amended already, my beneficiary is not in the USA yet, and i wanted no issues at our interview because of tax status filing

[nejay 4]

12 minutes ago, missileman said:

You can NOT legally file as Single if you are married.  You'll have to amend your return.

At what point in time do I have to amend my tax? After the beneficiary arrives or before?

[Mary Lou 682]

13 minutes ago, missileman said:

You can NOT legally file as Single if you are married.  You'll have to amend your return.

I tried to tell that to my tax lady, and she argued with me,  i told her it may not be an issue for you,. but it is for immigration. 

[myheart0628 30]

Just now, nejay said:

At what point in time do I have to amend my tax? After the beneficiary arrives or before?

You need to amend it now. They will look at your taxes when determine your beneficiary's eligibility for the visa. (Your timeline says spouse visa so I'm going off of that). 

[nejay 4]

2 minutes ago, Mary Lou said:

I have had it amended already, my beneficiary is not in the USA yet, and i wanted no issues at our interview because of tax status filing

So you send the amended tax return to National Visa Center or at the Consular Office during the interview?