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[John & Rose 7,239]

9 minutes ago, Arkitekt-GS said:

Just anither thought, If you have life insurance, IRA/ 401k, and/or medical through work you could likely add her as a beneficiary for each of those to be an example of financial co-mingling. I was able to do that for my wife when we were still living in Philippines and she didn’t have an SSN yet (all those were US based benefits through my employer). Medical might not be useful if it’s a US only plan (mine was an expat plan) but the others would be good evidence. 

I am actually picking up the certified marriage certificate tonight.  I was going to contact HR tomorrow to let them know about the marriage.  That is a great idea to include that in the evidence.  Thank you.

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

I will keep looking around.  I need to get her passport for the ITIN anyway...

Applying for an ITIN is a good idea even outside of the CR1 process as it lends flexibility on other financial processes such as filing your return as MFJ. However, don't get your hopes up too high. When we applied for an ITIN the IRS denied the request with the reason given that since we had a pending CR1 that my wife would be receiving an SSN soon and therefore an ITIN was not necessary. That said, I think others have been successful.

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

I added my wife to several CC as a cowowner

[John & Rose 7,239]

Just now, Randyandyuni said:

I added my wife to several CC as a cowowner

I tried that too!  They all require a SSN.  I must just be using the wrong banks and cards!

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

I also added her to utility bills too, just a phone call

[John & Rose 7,239]

21 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

I also added her to utility bills too, just a phone call

That I can do!  Thank you so much.

[Akphils 19]

I added my wife on my car insurance, lease aggreement, the ITIN, we got it before she came here and filed taxes jointly even she was in the philippines, she did send a certified copy of her passport to me and that’s what we used and got her ITIN. Certified copy of passport she needs to get that at DFA. and my wife did when she was in the philippines she also added me through her insurance, and other benefits, so that it shows that Iam her benefiaciary, and Iam to to her. Also we did statements of her family that known us. and notarized it. Receipts from western union, chat logs, emails, call logs. Pictures. and receipts from all the trip and bookings we had. 

[John & Rose 7,239]

6 minutes ago, Akphils said:

I added my wife on my car insurance, lease aggreement, the ITIN, we got it before she came here and filed taxes jointly even she was in the philippines, she did send a certified copy of her passport to me and that’s what we used and got her ITIN. Certified copy of passport she needs to get that at DFA. and my wife did when she was in the philippines she also added me through her insurance, and other benefits, so that it shows that Iam her benefiaciary, and Iam to to her. Also we did statements of her family that known us. and notarized it. Receipts from western union, chat logs, emails, call logs. Pictures. and receipts from all the trip and bookings we had. 

I tried car insurance (GEICO needs SSN and US residence to be added).  The lease agreement requires SSN and fingerprints for background checks.  I will take her passport with me when I leave after this trip.  I am going back in December to return it if the government is through with the ITIN check.  I have most items but the co-mingling of funds are tough.  I send money directly into her BPI account but I can't be on it without a Philippine passport.  How long does the ITIN take?

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

51 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

How long does the ITIN take?

I seem to recall the ITIN application response took 1 to 2 months, but that was 4 years ago so my memory isn't super sharp, thus the wide range.

[BlueDevil1442 23]

For those that don't have the primary proof of bona-fide marriage like birth certificates of children born together, joint bank accounts, joint loan, joint mortgage or lease, it is best to do two of the 3rd party affidavits. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

I tried car insurance (GEICO needs SSN and US residence to be added).  The lease agreement requires SSN and fingerprints for background checks.  I will take her passport with me when I leave after this trip.  I am going back in December to return it if the government is through with the ITIN check.  I have most items but the co-mingling of funds are tough.  I send money directly into her BPI account but I can't be on it without a Philippine passport.  How long does the ITIN take?

You don't need a Philippine passport to have a bank acct at BPI,  you need an ACR card and/or an LTO DL.    Of course those take time to acquire and you NEED to be there   

 

 

[Akphils 19]

@John & Rose my car insurance is Geico I added my wife even when she was in the phils. They didn’t asked for SSN. Didyou did it online or didyou called them.? The ITIN took us a month or two as far I remember. 

[John & Rose 7,239]

8 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You don't need a Philippine passport to have a bank acct at BPI,  you need an ACR card and/or an LTO DL.    Of course those take time to acquire and you NEED to be there   

 

 

Now I’m trying to decide if I should wait a couple months for the ITIN or take a chance with affidavits and other proof. I hate waiting but I hate being denied even more. 

[John & Rose 7,239]

3 minutes ago, Akphils said:

@John & Rose my car insurance is Geico I added my wife even when she was in the phils. They didn’t asked for SSN. Didyou did it online or didyou called them.? The ITIN took us a month or two as far I remember. 

I tried online. They needed more proof of residency and her current motorcycle license is expired. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

13 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Now I’m trying to decide if I should wait a couple months for the ITIN or take a chance with affidavits and other proof. I hate waiting but I hate being denied even more. 

This is an extremely common hurdle with the IR/CR-1, I have to wonder - just what is everyone doing in this regard?    Have you popped over to the IR/CR-1 forum?