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Hey guys!! I just wanna know if I am eligible to receive the stimulus checks as a new CR1 visa holder. I haven’t filled taxes yet. I just came to USA in last December. Any opinion would be highly appreciated. Thanks guys!!

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5 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Did your spouse claim you on 2019 tax returns as you married in that year?

or will spouse claim you on 2020 returns?

No she wasn’t in US in 2019 and didn’t make a living. But will file 2020 taxes married filing jointly. 

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6 minutes ago, SrilankanstoUS said:

No she wasn’t in US in 2019 and didn’t make a living. But will file 2020 taxes married filing jointly. 

you were married in 2019 and she could have claimed you / still can amend with a 1040x

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9 minutes ago, SrilankanstoUS said:

No she wasn’t in US in 2019 and didn’t make a living. But will file 2020 taxes married filing jointly. 

Are you the immigrant or the spouse?  You have said "I" and "she".......

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2 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

you were married in 2019 and she could have claimed you / still can amend with a 1040x

Yes we were married in 2019. So does that mean it’s possible to receive a check after doing that? 

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Are you the immigrant or the spouse you have said "I" and "she".......

I am the immigrant. I was thinking if I should have been filed taxes to get a stimulus check.

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2 hours ago, SrilankanstoUS said:

Hey guys!! I just wanna know if I am eligible to receive the stimulus checks as a new CR1 visa holder. I haven’t filled taxes yet. I just came to USA in last December. Any opinion would be highly appreciated. Thanks guys!!

File taxes and let the IRS sort it out.  If you’re eligible, you’ll get it.  All of the online tax services (e-file) automatically calculate it

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On 2/7/2021 at 1:31 PM, SrilankanstoUS said:

Yes we were married in 2019. So does that mean it’s possible to receive a check after doing that? 

I am the immigrant. I was thinking if I should have been filed taxes to get a stimulus check.

You don't need to amend taxes to receive the stimulus (assuming your spouse filed married separately).

 

Since you were a PR at the end of 2020, you're considered a resident Alien for tax purpose, therefore you qualify for the stimulus.

 

When you file 2020 taxes (you will need your SSN) there's a place to ask for it.

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