Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[waiting4s 0]

I got married in Feb 2004. When I file my tax return for 2004, I told the accountant that I am married in Pakistan, but my wife is not here/has never been here and obviously, she does not have SSN. he said that for IRS purposes, your are Single, so I filed as an single. I also met with another accountant just to verify and he said the same thing. For 2005 and 2006, I had another (new) accountant and she told me that it's up to me to file either Single or Married filing separately. To make a long story short, I have been filing single. Now, I was just reading on the forum somewhere that I should have filed "Married filing separately".

I got married in January 2004 and have always filed single as thats what my cousins who run Liberty tax advised me to do and didn't have any problems at the embassy or in my paper work.

I got married in 2003 and when I filed my tax return in 2004, I called IRS, they told me I need to apply for my wife's ITIN number and file as "Married filing Jointly". I have done that ever since without any issue with IRS or during Naturalization

I applied for my citizenship in Oct 2004 and put married on it, my cert says says I am married as well - again had no problems with that

Also, I applied for citizenship after my marriage and I put it "married" in my N-400 application and my Naturalization Certificate also says "Married"...again no problem.

You must write Married in your N-400 application form

My whole concern (I am very worried), as u know, is that is it going to be a problem when she has her interview. Do I need to amend my Tax returns?? and do I need to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for my wife from IRS.

ITIN is for people who are in the US

If you are already in US, as LPR you can apply for SSN. ITIN is for those who are in US and can not get SSN or spouses of USC or LPR living outside USA. Also if your kids are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you can apply ITIN for them and also claim them dependent in your tax return

Right on the money jaxguy! You guys are married as far as the IRS is concerned. Couple of the guys here should think about filing ammended returns, as uncle sam owes you money. Also at the same time look for better tax advice.

[desparado 0]

yea thats wat they do...the AMEX office calls u up to collect ur passport and bring along your ID card (original + photocopy) and the pink slip/coupon that they gave u at the time of interview...they take off the pink slip from your passport and attach it to the set of papers that they gave u on which the AMEX office address was written and then they hand u over ur passport and the "mysterious" brown envelope hahaha...its funny calling it mysterious though....thats it...the lady/guy tells u that u have to reach within this timeframe and then u can go and get a plane ticket asap!!..best of luck everyone!! All of us will soooooooon get the visa's and meet our loved ones inshAllah!!...

[saqfin 0]

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

Edited July 13, 2007 by zaki

[kim_786 0]

Khuraam, jaxguy, and waiting4s,

Thank you very much for your reply. I believe it is not going to be an issue as most people have told me that they did not have any problem in embassy. I will try to find out what is IRS Policy on this. Thanks again and best of luck to all!! regards, kim

[scarlethawk 0]

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

...

Congratulations! I am so happy for you.

[kim_786 0]

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

Congratulations Zaki!!!

[waiting4s 0]

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

Congrats.

[saqfin 0]

Thank you so much waiting4s, kim_786, scarlethawk,

Zaki

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

Congratulations!!!!

[saqfin 0]

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

Congratulations!!!!

Thanks khurram

Zaki

[hp81 0]

How exciting Zaki, have safe trip to U.S. You give us hope. Congratulations!!!!

[MaryandMian 1]

MUBARAK and look forward to hearing of your safe and quick arrival home. I am so very happy for you and your family.

Mary

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

[MaryandMian 1]

2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007 MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN

TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN

PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06

CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN

SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007

MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN

ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006

MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006

A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP

HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006

AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006

SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP

RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006

TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP

GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP

JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007

FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP

FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007

SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP

SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007

PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007

ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????

QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007

DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 and on AP received visa 07/13/2007

CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007

Ali Khan CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP

INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007

TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007

DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????

FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP

BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007 **NOIR May 2007.

AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007

DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP

KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP

ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP Visa in hand on 07/13/07.

AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007on AP

ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007 awaiting visa via courrier.

OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 2007 visa in hand June 12, 2007

.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP

Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP

Khurram Seraj (female) interview 05/29/2007 on AP

Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007

XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007

Hp81 K3 (Male) Interview 07/24/07

Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and Visa in hand May 21, 2007

Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP

Neverending on Waiver over 2 years and in processing over 5 years as of May 2007.

Sayed K-1 (Female/Afghanistan) Interview fall 2006 on AP now 9 1/2 months as of May 22, 2007

Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview

Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)

Niddy CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview 01/05/07 on AP now.

Jeremy Tentis K3 (Female) Interview 06/22/07 and on AP now.

Data Sheet K-3 (Female) Interview September 26, 2007

Waiting4s K3 (Female) - Interview September 11, 2007

fareash (K3) male - Interview - August 28 2007

nnn K3 (Female) - Interviewed June 2007 on AP

Kjan CR1 (Male) Afghanistan - Interviewed March 2007 and on AP.

Kim_786 CR-1/IR-1 (Female) -

Edited July 14, 2007 by MaryandMian

[saqfin 0]

How exciting Zaki, have safe trip to U.S. You give us hope. Congratulations!!!!

Thanks hp81

Zaki

[MaryandMian 1]

Kim_786 welcome to the Islambad forum and I added you the the list on AR/AP. Do not worry about that part but it keeps up with the type of visa, male or female, and interview date and we post your success of visa in hand too. Good luck on your journey.

Mary