Alternatives to 3 year Tax requirements

[Daiya 0]

Hi there!

 

New here and need a little guidance. Sorry if this subject has been touched on before.

 

I am an American citizen, engaged to a Chinese citizen who is currently working in Poland. Our marriage ceremony will take place in August (via UTAH online agency) while we are in Poland-where he currently works. Although I am very open to moving abroad, we would have better opportunities and my family is here in Texas which is why I would like to try and bring him here first. The issue is ... well, a lot, but I won't bore you with my life story 😆 

 

Currently, I do not meet the 3 year tax return requirement and was wondering if there were alternative routes we could take. The main thing is that we do not wish to live apart for more than 6 months. 

 

Is it possible that my soon-to-be husband could make his way out here himself (work visa) and then sometime in the future we could apply or adjust his status to marriage visa? 

 

Thank you in advance,

 

Have a beautiful day!

 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

50 minutes ago, Daiya said:

Currently, I do not meet the 3 year tax return requirement and was wondering if there were alternative routes we could take.

Just file your tax returns

 

50 minutes ago, Daiya said:

Is it possible that my soon-to-be husband could make his way out here himself (work visa) and then sometime in the future we could apply or adjust his status to marriage visa? 

1. This is immigration fraud

 

2. This does not change the requirement to have tax returns

[Daiya 0]

4 hours ago, Mike E said:

Just file your tax returns

 

1. This is immigration fraud

 

2. This does not change the requirement to have tax returns

I did not realize that. Thanks for letting me know. 

[pushbrk 12,877]

I don't think "tax returns" is your issue.  You may or may not be required to file a tax return.  Certainly, if you have NO INCOME from ANY source, or your income is below the filing threshold, you are not required to file a tax return. If you DO work abroad, you ARE required to file a return, but probably won't owe any US income tax.

The problem I see is you don't qualify based on income, to "sponsor" your husband.  The alternative is a "joint sponsor" who IS qualified.

[carmel34 3,625]

23 hours ago, Daiya said:

The main thing is that we do not wish to live apart for more than 6 months. 

Only way you could do this is to move to Poland to live together during the 1-2 years for the spousal visa process, which should be possible since it sounds like you don't work.  You will need a qualified joint sponsor in the US, and maintain a US domicile (US address, driver's license, bank accounts, etc).