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  1.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: VISA process is driving me bananas
  2.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: Assembling K-1 documents to handover to the Consulate Officer
  3.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: I90 / i-551
  4.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: Scary experience Australian airport CR1 I-551 stamp, worth a good read !
  5.    top_secret reacted to a post in a topic: Passport sent with W7 Itin application
  6. TVQT1993
    We got her passport back promptly. Timeline: 1/23/2023: Mailed package to IRS ITIN processing center in Austin Texas via USPS certified mail. Package included Form 1040 married filing jointly (With my SSN as primary, and her SSN/ITIN field blank), a statement that we are making an election under IRC 6013(g) to treat my wife as a resident alien for the purpose of our U.S. tax return, Form W-7 applying for ITIN, and her foreign passport. 1/27/2023: Package received and signed for by IRS Austin. 3/8/2023: Received Notice CP565, dated 3/3, assigning my wife an ITIN. 3/13/2023: Received Notice 14433 Return of Documents and her passport back. 4/6/2023: IRS transcripts showed our Form 1040 was posted. Refund was approved and scheduled to go out on 4/13.
  7.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: Misgender in Green card
  8.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: We're Done!
  9.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: I-90 for 14yo...New GC received nearly 3 years later...
  10. TVQT1993
    My wife's GC has the same issue with Thi listed as her first name, except her SSN card name is also wrong. SS office won't fix it without a correct GC. If it was just the GC, we'd probably leave it alone. We decided to submit I-90 due to DHS error so there is no charge, along with her birth certificate with translation showing her correct name order. Here's our timeline: 4/24/2024: Received green card. Submitted I-90 with supporting docs and green card to USCIS. 4/26/2024: We received your Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, and sent you a receipt notice. 5/10/2024: We scheduled you for a biometrics appointment. (Appointment scheduled for 5/28) 5/22/2024: Card Was Destroyed 5/28/2024. Had biometrics appointment. Status updated to Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS We're ok with waiting for the GC but others may not. This is such a common problem with Vietnamese immigrants, I wish there was a memo that DHS/USCIS could use that explains Vietnam's passport name convention and how to issue the GC according to US convention.
  11.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: Green Card and Social Security card have different name order.
  12.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: Easy Tourism Countries for Green Card Holders who Need Visas?
  13.    TVQT1993 reacted to a post in a topic: Super fast I-90 processing time
  14.    Chancy reacted to a post in a topic: Typical refund timeline for first year w7 mfj
  15.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Typical refund timeline for first year w7 mfj
  16. TVQT1993
    A W-7 is not a tax return, it is an application for an ITIN. When we did our Form 1040 tax return last year, it did not take any extra time to receive the refund. Timeline was: 1/23/2023: Mailed package to IRS ITIN processing center in Austin Texas via USPS certified mail. Package included Form 1040 married filing jointly (With my SSN as primary, and her SSN/ITIN field blank), a statement that we are making an election under IRC 6013(g) to treat my wife as a resident alien for the purpose of our U.S. tax return, Form W-7 applying for ITIN, and her foreign passport (to prove foreign status). 1/27/2023: Package received and signed for by IRS Austin. 3/8/2023: Received Notice CP565, dated 3/3, assigning my wife an ITIN. 3/13/2023: Received Notice 14433 Return of Documents and her passport back. 4/6/2023: IRS transcripts showed our Form 1040 was posted. Refund was approved and scheduled to go out on 4/13. 4/15/2023: Received refund check in the mail.
  17. TVQT1993
    Not OP, but our interview letter dated 10/31, gave us an interview date of 12/11. It went pretty quickly, and we got the visa in hand on 12/16. DQ was 9/28.
  18.    HG99 reacted to a post in a topic: October 2022 I-130 filers
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  20. TVQT1993
    NVC = National Visa Center which receives the package after USCIS approves Form i-130. NVC prepares immigrant visa applications for consular officers to review and adjudicate. This includes gathering required documents from the applicant(s) DQ = Documentarily Qualified, which is when NVC has reviewed the documents submitted and determined that they are ready for the consular officer. DQ is the step before an interview is scheduled. Seems like NVC is working quickly. We paid IV fees on 9/18, submitted i-864 with supporting docs on 9/22, DS-260 with supporting docs on 9/23, and got our DQ notice today 9/28.
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  24. TVQT1993
    Seems like this has been asked and answered, both here and on the IRS website. If you are still unclear about what to submit, why not just call the IRS directly? https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-i-apply-for-an-itin Also, it appears like you are looking for reassurance rather than instructions because instructions have been given multiple times in this thread. It's probably helpful to hire an experienced CPA or Enrolled Agent to walk you through this year's 1040/W-7 and amending 2022. Do not go back to H&R Block. It's worth paying the extra money for more professional advice.
  25. TVQT1993
    Just got our i-130 approved today. Took 322 days.
  26.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Should I amend my tax return for 2021
  27. TVQT1993
    No changes for us.
  28. TVQT1993
    Today it changed to: Estimated time until case decision: Your case is taking longer than expected to process. You do not need to take any action at this time. I take that as positive news, it's been 8 days since the status was 1 week. Looks like someone will look at it soon, and either approve or request additional information.
  29.    Mr. Mayur reacted to a post in a topic: Should I amend my tax return for 2021
  30. TVQT1993
    Yes you should amend your 2021 Form 1040 since it's got an invalid filing status and needs to be married filing jointly or married filing separately. Your accountant should be able to advise you of the pros and cons of each. In my case, my wife wasn't working so our worldwide income was essentially just my income, and MFJ resulted in a tax benefit. edit: And yes, your spouse probably would get questioned about why your tax return status is inconsistent with your married status.
  31. TVQT1993
    Well then you're filing an amended return (Form 1040X) with the W-7 to change MFS to MFJ. The rest has been answered already. Plus it's in the W-7 instructions.
  32. TVQT1993
    This is not exactly an answer, but bear with me. Your spouse is no longer eligible for an ITIN because she has an SSN. So if an SSN issued in 2023 isn't allowed for a 2022 Form 1040, how could she file? Answer, your CPA is wrong and she must use her SSN. For something from the IRS to show him/her: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/using-a-social-security-number-ssn-or-individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin-when-filing-your-tax-return While this is not a citation from the Internal Revenue Code, it is quite clear "Once you are issued an SSN, use it to file your tax return". As for question #2, you just file Form 1040X amended return for 2020 and 2021 to include both of your worldwide incomes, include both of your names/SSNs, check the box for married filing jointly. For sure your CPA knows how to handle this. The above are my personal opinions. Although I am a tax accountant, I am not giving professional advice.
  33. TVQT1993
    Very nice! Any changes? Ours just updated to 1 week.
  34. TVQT1993
    Our estimate USCIS.gov changed from 6 more months to 2 weeks. I thought it was a glitch, but others are reporting drastic changes in estimates as well.
  35. TVQT1993
    In order to file MFJ, if your spouse is abroad, you need to attach a statement, signed by you and your wife, that you are making an election under IRC § 6013(g) to treat your nonresident alien spouse as a resident alien for the purposes of your tax return. A marriage certificate is not needed or sufficient for the W-7 ITIN application.
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