US Immigration from Singapore

I've been reading the forums and but still not sure about what I should do re: taxes.

Husband (USC) says MFS is preferable (so he files, I don't) and much simpler because TurboTax apparently doesn't allow for us to do a MFJ.

For context, he has no income as he is a FT student.

I came on a K1 in August, AOS still pending. So I don't meet either the GC or substantial presence test. I do have a SSN.

Would there be any advantage in electing to be considered a resident alien and file taxes this round? (For example, I am looking to going back to school and to be considered for in-state tuition I have to be a resident for at least one year prior to enrolment but I doubt that would move back the clock or anything)

Or would it really be a lot easier for me to just not file taxes this year and leave it at that?

I don't really get the foreign income exclusion either - my home country does not have a tax treaty with US. If anyone can explain that more simply than the interactive tax assistant on the IRS site or the 99-page Tax Guide for Aliens (Publication 519) I would be so grateful.

Thanks for everyone's help and apologies for asking such numbskull type questions. I'm just hopelessly confused now.

Hi

I've received a courtesy email from USCIS for my interview prep for i485, to bring originals eg. Birth certificate, marriage certificate etc.

The other many items to prep are meant for i130 filers.

Are there other things to prepare? My husband and k2 child will be at the interview as well. Ive searched online and advice was to recap time-line of our relationship.

To start, marijuana is illegal in my country of origin.

When I was applying for my green card I admitted to trying marijuana when I was in my 20's (I'm 49 now).

I got my green card and have lived in the US for 5 years. I'm in the process of applying for citizenship.

What answer should I give to the question: "Have you EVER committed, agreed to commit, asked someone else to commit, helped commit, or tried to commit a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested? Yes or No" given that I admitted to past marijuana use during the GC process?

We had a joint, petitioner and beneficiary interview for I-751 as a result of a pending N400. All is normal and we got the verbal approval, which then subsequently started the N400.

As the officer tried to approve the 751 in the system, there was a system error. We all moved on and we were told "hopefully" the 751 will be approved by the EOD.

It has been 2 weeks and the I-751 still pending on the case is being reviewed, etc. N400 stuck on interview is scheduled.

My question is, has anyone had their 751 stuck ? 2 weeks ? Is there a way to follow up without waiting the 120 days?

Hii!!

It seems the legal cost to get full custody is way too expensive here and I recalled a few of you saying that we may need to get a permission letter from the ex partner to allow children to migrate.

I wonder if the below is sufficient for NVC?

AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS

(For Use in the Republic of Singapore and the United States of America)

I, [Ex-Husband's Full Name], holder of NRIC/Passport No. [XXXXXXXXX], of legal age, a citizen of [Country], and residing at [Full Address], do solemnly and voluntarily make this affidavit and declare as follows:

1. Acknowledgment of Joint Custody

1.1. I acknowledge that under the Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122) and the Women s Charter (Cap. 353) of the Republic of Singapore, joint custody of my minor child, [Child s Full Name] (born on [Child s Date of Birth], holder of Birth Certificate No. [XXXXXXXXX]), was granted to both myself and my ex-wife, [Your Full Name], pursuant to the custody order issued by the Family Justice Courts on [Court Order Date].

1.2. I further acknowledge the provisions of Section 126(3) of the Women s Charter, which requires the written consent of both parents or the court's approval for the relocation of a minor child outside Singapore.

1.3. In compliance with Section 126(3) of the Women s Charter, I provide my unequivocal and irrevocable written consent for my ex-wife, [Your Full Name], to permanently relocate with our child to the United States of America.

2. Consent for Relocation and Travel

2.1. I expressly and irrevocably consent to my ex-wife relocating our child, [Child s Full Name], permanently to the United States of America.

2.2. I further authorize her to:

Make all necessary travel and immigration arrangements for our child, including securing a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship in the United States.

Travel internationally with our child for any duration without requiring my further consent.

3. Authorization for Passport, Visa, and Immigration Applications

3.1. I grant my irrevocable consent for [Your Full Name] to apply for and obtain:

A U.S. passport and visa for our child, as well as any other necessary travel documents.

Renewal or replacement of our child s Singaporean passport or any other relevant documents.

3.2. I confirm that my signature or presence shall no longer be required for any future applications relating to my child s travel or relocation.

4. Delegation of Decision-Making Authority

4.1. While I retain my legal status as a joint custodian under the Guardianship of Infants Act, I voluntarily delegate full parental decision-making authority concerning our child to [Your Full Name].

4.2. This delegation includes, but is not limited to, decisions related to:

Education, schooling, and extracurricular activities.

Healthcare and medical treatment.

Residency, travel, and immigration matters.

4.3. I agree that [Your Full Name] shall act as the sole decision-maker in the best interests of our child without requiring my further consent.

5. Waiver of Custody Rights

5.1. I voluntarily waive my right to exercise joint custody in relation to the child, as previously conferred under the custody order issued on [Court Order Date]. 5.2. I agree that [Your Full Name] shall assume full care, control, and decision-making responsibilities for our child.