okay and final question whats this w7 jeanne was talking about? i was planning on filing married but filing seperate because i thought since he's not a citizen, national , or resident that i wouldn't be able to file his income? i looked it up im not really understanding what the w7 is for exactly and if it applies to me ( and if i have to do it because it'll benefit my case). Thanks so much guys for your help. This really is a confusing journey.