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Pat, I’d like to solve the puzzle please M_G_

CNN’s covering El Paso this evening. The streets are absolutely packed with garbage and people. They’re everywhere on the street. Shelters are full. I will cheerfully fund as many buses as possible. It’s a tragedy what’s happening down there. Empty buildings being re-serviced, Old schools converted to shelters, I am wondering if Kamala can take a few in.

It’s really interesting that you received and posted that. Thanks 👍 I’m not seeing anything at all concerning on that list.

Following rules and laws is not a theory. Assuming that not following them is always dismissed with no consequence? That’s a theory. So: Ignore that it is taxes. It is the IRS that doesn’t care. Are we saying though that we advocate that applicants sign single on one form and married on another then turn them both in for a spouse immigrant visa interview? That is the issue. Those records are there for ROC, for citizenship application. They are re-audited at every step. Is this wise?

You don’t seem to understand that the whole point of this advice that the tax returns match “married” all the way back to the year of marriage. This has nothing to do with the IRS or tax penalties. It is a historical record of consistency between filed documents for the same year and is a written record of “not married” on one document and “married” on another, with both documents “signed under penalty as accurate”. The “not married” return is required to say “married” or HOH so: It builds an inconsistency in the immigration file. If that inconsistency can be fixed from the beginning why on earth would a professional such as yourself insist that a filer not eliminate it if it is possible to do so before the inconsistency is put there? Can you understand that this is a potential immigration and not an IRS issue?

You don’t need a response to attach your corrected tax return. You can attach the amended return with W2/1099’s etc and proof you mailed it to the transcript of the return previously filed in error. The point is that you fixed it and filed it. There is no requirement that a return be fully processed by the IRS before you submit it with an affidavit. A 1040X is very easy to prepare and send in, and easy to print, copy, and submit with an affidavit. This is a delay of hours at most not months.

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That’s what happened to us.

Mike E sent valuable advice ^^^^ Do not let that green card get mailed around.

You’re in the “any day now” category. Best of luck!

Unfortunately not. A lawyer would be a waste of money. Your file should be processed soon. All service centers are reporting 9-16 months for majority of cases.

I advise what I always advise. Submit accurate documents, always. Submit consistent information, always. Correct any inaccuracies before you file, always. Very simple set of parameters and (also) aligned with the terms of service on this site. The exemption and tax tables for single and MFS are the same, exemption $12,950 and exactly the same tax rate tables. OP faces no penalty on a corrected return regardless of what it is corrected to say. OP has three choices outlined in the IRS vast and convoluted rulebook. MFJ with ITIN, MFS, or HOH with a qualifying dependent. My advice is to correct that error before moving forward and my advice is aligned with the rules and requirements of the agency. No combination of words and sentences from anyone is going to change point #1 and it is up to the OP to choose what to do moving forward. What I DO know is this. Taxes are used as “proof of validity of marriage” in many steps of the immigration process. I steer applicants towards getting it right from day one, the beginning of the marriage. You may advise otherwise if you wish and if you do so I will assuredly not pick a public argument with you about it. So kindly settle down and get back to advising the OP, not arguing with passport holding members who are done with USCIS and have completed this process. This discussion is over from my side.

Fixed.

Correct. They amend their returns after they realize they can’t submit a document signed “I attest this is accurate, I’m single” to one government agency and another document signed “I attest this is accurate, I’m married” to another agency then have a third agency compare the two for consistency. C’mon man. You’re better than this.

Big problem right here You can’t file single if you’re married

PB beat me to it

It’s going to be sent to your mailing address

Not even close

That date is how long you have to activate the visa and enter the US. You have done so. You have a year after that entry date for that green card to come in. The stamp is the “endorsement date”. Make sure you paid the “green card fee” -and travel as you wish.

See the note at the bottom? Your visa was endorsed 12/12/22, and is evidence of LPR status for a year. You can travel as you wish using the endorsed visa.

I have never seen anyone on this site post a bond in 17 years. If you can post a bond shouldn’t you be able to qualify on assets? Build a timeline or advise where you are in this process if you wish specific help.

Good idea to pay that lawyer but if he received your green card and kept it that would not be a legal act.

The renewal process is very clear. You do not need to send anything in but your expired passport, and the renewal application with a photo. Only minors have to go through the whole process over and over. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html

They’ll likely accept this

Answer: You don’t have to do anything at all. If your old SS card says “not authorized to work without DHS approval” you will automatically get an updated one in the mail. Even if it does not, you’ll get a new card anyway. Your original SS number is yours for life. The ONLY time you need to physically go in and update your status with SS is after citizenship.