biggish data

Oh and I paid all the dues to the IRS for all the time. So I am clean on that front.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-09-03 19:56:00

that's on the employer, not you.

if you filed the returns and owed money, well it's time to get square with the IRS, anytime between now and interview day.

a pay stub is a pay stub - not understand what role it'd play here but

if the employer not issue 'the final' w-2 for that year, to you, and you not file for that year, then it may be some problem.

You could ask your uscitizen spouse to run a mock-up with a 1040 for that year and see if you might owe any monies, just to get some mind-relief.

Thank you for the reply.

Yes, the employer was a big fraud and a shady agency. Eventually, it was shut down by the DOL. Now, if I were not being paid and out of status while I was on H1B; would that be an issue? This track can be easily found with the IRS and my previous I-797s and change of status within the USA in 2009. That is why I asked the first question if US CIS can access every single information from the IRS or any other agencies.

I hope to have a peace of mind as I go ahead with the application.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-09-03 19:54:00

your ssn was listed on the i-130 or g-325a? I'm a thinking it'll just be a regular check, to see if you owe any monies.

Thank you for your reply. We have not filed the I -130 yet. I hope the missing payments from my employer would not flare any other consequences.

Edited by Topsky, 03 September 2013 - 07:20 PM.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-09-03 19:20:00

Thanks.

Yes, I do have SSN.

Not worried. There are some missing pay-stubs from my previous employer which might raise a question if USCIS are going to look into my previous tax and IRS records.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-09-03 19:06:00

Hello, everyone.

I was curious if the USCIS perform IRS records check for the beneficiary.

I will be applying for an immigrant visa through CR1 category. I have worked and stayed in the USA for three years. I was wondering if USCIS can directly access a this IRS records.

Any insights would be great!

Thanks.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-09-03 18:38:00

Anyone can pay it as long as it is drawn on funds from a US financial institution.

With the I-130.

Thank you for your kind help.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-26 18:51:00

If it puts your mind more at ease, my mother, a 50+ woman met and fell in love with a Tunisia man of 29. They got the K-1 fiance visa fairly easily, and they had only known each other a year or so. Tunisia is even a relatively more complicated country to get the K-1 from and they did. As long as you have good bonafide evidence of your relatoinship, you are fine. I think as you start looking more into the process, you will so how doable it all is. I was where you were just 1.5 months ago. After a ton of research, I feel a little more confident (although, I still have a very long way to go).

Fulano, I just realized I assumed you were gay based on the post in this thread and your picture. I hope that was accurate! Either way, sorry for assuming.

Thank you, Dumsta. I appreciate that you have shared your personal fact here.

I hope there are no hurdles with our journey either. I am looking on the web and studying the forms. They are indeed easy and just basic forms. I would certainly reconsider paying a huge fee to an attorney. We might just chill and get some extra DVDs on netflix with that amount

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 19:38:00

The USC is supposed to pay the fee from a US bank account. The initial fee should be in the form of a check or money order. Later on when you get to the NVC stages you can pay for the fees online but the USCIS option for that right now is only for specific things and the I-130 petition isn't one of those.

Thanks

That helps and clears my doubts.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 19:31:00

Hi, and welcome aboard...

There are quite a few same-sex couples who have joined recently, and if you haven't already done so, there's a discussion thread called "Bi-National Same Sex Couples: Show Up!" where a lot of people have introduced themselves. Many same-sex couples seem to be going the fiance visa route, although there are a number of married couples as well. It's really interesting to see the variety of countries already represented.

As far as the age difference goes, don't worry about it. Love is love, and when you're crazy about each other it's pretty obvious and the rest of the world can just deal with it.

Good luck with your process and keep us posted!

" As far as the age difference goes, don't worry about it. Love is love, and when you're crazy about each other it's pretty obvious and the rest of the world can just deal with it."

Yes, Love is love! I will sure keep you guys informed about how we go and the stages of immigration.

Thank you for your support.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 18:53:00

Yup, I recommend avoiding a lawyer. As long as your reading,organizational and google-fu skills are decent, the lawyer cant really do much that you cant.

Even for homosexual couples, I don`t think there is a strong need for a lawyer.

It doesnt matter who actually pay the fee, as long as you include it with your packet. For example, my mother took out a money order for me, since I'm not in the US.

The only requirement is that it must draw on US resources.

Great, Thanks. I will keep that in my mind. I appreciate your help.

Aroha

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 18:51:00

The fee has to come from a US bank account or be a US money order. I have heard of them rejecting money orders from other countries NOT drawn on upon a US bank account.

Thank you for the clarification. However, I would like to know who should pay the fee? I have my Bank of America account and I can access my funds through Bank Of America as well.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 17:48:00

Another Question I have is: when do we send evidence of our relationship? with I-130 or separately?

Thanks.

Edited by Topsky, 22 August 2013 - 05:39 PM.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 17:39:00

You really shouldn't need an attorney, unless you have some other issue (convictions? previous denials?). The process is actually super straight forward and the guides here are detailed, plus folks on the forum will help you out if anything is confusing.

You'll find a majority of people here are DIY.

Thank you for the encouraging words. I have done all three ( US, CANADA and NZ) immigration file preparation by myself. I see the forms are not that complicated and pretty much straight forward as you say. I would need more dedicated time to read through all the procedures and fees.

Does it matter in who pay the immigration I-130 fee? or it has to be the sponsor?

This forum is helpful indeed.

Thank you.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 17:33:00

Good Luck man! Doma was such a victory!

I just got my NOA1 for my Same-sex marriage today. I waited for seven years, I can wait another one now while going through the immigration process.

Thank you!

Same here. We were closely following up with the DOMA and waiting for its death. Good luck with your next step. I hope you guys get together soon.

Have you hired an attorney or have you prepared your files by yourself? We are thinking of hiring an attorney in the SF bay area.

Good luck

Aroha.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-22 17:24:00

Hello.

Yes, I do hold an Indian passport. I have been to the USA multiple times in the past. I worked there for three years and no violation of any immigration laws. I have made many international trips (recent Spain and Switzerland) including USA, Australia, Singapore and Some Schengen area.

I hope those fellas are able to see my travel history and return tickets to New Zealand. I know what you are indicating here. Thank you for your input.

Peace.

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-21 22:06:00

Oh great!

Thank you for the suggestions. I would certainly bring those documents with me. Sure thing not to volunteer any information that might lead to the next bunch of questions.

Thank you again for your prompt reply.

Aroha

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-21 21:44:00

Thank you, Lost_at_ Sea.

I appreciate your help with this. Yes, We have been communicating and have plenty of E-mails and phone logs> Our previous visit details and tickets. I was piling up all the boarding passes and travel details for a long time until last year. And, I got so frustrated with the DOMA and I literally tore out those boarding passes.However, I have those tickets and our individual travel to each other. We have about 16 common friends in the USA who can attest our relationship ( including partner's daughter and son in-law).

Our wedding has already been planned in October in a courthouse and then reception with friends and families. I will be entering the USA from Montreal.

Should I declare voluntarily that I am entering the USA to get married and then I am going to leave or just go with the flow and not tell the inspector at the border? ( I am riding a train to NYC and the spending some time in NJ). I can't remember the exact script of the officer at the border when I visited the U.S. last time.

Thank you for the links. I would certainly say that the fiance visa is not an option for us as we are getting married in October as I mentioned earlier.

I am hooked to this forum. Thank you all people to be a part of this great, anxious expedition !

Topsky

Male

New Zealand

2013-08-21 21:17:00