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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about G-325a form
Your wife has to fill up her G325A form and the petitioner I guess that's you.. And since your daughter is underage you or your wife can fill up
one for her too..

michey8988FemalePhilippines2013-11-18 01:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NoA1??

 
Oh. OK. Your timeline said you were! 



wwoooooooaaaaahh what's up with the sarcasm??? I made a mistake I didn't even know that was there until you told me!! Calm down not trying to argue with you.
 

Edited by Ryan H, 25 November 2013 - 12:19 AM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2013-11-24 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NoA1??

You're filing DCF (according to your timeline)?  You might want to update your info on your bio to reflect that on your posts.
 
Take a look in the DCF forum to find some folks on the same path as you: http://www.visajourn...ral-discussion/  
 



I'm sorry that's a mistake I am not a DCF filer... I will update my timeline though:)
michey8988FemalePhilippines2013-11-24 22:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NoA1??
I would like to ask what's the next step after NOA1?? I don't just want to wait till I get it I might as well get ready for the next page:))
michey8988FemalePhilippines2013-11-24 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase transferred to NVC? but what does this mean?

What does re-affirmed mean? is that something I have to worry about? has anyone gotten this kind of notice?

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN


Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity


On December 12, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.


For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.



If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.




















michey8988FemalePhilippines2013-12-12 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS260 no longer DS230?
Who does the DS260 will that be me the petitioner or my husband?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2013-12-12 02:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC just received my papers..

when did the USCIS  shipped your case to NVC?


December 9.
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-07 15:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC just received my papers..
I called NVC today and they said that they had just receive my papers my question is how long before they assign me a case number?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-07 15:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)

Hello Michey
You have a lot going on, and you've gotten some good advice. I'll try to give you something you can work with.
 
1. Filing status. Hypnos is correct in explaining that your status is determined as of the last day of the year. If you were married on Dec. 31st, then your filing status can only be Married Filing Jointly, or Married Filing Separately. It is possible to amend your return by filing form 1040X (and CA has the state version, 540X). But you have three years from the date the return was due to amend, so don't rush it right now.
 
2. To file a tax return with your husband, he needs a tax identification number. If he is eligible for a social security number, he has to apply by filing form SS-5 at your local social security office. If he does not have his visa yet, then he is ineligible and needs an ITIN. The IRS certifies certain tax professionals as "ITIN Acceptance Agents." Find one locally and they will take care of it. Don't try to do it yourself. 
 
3. There has been a discussion of how to report foreign income but I do not know if this is an issue for you so I will leave it alone. There is not enough info in this discussion to advise you properly. Just understand that the rules regarding foreign earned income apply to US citizens and Resident Aliens. If your husband is a nonresident alien, you can choose to have him considered a resident alien for tax purposes by attaching a declaration to your tax return. Again, this is an involved procedure and you should seek advice from a local tax professional. 
 
Remember that once your husband becomes eligible for a social security number, he can no longer use the ITIN. 
 
Obviously, everything will be much easier for you if you wait until your husband is physically present in the U.S. If there is no pressing reason for you to file by April 15th, you can get 6 month extensions from both the IRS and the FTB. The IRS will want you to file a request for extension, form 4868. The FTB grants the extension automatically. Be aware that if you owe taxes, interest begins to accrue as of April 15th. The extension is for filing, not paying. 
 
Good luck.
 
 


Will that be a problem with nvc? for year 2012 taxes I filed single? I am in the NVC stage and I know that I will be sending them a copy of my recent tax return.. for my 2013 taxes I'll file an extension until my husband comes here.

Edited by Ryan H, 10 January 2014 - 12:51 PM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-10 03:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)

You do not NEED your spouse to amend your taxes.   I don't know how you amend them, I've never filed taxes in the USA.   To file MFS you simply put NRA (non-resident alien) in the SSN spot and mail the taxes vs sending them electronically.  
 
My husband applied for an extension last year because he didn't want to send them out by mail. 

Call the IRS and ask them how to amend your taxes, or google it. 


Will that be a problem though? cause that's what my tax preparer adviced me to do it late until my husband gets here ... but I still have to send a copy of my tax to NVC if I do the affidavit of support I will send the 2012 paper work which says I 'm single?

Edited by Ryan H, 10 January 2014 - 12:49 PM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-09 18:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)

You are considered married for tax-filing purposes if you were married on the final day of the year, 31st December. If, on that day, you were married, then you must file either as married filing jointly or married filing separately for that tax year.


I didn't know that part my tax preparer did not tell me anything:((((( She didn't even explain that process.
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-09 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)

You did not file your taxes correctly.  You need to amend them. 


You did not file your taxes correctly.  You need to amend them. 


NLR how will I ammend? He's not here yet he's still on the NVC process? will that be a problem for AOS?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-09 18:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)
This is confusing... last year I filed my taxes January 26,2013 for year 2012. we got married April 12,2012 is it right that I filed Single that time? That's what my tax preparer adviced me? I am just worried if this will be a conflict when I do the Affidavit of support tax paper works.?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-09 18:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)

So the issue typically is you can not file Married Filing Jointly without your spouse SSN and until he gets here he likely does not have one.
 
You are able to get an ITIN. I would recommend you ask someone with Phillipines specific experience the best way to do that in the Phillipines. The ITIN is issued by the IRS but getting the necessary notarization varies country to country.
 
You should ask your tax preparer if you can file Married Filing Seperate without your spouse SSN, I have hear different answers to that.
 
And finally when you finally get the SSN you should amend your tax return for 2012 and 2013 to married filing jointly and you should get additional money back.
 
 


thank you for your reply. Regarding the way I filed my taxes last year did I did the right thing? I filed single we got married April 2012 I filed my taxes Jan 26,2013? I filed for his petition May 09,2013

Edited by Ryan H, 10 January 2014 - 12:48 PM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-09 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax questions (merged)
Has anyone have this issue before?? I am trying to file my tax this year I talked to my tax preparer cause I've always filed single before and now that I am married and my husband papers is still in the NVC process My tax preparer told me that I have to wait for my husband to get her before I can file my taxes or else I will end up
paying more.

My question is last year I filed my taxes January 26,2013 for year 2012. we got married April 12,2012 is it ryt that I filed Single that time?? I am just worried if this will be a conflict when I do the Affidavit of support tax paper works.



michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-09 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out i864( Affidavit of Support) (merged)

I chose not to leave any answers blank.  I either put in "none" or "N/A."  It is a personal choice.
Best of luck!


Which form do I use is it the one with bar code on the bottom? or No barcode?

 
Despite this being in the official instructions, members have been getting checklists from the NVC for leaving spaces blank.


Yes I might as well write N/A than taking the chance of getting Rfe . By the way which form do I use is it with or without the barcode?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-27 00:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out i864( Affidavit of Support) (merged)

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures***
 
**Moderator hat off**
 
Write "N/A" is a question does not apply to you, other members have reported receiving checklists for leaving items blank.




Thank you for your response Ryan:)
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-26 17:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out i864( Affidavit of Support) (merged)
I am trying to fill out Affidavit of support? If the question does not apply to me do I put N/A or leave it blank?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-26 16:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out i864( Affidavit of Support) (merged)
I met the poverty guideline I am not going to need a sponsor so i'll do the AOS myself how do I fill this out? I'm really cofused on part 2,3,4,5,6??
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-25 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresform I 864 Filling problem

Dear All,
as my wife income can not match the poverty guidelines, so I had asked my uncle to file another form I 864 to support me for my wife low income.
NVC revised the forms and asked me to refill both forms and I am now confused how to fill the forms again.
anyone can suggest or help me to fill these TWO I864 forms for both my wife (as the petitioner )and my uncle (is he the joint sponsor or one of 2 sponsors??)
 
 although I read the instructions but I am stacked with this form for more than 2 weeks now
your help is really needed and I appreciate  your support in order to fill the 2 forms I864.
 
IF any supported links or examples or even a conference call....I will be so grateful for your help.








Which form are you using? is that the one with barcode? or without?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-27 00:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number

does anyone of u here guys receive your case number from nvc?... hubby just called and still we don't have our case number yet:(


does anyone of u here guys receive your case number from nvc?... hubby just called and still we don't have our case number yet:(


Called this morning.. Still no Case number they said they received my case January 6,2013.. I'm tired of calling and calling:(
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-29 16:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC case number
how long does it take for NCV to assign me a case number? I got approved December 11. I called NVC they received my case January 7. But whenever I call there's ni case number yet:((( I called like 5 times today and check it's still in NVC and not entered in their system? had anyone had this issue before?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-01-24 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC stage process
And I have to print the Invoive right? where it gives me my payment confirmation? and attach it to the I864? And I saw cousin did her DS261 there was a copy that we printer where it has the barcode with case number and IIN number do I need to include that too?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-08 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC stage process

 
The payment portal needs to indicate "PAID" for the bill before the package can be submitted.


michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-08 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC stage process
Hello VJ family. I have some questions on when do I submit my I864 after receiving the paper works from NVC

1. I filled out the DS261 online
2. Paid the $88 fee

Now can I send my I864 or do I have to wait for NVC to say so?





michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-08 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 form

If you have both case& Invoice# you can go ahead pay AOS and this will take couple days to generate and it will appear very soon as PAID while doin that gather all requirements as needeed as soon it ready to sent out..NVC will email anyway for the next step..


Hi Dens. quick question when do I submit the Affidavit of support? After filling out the DS261(choice of agent) and paying the $88 fee can I send it right away? or do k have to wait for NVC to say so?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-08 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 form

 
I would just write the case number at the top right of each page.  Doesn't matter whether pen or pencil.  Frankly, it is unlikely to matter whether you do it or not.


So it 's case number with the words I-864 form
SS # and my name right?

did you get your case number by phone when you called the nvc or by email or by post mail?


Over the phone but they still have to enter my unformation on their system so right now I am preparing my paperwork for then Affidavit of Support.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-05 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 form
I finally got my case number:)) at last;)) I have question though.. I am filling up the I-864 form so I have to write my SOcial security number, Case number and words I-864 form on the right hand side?? Am I using a pen or pencil?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-05 03:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

 
Do you meet the guidelines state on the I-864EZ?


How will I know if I met the guidelines?
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-10 23:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

yes married should be zero if you are sponsoring your spouse. 



Hi NLR,
I'm sorry I just saw this now If I am the petitioner and I meet the income requirement for the Affidavit of Support should I use I864 or I864EZ?
 

Edited by Ryan H, 10 February 2014 - 07:53 PM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-10 02:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

yes married should be zero if you are sponsoring your spouse. 


Thank you so much. You were really a big help:)
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 18:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

1 for the person immigrating.. 1 for you and zero for the rest... don't count your immigrating spouse twice.  



So on part 3 line 7 I put 1 Part 5 #1 I also put 1 Myself 1 and married should I put 0?
 

Edited by Ryan H, 10 February 2014 - 07:52 PM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

hi
 
you're counting your wife twice, it says do not count any person twice, since you are petitioning your wife and she is the beneficiary you count her once, don't put anything in spouse, since she has already been counted once, that if  you are filing for anyone else than spouse or children
 
 



Hi Aleful,
I'm petitioning for my husband so do I put 1 on Part 3 #7 or 0? and part 5 #'s 1-8 which one am I doing wrong?
 

Edited by Ryan H, 10 February 2014 - 07:51 PM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 14:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.
Hmmm how can I get 2? what am I doing wrong I thought 2 should be my answer though? On line 7 part 3 I put 1
Myself 1
I am married 1
so adding it all up it will be 3?? right?



michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.
I am a Us Citizen filing for my Spouse? So I only check part 3 1 as YEs? and part 3 2 leave it blank?

NO 2 is right... 


michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.

you added wrong...
1+1=2 (:D) 


Oh I'm sorry I am married so that should not be 0 should be 1 so I add it up that will make it 3 am I doing it right?

on part 3 question#2
If you are citizen filed a petition of one or more person, then you will not need to put anything instead N/A.

If you are a Green card holder then you should put YES and that would be listed following names who are derivatives relatives



michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions.
Hello Vj Family,
I am filling out my Affidavit of support I need help or any input on some questions.. I am the petitioner and I will not be needing a sponsor my income is fine. On question

PART 3. I am sponsoring the principal applicant named in part 2
1. So I checked YES
what about PART 3
2. I am sponsoring the following members immigratinh at the same time or within 6 months of the principal immigrant named in part 2.

Do I check YES too??

and PART 5
1. Enter the number you entered on line 7 of part 3, 1
2. Yourself 1
3. If am currently married 0
4. If you have dependents 0
5.If i have other Dependents 0
6. If I have sponsored... 0
7. Sibiling 0
8. Add 1-7 3

Is number 8 right? I wrote 3?




















michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 03:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 Question

Still nothing for me. When did you get your case number?



I haveny got my AOS packet but I can access my file online already I asked them if can I do my DS261 first person I talked to said no cause their still entering it in their system second person I talked said I should be able to do it ..
 

Edited by Ryan H, 11 February 2014 - 12:20 AM.

michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-10 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 Question

I see. Thank Y'all for your help. I was kinda worried about that email thing.  :D


Did you check yours? Mine's okay now I checked it online and it's letting me fill out the DS261
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-10 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 Question

Thanks y'all. Btw is it ok if they dont have my wife's email address?


It's okay if you have your email you'll be fine. But on the DS261 choice of agent my cousin did it yesterday they were asking for the Email of the applicant what she did was she put both same email on the petitioner and beneficiary.
michey8988FemalePhilippines2014-02-08 12:38:00