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Forum: USA
May 16th 2014, 6:12 am
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Tax question filing jointly

Turns out this was the answer to the rejected/not filed. It was not filed - wife thought they had e-filed, they had not.

As to why I had to paper file, "its because its the PR's first year of...
Forum: USA
May 15th 2014, 5:56 am
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Tax question filing jointly

E&Y didnt actually file on our behalf, that was left up to us, however I had no input as it was all done by my wife. She told me she sent it by e-file and thought everything was fine. At least this...
Forum: USA
May 15th 2014, 12:25 am
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Tax question filing jointly

We first filed electronically (at least attempted to). My wife thought everything was ok as I believe she received some indication they had it.

However, she found out Monday that this wasnt...
Forum: USA
May 14th 2014, 12:59 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Tax question filing jointly

Ok, yeah will find out what the reason was. I doubt we'll be using them again as her employer only covered it due to her owing tax in the UK from 12/13 tax year out there. Will likely use else though...
Forum: USA
May 14th 2014, 12:45 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Tax question filing jointly

Im not 100% on that - my wife works away during the week and I havent had chance to talk to her much about what was said to her specifically - but she said that as it was my first year (or perhaps...
Forum: USA
May 14th 2014, 11:32 am
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Tax question filing jointly

Hmm, I guess Im just a cynic then - my first thought was that if they can, they will (fine us) regardless of the situation.
Not overly worried about that part actually - more the other bit, can we...
Forum: USA
May 14th 2014, 11:00 am
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By SDB1985

Tax question filing jointly

Hi all,

My wife (US cit) and I (PR) jointly filed for the first time this year (entered US Jan 13).

Her employer paid for E&Y to prepare the return for us, however no-one explicity told her to...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 21st 2014, 7:44 am
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By SDB1985

Re: i751 extension letter

Oh dear, I should hope my month and date of entry are the correct way round or Im a good 10months out!

Appreciate the general point though and will not rush.....given my inherent laziness and the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 14th 2014, 7:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By SDB1985

Re: i751 extension letter

Thats good to know - thanks!
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 14th 2014, 4:54 am
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By SDB1985

i751 extension letter

Hi all, thanks to anyone who helped in the past with my questions regarding my marriage visa. Have now been here over a year and managed to survive my first Chicago winter somehow!

Have a quick...
Forum: USA
Apr 11th 2014, 5:49 am
Replies: 67
Views: 6,771
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Will I be earning enough?

Hey, thought Id chip in here as I am your age and live in Chicago. I agree with what others have said r.e. Chicago being more affordable in a relative sense, but its not really "cheap". My wife and I...
Forum: USA
Jan 23rd 2014, 4:48 am
Replies: 52
Views: 5,626
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Vacation / Annual leave comparison

I work for a brokerage, get 20 PTOdays, 10 holidays + 1 floating
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 17th 2012, 3:01 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Girlfriend lives in States, I want to move

You do realise $285 is about $9.5 a day (assuming its 285 each right?).

They stay in accomodation and eat for $9.5 a day?
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 17th 2012, 2:37 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Girlfriend lives in States, I want to move

http://www.mnstate.edu/intl/tuitionandfees.aspx

Read this page - it explains my point
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 17th 2012, 2:34 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Girlfriend lives in States, I want to move

Yes the tution is correct, but you have to show USCIS you have the money to pay for the housing/living - you cant just tell them "oh mum and dad are covering that" - they need to see it in your bank...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 17th 2012, 2:27 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Girlfriend lives in States, I want to move

http://www.mnstate.edu/intl/tuitionandfees.aspx

So the estimate is $17K a year there? Whatever else you assume it will cost, id expect USCIS would at least, expect to see you have the amount the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Dec 17th 2012, 2:00 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Girlfriend lives in States, I want to move

What university are you specifically looking at? You say "boston university"

They are quoting $56K per year for tuition and accomodation/meal plan etc?
...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 4th 2012, 9:21 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,232
Posted By SDB1985

Re: CR1 Interview on Friday... A Couple of Questions

http://london.usembassy.gov/application_documents.html

It does say three on there - there is a photo booth in the embassy, but again Id rather have them on me before hand. They'll need to be the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 3rd 2012, 3:23 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,232
Posted By SDB1985

Re: CR1 Interview on Friday... A Couple of Questions

Thats correct, I wasnt aware you sent it with the other method, but if you have it to hand, Id take it anyway, just incase its fallen out your file along the way! Good luck, sure it will be fine
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 3rd 2012, 2:59 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,232
Posted By SDB1985

Re: CR1 Interview on Friday... A Couple of Questions

I took my marriage cert (well a certified copy, and photocopy of this) - they did ask for it too, so good job I had it.

I had copies of everything listed, including tax transcripts (not full...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 2nd 2012, 11:50 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,232
Posted By SDB1985

Re: CR1 Interview on Friday... A Couple of Questions

http://london.usembassy.gov/document_checklist.html#birth_certificate
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Nov 28th 2012, 2:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,340
Posted By SDB1985

Re: petition for a K1

I visted my wife last month whilst my visa was still processing. Had taken extra info proving my intent to return to the UK but it wasnt asked for

My questioning was also more straightforward...
Forum: USA
Nov 28th 2012, 1:50 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,045
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Bank check fraud - HELP!!

Reminds me of something similar when I was looking for new flat in london. I mailed someone via gumtree (like craigslist if you dont know), and was sent some specs/pics of a 1 bed place, right on the...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Nov 23rd 2012, 12:53 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,052
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Rob1985's questions on CR-1 Interview Date

Thats and youve got to hope they post your passport with visa attached quickly! Though, I had my interview tuesday and my passport being returned monday by the looks of it, so its likely youll be ok!...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 20th 2012, 12:02 am
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By SDB1985

Re: Visa approved!

Thanks

My timeline is on there somewhere (page 7 or earlier I would guess)... but essentially we started the process back around mid July so around 4months till visa approval.

The interview was...
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