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Hi, my spouse is on F1 visa. I am planning to file for AOS. should we file joint tax returns or separate tax returns. which on is best for AOS process.
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Marriage based AOS is better to have joint everything, taxes, bank accounts, loans, etc.Nov 2018 - Package sent - EB - Texas Service Center
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Day 999 - Card delivered to me - Aug 2021
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Taxes can be filed jointly or separately depending on what saves you more.
Opinion only. Cannot be construed as legal advice.Comment
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we are looking for what is BEST for AOS process, not looking at the saving right now.Originally posted by R78 View PostLast edited by immquestion; 07-21-2020, 06:46 PM.Comment
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Exactly! So everything should be joint. No brainer.Originally posted by immquestion View PostB1/B2 married to USC.
Timeline 2020:
3/12: Sent package to USCIS.
3/14: Package received by USCIS.
3/23: Checks cashed.
3/27: NOAs received.
8/04: Biometrics scheduled for 08/13.
8/13: Biometrics completed.
8/14: Online case status (I-485 & I-765) changed to fingerprints were taken.
8/14: Ready to be scheduled for an Interview.
9/02: I-765/I-131 approved. Status changed to “New Card Is Being Produced.”
9/09: EAD combo card mailed.
9/14: EAD/AP in hand.Comment
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What logic are you using to say "Exactly! So everything should be joint. No brainer" ?Originally posted by danny32 View Post
You could have filed separately and still have no issues.
Btw,.... unless one has filed for an extension, the tax filing season for 2019 is over (July 15th)Opinion only. Cannot be construed as legal advice.Comment
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You can file as "married filing jointly" or "married filing separately." My lawyer advised me that it doesn't make much difference which of these options you choose, as long as you file under one of these two "married" categories. Filing jointly made more sense for us in terms of taxes and felt better in terms of the AOS. But there might be good reasons for another couple to do married filing separately.Comment
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I‘m using common sense. But, by all means buddy, you go ahead and file separately ????Originally posted by R78 View PostB1/B2 married to USC.
Timeline 2020:
3/12: Sent package to USCIS.
3/14: Package received by USCIS.
3/23: Checks cashed.
3/27: NOAs received.
8/04: Biometrics scheduled for 08/13.
8/13: Biometrics completed.
8/14: Online case status (I-485 & I-765) changed to fingerprints were taken.
8/14: Ready to be scheduled for an Interview.
9/02: I-765/I-131 approved. Status changed to “New Card Is Being Produced.”
9/09: EAD combo card mailed.
9/14: EAD/AP in hand.Comment
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