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Hi all,
Here is my brief history
* I came to USA on F1 in Aug'99
* Graduated in May'02
* Applied for H1B in Jul'02, recieved H1B approval in Oct'02
* Changed employer in Oct'03
*Didnt file any taxes for 02
*Filed taxes in 03 for a very little amount (which will cover only about 3 months of pay)
Recently went to Mexico(Ciudad Juarez) for the visa and I was asked why I filed such a less amount in 2003. I replied saying that I was sick and had to take off. I was asked for a document that proves the same. As i didnt have it I was given an open appointment (meaning I wouldnt be charged again when I return with the document( and was rejected).
The problem is that the officer didnt even look at my paystubs in 2004, because everything else is perfect. She doubts that I might have misfiled the taxes even after getting paid. I am to take atleast 6-7 months of medical leave from the company. Is it ok to take such a long leave ?
I was lucky enough to explain to the security people at the border that I was missing a document and they allowed me into USA. I have valid H1B until Oct'06.
Like many people I couldnt find a project until the Aug'03 while I recieved my H1 in Oct'02.
Can somebody advice me on this ? I am sure there are lots of people who might have gone through this. Would taking a letter from the company saying that I was given a medical leave help me ? I have thoughts about getting a letter from one of the doctors in India stating that I do not take Alopathic medicines (modern medicines) and hence tried alternate approaches and that the doctor advised me to take bed rest.
thanks alot in advance
meka toka
Here is my brief history
* I came to USA on F1 in Aug'99
* Graduated in May'02
* Applied for H1B in Jul'02, recieved H1B approval in Oct'02
* Changed employer in Oct'03
*Didnt file any taxes for 02
*Filed taxes in 03 for a very little amount (which will cover only about 3 months of pay)
Recently went to Mexico(Ciudad Juarez) for the visa and I was asked why I filed such a less amount in 2003. I replied saying that I was sick and had to take off. I was asked for a document that proves the same. As i didnt have it I was given an open appointment (meaning I wouldnt be charged again when I return with the document( and was rejected).
The problem is that the officer didnt even look at my paystubs in 2004, because everything else is perfect. She doubts that I might have misfiled the taxes even after getting paid. I am to take atleast 6-7 months of medical leave from the company. Is it ok to take such a long leave ?
I was lucky enough to explain to the security people at the border that I was missing a document and they allowed me into USA. I have valid H1B until Oct'06.
Like many people I couldnt find a project until the Aug'03 while I recieved my H1 in Oct'02.
Can somebody advice me on this ? I am sure there are lots of people who might have gone through this. Would taking a letter from the company saying that I was given a medical leave help me ? I have thoughts about getting a letter from one of the doctors in India stating that I do not take Alopathic medicines (modern medicines) and hence tried alternate approaches and that the doctor advised me to take bed rest.
thanks alot in advance
meka toka
