HopeN via ImmigrationKB.c

To maintain leagal PRS one of the conditions is - The continued filing of U.S.
tax returns with the IRS in a resident status.

But i have problem with it. I've applied for AOS in September, it's still
Pending. I didn't apply for EAD, so i don't work.
The thing is that i've worked only 1 month in July 2006 in the USA. I had J1
visa, so i paid taxes as a exchange student. I don't have pay checks left, i
don't have W2, and that place is were far from where i live now. Do i need to
file tax return for that 1 month?
I hope to get my GC soon, so it might happen even before i would have to file
tax return. In that case, do i need to file that tax return for 1 month as a
PR?

Noorah101

> To maintain leagal PRS one of the conditions is - The continued filing
> of U.S.
> tax returns with the IRS in a resident status.
>
> But i have problem with it. I've applied for AOS in September, it's
> still
> Pending. I didn't apply for EAD, so i don't work.
> The thing is that i've worked only 1 month in July 2006 in the USA. I
> had J1
> visa, so i paid taxes as a exchange student. I don't have pay checks
> left, i
> don't have W2, and that place is were far from where i live now. Do i
> need to
> file tax return for that 1 month?
> I hope to get my GC soon, so it might happen even before i would have
> to file
> tax return. In that case, do i need to file that tax return for 1
> month as a
> PR?
>
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Is your green card application marriage-based?

Rene

Rete

> To maintain leagal PRS one of the conditions is - The continued filing
> of U.S.
> tax returns with the IRS in a resident status.
>
> But i have problem with it. I've applied for AOS in September, it's
> still
> Pending. I didn't apply for EAD, so i don't work.
> The thing is that i've worked only 1 month in July 2006 in the USA. I
> had J1
> visa, so i paid taxes as a exchange student. I don't have pay checks
> left, i
> don't have W2, and that place is were far from where i live now. Do i
> need to
> file tax return for that 1 month?
> I hope to get my GC soon, so it might happen even before i would have
> to file
> tax return. In that case, do i need to file that tax return for 1
> month as a
> PR?
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.immigrationkb.com

No, you don't since your income would be below the amount required
for filing.

The only thing you will be losing is the federal and state taxes which
were withheld, if any.

Your husband can add you to his tax return in 2007 and file as
joint/married.

HopeN via ImmigrationKB.c

yes, marriage based application

If i do need to file tax return for that month, could i file them jointly
with my husband?

Noorah101 wrote:
>> To maintain leagal PRS one of the conditions is - The continued filing
>> of U.S.
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>
>Is your green card application marriage-based?
>
>Rene

Noorah101

> yes, marriage based application
>
> If i do need to file tax return for that month, could i file them
> jointly
> with my husband?
>
> Noorah101 wrote:
> >> To maintain leagal PRS one of the conditions is - The continued
> >> filing
> >> of U.S.
> >[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
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> >> Message posted via http://www.immigrationkb.com
> >Is your green card application marriage-based?
> >Rene
>
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> http://www.immigrationkb.com/Uwe/For...riage/200611/1

Yes, in fact in my opinion, your combined income *should* be
filed jointly.

Rene

Meauxna

> To maintain leagal PRS one of the conditions is - The continued filing
> of U.S.
> tax returns with the IRS in a resident status.
>
> But i have problem with it. I've applied for AOS in September, it's
> still
> Pending. I didn't apply for EAD, so i don't work.
> The thing is that i've worked only 1 month in July 2006 in the USA. I
> had J1
> visa, so i paid taxes as a exchange student. I don't have pay checks
> left, i
> don't have W2, and that place is were far from where i live now. Do i
> need to
> file tax return for that 1 month?
> I hope to get my GC soon, so it might happen even before i would have
> to file
> tax return. In that case, do i need to file that tax return for 1
> month as a
> PR?
>
> --
> Message posted via http://www.immigrationkb.com

You will get your W-2 for your 2006 employment by Feb 1 2007. You must
file your 2006 income tax return(s) by April 15 2007.

Your income is for all of 2006. If you worked just one month, that
income may be low enough to exempt you from filing BUT you may come out
better by filing jointly with your spouse.

Just didn't see anyone clarify the above.