Recent content by tabaliya

The $14050 threshold is for TY 2020.

My confusion is that that's not a "failure to file". Form 1040 clearly says no need to file if you have income less than $14050 for a single filer over 65 years of age. Does that constitute a "failure to file"?

Hello All, I'm in the process of compiling all the info for filing for my mother's citizenship (N400) application with the USCIS very soon. She is from India and has little to no income here in the USA and is therefore below the threshold for filing taxes. Hence she has never had to file US tax...

How did you arrive at such a jaw droppingly brilliant conclusion? You are really concered for us all. To answer the original poster's question: a good lawyer will run you anywhere from $1000 on the low side to $3500 or so on the high side, assuming you will be doing the so called one-stop...

You may serve as translator for your parents - I did that for my mother's interview. There was no problem. AP

The Truth! AP

What makes you say millions are needed and scare would be immigrants? In MN, there are medical plans available for the elderly (> 65) for prices ranging from $300 - 500 per month. Yes, it is not cheap or free but certainly not costing millions. There are limitations to coverage etc. but I...

At least in MN there are several plans offered by Blue Cross of MN for people over 65. Yes, the rates tend to be higher but at least there are plans available. AP

The affidavits are considered as "secondary evidence" only. They are considered after some primary evidence is considered like the NABC or the BC with incomplete information. Of course if the BC with complete and accurate information is present then no other evidence is required. When they say...

Yes, not a fat chance in hell. I would think it would get even more expensive! AP

Yes, we got them only AFTER she was here for a few months. She entered in July and we moved on the application only in mid November. Therefore I had to seek help from people in India to facilitate the affidavits. I also sought help from Your Man in India service for the NABC since my mother...

In India, the common practice is to get them typed on stamp paper. I used Rs 20 stamp paper (I think the smallest denomination). This would be better I think, if it is from India you are getting these affidavits. Just follow whatever the practice is in your home country for such official...

Glad to hear it went well. Congratulations to all! The Birth Certificate seems to be the only thing closely scrutinized. My mother's Green Card was received in the mail yesterday (on the 11th day after interview) so we're very happy about it. AP

This is becoming more common. My attornye tells me she has attended dozens of parent interviews lately. So I'm not really sure how high the percentage of parents' AOS apps that sail right through w/out an interview is. Anyway, nothing to worry really - see my response above. There were a few...

If all the application materials are in place, there is no reason to be worried. Most issues with documents seem to concenr the Birth Certificate since that is clearly the one document they want to see to establish relationship (in case of mother) and in case of father, the marriage certifcate...