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Hello guys,
I think my case isn't too common but I hope to find someone who had the same experience and can help me out. Here is my situation:
I got an RFE from USCIS because I made a mistake on household size (Part 5 of I-864 Form) and the immigration wants a new 864. I submitted the I-864 because my wife is adjusting her status. I have 2 kids who live with my ex wife. So, at this point, the household size is 4:
My wife = 1
Myself = 1
My minor children who I pay child support = 2
However, I paid until the second quarter of 2018, alimony to my ex wife (It was suspended by court order in July 2018) and I informed the value paid in one of the sections of my 2018 tax return. (I did not include my ex as my dependent on my taxes though).
Question #1: Do I have to include my ex-wife for giving alimony part of the year of 2018 because she was my "dependent"?
Also, per court order, I can claim one child per tax return. So, for 2018 taxes purposes and I included my daughter. At this point, I believe my daughter fits into two categories: (Minor child and tax return) -
Question #2: What do I enter for item number 4? "Type or print the number of unmarried children you have who are under 21 years of age, even if you do not have legal custody of these children. You may exclude any unmarried children under 21 years of age, if these children have reached majority under the law of their place of domicile and you do not claim them as dependents on your Federal income tax returns"
Should I type 2? (both children) or type "1" here (for my son)
Question #3: and Item Number 5 of Household Size: "Type or print the number of any other dependents. You must include each and every person whom you have claimed as a dependent on your most recent Federal income tax return",
and "1" here for my daughter?
Could someone please clarify this? I can't afford an attorney right now and I can't make a mistake on this RFE. Again, your response is highly appreciated.
Thank you in advancet!
I think my case isn't too common but I hope to find someone who had the same experience and can help me out. Here is my situation:
I got an RFE from USCIS because I made a mistake on household size (Part 5 of I-864 Form) and the immigration wants a new 864. I submitted the I-864 because my wife is adjusting her status. I have 2 kids who live with my ex wife. So, at this point, the household size is 4:
My wife = 1
Myself = 1
My minor children who I pay child support = 2
However, I paid until the second quarter of 2018, alimony to my ex wife (It was suspended by court order in July 2018) and I informed the value paid in one of the sections of my 2018 tax return. (I did not include my ex as my dependent on my taxes though).
Question #1: Do I have to include my ex-wife for giving alimony part of the year of 2018 because she was my "dependent"?
Also, per court order, I can claim one child per tax return. So, for 2018 taxes purposes and I included my daughter. At this point, I believe my daughter fits into two categories: (Minor child and tax return) -
Question #2: What do I enter for item number 4? "Type or print the number of unmarried children you have who are under 21 years of age, even if you do not have legal custody of these children. You may exclude any unmarried children under 21 years of age, if these children have reached majority under the law of their place of domicile and you do not claim them as dependents on your Federal income tax returns"
Should I type 2? (both children) or type "1" here (for my son)
Question #3: and Item Number 5 of Household Size: "Type or print the number of any other dependents. You must include each and every person whom you have claimed as a dependent on your most recent Federal income tax return",
and "1" here for my daughter?
Could someone please clarify this? I can't afford an attorney right now and I can't make a mistake on this RFE. Again, your response is highly appreciated.
Thank you in advancet!
