My wife (who is American) and I will be moving to the US in the next couple of years. We are going to start the Green Card Process shortly, but have been informed that if I obtain my Green Card now, I will be eligable for US takes even before we move. Does anyone know if this is correct?
2006-06-21 11:31:06 · 5 answers · asked by Pickles 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
Should be taxes, not takes... :(
2006-06-21 14:14:28 · update #1
The complexity of US immigration law is second only to US tax law, and you will have to sort through both.
Yes, as a Lawfully Admitted Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), you are responsible for filing a US tax return. That said, there is a US residency requirement for Green Card holders; you are not technically eligible for a Green Card until you actually plan to take up residence in the US, and you must maintain a residence in the US in order to retain your status (there are exceptions).
2006-06-21 21:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It depends which country your from and how long does the procedure take in your home country and as for the taxes your wife is suppose to add you in hers if you get your green card you have to pay taxes otherwise you lose it. And if your wife files yours with her than your good.
Or if your really scared than why don't you come here and than your wife files the petition that works too. That way your here and you do not need to worry.
And another thing once you get your green card you can not stay outside of US for more than maximum 11 months. Or you have to get reentry permit if you wish to stay outside of US long than a yr but no more than 2 yrs.
2006-06-22 05:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Pari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't obtain your green card before you go to the US as an immigrant.
US tax law is complex. Every US citizen is supposed to file, whether or not they live in the US. Your wife should have filed a US tax return every year that she has been living abroad, and you should have been included on it as soon as you married. Ask the nearest US Embassy (American Citizen Services) for tax information.
2006-06-21 23:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact www.ins.gov
2006-06-21 22:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by SAHM/Part Time Tutor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's a U.S. take?
2006-06-21 20:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋