Recent content by josh000

In America, like most commonwealth countries, when someone changes their name it is publicized to some extent (usually in a newpaper), and will be easily searchable as a court record. When a name change is sealed, both of those things are no longer true. There is still a record of you but it's...

I have already applied for my citizenship, and I opted to change my name. What I would like to know, is such a name change sealed by default, or is there a way to request it be sealed? Is it possible to alter an application for citizenship after it has been filed? Would the certificate of...

I already said I know that I'm a resident, that isn't what I'm asking. I'm asking if I have to mention my prior income for that year on my American tax return for that year. i.e. I worked in Canada from February to July, and became a US tax resident in October. Do I have to mention that I worked...

I already said I know that I'm a resident, that isn't what I'm asking. I'm asking if I have to mention my prior income for that year on my American tax return for that year. i.e. I worked in Canada from February to July, and became a US tax resident in October. Do I have to mention that I worked...

I'm only a resident alien, because I have a green card but don't meet the substantial presence test. I'm still unsure if I need to report my working in Canada to the IRS or not.

I saw that, and there is one paragraph which seems to simply things: So, that's fine, I'm a resident since August. But what do I do for the previous part of the year where I was working in Canada...just ignore it? If I file taxes in Canada does that affect my US tax return?

Hi guys, I'm the winner of the DV lottery, and immigrated to the US last year in August. After getting my temporary green card I stayed for a week, then went back to Australia for a month. I've been living in the US since October. I'm having some trouble figuring out if I have to file a...

It doesn't work that way, even if you had a green card.

Hi all, I immigrated to the US in August of last year, although I only stayed in the country for a week, before going back to Australia for a month. I then have been in the US since the beginning of October. I've never filed a tax return before, but I understand as a green card holder I...

I would say if you are moving to NYC, then get the card automatically. I had mine in 2 weeks from the date I officially immigrated. It may be because there are special SSA offices for the boroughs in NYC.

Just wanted to counter that I find NYC cheaper than Australia in general. I am subletting a room so don't have to worry about credit history or the like, and it entirely depends on your field with how easy it is to find work. I work in IT, and have had a lot of offers already (moved there in...

Hey Vichel, thanks! Yeah, it should be no problem for them to change the location of your interview. Mine was not originally Montreal and I changed it without issue. Basically you register on the csc website, and choose the option to register only for courier service. You don't register...

Thanks guys! If anyone has questions about being australian, or being in canada/montreal, I'll be happy to help!

Sorry for the late update! I picked my passport up the next day with visa inside, and crossed at the montreal border without a hassle. I came through on the greyhound bus, it took about 30 minutes to process me, less time than some other people. I wasn't asked any questions about money or...

Hey all, I've had a bit of a delay from my interview on the 7th, having to send in further documents that were not received till the 18th. I got the standard email about hearing back n 4 weeks since mail is sorted offsite. I just got an email from Loomis saying my passport will be...