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Hey! I activated my GC yesterday but they didn't take my finger prints at the POE. Is that normal? Or do I need to go back to give them? Thanks!
 
BrisOC22 said:
What you require varies bank to bank. In most cases neither GC or passport is required (will need some form of ID though). Chase requires proof of address on some sort of bill like you stated, how you get that is up to you, personally I took over the internet bill when I first arrived so that it would be in my name. Apparently from what a lot of people have told me, Bank of America does not require proof of address. So maybe just look into what each bank requires and pick whatever suits you best.
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Hello members, This is again on the financial transaction on DV arrivals. Can anybody give me a tip? Is there a limit on monetory value that a Green card holder bring into the country? I activated my GC and came back here to settle matters. I am planning to return to the US by May and I want to know whether there is any limitation of funds that a PR can bring in to the country. I am hearing that 10000 USD is the limit for a visitor but is it same for a PR? How about if he wants to settle everything and come back? How would the tax system works if he does not earn in the US or not yet started working? Don't know whether this question is off topic. If so please tell me where to post this. I thought perhaps the views might help most of the members who still visit here.
 
Aprodita said:
Hello members, This is again on the financial transaction on DV arrivals. Can anybody give me a tip? Is there a limit on monetory value that a Green card holder bring into the country? I activated my GC and came back here to settle matters. I am planning to return to the US by May and I want to know whether there is any limitation of funds that a PR can bring in to the country. I am hearing that 10000 USD is the limit for a visitor but is it same for a PR? How about if he wants to settle everything and come back? How would the tax system works if he does not earn in the US or not yet started working? Don't know whether this question is off topic. If so please tell me where to post this. I thought perhaps the views might help most of the members who still visit here.
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I think the issue about the $10k limit is overblown. You can bring any amount to the US as far as I know. You can fill up your suitcase and bring it along. Only thing is YOU MUST DECLARE it at the port of entry, EVERY PENNY. They actually sit down and count it, and then document it (its meant to prevent money laundering and financing illegal activities). They may ask you where you got it from, why you are carrying it as cash, etc. In my case, I had the bank withdrawal slips, etc. and ready to answer their questions. So, if you have more than $10k, including the pocket change in your wallet/pocket, DECLARE it. They may not take it away if you don't declare it, but the penalty is high when they find it...and they are likely to find it, they have money sniffing dogs.
 
Samusoni said:
I think the issue about the $10k limit is overblown. You can bring any amount to the US as far as I know. You can fill up your suitcase and bring it along. Only thing is YOU MUST DECLARE it at the port of entry, EVERY PENNY. They actually sit down and count it, and then document it (its meant to prevent money laundering and financing illegal activities). They may ask you where you got it from, why you are carrying it as cash, etc. In my case, I had the bank withdrawal slips, etc. and ready to answer their questions. So, if you have more than $10k, including the pocket change in your wallet/pocket, DECLARE it. They may not take it away if you don't declare it, but the penalty is high when they find it...and they are likely to find it, they have money sniffing dogs.
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Thank you for the tip. The funds you bring from the home country - are they liable for taxes too, if you have not started working yet?
 
Sm1smom said:
The money you bring in is not an income liable for taxes.
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That is a good news. Thank you for letting me know these. However, it seems that remitting to a bank account is better. The problem is some countries have limitations sending out foreign currencies. Their banks are allowed to send a very small sum out.
 
Hie my friend needs some advice. She came to US last year in October, but she left her children back home (7years and 1year) because she wanted to settle in first before her children can come. The children's visas expire on 22 February 2023. Whilst on her way back home to collect the kids she collapsed whilst she was in transit in Qatar and she was admitted into hospital the docter said its not safe to travel because she is still not well. Is it possible for her to travel with the kids even when the visas expire provided she can give proof that she was hospitalised. Or is they any other option she can take so that the kids will not lose their visas
 
Tombie said:
Hie my friend needs some advice. She came to US last year in October, but she left her children back home (7years and 1year) because she wanted to settle in first before her children can come. The children's visas expire on 22 February 2023. Whilst on her way back home to collect the kids she collapsed whilst she was in transit in Qatar and she was admitted into hospital the docter said its not safe to travel because she is still not well. Is it possible for her to travel with the kids even when the visas expire provided she can give proof that she was hospitalised. Or is they any other option she can take so that the kids will not lose their visas
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The visas have to be endorsed prior to expiry.

Maybe they can contact the issuing embassy and explain the situation, it’s at their discretion. If an extension is granted they will need to re-do their medicals.

That said, maybe the children should travel to the US with a trusted guardian and have the visas endorsed. They can then travel back home.
 
Tombie said:
Hie my friend needs some advice. She came to US last year in October, but she left her children back home (7years and 1year) because she wanted to settle in first before her children can come. The children's visas expire on 22 February 2023. Whilst on her way back home to collect the kids she collapsed whilst she was in transit in Qatar and she was admitted into hospital the docter said its not safe to travel because she is still not well. Is it possible for her to travel with the kids even when the visas expire provided she can give proof that she was hospitalised. Or is they any other option she can take so that the kids will not lose their visas
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Is your friend a DV2022 selectee? If she is, the children must enter the US on or before Feb. 22nd. The embassy cannot issue any new visas for DV2022 as the FY is already over. If your friend is not medically cleared to travel, you guys should look into the possibility of someone else bringing the kids over to the US before their visas expire, the person of course will the need some form of authorization letter from the parents in order to travel with them since they are minors.

If your friend is a DV2023 selectee, maybe the embassy could be open to issuing them with new visas (which will require doing new medical exams of course). The embassy, if they’re willing to issue new visas, will probably ask to be contacted after the current visas expire and if the kids were still unable to travel by then. My main concern with this though is the fact that the actual DV1 which the children’s visas are tied to have already been used up, not sure how they will handle that. My number one recommendation in this case (as a DV23 selectee) is to still look into the possibility of getting them to the US one way or the other before the current visas expire.
 
Sm1smom said:
Is your friend a DV2022 selectee? If she is, the children must enter the US on or before Feb. 22nd. The embassy cannot issue any new visas for DV2022 as the FY is already over. If your friend is not medically cleared to travel, you guys should look into the possibility of someone else bringing the kids over to the US before their visas expire, the person of course will the need some form of authorization letter from the parents in order to travel with them since they are minors.

If your friend is a DV2023 selectee, maybe the embassy could be open to issuing them with new visas (which will require doing new medical exams of course). The embassy, if they’re willing to issue new visas, will probably ask to be contacted after the current visas expire and if the kids were still unable to travel by then. My main concern with this though is the fact that the actual DV1 which the children’s visas are tied to have already been used up, not sure how they will handle that. My number one recommendation in this case (as a DV23 selectee) is to still look into the possibility of getting them to the US one way or the other before the current visas expire.
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She is a DV2022 selectee
 
Tombie said:
She is a DV2022 selectee
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So the kids need to enter the US on or before Feb. 22nd one way or the other in that case. Outside of that, she will need to file for family sponsorship in order to bring them in later on if they’re unable to use their visas before the expiration date.
 
Hi members, Thanks for the information. Through this forum I came to know that the money you bring in from your country is not taxable. In my case, I entered the US last November and got my passport endorsed. I have been working in my country and then resigned. I want to know how taxes work. I was looking for all the forums, and found a similar question in " Tax, Social Security and Fin forum" but noted that the person who posted it n Oct 22 got no answer. Hence thought to ask from the members here because I think this forum is the most active one. Thanks
 
Aprodita said:
Hi members, Thanks for the information. Through this forum I came to know that the money you bring in from your country is not taxable. In my case, I entered the US last November and got my passport endorsed. I have been working in my country and then resigned. I want to know how taxes work. I was looking for all the forums, and found a similar question in " Tax, Social Security and Fin forum" but noted that the person who posted it n Oct 22 got no answer. Hence thought to ask from the members here because I think this forum is the most active one. Thanks
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You should consider speaking with a tax specialist if your tax related questions are not being answered on the Tax related sub forum, or if you need to know more about how taxes work in the US. The DV Lottery sub forum is dedicated to DV related processing.
 
Sm1smom said:
You should consider speaking with a tax specialist if your tax related questions are not being answered on the Tax related sub forum, or if you need to know more about how taxes work in the US. The DV Lottery sub forum is dedicated to DV related processing.
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Thank you. I guess that I would be able to do when I return. Thought its best to know before hand. I will follow the advice.
 
Aprodita said:
Thank you. I guess that I would be able to do when I return. Thought its best to know before hand. I will follow the advice.
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You’re welcome.

I’m curious/wondering as to why you’re not asking your fiancé all these questions considering you were processing a K1 visa prior to your DV selection.
 
Sm1smom said:
You’re welcome.

I’m curious/wondering as to why you’re not asking your fiancé all these questions considering you were processing a K1 visa prior to your DV selection.
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Yes, I did ask. Though aware of the inland tax process, he is not much conversant with the steps an LPR has to take and how it works. Even our K1 lawyer does not know about the DV process whereas I have learnt lot of things about the process here and from Mr. Simon's blog. Now that you advised, we are going to ask his tax person.
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes, you can depart from the US immediately following your LPR status activation, you do not need to wait for the physical GC before leaving. Your visa, upon endorsement becomes a temporary GC valid for one year from the endorsement date.
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Hi - What if I go there to “activate” the visa for a week and at port of entry they ask for a US address to mail the green card? Can I use a friend’s address? Obviously I don’t have a place there yet. And how long after “activation” would I have to permanently move? Thanks
 
DvAus23 said:
Hi - What if I go there to “activate” the visa for a week and at port of entry they ask for a US address to mail the green card? Can I use a friend’s address? Obviously I don’t have a place there yet. And how long after “activation” would I have to permanently move? Thanks
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You can use a friends address. And there's no time frame you have to 'permanently' move in. You are just a permanent resident after entering, and follow the rules that permanent residents do (whether you are there for 1 day or 10 years the rules are the same for all LPR). As per LPR rules you cant be out of the country for more than a year or you are considered to of abandoned your green card. Though most people recommend not being out of the country more than 6 months. You can also apply for a re-entry permit if it is going to be longer than a year.
 
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