Filling Taxes As New GC Holder

[alindragos]

Hello all!

I think I've seen already something about this in the past but the forum is so big that I can not find the exact posts about this.

I wonder : as a new GC holder, how should the tax be filled?

I've received my immigration visa this March and I will activate the status in the summer.

That being said, am I to fill the forms taking into account the first entry or the visa issue date?

I am sure a lot of forumites had this doubt and passed through this process already. Please share the wisdom!

Thank you!

Best,

Alin

 

[SusieQQQ]

You’re not a resident alien until you enter so, effective from entry date.

 

[alindragos]

Thank you, that clears things

 

[alindragos]

Susie, another quick question if I may about what is it called "Departing Alien Clearance (Sailing Permit)"

After reviewing some information about filling taxes, I can see that generally all aliens, excluding non-residents and students, might be required to obtain such so called "sailing permit" prior to the departure from the US.

Is this also required if I am entering US only to activate the GC and will depart for some months?

Its a bit fuzzy the explanation that I've read and I don't know if you or other GC holders might be able to answer me this one and clear the things.

Thanks in advance.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Susie, another quick question if I may about what is it called "Departing Alien Clearance (Sailing Permit)"

After reviewing some information about filling taxes, I can see that generally all aliens, excluding non-residents and students, might be required to obtain such so called "sailing permit" prior to the departure from the US.

Is this also required if I am entering US only to activate the GC and will depart for some months?

Its a bit fuzzy the explanation that I've read and I don't know if you or other GC holders might be able to answer me this one and clear the things.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, I’ve never heard of this.

 

[F1_DV2018]

During 2017 tax year I was in F1 student status and filed 1040NR. After filing I became LPR. Do I need to refile my tax return as a green card holder?