Jury duty - out of country - proof required?

[ipo]

If a USC has been out of the country for a couple of years and will continue being out for a while, but got jury duty summons (definitely will not return in time), what is the best course of action in responding? Can someone call on their behalf and explain the situation? Or write a letter explaining?
Should a request be made to postpone or to be excused all together. I know this has been mentioned in earlier posts, but the one outstanding question is:

will any kind of proof be required for being out of the country, like filing that IRS form for foreign income, passport copies with stamps, etc.

And also, is showing that long of the absense out of the country going to be in any way detrimental for the immigration status, tax status, etc.?

 

[sarrebal]

If a USC has been out of the country for a couple of years and will continue being out for a while, but got jury duty summons (definitely will not return in time), what is the best course of action in responding? Can someone call on their behalf and explain the situation? Or write a letter explaining?
Should a request be made to postpone or to be excused all together. I know this has been mentioned in earlier posts, but the one outstanding question is:

will any kind of proof be required for being out of the country, like filing that IRS form for foreign income, passport copies with stamps, etc.

And also, is showing that long of the absense out of the country going to be in any way detrimental for the immigration status, tax status, etc.?

Just let them know that you live abroad (as proof you could have foreign visa, a foreign passport, utility bills, but ultimate proof is your form 1040 that shows your address abroad).
If you live abroad you're not required to be a juror.
And there's no problem with your immigration status, you're not an immigrant, you're a citizen.

 

[absrao]

If a USC has been out of the country for a couple of years and will continue being out for a while, but got jury duty summons (definitely will not return in time), what is the best course of action in responding? Can someone call on their behalf and explain the situation? Or write a letter explaining?
Should a request be made to postpone or to be excused all together. I know this has been mentioned in earlier posts, but the one outstanding question is:

will any kind of proof be required for being out of the country, like filing that IRS form for foreign income, passport copies with stamps, etc.

And also, is showing that long of the absense out of the country going to be in any way detrimental for the immigration status, tax status, etc.?

For tax status: You are generally required to file taxes. consult a competent accountant who is experienced in dealing with your type situation.

For Immigration Status: Please remember, you are NOT in immigrant status any more. You are U.S Citizen and should exercise those rights - which entitles you to live where ever you want (legally).