nervouswreck
Member
I got a job, thanks! Now figuring out other things to finalize my move
The "been there done that" thread: life in the US after DV
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Getmeouttahere
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what questions were you asked?
nervouswreck
Member
Where I have been, what I have been doing there. I said "stuff" and they insisted on knowing what the stuff was. I have finally moved to the US permanently now and this time went through Detroit. They asked me the same questions pretty much and did not stamp my passport this time, which was weird so I asked. He replied "LPR, no need". That felt nice. I must say though that moving from Europe to the US has been overwhelming but hopefully in a few months/years I can look back with pride and appreciation.
Regardless, always nice to come back here and check out past threads for answers I need
Hi, when you say less than six months from re-entering on the second visit, do you mean six months from your initial visit to the US or six months since the visa was issued?
I got the stamped visa in about Dec last year, entered in May this year and will be returning shortly but worried about when the “six month rule” starts from in my case.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Of course you were allowed in - they don't have the power to stop you entering if under 6 months (unless they have proof you broke the law whilst outside). But some of them love to bully people. You can simply refuse to give them further details - but mostly it is easier/faster to give them some form of answer.
nervouswreck
Member
Six months from my visit to the US.
nervouswreck
Member
I was taking a look at my time outside the US and realized I may have some issues N-400 time. I was still employed abroad and plan to file taxes for that next year, does this mean that my continous residence was broken? If so, can I start counting from the last time I entered the US and obtained a lease?
2. Can I leave the US after meeting the 913 days requirement and come back every once in a while?
2. Can I leave the US after meeting the 913 days requirement and come back every once in a while?
EmilyW
Well-Known Member
No.
Once you're a citizen, you can move freely. Up until then, you're at the behest of USCIS. You must file US tax returns regardless of where you are, as an LPR.
I delayed my N-400 to ensure I had no issues with any residency requirements (I had a break of ~8 months from the time of becoming an LPR vs making the final move to the US). Don't waste your time or money if you want an easy path. Just my opinion.
Once you're a citizen, you can move freely. Up until then, you're at the behest of USCIS. You must file US tax returns regardless of where you are, as an LPR.
I delayed my N-400 to ensure I had no issues with any residency requirements (I had a break of ~8 months from the time of becoming an LPR vs making the final move to the US). Don't waste your time or money if you want an easy path. Just my opinion.
Bob22
Well-Known Member
out of interest, how long was your N400 application from the time you applied to the time you were approved?
Hello Experts,
Wanted your opinion on my case. I am a DV2022 winner, I got my green card and also I entered US, stayed there for a month and then had to come back to Australia to finish my studies. I entered on GC in December 2022 and returned to Australia in Jan. I have now finished my studies and want to return to US. But I am realized that they can cancel the GC on the grounds of abandonment. In my case what would constitute the abandonment, re-entering after December or re-entering after January.
By the way, I have already applied for I-131 Re-entry permit and also I had given the ten-print in US before I return to Australia but there was no answer on it. Therefore, I am planning to return before they can find the ground for abandonment.
Wanted your opinion on my case. I am a DV2022 winner, I got my green card and also I entered US, stayed there for a month and then had to come back to Australia to finish my studies. I entered on GC in December 2022 and returned to Australia in Jan. I have now finished my studies and want to return to US. But I am realized that they can cancel the GC on the grounds of abandonment. In my case what would constitute the abandonment, re-entering after December or re-entering after January.
By the way, I have already applied for I-131 Re-entry permit and also I had given the ten-print in US before I return to Australia but there was no answer on it. Therefore, I am planning to return before they can find the ground for abandonment.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
There’s no ground for abandonment in this case considering you did apply for a re-entry permit which is still pending an approval. The re-entry permit is all you need to demonstrate you had no intention of abandoning your LPR status when you left the country in January. While the approval is still pending, just make sure you have your application receipt and biometric notice on hand in place of the approved re-entry permit when you return.
AussieDVApplicant
New Member
Hi all, hope everybody is settling into USA life!
I am looking for an accountant. I have tried a few recommendations from US friends, but it looks like I will need one that specialises in Dual Taxation, as I will still need to file an Australian tax return at least for the first year.
I will be based in LA, but location probably doesn't matter too much. Does anybody have a recommendation for an accountant that handles the dual taxation?
Thanks for any help.
I am looking for an accountant. I have tried a few recommendations from US friends, but it looks like I will need one that specialises in Dual Taxation, as I will still need to file an Australian tax return at least for the first year.
I will be based in LA, but location probably doesn't matter too much. Does anybody have a recommendation for an accountant that handles the dual taxation?
Thanks for any help.
nervouswreck
Member
I am in a similar situation. I asked some people but they all said I need to file taxes separately for both countries and use two lawyers in that case. For my case, I can easily file taxes for one of the countries myself, just have no clue how to handle US taxes
I too will be in this situation early next year. I haven't contacted anyone yet, but the following look promising to me (I couldn't post the links coz it thought it was spam):
- Murphy Tax (murphytax dot com dot au)
- Uptrend Advisory (uptrendadvisory dot com)
- Asena Advisors (asenaadvisors dot com)
AussieDVApplicant
New Member
Also wanted to recommend 'Uptrend Advisory' - Jason is US-based and specializes in both US and Australian tax.
My two cents - if your AGI is less than $73k for the current financial year, utilize the 'Free File' from the Internal Revenue Service. If above the threshold and you do not have a complex tax situation (e.g., W2 income only, no foreign investment properties, etc.), use any of the do-it-yourself tax filing service. It's not too difficult.
nervouswreck
Member
Thanks, I did not actually know about the free file. I probably have less than that but will double check to be sure