Moving back to the US with British husband
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Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
You are a US citizen, you are required to file tax returns regardless of your income. I would advise you do so now.
If you have savings of 3X the required level of support for the I864 then you can use those, if not you will need a joint sponsor. Someone in the US, who is a USC or PR, and who earns enough to support the intending immigrant. This is a formal contract with the US Government agreeing to repay any monies paid to the immigrant by the state.
If you have savings of 3X the required level of support for the I864 then you can use those, if not you will need a joint sponsor. Someone in the US, who is a USC or PR, and who earns enough to support the intending immigrant. This is a formal contract with the US Government agreeing to repay any monies paid to the immigrant by the state.
Last edited by civilservant; Mar 29th 2013 at 7:55 pm.
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Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
The only way for YOU to be able to return to the UK (if you decide to do so after 2 years) would be to re-apply again for spouse visa.
Just mentioning this, since people think that getting a residency permit allows them to come and go as they please. It does not. Only UK citizenship allows you to leave for any length of time and then return.
So, if you think you might return, best to get UK citizenship
Last edited by SanDiegogirl; Mar 29th 2013 at 8:17 pm.
#18
Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
The contract also is only exhausted when the immigrant either:
-Becomes a US citizen
-Works 40 qualifying quarters, so about 10 years,
-Dies
-Gives up LPR status and leaves the US
A divorce does not relinquish the responsibilities, so a co-sponsor should be aware of what they are getting into.
This co-sponsor, on the flip side, is also no longer available for people bringing a spouse into the UK any more.
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Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
To clarify, you won't be getting a visa... your husband will. I understand that you probably know that... but it helps to be specific - especially for people who might be even newer to the process than you are.
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Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
I have not earned ANY money whatsoever for over a year... do i still need to file? I had my mother back in the US ask her tax guy and he made it seem like I didn't need to (I made $00.00 this past year and i DID file my taxes the year before when I had worked before I came to the UK). Has anyone else heard different? if I need to file taxes if I haven't earned a cent.
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Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
I have not earned ANY money whatsoever for over a year... do i still need to file? I had my mother back in the US ask her tax guy and he made it seem like I didn't need to (I made $00.00 this past year and i DID file my taxes the year before when I had worked before I came to the UK). Has anyone else heard different? if I need to file taxes if I haven't earned a cent.
http://www.smartmoney.com/taxes/inco...-return-20713/
Now the bad news. Americans working overseas also need to file a US tax return if above the threshold. However usually no tax is due since foreign tax credits (form 1116 along with form 1040 or 1040 EZ) can be used to offset any US taxes owed. If you work outside the US for a complete fiscal year, it is a little easier to file a tax return since there is a $92,000 exclusion on income before foreign tax credits need to be used.
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1116.pdf
Last edited by Michael; Mar 30th 2013 at 1:07 am.
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Re: Moving back to the US with British husband
I have not earned ANY money whatsoever for over a year... do i still need to file? I had my mother back in the US ask her tax guy and he made it seem like I didn't need to (I made $00.00 this past year and i DID file my taxes the year before when I had worked before I came to the UK). Has anyone else heard different? if I need to file taxes if I haven't earned a cent.
Just make sure to read the I-864 instructions carefully to see your options for sponsoring your husband financially.
Rene