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Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 19th 2013, 10:13 pm

Replies: 3

US and UK tax within same tax year

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Posted By gofish

US and UK tax within same tax year

Hi,

I am a UK permanent resident (ILR). I took a job in the USA and now planning to return after a period of 5 months (within same tax year). During my stay in the USA, I paid US income tax and...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 25th 2012, 3:56 pm

Replies: 6

Green card and ILR

Views: 3,044

Posted By gofish

Re: Green card and ILR

I am in the UK but will be soon going to the US on L-1A visa. I am checking if there are any implications of initiating the GC process on ILR.

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 25th 2012, 2:28 pm

Replies: 6

Green card and ILR

Views: 3,044

Posted By gofish

Green card and ILR

Hi

I would like to know if applying for US Green card could result in cancellation of ILR. I understand that one can maintain ILR on being outside the UK for max. 2 years. But if my employer...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 19th 2012, 5:19 pm

Replies: 59

L1A to GC EB1(c)

Views: 16,521

Posted By gofish

Re: L1A to GC EB1(c)

I am right now just speculating the feasibility. I haven't confirmed this with my company's attorney. Pls excuse my ignorance but doesn't both GC and immigrant visa mean permanent residency? Or are...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 19th 2012, 4:28 pm

Replies: 59

L1A to GC EB1(c)

Views: 16,521

Posted By gofish

Re: L1A to GC EB1(c)

My employer has agreed to sponsor GC for both myself and spouse. Form I-140 has Part 7 related to spouse and children which asks if they will be adjusting status or applying for visa abroad. If my...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 16th 2012, 5:29 pm

Replies: 59

L1A to GC EB1(c)

Views: 16,521

Posted By gofish

Re: L1A to GC EB1(c)

So what are the options if i want to take advantage of concurrent filing? Can my employer file I-485 for me and consular processing for her? In case she is already in the US by the time I -140 is...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 16th 2012, 11:06 am

Replies: 59

L1A to GC EB1(c)

Views: 16,521

Posted By gofish

Re: L1A to GC EB1(c)

Can my spouse enter the US on L-2 status and file her I-485 after my (principal applicant) I-485 has already been approved or pending?

The question arises because my wife does not want to leave...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Oct 4th 2012, 3:17 pm

Replies: 5

L-1 blanket: PED and Expiration Date

Views: 19,585

Posted By gofish

Re: L-1 blanket: PED and Expiration Date

I have heard that if one enters in L-1A status then one is eligible to apply under Eb-1c category. So I was thinking which document will show my class of admission.

Anyone here who entered in...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 30th 2012, 10:07 pm

Replies: 5

L-1 blanket: PED and Expiration Date

Views: 19,585

Posted By gofish

Re: L-1 blanket: PED and Expiration Date

Thanks, Ian

Any thoughts on the other two questions? Anyone else?

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 28th 2012, 3:28 pm

Replies: 5

L-1 blanket: PED and Expiration Date

Views: 19,585

Posted By gofish

L-1 blanket: PED and Expiration Date

Hi

I just got my L-1 blanket visa stamped passports. My company has a blanket petition valid indefinitely. The visa expiry date is in 2017 (5 years) but the PED is 2015 (3 years).

Could anyone...

Forum: USA

Sep 28th 2012, 1:32 pm

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Re: Taxation on L-1 visa

Generally, how much do US banks withhold as federal income tax on interest earned in their savings account?

I understand I have to declare my worldwide income but in a year with dual status tax...

Forum: USA

Sep 28th 2012, 8:51 am

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Re: Taxation on L-1 visa

You are right. Dont want to start my Cash ISA again if things dont work out. Stock ISA, I can liquidate (market is not doing big favours anyways...). TDS on interest earned on non-tax benefit...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 27th 2012, 6:40 pm

Replies: 59

L1A to GC EB1(c)

Views: 16,521

Posted By gofish

Re: L1A to GC EB1(c)

Currently, Texas Service Center is showing 4 months for I-140 and Feb 2012 for I-485. Even if both I-140 and I-485 are concurrently filed, how is everyone getting EADs so fast? Also, I used to think...

Forum: USA

Sep 26th 2012, 5:44 pm

Replies: 3

Rental apartments in Houston

Views: 746

Posted By gofish

Re: Rental apartments in Houston

I want to be close to city center due to work location and dont want to drive too much so looking for places in uptown. Inside I-610 (midtown) rents are high. Gessner rd area looks affordable and as...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Sep 26th 2012, 10:52 am

Replies: 13

Leaving USA when waiting for EAD (L2 visa holder)

Views: 15,859

Posted By gofish

Re: Leaving USA when waiting for EAD (L2 visa holder)

Did you apply online or on a paper form? How many days after submitting the application did you leave USA? Asking for my wife who will be on L2 and will be in exactly same situation and may just come...

Forum: USA

Sep 26th 2012, 10:13 am

Replies: 3

Rental apartments in Houston

Views: 746

Posted By gofish

Rental apartments in Houston

Hi,

I would be soon temporarily relocating to Houston. Could anyone suggest decent and safe neighbourhood rental apartments in Houston between Gessner Rd and Voss Road (south of I-10 and closer to...

Forum: USA

Sep 26th 2012, 7:34 am

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Re: Taxation on L-1 visa

I dont want to cash in ISA immediately as I m moving to the US temporarily at the moment.

Forum: USA

Sep 25th 2012, 4:36 pm

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Re: Taxation on L-1 visa

Since for 2012, I will be considered non resident alien and use Form 1040-NR, do I still need to declare ISAs? I mean I will be present in the US only for a month in 2012 and it does not make sense...

Forum: USA

Sep 25th 2012, 7:53 am

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Re: Taxation on L-1 visa

If i decide to come back to the UK after a few months, will i still be eligible to receive NHS benefits? Does it depend on continuing to pay overseas NI contributions?

Forum: USA

Sep 25th 2012, 7:39 am

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Re: Taxation on L-1 visa

Thanks for the response. I will not pass substantial presence test for this year. Hence, will use Form 1040 NR. But how do I take credit of tax deducted on interest on UK savings. Additionally, how...

Forum: USA

Sep 24th 2012, 8:35 pm

Replies: 26

Taxation on L-1 visa

Views: 4,600

Posted By gofish

Taxation on L-1 visa

Hi,

I am an Indian citizen with Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. I am transferring to the US office on L-1 visa. I will be paid by the US employer and not by the UK employer. Hence, it is...

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