Does a US citizen living abroad liable for taxes in US ?
Q. Hi, I am a Naturalized US Citizen planning on living abroad in my home coury for few years to be with my sick parents but not going to work there. During those years I will have no income except couple of thousand dollars in interest on my savings in US bank. (1 ) Do I have to still file for IT returns in US ? (2) Am I liable for taxes on the interest earned in US bank ? (3) Is there a Yahoo or Google or other group where attorneys or accountants can give me proper legal advice on these & other related matters ? Really appreciate any & all the help. Thank You in Advance.
Asked by mike2op - Wed Oct 3 03:23:33 2007 - United States - 5 Answers - Comments

A. US citizens and residents are subject to US income taxes on their worldwide income regardless of where they live. If your income is less than the filing requirement amount for your filing status, no return is required. If you are a single individual the filing requirement amount for 2007 will be $8,750. If your total income including the interest income is less than that, you will not owe any tax and do not have to file a return. You may still owe state income taxes in your state of legal residence and/or the state where the bank account exists. You may also owe income tax to the country where you reside.
Answered by Bostonian In MO - Wed Oct 3 07:09:48 2007

I am a Filipino citizen married to a Nepalese. Can I apply as a student to Canada from Nepal?
Q. I am a Filipino citizen married to a Nepalese. I am planning to apply as a student in Canada from Nepal but I am not a Nepalese citizen. Do I have to change my citizenship? What are the requirements to change my citizenship?
Asked by Aiza B - Thu Jan 14 04:42:14 2010 - Immigration - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Yes, you can apply for your study permit from Nepal if you are currently residing there. See this link for your answer and you can get detailed information about the whole process as well:
Answered by dugout - Thu Jan 14 17:30:21 2010

How would an Australian Citizen intending to marry a Fijian Citizen gain a Visa for living in Fiji?
Q. As the question says, how would an australian citizen intending to marry a fijian citizen gain a Visa for living in Fiji? Like, does anyone know any information about this or anywhere I can go for this specific information? please help
Asked by Marama. - Fri Feb 22 20:29:16 2008 - Immigration - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Are you SURE you want to move to Fiji? They have gone through at least TWO coup-de-etat's (military ousted the government) that I know of. Possibly more. I've been out of touch with fiji since I moved to Canada. otoh i have went to school with several fijians - one was ethnic fijian and and the other two were indian. I still cant get over their C for TH. The fijian girls name was ATECA - its pronouned A TE THA.
Answered by Francesca Thomas - Sat Feb 23 19:53:17 2008

What does the immigration laws say about a US citizen marrying or having a child with a non-citizen?
Q. I'm doing an essay paper on population growth and need more info! What I want to know is US citizenship granted to non-citizens or their children when they either marry or has children with a US citizen. Thanks!
Asked by sf_bernardo - Mon Feb 16 10:59:54 2009 - Immigration - 4 Answers - Comments

A. There is nothing to prevent a US citizen from marrying or having a child with a non-citizen. It is getting the non-citizens legally into the country that can be a problem.
Answered by wartz - Mon Feb 16 11:04:57 2009

How can a European citizen live legally in the United States?
Q. How can a Swedish citizen live in the United States for 4-5 years? Which visa is easily acquired? Also, wish to study in the US, at an aviation school? What is the best way to undergo getting a study visa and still be able to work?
Asked by Stormy - Sun Oct 24 21:14:33 2010 - Immigration - 2 Answers - Comments

A. No is no such visa. If you are here as a student,you cannot work. Your only option is a work visa if you can find an employer to sponsor you. That will not happen unless you have a college degree,years of experience in your field and have a skill that is needed in the US.
Answered by Jan - Mon Oct 25 00:01:06 2010

US citizen wants to marry Indian Citizen girl, What form of marriage is going to be legally valid?
Q. My India born, now naturalized Hindu USC wants to marry an Hindu Indian citizen girl. He does not want to register marriage as it is going to take a long time. Instead he wants to marry her through Hindu traditions only. Is this form of marriage is going to be legally valid in India and USA? 12 hours ago - 3 days left to answer.
Asked by John I - Fri Mar 6 07:55:03 2009 - Marriage & Divorce - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It will be legally valid everywhere if they're going to marry in Hindu way in India. As far as I know, if they both live in the US, marrying before a priest will not be legal. Talk to a lawyer before making a final decision.
Answered by bada bing bada boom - Fri Mar 6 07:59:49 2009

What can a regular citizen do to get a law passed allowing for a governor to be recalled?
Q. It's in the state of Ohio, if that matters. I'm not interested in any debates as to what kind of job Kasich is doing, I just want to know what as a normal citizen of Ohio I can do to set things in motion toward making it possible to recall a governor in the state.
Asked by Atomic Duck - Wed Mar 2 19:04:59 2011 - Civic Participation - 1 Answers - Comments

A. People power. Get alist of names, contact anyone in authority who may be able to assist. Don't stop till u get enough.
Answered by - Wed Mar 2 19:37:47 2011

How can an American become a Philippine citizen?
Q. I plan on retiring in the Philippines, and will soon marry a woman there. We already have built our home there. Can I become a citizen of that country? I want to be able to travel to and from there, and stay for long periods, without having to pay excessive Visa Extension fees. I also want to build a business there, and start an orphanage school. Is becoming a citizen expensive? Does it take long? How is the process begun?
Asked by joseph_alabat - Mon May 5 10:18:11 2008 - Immigration - 1 Answers - Comments

A. are you sure you want to retire there. The Mormon Church is the 3rd largest church there. www.gov.ph
Answered by falisrm - Mon May 5 11:56:54 2008

How hard is it to become a Chinese citizen?
Q. I am a citizen of America. I am an immunologist and virologist. If the idocy of most Americans continues, then many expect America to cease being any significant Global influence by 2020. Therefore, I am considering moving to, and becoming a citizen of, China. How strict is the immigration process to China and how hard is it to become a Chinese citizen? Also, would any Chinese corporations and/or hospitals be looking for a virologist/immunologist?
Asked by John - Fri Jul 8 08:50:52 2011 - China - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. First off, very few countries offer citizenship. I am almost 100% sure that the best you could hope for is a residence status. There are jobs in China, I know quite a few people that have gone and worked in China, and really liked it. I don't know if your reason for going is necessarily the one that will make you most successful in an international move. What you should do, is get in touch with the Chinese embassy, and you will get the information that you need of what to do, to qualify for a residence card. Check international websites for jobs, look in professional publications for opportunities, ask friends that have worked overseas, and you should be able to find something that will fit you.
Answered by always b natural - Fri Jul 8 09:05:25 2011

Can a citizen of Arizona grow marijuana and sell it to coffee shops?
Q. Can a citizen of Arizona grow marijuana and sell it to coffee shops if proposition 203 gets passed? For example how california citizens can grow marijuana and sell it to coffee shops. All of you are trippin over this question! I dont live in a state that has medical marijuana so I dont know anything about it. Im just trying to find out the guidelines for Arizona if it gets passed. Jeez chill out.
Asked by Nancy Carmichael - Tue Sep 14 17:16:38 2010 - Law & Ethics - 6 Answers - Comments

A. No, and neither can you do it in California. Well, you CAN, but you'll go to jail for it.
Answered by Quizzard - Tue Sep 14 17:23:31 2010

How can my mother inlaw become a dual citizen?
Q. My Mother inlaw is a citizen in Canada and is married to an American citizen. How can she begin the process of becoming a dual citizen? My fiances father is a US citizen and is married to a canadian citizen. She wants to get dual citizen ship. How can she begin the steps to getting dual citizenship and where does she need to go to get the process started?
Asked by emmaleec123 - Wed Mar 26 03:58:47 2008 - Immigration - 3 Answers - Comments

A. She would begin the American naturalization process (assuming she's already a permanent resident) and become an American citizen. At that point, she is a dual citizen. The U.S. allows dual citizenship, it just doesn't recognize your foreign citizenships. USCIS will never ask someone to relinquish their foreign passport or their foreign citizenship. The naturalization oath is symbolic and not legally binding (the only way to actually renounce a citizenship is to go to an embassy and do it, which is not required when you become a U.S. citizen). In other words: The U.S. would consider her a U.S. citizen, subject to all U.S. laws as they apply to citizens. Canada would consider her a Canadian citizen subject to all Canadian laws. She could… [cont.]
Answered by Impska - Wed Mar 26 04:53:41 2008

Can A Naturalised UK citizen living in the US petition his/her spouse to become a UK citizen?
Q. I am a naturalized UK citizen who has never lived in England my entire life. I recently married to my husband who is a chinese citizen working in the US. Can I petition my husband to become a UK citizen?
Asked by Poki - Mon Nov 8 20:15:57 2010 - Immigration - 2 Answers - Comments

A. You cannot be a naturalised British citizen without ever being resident, that is impossible. You may be a citizen by descent, i.e. one of your parents was born in the UK. No, you cannot 'petition' a spouse or any other relative to be a British citizen. An application for citizenship by an adult requires at least three years residency in the case of a person married to a UK citizen.
Answered by Maggie - Tue Nov 9 03:07:53 2010

US Citizen born and living abroad, what taxes do I need to pay?
Q. I am a US citizen born abroad and I have lived outside the US all my life. I am also a citizen of the country I was born in. What are the guidelines/how to's for my taxes considering I live abroad and have another citizenship. I am 29.
Asked by CatiE - Tue Jul 22 15:16:48 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The only taxes you would be responsible for are anything you earned in this Country as far as income taxes are concerned. You would owe property taxes if you own propriety here in the US. Other than that you owe nothing.
Answered by pmspotter - Tue Jul 22 15:28:40 2008

Can an Italian citizen live and work in the UK without being a naturalized British citizen?
Q. I am currently an American citizen, but am planning on getting dual citizenship with Italy based on my ancestry (Jure Sanguinis). Once I have acquired this, can I live and work in the UK (part of the European Union) without surrendering my Italian or my American citizenship? Thanks.
Asked by W - Mon Nov 23 03:09:17 2009 - Immigration - 3 Answers - Comments

A. You are totally free as an Italian (and therefore a citizen of an EU state) to live and work in any EU country. You do not have to surrender your citizenship of either Italy or the US, even if you acquired UK citizenship, which would take you six years residency in the UK in any case. Take a look at both these web sites which have some useful information on both Italian citizenship and living in the UK as an EU citizen.
Answered by Maggie - Tue Nov 24 19:24:47 2009

How does an illegal immigrant become a citizen?
Q. And I am not talking about the "legit" way either. Such as, if an illegal immigrant married a legal citizen, is that illegal immigrant immediately a citizen? Aren't there laws against this type of misuse of the marriage system? BTW, I am not Mexican. I was born in America to two American citizens. This is regarding someone else.
Asked by Hadeer S - Sat Aug 19 16:32:28 2006 - Immigration - 16 Answers - Comments

A. If you have a baby here you are not a citizen!!! Most of you rattle off garbage and are uninformed!!! If you marry a citizen you are not a citizen!!! It doesn't work that way.
Answered by Carol R - Sat Aug 19 16:51:44 2006

How does a legal citizen become an illegal citizen?
Q. I'm a legal citizen of the US and would like to enjoy the same benefits of illegal citzens-cheap/free education, low/no taxes, using the ER as my PCP, etc. How do I go about becoming an illegal citizen? Do I have to become a legal citizen in another country first or just stop claiming citizenry of the US status?
Asked by Nobody's right til sombody's wrong - Tue Apr 7 10:11:44 2009 - Law & Ethics - 3 Answers - Comments

A. To mis-quote (Or perhaps update) Horace Greeley: "Go South young man.
Answered by wizjp - Tue Apr 7 10:17:36 2009

How does a Canadian citizen start a business in Canada while living in japan?
Q. I am a Canadian citizen that recently moved to Japan. I would like to start a business in Canada selling to Canadians over the internet. I need to register it for a BN and Vendor Permit for a Canadian manufacturer. Any help would be great, thanks :D
Asked by JG - Fri Aug 21 04:12:36 2009 - Other - Canada - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Get your business number by using this form: Vendor permit: Just fill out the forms and submit them. Further information:
Answered by Allie - Fri Aug 21 13:40:44 2009

what steps does USA citizen have to take to move to canada, legally, and work and become a citizen?
Q. I live in Minnesota, but after I finish college I want to move to vancouver, BC. How do I get a job, immigrate legally, and become a citizen?
Asked by - Wed Aug 26 19:24:19 2009 - Immigration - 3 Answers - Comments

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Answered by tuppenybitz - Wed Aug 26 19:33:09 2009

What does a Philippine citizen that is a US resident need to travel to mexico?
Q. I'm a Philippine citizen that is a us resident (have my green card and in the us legally) Were going to Cancun in April... what documents do I need to enter and leave Cancun Mexico? Green card, driver's license, passport and etc...? Also were traveling with Spirit Airlines, I called them personally but they're no help! Who gives us the tourist card to enter? and do we have to pay the fee or did we already pay for it when paying for the flight?
Asked by CURIOUSSSS - Sat Jan 3 13:54:44 2009 - Other - Destinations - 1 Answers - Comments

A. All visitors must hold a tourist card (FMT form), which is issued free of charge and obtainable from airlines, Mexican Consulates, Mexican international airports and border crossing points. U.S. legal permanent residents in possession of their I-551 Permanent Resident card may board flights to the U.S. from Mexico.
Answered by tonalc2 - Sat Jan 3 14:00:17 2009

What are the requirements to be a "natural born citizen?"?
Q. Natural-born citizen Who is a natural-born citizen? Who, in other words, is a citizen at birth, such that that person can be a President someday? The 14th Amendment defines citizenship this way: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." But even this does not get specific enough. As usual, the Constitution provides the framework for the law, but it is the law that fills in the gaps. Currently, Title 8 of the U.S. Code fills in those gaps. Section 1401 defines the following as people who are "citizens of the United States at birth:" * Anyone born inside the United States * * Any Indian or Eskimo… [cont.]
Asked by I love yanking your chain - Mon Aug 3 13:56:05 2009 - Politics - 9 Answers - Comments

A. As far as I am concerned Obama was born in Hawaii. I oppose second class citizenship and believe that naturalized citizens should also have the right to run for President. The current policy ts xenophobic.
Answered by Dr.John L - Wed Aug 5 19:30:40 2009