Questions tagged [usa]
Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in the United States of America
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As an OCI card holder, do I count as an "Indian Citizen"?
I'm a US citizen with an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card; the closest thing to dual citizenship that the countries have.
I apparently have all the rights of an Indian citizen except:
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Making it easier for family to call from the US to the UK
My American extended family is pretty clueless about making international calls. It seems that buying an international phone card and/or figuring out country codes is just too much for them. What can ...
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How to transfer Alabama (USA) driver's license to a Northern Territory (AU) driver's license?
I have recently emigrated to Australia as a PR. Am I eligible to drive upon arrival in Australia and can I transfer my driver's license from Alabama to Northern Territory?
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Are there any tax differences with having a billing address outside the States?
I'm a US citizen / Indian resident. Income I make goes through the usual W9 form (instead of a W8), and I keep a US billing address while filling it in.
If, in the future, I no longer am able to list ...
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If I register to vote, can I be called for jury duty even though I live abroad?
I'm a US citizen living abroad. I'd like to register to vote, however I've heard that this will make me eligible to be chosen for jury duty.
I can't easily appear for jury duty from here, if I ...
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How to change employers on a H-1B visa in the United States
For a person in the US under an H-1B visa - if this person needs to change jobs:
What's the procedure that needs to be followed since the H-1 is sponsored by the employer?
Can the visa and stay be ...
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H1B Green Card (Permanent Residency) Process with Employer Change
Consider the situation:
A person arrives to the US as an H1B holder
Works for the employer that sponsored the visa for some time and employer does labor certification and other paperwork for US Green ...
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How much US taxes do you have to pay after selling a foreign property if you are a US green card holder?
What portion of the sale of a property outside the US will you need to pay taxes on? Will you be paying taxes on the total sale price or only on the gain?
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How to find a tax preparer in the UK for a US income tax return
The IRS provides guidelines for choosing a tax preparer. These include making sure the preparer has a PTIN and to check with the US BBB for questionable history. The IRS also has information about ...
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Can someone in the US on a H4 visa work remotely [duplicate]
If I am on a (dependent) H4 visa in the USA, can I
Work remotely (in the US) for my employer in another country ?
Create blogs/youtube videos/e-commerce websites which earn me revenue (credited to ...
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Can a French national living in the US be tried twice for the same crime?
From expatica.com,
According to the French criminal code (code penal) every crime that is committed abroad by a French national is punishable in France. This has allowed the government to prosecute ...
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How can I get a US Greencard through the Diversity Visa Program?
How can I win a resident visa through the Greencard Lottery? Should I go to a US Embassy or can I apply online?
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Transportation in San Francisco
I expect to live in San Francisco but I have no clue if a car is necessary or if I can rely on public transportation system if there is any.
I plan to move in the city and in the Valley on a daily ...
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Is earning $4000/month before tax enough to cover common expenses in Indiana, US? [closed]
I had a job offer and I'm considering relocation, but I don't know how much the taxes are and how expensive it is to live there.
The job is as a visiting researcher for a university, and it would be ...
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Can you travel to the US on a ESTA to negotiate future work or collaborate as a freelancer?
I might have the opportunity to do some contract work as a contractor in the US. My fiscal advisor already told me that I am fully taxable in my home country. I will do all the work from home. In case ...
