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Refused twice for UK visa, second time under 320(7A) (deception)
Awkward history for this question. It was posted in Travel (where it is most topical) and then reviewed for a being a duplicate. It's not a duplicate IMHO because there was a previous refusal. Then ...
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Why is a French bank asking me to fill out a W-9 form?
You're a US citizen, subject to US tax disclosure requirements. (Even expatriates are subject to this.) US law requires banks dealing with US citizens to inform the Internal Revenue Service of ...
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Visa for four month company training in the UK—me and wife
The questionnaire linked in your question is specifically about visiting family in the UK. Since you will be visiting for work-related purposes, that doesn't apply. The page you're looking for is this ...
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How can US citizens not residing in the US visit the White House?
In general, Americans abroad are considered to 'reside' in their last state and county of residence before leaving the country.
The Federal Voter Assistance Program has a very informative website on ...
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Is holding a third citizenship allowed?
The US does not generally restrict its citizens from having other nationalities. This doesn't depend on the number of other nationalities.
The same caveats that apply to dual nationality also apply, ...
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U.S. Income tax liability on cash transfers from foreign spouse
You must report gifts from foreign persons in excess of $100K annually on form 3520 attached to your tax return. There's no tax, only reporting, but failure to report will trigger a $10000 penalty. ...
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What are the permit implications of voluntarily leaving a job as a US citizen Blue Card-holder in Germany?
OK, I wasn't able to find an answer to my question through my own research, so I sought out 2 different lawyers and paid each of them about 100 EUR for a consultation (which amounted to an hour in an ...
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What's the procedure for somebody who has lost their US passport while living in Taiwan?
The US (as well as many other countries that do not have diplomatic relations with the ROC) has an embassy in all but name in Taiwan. It's called the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). It is staffed ...
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If I'm a US citizen and my parents just became US citizens, can they get social security?
They need to pay FICA taxes enough to accumulate 40 credits (i.e.: 10 years with ~16K taxable wages/year). They do not have to be citizens for that, so taxes they already paid also count.
Otherwise, ...
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Visa for four month company training in the UK—me and wife
What you need is for your company's lawyer (a UK-based lawyer versed in immigration law, whether hired by the US or UK company) to come up with a strategy. As @mic noted in the comments, "your ...
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As a US citizen, can I work remotely for a US company while living in Canada?
A work permit, include possible CUSMA/NAFTA facilitation, is usually only possible if you have a Canadian employer or you are self-employed in Canada.
If your principal purpose is to temporarily visit ...
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US driving license when living overseas
It appears that, provided you return for at least one night every five years and maintain a private mailbox in the state, South Dakota will happily consider you a resident and issue you a driver ...
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Is Dual Residency between the EU & UK Possible with Permanent Residency Visa (ILR)?
ILR means that you have rights to stay in the UK as a resident permamentaly, as you think you want to settle down there, and live there for the rest of your life (or at least for a long time).
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The US Healthcare Penalty and the UK National Health Service
As a dual US/UK citizen if you live outside the US, you are eligible for an exemption for health coverage. If you are living in the US, then you are not an "ordinary resident" of the UK, despite the ...
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How long can nonresident US citizens visit in the US?
Forever. US citizens can stay in the US as long as they want.
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Spouse of US citizen green card application: adjust status or leave and apply for visa?
Adjustment of Status will get permanent residency much faster. Since they are in the Immediate Relative category with no wait for visa numbers, I-130 petition and I-485 for Adjustment of Status can be ...
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What is the best way to move my family to the U.K. permanently?
The most straightforward route is working at a Tier 2 sponsored position for five years, followed by an application to settle in the UK.
You should read the detailed guidance on the gov.uk website (...
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US citizen in Germany - need visa?
A residence permit is a card you get from an Ausländerbehörde within Germany, a visa is a sticker you get from a consulate before entering Germany. In general, you are not allowed to apply for a ...
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How do I buy and import a car from Canada to the US?
I tried this, failed, pissed off a border guard, and wasted a not insignificant amount of money cleaning up the mess, so I recommend you act very carefully to make sure all the relevant pieces are in ...
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My dual citizen son (US and Australia) wants to marry a US citizen but live in Australia
It does not matter where the wedding is actually performed. Both the US and Australia (like virtually all countries) recognise marriages that have been legally performed according to the laws of the ...
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US Citizen with EU Spouse who doesn't yet have a job
If your husband is a “worker” (more on that below), he has a right to reside in the country and you have a right to join him. This also means that you have the right to work in Germany as well, as a ...
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Can I work remotely in Canada on a student permit?
This is not meant to address tax implications, solely the implications of working in Canada while under another type of permit.
Working remotely for a company located outside of Canada, where the ...
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US citizen working remotely for a US company wanting to stay in France for 9 month
You will most likely be entitled to a long-term visa, but that does not necessarily give you the right to work in France. It does however relieve you of the need to worry about leaving the country ...
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Which state do I vote in and how do I do it? (USA)
See https://www.fvap.gov/.
You are supposed to vote in the state in which you were last domiciled, which doesn't have to be the last state in which you were registered to vote. My guess is that this ...
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Obtaining another European nationality while living in France with a visa and a non-EU passport
I would say that you're never required to renew a visa, you're required to either have some title to stay or leave. Usually, you want to renew the visa but in that case it would seem unnecessary as ...
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US citizen married to EU citizen retiring in Spain?
It is indeed fairly simple, though you'll need to keep in mind the documentary requirements. You'll need the passport of the non-EU spouse and the passport or national ID card of the EU spouse. You'...
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US citizen applying for German dual citizenship with German father
From what you described, you are already a German citizen according to German law, and have been since birth.
A child born anywhere in the world in wedlock to a German citizen parent was ...
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US Born, UK Citizen Mother, do I qualify for UK Passport?
Do I qualify for a UK passport\citizenship?
See Apply for citizenship if you have a British parent/You were born before 1983. Since you did not mention your father, I presume he was not British. ...
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Asylum for spouse of American citizen
Legally speaking, your wife would be claiming asylum for herself, in contrast to the normal family-based immigration process, which would start with your filing a petition on her behalf. That is of ...
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US employee on a multi year long business trip to China, but paid in the US. Do I get to claim Foreign Earned Income Exception?
As you know, because you have a history of being able to claim the FEIE and continue to reside in China, you meet the bona fide and physical presence tests for the FEIE. You of course must meet these ...
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