I'm in the U.S. on a EB-1 green card. I spend a lot of time abroad. I don't have much of a desire to get U.S. citizenship, but I do want to preserve my ability to live and work in the U.S. any time in the future without having to go through the pain of applying from scratch.
Few questions:
1. What are the risks in terms of losing the green card — should I be careful about counting the days abroad to ensure I stay under 6 months cumulative? What are my options for living abroad for a while with frequent trips to the U.S.?
2. What are the downsides of getting citizenship if I choose to apply for it? In particular, how does my tax situation get affected when I work abroad as a citizen vs. resident.
3. If I'm abroad and have a reentry permit, for quick trips to the U.S. (not moving back), can I come back as a resident or would I enter as a "visa-waiver" tourist? Does Global Entry still work?
1. Even if you're spending a lot of time outside, as long as the gaps are less than 6 months and your primary home is the U.S., there's really no risk of losing your green card.
2. You will not consult an accountant but as a general rule, you are taxed the same whether you're living here or abroad and whether you're a permanent resident or citizen.
3. You would be entering the U.S. as a permanent resident each time.
Few questions:
1. What are the risks in terms of losing the green card — should I be careful about counting the days abroad to ensure I stay under 6 months cumulative? What are my options for living abroad for a while with frequent trips to the U.S.?
2. What are the downsides of getting citizenship if I choose to apply for it? In particular, how does my tax situation get affected when I work abroad as a citizen vs. resident.
3. If I'm abroad and have a reentry permit, for quick trips to the U.S. (not moving back), can I come back as a resident or would I enter as a "visa-waiver" tourist? Does Global Entry still work?