Relocating out of USA after GC [Archive]

theOne

10-13-2008, 04:02 AM

Friends,

I have had my GC for about two and a half months now. I am currently checking out SOA consultant positions with a consultancy in Saudi Arabia. I don't know the length of the contracts yet. Can I work out of USA and still apply for Citizenship after the wait of 4 years and 9 months ? Does this require me to stay a certain amount of time in USA for every year ? What are the tax implications ? Would I have to file taxes on the income that I earned out of USA ? Thank you.

Regards,
theOne

lord_labaku

10-13-2008, 10:29 AM

Pls. google USCIS pages for official info. You cannot stay for more than 6 months away from US each year every year. The situation might be different if its a US based company abroad.

H1Girl

10-13-2008, 02:59 PM

Friends,

I have had my GC for about two and a half months now. I am currently checking out SOA consultant positions with a consultancy in Saudi Arabia. I don't know the length of the contracts yet. Can I work out of USA and still apply for Citizenship after the wait of 4 years and 9 months ? Does this require me to stay a certain amount of time in USA for every year ? What are the tax implications ? Would I have to file taxes on the income that I earned out of USA ? Thank you.

Regards,
theOne

I am sure you would not have asked this question if use the term Permanent Resident instead of GC. I believe they ask you to follow the above requirements just to contribute to American Economy by providing your expertise and Tax money...