US Immigration Act of 2021 (proposed)

[pm5k 129]

10 hours ago, HRQX said:

If they enter in the first half of the calendar year, then they'll be resident aliens for tax purposes because of the Substantial Presence test: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/substantial-presence-test

J1 visa holders, even if they are present in the US for the entire year, generally cannot claim the standard deduction.  I suspect this would be somewhat similar. 

[HRQX 4,145]

3 minutes ago, pm5k said:

J1 visa holders, even if they are present in the US for the entire year, generally cannot claim the standard deduction.

For V visa holders it'll be like K visa or B visa holders, meaning the Substantial Presence test may apply.

 

The proposed law makes no significant changes to tax law: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/substantial-presence-test

Do not count days for which you are an exempt individual. The term "exempt individual" does not refer to someone exempt from U.S. tax, but to anyone in the following categories:

• An individual temporarily present in the U.S. as a foreign government-related individual under an “A” or “G” visa, other than individuals holding “A-3” or “G-5” class visas.
• A teacher or trainee temporarily present in the U.S. under a "J" or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
• A student temporarily present in the U.S. under an "F," "J," "M," or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
• A professional athlete temporarily in the U.S. to compete in a charitable sports event.

Edited February 23, 2021 by HRQX

[pm5k 129]

2 minutes ago, HRQX said:

For V visa holders it'll be like K visa or B visa holders, meaning the Substantial Presence test may apply.

 

The proposed law makes no significant changes to tax law: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/substantial-presence-test

Do not count days for which you are an exempt individual. The term "exempt individual" does not refer to someone exempt from U.S. tax, but to anyone in the following categories:

• An individual temporarily present in the U.S. as a foreign government-related individual under an “A” or “G” visa, other than individuals holding “A-3” or “G-5” class visas.
• A teacher or trainee temporarily present in the U.S. under a "J" or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
• A student temporarily present in the U.S. under an "F," "J," "M," or "Q" visa, who substantially complies with the requirements of the visa.
• A professional athlete temporarily in the U.S. to compete in a charitable sports event.

I guess this is what they would negotiate. 

Either way, there would still be tax revenue, but it would be less if deductions applied. 

[blchaddy 15]

Should’ve had my husband come over illegally before Jan 1..would’ve been easier. Jk..sort of  

That’s the bad thing about some parts of this..it promotes this type of thinking. 

[Boiler 45,510]

Well assuming all the proposals are enacted most people would have several options to consider, will go well beyond fiancé or spouse.

[MaleAlpha 314]

On 2/21/2021 at 7:18 PM, D&J S said:

Folks that have lived in "socialist" nations such as Venezuela, Bolivia and many others would vehemently oppose anything even appearing to "lean heavily left".  Don't believe me?  Go ask them.  Because unless one is hooked into the ruling party, they all know that the rest of society loses, and loses big.  It's exactly what Central Americans are leaving behind as they head north in caravans of thousands.  It's why Cubans will risk the ocean on a raft.  Pretty picture in the short run, disastrous future.  Always play the long game and strive for the common good.

Why does the world insist on repeating the failed systems of others in their own context? 

If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is; especially when it comes from a political party.

 

Smart, controlled immigration has always been and will always be necessary in a healthy society that wants to have an identity.

 

You said a whole lot of nothing. Leaning left doesn't mean socialism. It means doing the things for which Biden was voted. If the US liked Republican ideals, Trump would still be president. ..obviously not. Left policies include immigration reform such as fixing the DACA issue - I'm yet to find a single justification for why someone who was brought here illegally as a 3 month old should be penalized for the wrongdoings of their parent. Only justification is sheer wickedness. Other things that are left leaning is climate change policies etc. I don't see socialism in any of this.

 

..And by the way, there are several socialist elements such as medicaid, medicare, free public education, SNAP etc. that no one seems to have issues about. 

Edited February 24, 2021 by MaleAlpha

[Boiler 45,510]

1 minute ago, MaleAlpha said:

You said a whole lot of nothing. Leaning left doesn't mean socialism. It means doing the things for which Biden was voted. If the US liked Republican ideals, Trump would still be president. ..obviously not. Left policies include immigration reform such as fixing the DACA issue - I'm yet to find a single justification for why someone who was brought here illegally as a 3 month old should be penalized for the wrongdoings of their parent. Only justification is sheer wickedness. Other things that are left leaning is climate change policies etc. I don't see socialism in any of this.

 

..And by the way, there are several socialist elements such as medicaid, medicare, free public education, SNAP etc. that no one seems to have issues about. 

 

Individuals must meet following criteria to apply for DACA: Are under 31 years of age as of June 15, 2012; Came to the U.S. while under the age of 16; Have continuously resided in the U.S. from June 15, 2007 to the present.

 

I like free stuff.

[ibancarsa 1]

very humanitarian!!

 

[Boiler 45,510]

 

Just the start

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

2 posts removed for discussing politics.

stick to the topic and avoid the holier than thou political discussions.

 

charles

vj moderation

[TBoneTX 45,288]

Another off-topic political-oriented post has been removed.

The thread will either be closed or moved to Current Events if this continues.

[Mansini77 100]

I'm still glad I got my wife's GC a few years back, no regrets.  I'd like to see the applicant return to their home country to consular process just like I did with my spouse.  But that was then, this is now.

 

LOL, I can only imagine the backlog of these cases to be processed by the USCIS if this immigration policy does pass.

 

[MaleAlpha 314]

On 2/26/2021 at 8:08 PM, TBoneTX said:

Another off-topic political-oriented post has been removed.

The thread will either be closed or moved to Current Events if this continues.

I think you should move it to current events. 

In my opinion, it fits in there better.

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

i demand refund of all thousands of dollars spent on legal immigration in the last decade for all legal immigrants. Biden needs to cut a cheque for all legal immigrants starting June 2012

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

On 3/2/2021 at 8:15 PM, Mansini77 said:

I'm still glad I got my wife's GC a few years back, no regrets.  I'd like to see the applicant return to their home country to consular process just like I did with my spouse.  But that was then, this is now.

 

LOL, I can only imagine the backlog of these cases to be processed by the USCIS if this immigration policy does pass.

 

USCIS processing time will change from months to decades. Your estimate processing time will be 

 

1) 1 decade

2) 2 decades

3) 3 decades

4) 5 decades

5) 6 decades

6) 7 decades

7) 100 years