Lil bear

I believe the wording is something like “ if the balance in the foreign account.. or the total of the balances in all accounts if more than one.. exceeds $10000 usd at ANY time “ then fbar must be filed So it doesnt look at ins and outs but only at the daily total in the account. Given your info in the post, correct. Never have a daily balance over $10000 and you don’t need an FBAR for that year

You arrive, show your appointment letter and ID, go through security, wait till you are called up, have fingerprints and photo taken. Go home

Yes for sure. No “P math” needed here 🤪 The challenge is finding one who has expertise not just “ book knowledge”. Thinking we were getting the first, but finding out it was the second, cost us $1500 on our first tax year here 😵‍💫🤬😓

If they are approving the application then yes, they keep the v passport and return it 1-2 weeks later with the visa foil in it She should be ok for the overseas trip in Feb. Her next entry into the US will trigger the use of her IR 5 visa and her LPR status. Not possible to enter as a tourist if the immigration visa is already been approved. I would be very reluctant to reschedule the interview.

Or,more likely, realise their goals aren't going to work ..the US tax system is a bigger, more confusing hole than USCIS !

There is short term insurance available for purchase online in the US. As with travel insurance it is often very limited cover .. catastrophic events only, no routine medical appts, no cover for preexisting conditions, no medication etc .. but its better than nothing in case of accident etc. Google “ short term medical insurance USA. Bring a good supply of medication in original packing and make a call to the ACA navigator team in your state the day after you arrive. Get SSN asap and back accounts etc as you will need evidence of residential address for many things. If it feels like a never ending spiral into a dark hole .. that’s exactly what it is. But you will get there. Use the time before you arrive to get a ls much info and process clear in your mind and on paper. Good luck

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