Tax Filing Status: Married Filing Separately vs. Married Filing Jointly – Consequences for Green Card Holders

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Tax Filing Status: Married Filing Separately vs. Married Filing Jointly – Consequences for Green Card Holders

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Tax laws in the United States play a crucial role in an individual’s immigration status, particularly for green card holders. One of the key decisions for married couples when filing taxes is whether to choose Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) or Married Filing Separately (MFS). This decision has serious financial and legal […]

Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?

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Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  When a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident) marries a spouse who is overseas, they face an important decision: Should they petition immediately for their spouse under their current status, or wait until they become a U.S. citizen to file the petition? The key consideration in this decision is speed—how […]