I plan to work in Hong Kong and I am a US permenant resident (not citizen), should I pay tax to the US?
Hi, I plan to work in Hong Kong for a few years and wonder if I still need to pay tax to the US as a permanent resident. For example, the greatest benefit of working in HK is its low rate of income tax. Should I pay additional tax to US government even though I am not a US Citizen and don't reside in the US for a few years? Yes, I wan to come back to the states in a few years for sure so I want to keep my green card. Thanks for your information.
United States - 2 Answers
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All US citizens and permanent residents are to report their worldwide income. To alleviate possible double taxation, you would be able to exclude up to $91,400 (2009 rate) if you meet all of the qualifications, plus housing, as well as foreign tax credit for taxes paid to HK gov't. Check out IRS Publication 593: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p593/ar01.html
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Green card = worldwide taxation. My advice is lose it
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
If I buy an iPhone 4 in Hong Kong would it work in America for T-mobile
If I buy an iPhone 4 in Hong Kong would it work in America for T-mobile?
Because the iphone 4 in America only works on small sim cards, I don't want to cut my T-mobile prepaid sim card. So i was wondering if I get the Iphone4 in Hong Kong would it work on the T-mobile prepaid sim card. If not WHAT CAN I DO?
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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All iPhones 4 use micro sim cards. If you want an iPhone 4, you will have to cut down your sim. Instructions are on the web. There are also sim cutters available. Since Hong Kong iPhones are factory unlocked, they will work with any sim as long as you correctly cut down the sim.
Because the iphone 4 in America only works on small sim cards, I don't want to cut my T-mobile prepaid sim card. So i was wondering if I get the Iphone4 in Hong Kong would it work on the T-mobile prepaid sim card. If not WHAT CAN I DO?
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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All iPhones 4 use micro sim cards. If you want an iPhone 4, you will have to cut down your sim. Instructions are on the web. There are also sim cutters available. Since Hong Kong iPhones are factory unlocked, they will work with any sim as long as you correctly cut down the sim.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
if i buy a Elonex eTouch will it work in hong kong
if i buy a Elonex eTouch will it work in hong kong?
i live in the uk and i'm planning on buying a Elonex eTouch for my girlfriends birthday, she lives in the philippines so i'm planning on moving to hong kong and so is she. Will the Elonex eTouch work if i buy it in the uk and take it with me to hong kong also will it work in the philippines? P.S. i red that the Elonex eTouch has WIFI internet, does that mean if you go to someones house or a cafe etc. that has internet access, will you be granted access to the internet? Thanks for the answers but i forgot to ask if you can use yahoo, msn or skype with the Elonex eTouch and if not will you be able to go to meebo.com and use those programs?
Other - Hardware - 3 Answers
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yes it will
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yes it will work, the power supply is multi voltage and will regulate anything between 110v and 240v, others. As to the WiFi you need to be in range of a hot spot or as you say at a friends house. What it does mean is that it will connect to any wireless signal that is unsecured (i.e. has no password to gain access) or to one that you have the password for.
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The Votage requirement can be met using a transformer or if the company supports range of voltages....as for wifi...u need the password for the wifi in the range of ur frnds or anyone else..it is absolutely free,...u can use the programs provided u are in wifi range....
i live in the uk and i'm planning on buying a Elonex eTouch for my girlfriends birthday, she lives in the philippines so i'm planning on moving to hong kong and so is she. Will the Elonex eTouch work if i buy it in the uk and take it with me to hong kong also will it work in the philippines? P.S. i red that the Elonex eTouch has WIFI internet, does that mean if you go to someones house or a cafe etc. that has internet access, will you be granted access to the internet? Thanks for the answers but i forgot to ask if you can use yahoo, msn or skype with the Elonex eTouch and if not will you be able to go to meebo.com and use those programs?
Other - Hardware - 3 Answers
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yes it will
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yes it will work, the power supply is multi voltage and will regulate anything between 110v and 240v, others. As to the WiFi you need to be in range of a hot spot or as you say at a friends house. What it does mean is that it will connect to any wireless signal that is unsecured (i.e. has no password to gain access) or to one that you have the password for.
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The Votage requirement can be met using a transformer or if the company supports range of voltages....as for wifi...u need the password for the wifi in the range of ur frnds or anyone else..it is absolutely free,...u can use the programs provided u are in wifi range....
how hard is it for a Philippine women working in Hong Kong come to the us to be married
how hard is it for a Philippine women working in Hong Kong come to the us to be married?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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you need to join the yahoo group maganak. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MAG-ANAK/ Ray Bacon will answer all your questions. It shouldn't be a problem. Just petition her as a fiance and she should be here within 4-8 months. That is, unless there is another delay at USCIS again.
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You need to show that this is a valid courtship. When applying for the K-1 visa, you need to show photographs of them dating, wedding plans, e-mail love letters, phone records showing that they have called each other, etc etc. She can try to enter the US by applying for the B Tourist visa, but this can be very difficult to obtain since you need to show that she plans on returning to HK after her visit to the US. If she enters the US on the B Tourist visa, then she can apply for the marriage based Green Card. There is no guarantee that the GC will get approved.
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You could petition her thru K-1 visa. She could be interviewed in the US Embassy in HK but she must be provide police clearance and Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from the Philippines.Provided that both of you satisfies the requirements for a K-1 visa petition it will not be hard.I suggest you join the Philippine forum in www.visajourney.com as I've known some couples there who are in K-1 visa process whose Filipina fiancees are working in HK.They could give you more insights and experiences as you are in the same situation. Good luck.
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If you're asking how hard it would be to get a tourist visa, then the answer would be pretty hard, especially if the Filipina in Hong Kong was working there as a domestic. It would be hard to show that this person intended to return. But, if you're talking about a fiance visa, then it would be no different than it would be for anyone else.
Immigration - 4 Answers
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you need to join the yahoo group maganak. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MAG-ANAK/ Ray Bacon will answer all your questions. It shouldn't be a problem. Just petition her as a fiance and she should be here within 4-8 months. That is, unless there is another delay at USCIS again.
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You need to show that this is a valid courtship. When applying for the K-1 visa, you need to show photographs of them dating, wedding plans, e-mail love letters, phone records showing that they have called each other, etc etc. She can try to enter the US by applying for the B Tourist visa, but this can be very difficult to obtain since you need to show that she plans on returning to HK after her visit to the US. If she enters the US on the B Tourist visa, then she can apply for the marriage based Green Card. There is no guarantee that the GC will get approved.
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You could petition her thru K-1 visa. She could be interviewed in the US Embassy in HK but she must be provide police clearance and Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from the Philippines.Provided that both of you satisfies the requirements for a K-1 visa petition it will not be hard.I suggest you join the Philippine forum in www.visajourney.com as I've known some couples there who are in K-1 visa process whose Filipina fiancees are working in HK.They could give you more insights and experiences as you are in the same situation. Good luck.
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If you're asking how hard it would be to get a tourist visa, then the answer would be pretty hard, especially if the Filipina in Hong Kong was working there as a domestic. It would be hard to show that this person intended to return. But, if you're talking about a fiance visa, then it would be no different than it would be for anyone else.
Friday, October 1, 2010
where can I buy Circular tableclothes in Hong Kong
where can I buy Circular tableclothes in Hong Kong?
My missus is in Hong Kong, working, she want round tablecloth anyone have any reccomendations ??
China - 4 Answers
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Try any department store with a linens department. Additionally, you can check the Temple Street Night Market, the Ladies Market, Stanley Market, etc. All of them sell tablecloths, etc., but I don't know the specifics on whether or not they have round ones. Good luck!
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Shops in Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui sell tablecloths. You can also try the groceries in Harbour City and in Joyce, both are in Tsim Sha Tsui, too.
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Stanley market, Mongkok, TST, Wing On, SOGO, Central there are LOADS off placess! Good luck
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Yeah, you can buy it on the busy street near a residential district.
My missus is in Hong Kong, working, she want round tablecloth anyone have any reccomendations ??
China - 4 Answers
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Try any department store with a linens department. Additionally, you can check the Temple Street Night Market, the Ladies Market, Stanley Market, etc. All of them sell tablecloths, etc., but I don't know the specifics on whether or not they have round ones. Good luck!
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Shops in Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui sell tablecloths. You can also try the groceries in Harbour City and in Joyce, both are in Tsim Sha Tsui, too.
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Stanley market, Mongkok, TST, Wing On, SOGO, Central there are LOADS off placess! Good luck
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Yeah, you can buy it on the busy street near a residential district.
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