Non-U.S. citizens may be surprised to find out that they can unwittingly become U.S. residents for tax purposes, without the benefits of becoming a U.S. resident for immigration purposes. Such non-U.S. citizens are often surprised to learn that at least three different types of “residence” exist under U.S. law: i) for immigration purposes, ii) for income tax purposes, and iii) for estate and gift tax purposes. Obtaining a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, otherwise known as a Green Card, enables an immigrant to live and work permanently in the United States and to be protected by all of its laws. People seek Green Cards for various reasons, including as a steppingstone to obtaining U.S. citizenship, because they do not want to … read more