Gary Speiginer

Your posting should include the particular EU Country you are from since the rules and conditions differ from country to country.  Accordingly, your profile shows Sweden is possibly your EU country.  Although my experience is that of being ... Read More

@FindlayMacDUnderstand that there are many changes under Republic Act (RA) No. 11032.  Most foreigners need to state they are seeking a TIN per E.O 98 by using BIR Form 1904 ONLY!!!  [ Application for Registration for One-Time Taxpayer and ... Read More

@bigpearl,I think the 35 min. age limit is still in force, but the $50K is the min. deposit at that age. Read More

@danfinn,You are 100% correct. When I did some digging, I found the undated PRA Advisory. The same Advisory states we have to register as inbound SRRV holders for the electronic passenger registration and HDC and sends us to: ... Read More

@danfinnThis is good news since 8 weeks ago I had to produce this very same document upon my exit. Additionally, I just logged into my PRA account about 40 minutes ago and the link and form is still there as a requirement. Read More

@danfinnDue to the new monitoring system, all SRRV Holders must have an exit pass now!Holders that stay over one years must have:Travel passPay Travel TaxHolders that stay less than on year must have:Travel passSource: Log into your PRA account ... Read More

@emvaningenIt has been years since I have had an ACRI Card. There are different allowances based on certain countries. However, the last I understood, for most countries was as follows: The ACRI card for tourist 9(a) that stay past 59 days may ... Read More

@mcreybarraquias8I will try to give out general info and each person must look as deeply as possible to understand. I am not a VA employee or representative of VA. Lastly, I am not an expert by any means and you must be able to deeply research ... Read More

@mcreybarraquias8As I understand your situation, you father was never considered "service connected" for any of his medical issues.  My expereince and background does not cover the special process non-US citizen vets from the PI must step ... Read More

Update on the U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) process for my baby!I arrived in California the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023.  Was one of the first in line Thursday morning, Oct 12, 2023, at my local Southern California Social Security ... Read More

@Jason MclaughlinIt sounds liike you have a very limited set of options.....  I do advise that you do all that you can to get the baby US Citizenship first.  It will be harder for you to be denied most rights if the baby has a US Passport ... Read More

@Jason MclaughlinPlease do not make a decision based on my post. I am just advising that you look into the terms and legal issues that are here and gain a better understanding, prior to engaging an attorney. On a separate topic, I was told by ... Read More

@G_LucaWelcome to the forum. Your post is missing so much info that, if filled in, could help to get clear answers. Years ago, a fellow expat faced this topic and he allowed 5-6 beers to control his mouth and actions; resulting in about 30 hours ... Read More

@Moon DogYou will find a better rate by going to one of the major banks. With my return to California in about one week, I was just at my bank (BDO) yesterday to do the same. Read More