Reply Memo in Support of Motion to Strike Public Citizen Citizen Form

It is not simply a matter of filling out a form. Here is a fairly accurate description of the steps required:How to Become a Citizen of France

In most situations, a person who is physically present in the United States for at least 183 days out of any calendar year is a US resident for tax purposes and must file Form 1040 as a tax resident. There are exceptions to this general rule, but none of them apply to people who are present in the United States in H-1B (guest worker) status. Furthermore, H-1B workers are categorically resident aliens for tax purposes and must pay taxes on the income they earn while in H-1B status as a resident alien in every year in which they earn more than the personal exemption limit. This includes both the first year and last year, even if the first or last year contains less than 183 days of residence in the United States. The short years may result in a filing as a “dual-status” alien.An H-1B worker will therefore only file Form 1040NR as his or her primary tax return in the tax year in which he or she leaves the United States permanently, and all US-connected income during that year will be taxed as if the taxpayer was a US resident, under the dual-status rules. All other tax returns during that person’s residence in the United States will be on Form 1040. The first year’s return may be under dual-status rules, with a Form 1040NR attached as a “dual status statement” as per the procedure in Chapter 6 of Publication 519 (2016), U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens. A person who resides the entire year in the United States in H-1B status may not use Form 1040NR, and is required to pay US income tax on his or her worldwide income, excepting only that income which is subject to protection under a tax treaty.See Publication 519 (2016), U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens for more information. The use of a tax professional, especially in the first and last year of H-1B status, is highly recommended as completing a dual-status return correctly is exceedingly challenging.

Just petition using a I-130 yourself. Read the instructions very carefully. I am not sure but it’s possible that the affidavit of support will need to be filled by your husband since he is the citizen and he filled one for you - again, check the instructions very carefully. It should be a pretty clear, straightforward process.Your child is still well below the age limit and should be fine. If there are any problems, do the same thing you did with your own process - use the numbers you are given to check on the process and if you see it stuck call to make sure they have everything they need early.It is my understanding that the age limit of the child is based on the petition date, so go ahead and do it.You still have plenty of time at 16, just don’t delay.

I am not an American. But it would depend on the person's circumstances. How much do they earn? If you earn little then you don't need to file a tax return. How do they earn it? Self employed or employed?Do they travel? You need a passport.How long do they live? - if they die after birth then it is very little. Do they live in the USA?What entitlements do they have?Do they have dialysis? This is federally funded.Are they on medicaid/medicare?.Are they in jail or been charged with a crime?Then how do you count it? Do you count forms filled in by the parents?Then there is the census the Constitution which held every ten years.

Although American citizens are warmly welcomed in Gaza, there are currently many challenges getting in (and occasionally getting out).I am very familiar with this issue. In fact I visited Gaza for one month in 2013, and I returned to Gaza for a fifteen month stay beginning in March of 2014. I have gone through all the procedures and challenges that I describe here.I am an independent observer, citizen journalist, photographer and human rights activist - and not associated with any international organization.Currently there only two options for getting into Gaza -You can fly to Israel, travel overland from Tel Aviv to the north of the Gaza Strip - and enter Gaza through the border crossing at Erez. It is a short taxi drive from Tel Aviv to Erez border crossing.The alternative is to fly into Egypt (most often Cairo), travel by taxi from Cairo to Rafah which is in the south of the Gaza Strip - and enter Gaza through the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza at Rafah.There is no air service or ferry service for Gaza. The Gaza airport was destroyed several years ago by the Israelis, and ferries are prevented from entering Gaza using its ports. The Israels prevent access to Gaza from the sea. Their gunboats prevent access.It is actually relatively easy to get to Gaza using the Israeli or Egyptian land routes.Americans can fly with few challenges into Israel or into Egypt.The challenge that Americans face is securing the special permits that are required to enter Gaza because entry is managed by Israel or Egypt. Visas are easy to secure but the special permits are not so easy to secure.Typically Americans who enter Gaza are entering as journalists, as volunteers, as medical workers, or as employees of international organizations like the UN or UNICEF. Americans (and other internationals) are not entering Gaza as tourists or casual visitors at this time - although some may attempt to enter to visit families.Getting entry documents (visas) from the Palestinian government in Gaza is fairly straightforward. Once a person is invited to travel to Gaza, there is an application process that is almost identical to applying for a visa. Often the applications are managed by friends or co-workers in Gaza. My entry in 2014 and a 15 month residency was organized by a close friend in Gaza, and it just took a few days to secure approval. The process is pretty straight forward. When it is finalized, you will be given travel documents.Now the CHALLENGES -If you choose to enter Gaza via Israel, you have to apply to Israel to secure a special permit to use the border crossing at Erez. Approvals are limited to certain categories of visitors, and getting an approval is very difficult. And if you are a human rights activist or a BDS supporter or a Palestinian supporter, your chances of getting in are limited based on changes in procedures in recent years. In fact, if you are any one of these, you could very well get stopped at the airport, interrogated for several hours, deported and put back on a plane . This has been the experience of many friends in the last couple of years.And even if you do get into Israel en route to Gaza, you could also be turned back on the Israeli side of the Gaza border crossing after being stopped and interrogated again - even if you have all of the paperwork that is required.If you choose to enter Gaza via Egypt as an American citizen, you are currently out of luck. In recent months, the Egyptian border with Gaza has been open on a near daily basis, and this should have made entry easier for Americans, but sadly Americans are still shut out. Normally, international visitors who want to enter Gaza via Egypt will apply for a special permit that allows them to cross the Sinai Desert and to enter Gaza at Rafah border crossing. This is what I did in 2013 and 2014. It took several weeks to secure approval, but the process was straightforward. Starting in 2014, Egypt began to require United State citizens and passport holders to secure approval from the US State Department before Egypt would issue the necessary permits. Sadly the U.S. State Department has chosen not to give the necessary approvals that Egypt requires. Many of my American friends and fellow activists have been prevented from entering Gaza based on the US State Department policy. Some have tried several times. A huge challenge to be sure. This situation has prevented my personal return to Gaza.The people of Gaza welcome Americans - in fact, most people in Gaza love America and love Americans. That was my experience during the months that I had residency in Gaza City.The Palestinian government makes it easy to visit Gaza if you have a good reason to enter Gaza.Sadly Israel, Egypt and the United States make it very difficult - if not impossibleConsequently there are few (if any) Americans in Gaza at this time.If they could get in, they would be welcomed.I would welcome the day when Israel and Egypt ease access to Gaza. Frankly, it is critical to the future of Gaza.