Thething

> Hi, I am concerned about the estate tax for non-citizens. My finding
> from the internet is that the marital deduction will entitle citizen
> spouse unlimited claim of deduction, but not for non-citizen if the
> deceased had over $1.5m(for year 2005, $2m for 2006) estate including
> life insurance. The Fed will charge as high as 55% above that amount.
> Could you please let me know where I can find more information
> regarding the $60k exemption?
> Thank you!

I can't find the source I read earlier that claimed the deduction was
$60k. This article claims it is $100k. I think it has changed over time.

http://www.advisortoday.com/archives...eigenbaum.html

Here is a longer overview.

http://www.frascona.com/resource/mag102jt.htm

Regardless, it's way lower than the numbers you quoted. There is no
useful marital deduction for non-citzen spouses.

I would find a CPA or tax planner with experience in these issues. You
may need to find a specialist, not just a regular CPA, because these
rules are extremely complex. Don't rely on Google.

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Ck78

> I handed in the faxed 9035 and visa was issured the second day.

Well, happy to say that I got my E-3 visa approved and couriered back
within 24 hours. I flew up to Auckland for my interview and initially,
the guy told me that I was missing the I-797 form and would have to pay
an additional fee for visa reciprocity. However, after discussing this
with a colleague, they told me they would have to do some research and
they hadn't processed an E-3 visa before.

Anyway, flew back to Wellington and got a call from the consulate saying
no form needed and no fee payable either. They had called back within a
few hours too, how's that for service.

However, I have 2 questions that I was wondering if someone could answer
otherwise I'll ring the consulate back:

1) There is no mention of an employer's name on the visa, if I left my
employer after 1 year, could I start with another employer
immediately or
would my new employer need to fill out paperwork relating to
transferring
the visa over.

2) The Visa class was E-3 but right next to it, they had visa type as
R ??
What does R mean ??

Thanks

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Jbedi

> Well, happy to say that I got my E-3 visa approved and couriered back
> within 24 hours. I flew up to Auckland for my interview and
> initially, the guy told me that I was missing the I-797 form and would
> have to pay an additional fee for visa reciprocity. However, after
> discussing this with a colleague, they told me they would have to do
> some research and they hadn't processed an E-3 visa before.
> Anyway, flew back to Wellington and got a call from the consulate
> saying no form needed and no fee payable either. They had called back
> within a few hours too, how's that for service.
> However, I have 2 questions that I was wondering if someone could
> answer otherwise I'll ring the consulate back:
> 1) There is no mention of an employer's name on the visa, if I left
> my
> employer after 1 year, could I start with another employer
> immediately or
> would my new employer need to fill out paperwork relating to
> transferring
> the visa over.
> 2) The Visa class was E-3 but right next to it, they had visa type
> as R ??
> What does R mean ??
> Thanks

CK78...

Do you not have under annotation the name of your employer ?

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Ck78

> CK78...
> Do you not have under annotation the name of your employer ?

Hello,

I don't have the passport with me at the moment since I am at work but
I'm pretty sure 99.9% that there was no name of my employer anywhere on
the page ?? Is this normal ??

Thanks

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Aviezer

> Hello,
> I don't have the passport with me at the moment since I am at work but
> I'm pretty sure 99.9% that there was no name of my employer anywhere
> on the page ?? Is this normal ??
> Thanks

Actually, no it is not normal. Most (if not all) consulates put an
annotation atleast for the principal E-3 visa. It should also have the
LCA number on it.
However, I wouldn't worry about it too much. This is a new visa and
neither the consulates nor the POE officers are 100% clear on what to
do.
For instance, in my sons passport the annotation only has my name but
in my daughter's it also has my emloyer's name and LCA case no.
Please note however that in your case I would have the LCA and job
offer on you when you enter, because the POE writes the name of
employer on the I-94 and in your case this information does not appear
on your passport.

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Aviezer

> Good question. You could try emailing or try
> this person:
> Leticia Sierra, Manager, Temporary
> Programs, U.S. Department of Labor,
> Employment and Training
> Administration, Division of Foreign
> Labor Certification, 200 Constitution
> Avenue, NW., Room C–4312,
> Washington, DC 20210; (202) 693–3010
> Let us know if you get a response.
> My E3 LCA was delivered to DOL in Washington on Nov 8th, and we are
> still waiting for a reply....
> You sometimes wonder how the US continues to function considering how
> broken the federal government is.

Ms. Leticia Sierra was on vacation most of last week and therefore there
was a backlog. She's back in office now so, I trust, you guys should be
getting your LCA's soon enough.

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Laoniu

> Hello,
> I don't have the passport with me at the moment since I am at work but
> I'm pretty sure 99.9% that there was no name of my employer anywhere
> on the page ?? Is this normal ??
> Thanks

i got visa from sydney. it does have an anotation with employer's name
on the bottom. for dependants, your name should appear on the visa.
however, not sure about other consulates outside oz.

i have the same concern: what if you lose the job? does it mean you
have to leave immediately or you can stay and find another one in a
certain period?

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Jbedi

> Actually, no it is not normal. Most (if not all) consulates put an
> annotation atleast for the principal E-3 visa. It should also have the
> LCA number on it.
> However, I wouldn't worry about it too much. This is a new visa and
> neither the consulates nor the POE officers are 100% clear on what to
> do.
> For instance, in my sons passport the annotation only has my name but
> in my daughter's it also has my emloyer's name and LCA case no.
> Please note however that in your case I would have the LCA and job
> offer on you when you enter, because the POE writes the name of
> employer on the I-94 and in your case this information does not appear
> on your passport.

Aviezer...have you lived in the US before or first time around.

Reason I ask I want to find out from you how are you settling in (I
remember you moved in the Bay area) with your kids ?

We have two young kids as well and looking at what is on offer for a
reasonable price in the bay area for housing, it is going to be step
backwards.

We are lucky that the employer can wait till march...But sooner or later
we have to make up our mind.

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Aviezer

> Aviezer...have you lived in the US before or first time around.
> Reason I ask I want to find out from you how are you settling in (I
> remember you moved in the Bay area) with your kids ?
> We have two young kids as well and looking at what is on offer for a
> reasonable price in the bay area for housing, it is going to be step
> backwards.
> We are lucky that the employer can wait till march...But sooner or
> later we have to make up our mind.

I Lived as a child not since I'm an adult.
I am moving to the east coast so can't help you much with the bay area.

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Sid05

> Ms. Leticia Sierra was on vacation most of last week and therefore
> there was a backlog. She's back in office now so, I trust, you guys
> should be getting your LCA's soon enough.

hi ther,
this is sid from melbourne,i have lodged LCA application(for E3) a month
ago through my attorney,i didnt get any reply yet,my lawyer says its got
no maximum processing time so,it could take months,
is it true?wher should i contact to find out whether my application is
under processing or not.
anyone,please reply to this message.

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