FBAR 2015?

[JDAR 2]

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if I need to fill an FBAR out for 2015 or not.

I came to the USA on 26th Oct 2015 from the UK. We got married on 23rd Dec 2015. Filed for AoS in Feb 2016 and I received my Green card without interview on 31st March 2016.

I know that I am above the FBAR threshold but I'm not sure if I am classed as a permanent resident for 2015 as I didn't get my green card till 2016. My wife filed her taxes for 2015 as MFS.

Just wondering if anyone could offer any advice. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Edited June 17, 2016 by JDAR

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

I would say no, you were not a US person, or whatever they call it, in 2015.

You did not have a greencard or substantial presence, not did you elect to be treated as a resident for tax purposes.

[JDAR 2]

Thank you so much Nich-Nick. My wife and I have found your posts to be invaluable from the beginning and made our whole journey through the process a lot easier, and they're still invaluable now. Once again Thank You.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Thank you so much Nich-Nick. My wife and I have found your posts to be invaluable from the beginning and made our whole journey through the process a lot easier, and they're still invaluable now. Once again Thank You.

Thanks for reminding me that my husband has not done his FBAR. Must tell him yet again.