Is there some sort of US-Taiwan agreement regarding GCs?

[Boiler 43,437]

I have seen some cases where people have been visiting once a year successfully and then they have a problem.

I am sure there are others who have been doing it for years.

All you have said is that he came here once, but not what the subsequent pattern has been.

[akihon 129]

I have seen some cases where people have been visiting once a year successfully and then they have a problem.

I am sure there are others who have been doing it for years.

All you have said is that he came here once, but not what the subsequent pattern has been.

I don't know what the subsequent pattern is. I don't even know this person. The only reason why I've even heard of this person is because he is being used by my parents for justification to sponsor their GCs when I become a citizen. If you look at my other topic, you'll see that they have no intention of living in the US. I opened this thread because I was trying to see if it was really doable (and yes, I know it's abusing the GC system)

[Shiobhan 235]

I remember a CNN report that Saudis who had never lived here had GC and even citizenship, of course they were very wealthy & connected folks, This kind of thing dont happen to peons, but thats what the report was about the wait time for others while these ppl got what they want know what that is everywhere....one just dont know.

[Boiler 43,437]

Have they tried to get visitor visas?

[akihon 129]

Have they tried to get visitor visas?

they visited me earlier this year, but apparently lied on their I-94s about their address of stay (they stayed with me, but used my sibling's temporary school address just to show immigration that they were really here temporarily). they also described how they witnessed a lot of people at the US embassy get turned down for visitor visas because they had US citizen relatives in the US. That's why they want the GC, and they think they can do this because of this one Taiwanese guy they talk about.

No idea who he is, but eventually, when I have the conversation with them about their GC, I want to be able to completely dismiss the idea of them having GCs without living in the US (and most likely also not filing US taxes - I don't think they realize this aspect of LPR requirements yet) because that is not what the GC is for and it would be a waste of time petitioning for them if they're inevitably going to have their statuses revoked.

Hence why I started this thread. It looks like it's a hit or miss really, but you're right; without knowing subsequent patterns of entering and leaving the US, I have no idea if this guy even has his GC still

Edited October 23, 2012 by akihon

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I remember a CNN report that Saudis who had never lived here had GC and even citizenship, of course they were very wealthy & connected folks, This kind of thing dont happen to peons, but thats what the report was about the wait time for others while these ppl got what they want know what that is everywhere....one just dont know.

Spot on. Money changes everything.

If you have 100 million in the US, as an example then all bets are off. Not sure about citizenship and GC but getting a visa is a non issue.

[Boiler 43,437]

EB5 all the way.

[akihon 129]

so my friend was right about the wealthy part. Okay.

[Ontarkie 13,917]

The older GC did not expire, they have been sending out letters to the ppl who had an older card. All the old GC were to be exchange for the newer types.

I have met ppl who have family members who still have these cards who think they can come back to the US without any problems. Some of these ppl have been gone for 10-20 years, at one point they did come back to visit but it still has been 10yrs since they did that. None of the, will ever live here again. I'm sure by now USCIS has tried to contact them to renew their old card with the newer one and when that failed most likely the cards, and would be caught on re entry.

It's possible the person your parents are using as an example has one of those GC without expiry date on it and he thinks it is still good.

[akihon 129]

The older GC did not expire, they have been sending out letters to the ppl who had an older card. All the old GC were to be exchange for the newer types.

I have met ppl who have family members who still have these cards who think they can come back to the US without any problems. Some of these ppl have been gone for 10-20 years, at one point they did come back to visit but it still has been 10yrs since they did that. None of the, will ever live here again. I'm sure by now USCIS has tried to contact them to renew their old card with the newer one and when that failed most likely the cards, and would be caught on re entry.

It's possible the person your parents are using as an example has one of those GC without expiry date on it and he thinks it is still good.

wow, that I didn't know. that's very helpful, thank you very much

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so my friend was right about the wealthy part. Okay.

Part of the job of the Ambasador/Embassy is also to promote commerce.

[Will and Mike 0]

A little off topic, but I believe it is no longer necessary for a Taiwanese citizen to get a tourist visa to visit the united states.

[newlyweds2010 208]

Having a GC in your wallet can be different than being a permanent resident. I still have my student ID, but I graduated back in 2003.

EB5 is not only for Taiwanese, but for anyone who can make an investment of at least $1M ($500K in disadvantaged areas) and employ at least 10 US people (citizens and LPRs). You can get a GC, but you have to live here like every other LPR. After 2 years you have the same requirements of removing conditions (different form, though) to show that your investment is still viable.

Edited October 23, 2012 by newlyweds2010

[newlyweds2010 208]

they visited me earlier this year, but apparently lied on their I-94s about their address of stay (they stayed with me, but used my sibling's temporary school address just to show immigration that they were really here temporarily). they also described how they witnessed a lot of people at the US embassy get turned down for visitor visas because they had US citizen relatives in the US. That's why they want the GC, and they think they can do this because of this one Taiwanese guy they talk about.

No idea who he is, but eventually, when I have the conversation with them about their GC, I want to be able to completely dismiss the idea of them having GCs without living in the US (and most likely also not filing US taxes - I don't think they realize this aspect of LPR requirements yet) because that is not what the GC is for and it would be a waste of time petitioning for them if they're inevitably going to have their statuses revoked.

Hence why I started this thread. It looks like it's a hit or miss really, but you're right; without knowing subsequent patterns of entering and leaving the US, I have no idea if this guy even has his GC still

If they tell you that they are LPR and don't file taxes, this may well be true. Many people commit illegal activities. Some (many, I like to think) get caught, though.

[bestofboston 36]

The hotel owner in Tanjay Philippines was able to get a green card but they told me that have go to the USA once every so many months to keep it valid.

They live in Tanjay Phillipines.