imdennisb

I'm attemping to bring my Thai fiance to the US.......since i have been self employed for years....my income declared for tax purposes doesnt reflect what i actually earned. I have shown a loss for the last 2 yrs. Other than having someone co-sign ...is there any other way to overcome this.....i have property valued at about  $250,00....and about $17,000 cash in the bank....could the property be used in lieu of income

thx for any advice

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If everythings legitimate, or even just grey, it shouldn't be a deal-breaker. However, if you've been "gaming" the system it might be coming back to haunt you. The key will be your ability to justify what you've reported. The consulate folks will of course want documentation on everything and as far as I know there aren't any restrictions on what they are allowed to ask -- and they will ask. You haven't mentioned if you're in the US or in Thailand. I don't know if the State Department co-operates with the IRS but I do believe the IRS has a working relationship with the INS.

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Thanks for the timely reply....I dont think IRS is problem....everthing is legit as far as taxes go.....the cash ive aquired is an inheritance and well documented. I think my problem is going to be explaining how I plan to support her........Im in the US now ...we plan on moving back to thailand to live after 2 yrs....maybe summer in the US each yr. Thanks again

I'm attemping to bring my Thai fiance to the US.......since i have been self employed for years....my income declared for tax purposes doesnt reflect what i actually earned. I have shown a loss for the last 2 yrs. Other than having someone co-sign ...is there any other way to overcome this.....i have property valued at about $250,00....and about $17,000 cash in the bank....could the property be used in lieu of income

thx for any advice

hi all.....American curious about life in chaing rai......

are there many american expats

cost of living

availabillity of housing

availability of commodities

was just there in july....now considering retiring there

I spent one yr in thailand during vietnam war

also was there for a month in july this yr

thx for any advice...Dennis