Is there a restriction on amount of money an immigrant from UK can bring across to the USA per year?
358865
I don't think there is a limit. If it is over $10,000 you will need to report it to the governement.
367343
It has drifted out to $1.80 for 1 GBP, but I can remember when it was more like $1.50. Gpod news for Brits visiting America, as their pound goes further, bad news for Americans visiting England, as they get less for their dollar.
692061
Depending upon the country in which she lives, an income tax treaty between the US and her country of residence could affect the answer to this question.  The following discussion assumes no treaty applies.\n\nUnder IRS rulings, a qualified plan distribution is bifurcated into a piece that is compensation (employer contributions) and a piece that is investment income (earnings).  The investment income piece is always treated as US source income subject to withholding (when paid to a nonresident alien).  The compensation piece will be US source only to the extent the employee's services were performed in the US.  If all your services were performed in the US, then all the income will be US source and potentially subject to withholding.\n\nThe IRS took the position in Rev. Rul. 79-388 that the compensation piece is not effectively connected to a US trade or business because the employee was not employed in the US during the taxable year of payment.  Therefore, in the absence of a treaty, all US source amounts will be subject to US tax at 30%.  This tax is colleced by withholding at the source.\n\nThese are general comments only and you should consult a tax advisor for definitive advice as well as a full exploration of how the general rules will apply on your specific facts.\n\n*************************\nCorrection\n\nThe Code now provides that income from the performance of services that is deferred to a later year is still treated as effectively connected income when received.\n\nHow this provision would interact with rules relating to income in respect of a decedent, and the fact that the recipient would be a person other than the person who performed the services, are issues I would want to research further.
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You must meet 125% of the Poverty Guideline for the size of your household.  So if you live on your own, you would need to earn no less than $12,250.00.\n\nThe 2006 Poverty Guideline can be found here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html
314093
Sure ,  you can. But you have to pay non-resident fee.
1100134
Nope.  Not allowed.\n\nThat limit is per year, each year.  No retroactive contributions.
626595
Depends on the currency and the country.  If you come to USA,there is a declaration of $10,000 to be made for entry.\nIf greater then you have to declare and show how you got it.\nIf outside USA, you have to check with their Customs Depts. to know for sure.  I wouldn't be running around the world with cash.  Plastic, or AMEX Checks are best for safety.
399331
Unless you are planning to emigrate to the Caribbean, I suggest you get a mortgage in your Country of residence. You may loose a substantial amount of money over the years on currency exchange (if applicable) or at least with money transfers. Also, as a non resident you may end up paying much higher rates that you normally would in your home country. Good luck!
800590
There is no financial requirement if you will have a job set up. But you must also have a place to live, an apartment set up, or a friend's home to stay in. First after having these things, you must be accepted by your interviewer for your green card. Your interview will go better for you if you are better prepared for a life here. If you love us, welcome, if you're sexy tell the interviewer you're going to live with me! LOL, I just LOVE an English accent! \nReally though, the better set up you are, the more likely your chance of entering USA. I hope that you want to be here to be an American, and not to abuse our generousity.\n\n\nJames S, you are wrong. Research, ever heard of that word? Use it, UK owes America billions of dollars, not us them.\nWelcome, good luck, and best wishes to you if you're a sincere honest immigrant.
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1). " I can't find a source to tell me how long before I can return"\nThere isn't one.  It's ENTIRELY up to the UK to decide WHEN and IF.\n2). "I can't find out how much immigrations thinks I need in my bank account."\nAgain, there is NO set amount.  It's up to customs agents in the UK to decide that too.\n\n"I just want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before I return to England which I fully intend to do".\n\nYou VOLUNTEERED FAR TOO MUCH INFORMATION.  Be wary of Customs & Immigration agents everywhere; any innocent remark can get their Spidey Senses tingling,  The lesson you should take away from this experience is next time DON'T TALK SO MUCH.  You want to see the Tower of London.  FULL STOP SHUT UP.
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Honey the best thing you can do to get the MOST amount of money is to come here to Britain!\n\nOur Government gives our tax payers money to every foreigner that illegally comes into the country and you'll have more rights than us!\nThe only thing is you'll have to think up a Turkish, Kurdish or an Arab name!\n\nLoL XXX
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For the DV lottery, you can use anyone who is in the US legally, makes enough money per the poverty guidelines, and is willing to serve as your sponsor.\n\nThe I-864 form and the prior years' tax returns are not required; those are only needed for family-sponsored immigrant visas.  For the DV, just the I-134 is needed.
283649
Sure you can , millions of people come to the USA every year and don't work. They let the goverment take care of them. It will take care of you too! Just scream discrimination and the government will give you anything you want! \nWelcome!
588001
If you want to come to America, follow the rules and do it. If it takes saving money, then save money. You have to work for what you want in life. No one is going to hand it to you. If someone does hand it to you, be very careful, you will be asked to repay it somehow. Remember something about America, "There is no such thing as a free lunch". Think about that before you sell your soul.
279473
None. You can use Western Union or just a bank transfer. What the Government is interested in is that you earned it legitimately and not that you used illegal means such as drugs.
80941
there is no limit.  but if you have more than $10,000 and fly or make a deposit, you must fill out a paper.
756243
A few words of advice - If your new friend tells you that she was told she has to have a certain amount of cash to show someone in order to be allowed to a) get her visa; b) get her plane ticket; c) be allowed to leave Russia; or d) enter the US, do not believe it - it is a ploy to take your money.  No such regulations exist.\n\nUS Embassy/Consulate Non-Immigrant Visa Fees:\n\nFee for B1/B2 visa:  US$100 (1 year)\nFee for B1/B2 visa:  US$ 200 (2 year)\nMandatory courier fee:  700 Rubles