by Matthew | Jun 6, 2016 | Immigration Blog
To adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States, the green card process requires proof that the foreign national was “inspected” and “admitted” by an immigration officer. This article highlights some of the key...
by Matthew | May 26, 2016 | Immigration Blog
H-1B Employers Online Inquires OK’ed As of April 21, 2016, USCIS now allows H-1B employers who filed Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting an extension of stay or change of employer, to submit an inquiry after their petition has been pending...
by Matthew | Jun 11, 2015 | Tax Blog
The FBAR filing deadline is June 30. Under FATCA, U.S. tax residents must report the existence of foreign accounts and income from them on Schedule B and may be required to file Form 8938. U.S. citizens and residents must report their worldwide income on their federal...
by Matthew | May 1, 2015 | Tax Blog
The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided two cases involving municipal income tax refunds for professional football players. The Columbus, Ohio tax lawyer at Porter Law Office, LLC regularly assists Ohio residents and nonresidents with understanding and complying with...
by Matthew | Apr 24, 2015 | Tax Blog
Franklin County Auditor, Clarence Mingo, recently announced that 2014 complaints to lower property taxes were the lowest since 2007. In 2007, 3,307 complaints were filed in Franklin County challenging the auditor’s property tax valuation. In 2014, that number...