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U.S. Green Card Strategies: Adjustment vs. Consular Processing and Tax Planning for Green Card Holders

2025-01-23 13:00:00

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Tax Planning for Green Card Holders: Understanding worldwide taxation, foreign asset reporting requirements, and estate planning strategies for U.S. permanent residents.

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Tax Planning for Green Card Holders: Understanding worldwide taxation, foreign asset reporting requirements, and estate planning strategies for U.S. permanent residents.

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn the strategic considerations for choosing between adjustment of status and consular processing pathways to U.S. permanent residency.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge of tax planning strategies for green card holders who face U.S. taxation on worldwide income.

Immigration Authority
Federal government controls all immigration legislation and enforcement under the Constitution’s naturalization clause.
Adjustment of Status
Eligible individuals can apply for permanent residency while physically present in the United States.
Consular Processing
Applicants apply for immigrant visas at U.S. embassies overseas to enter as residents.
Worldwide Taxation
Green card holders must pay U.S. tax on income earned anywhere in the world.
Foreign Reporting
FBAR and FATCA require disclosure of foreign accounts exceeding specified thresholds with severe penalties.
Estate Planning
Green card holders face estate taxation on worldwide assets at rates of 18-40 percent.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn the strategic considerations for choosing between adjustment of status and consular processing pathways to U.S. permanent residency.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge of tax planning strategies for green card holders who face U.S. taxation on worldwide income.

Agenda

Session 1

Understanding U.S. Immigration Status Categories Overview

Session 2

Pathways to Permanent Residency for Visa Holders

Session 3

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing Strategies

Session 4

Maintaining Residency Status and Naturalization Requirements

Session 5

Break

Session 6

Worldwide Taxation Obligations for Green Card Holders

Session 7

FBAR and FATCA Foreign Asset Reporting Requirements

Session 8

Leveraging Tax Treaties to Avoid Double Taxation

Session 9

Estate Planning and Tax Optimization Strategies Overview

clock 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm EST

Understanding U.S. Immigration Status Categories Overview

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

This session introduces the foundational immigration status categories in the United States, including citizens, legal permanent residents, non-immigrant visa holders, and asylees. Participants will learn the key rights, limitations, and distinctions between each status type.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Pathways to Permanent Residency for Visa Holders

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Explore how non-immigrant visa holders and asylees can transition to legal permanent resident status. This session covers family-based categories, employment-based preferences, diversity visa lottery, and special provisions for asylees.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing Strategies

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Learn the strategic considerations for choosing between adjustment of status and consular processing when applying for a green card. We’ll examine eligibility requirements, advantages of each pathway, and real-world scenarios to guide decision-making.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Maintaining Residency Status and Naturalization Requirements

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

This session covers the rights and responsibilities of green card holders, including residency requirements and travel restrictions. Participants will also learn about the pathway to naturalization and key eligibility thresholds.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Break

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

A brief intermission allowing participants to refresh before the tax planning portion of the program. Use this time to review notes and prepare questions for the upcoming sessions.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 2:10 pm - 2:25 pm EST

Worldwide Taxation Obligations for Green Card Holders

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Understand how green card holders become subject to U.S. taxation on worldwide income regardless of where it is earned. This session covers when tax obligations begin, dual status considerations, and the expatriation regime under Section 877A.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 2:25 pm - 2:40 pm EST

FBAR and FATCA Foreign Asset Reporting Requirements

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Navigate the complex foreign asset reporting landscape including FBAR and FATCA requirements. Learn about filing thresholds, covered assets, severe penalties for non-compliance, and critical differences in statutes of limitations.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 2:40 pm - 2:55 pm EST

Leveraging Tax Treaties to Avoid Double Taxation

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Discover how tax treaties allocate taxation rights between countries and provide relief from double taxation. This session covers foreign tax credits, reduced withholding rates, pension treatment, and treaty tiebreaker rules.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

clock 2:55 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Estate Planning and Tax Optimization Strategies Overview

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Learn practical tax optimization strategies including pre-arrival planning, estate and gift tax considerations, and the critical distinction between domiciliary and non-domiciliary status. This session provides actionable tips for minimizing tax exposure while maintaining compliance.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

Pablo G. Velez’s practice encompasses all areas of immigration law, with emphasis on business and family immigration. For over fifteen years, he has represented international and domestic businesses, professionals, and individuals in various immigrant and non-immigrant visa matters, as well as refugee and asylum cases.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs; Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Admitted to practice in New York.

Experience

Over fifteen years of experience representing and assisting international and domestic businesses, professionals, and individuals in filing and petitioning various immigrant and non-immigrant visas for corporations, families, and investors. Significant experience with refugee matters, especially asylum cases, and has represented clients in removal proceedings before the United States Immigration Court.

Pablo Velez

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

Pablo G. Velez’s practice encompasses all areas of immigration law, with emphasis on business and family immigration. For over fifteen years, he has represented international and domestic businesses, professionals, and individuals in various immigrant and non-immigrant visa matters, as well as refugee and asylum cases.

Education & Credentials

Graduate of George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs; Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Admitted to practice in New York.

Experience

Over fifteen years of experience representing and assisting international and domestic businesses, professionals, and individuals in filing and petitioning various immigrant and non-immigrant visas for corporations, families, and investors. Significant experience with refugee matters, especially asylum cases, and has represented clients in removal proceedings before the United States Immigration Court.

J. Terence MacAvery

Goldstein Jones LLP

Senior tax executive with 40+ years of extensive experience working with U.S. and multinational clients in a variety of industries as a CPA and tax attorney.

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12.8M
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