Originally Posted by
moondog
The process is definitely a BIG hassle, but I STRONGLY encourage you to give it a go. With respect to tax matters, I can put you in touch with our lawyers, who are really expensive, but provide free initial consultations. I don't think your total legal bill would exceed $3,000 (this is what we paid for my partner's wife, and the name change was half of the battle).
Basically, the green card is more dear than a Harvard degree, and the benefits extend to your entire family.
a) The tax implications are not huge for me: since I don't have much money! I was just stating, since most China hands are here for the cash...
b) Value will depend on the person...although I don't have a Harvard degree, I do have several others, and I would not personally trade them for a green card that I neither need or want!
tb