Tax season can be stressful for anyone, but for immigrants, global families, foreign investors, and multinational businesses, the stakes are much higher. Immigration choices often have direct tax consequences — and tax decisions can influence immigration outcomes. Failing to understand how these systems overlap can lead to unexpected liabilities, compliance issues, delays in visa processing, or complications with permanent residency and naturalization.
At Donald Gross Law Group, we help clients navigate this intersection with clarity and confidence. Our firm provides comprehensive immigration planning that incorporates international tax considerations, business operations, family circumstances, and long-term goals spanning multiple countries and jurisdictions.
With offices in Washington, D.C.; Mexico City; Lisbon; Bangkok; and France, and multilingual staff fluent in English, Spanish, Thai, and French, we support clients with truly global needs. Backed by over 30 years of combined experience, top-tier legal training, and prior service at the U.S. Department of State and the White House National Security Council, our team offers unmatched insight into international legal and diplomatic processes.
Why Immigration Status and Taxes Are Deeply Connected
Many immigrants are surprised to learn how U.S. tax rules can affect their visa status, green card eligibility, or long-term strategy. The IRS and U.S. immigration agencies classify individuals differently — meaning someone may be considered a U.S. tax resident even while holding temporary immigration status.
This affects:
- How and where you must report income
- Whether foreign assets must be disclosed
- Eligibility for certain deductions or treaty benefits
- Your long-term financial obligations as a future permanent resident
- Tax exposure when investing or opening a business
Because immigration and tax systems operate independently, a strategic plan must harmonize both.
International Tax Considerations for Immigrants and Global Families
Our attorneys work closely with tax professionals to ensure your immigration pathway supports your financial interests — not the other way around.
Key issues we coordinate include:
- U.S. tax residency rules (Substantial Presence Test vs. green card residency)
- Foreign bank account and asset reporting (FBAR, FATCA)
- Tax treaty benefits that may reduce U.S. tax exposure
- Business and investment structures for foreign entrepreneurs
- Exit taxes for those relinquishing residency or citizenship
- Cross-border inheritance and gift planning
Understanding these factors early helps prevent costly mistakes and keeps immigration filings accurate and compliant.
Business Immigration With Tax Strategy in Mind
For multinational companies, startups, and international investors establishing operations in the United States, immigration planning must work hand-in-hand with tax strategy.
Our business immigration services include:
- Strategic visa planning for executives, managers, specialized workers, investors, and entrepreneurs
- Support for multinational expansion, including entity formation guidance with tax coordination
- Advice for E-2, EB-5, L-1, and O-1 applicants navigating cross-border tax responsibilities
- Structuring business operations to minimize unnecessary tax exposure while meeting immigration requirements
We represent clients before USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and U.S. embassies worldwide, ensuring each case meets the highest standards of documentation and compliance.
A Firm Built for the Complexities of Global Life
Clients choose Donald Gross Law Group because we combine legal excellence with cultural and personal understanding of the immigrant journey. Our team includes:
- Attorneys admitted in the U.S. and France
- Graduates of Cornell University, the University of Chicago Law School, and other top-tier institutions
- Senior paralegals and multilingual support staff with decades of experience
We guide individuals, families, and businesses through fiancé visas, marriage-based green cards, waivers, naturalization, employment visas, investor visas, and permanent residency — all with an eye toward long-term tax and immigration alignment.
Plan Ahead This Tax Season — and Protect Your Future
Whether you are applying for a green card, launching a business in the United States, managing cross-border assets, or preparing for naturalization, tax strategy matters. The earlier you plan, the more control you have over financial outcomes and immigration success.
Contact Donald Gross Law Group today to schedule a consultation and learn how our integrated immigration and international tax planning can protect your investments, your family, and your future.