u/banzima

I used to live in Kigali nine years ago, and I am now applying for a visa that requires a police clearance certificate from Rwanda. Among the required documents on irembo.gov, there are recommendation letters from village and cell leaders. As a former resident, how can I obtain these recommendation letters? I do not know the former or current village and cell leaders. I would appreciate any advice.

I’m currently on an H-1B visa and will need to leave the U.S. in a few months. I hope to return in about five years, though plans may change.

I have several U.S.-based accounts: checking and savings, 401(k), Roth IRA, HSA, Acorns, a brokerage account (ESPP and individual stocks), and some crypto. Since I plan to return, I’d prefer to keep most of my funds in the U.S. I don’t expect to contribute further or sell investments, but I may need to withdraw from my checking/savings.

I’m already paperless and rarely use physical mail. I plan to ask my banks about using an international address, but I’ve also seen options like a virtual mailbox or using a friend/family member’s address, and am unsure what’s best.

I’m also considering tax implications, such as U.S. taxes on interest and dividends while abroad.

I’m looking for an approach that keeps me compliant with both my banks and the IRS. Any suggestions?

I’m currently on an H-1B visa and will need to leave the U.S. in a few months. I hope to return in about five years, though plans may change.

I have several U.S.-based accounts: checking and savings, 401(k), Roth IRA, HSA, Acorns, a brokerage account (ESPP and individual stocks), and some crypto. Since I plan to return, I’d prefer to keep most of my funds in the U.S. I don’t expect to contribute further or sell investments, but I may need to withdraw from my checking/savings.

I’m already paperless and rarely use physical mail. I plan to ask my banks about using an international address, but I’ve also seen options like a virtual mailbox or using a friend/family member’s address, and am unsure what’s best.

I’m also considering tax implications, such as U.S. taxes on interest and dividends while abroad.

I’m looking for an approach that keeps me compliant with both my banks and the IRS. Any suggestions?

I am from one of the "high-risk" countries, so my H-1B extension has not been approved yet. Even with premium processing, they keep telling me to wait, and I will reach the additional 240-day limit in a few weeks.

I will soon need to be taken off my employer’s payroll. I can legally stay in the U.S. until they adjudicate my case, but I don’t know how long that will take.

If USCIS miraculously approves the extension after that, would I be able to return to my old company? In other words, would I still be considered an employee? I’m trying to understand the technicalities of not officially working for the company while hoping to return, if that is even possible.

My company has a branch in Canada, and I’m considering asking for a transfer there, as a second option.

Is anyone else in the same situation? What would you advise me to do?