Thursday, May 3, 2007
成立公司(Incorporation) 所須資料
成立公司(Incorporation)
申請所須資料(Information Needed)：
選三個公司註冊名稱(Choose 3 Company Names):
1) ______________________________________
2) ______________________________________
3) ______________________________________
DBA: _________________________
申請人姓名(Name of Applicant): ____________________________
申請人社安号(SSN of Applicant): ___________________________
申請人地址(Address of Applicant): __________________________
公司地址(Company Address): _______________________________
公司總裁(CEO): ________________________________________
秘書(Secretary): _________________________________________
財務長(CFO): __________________________________________
公司行業(Industry): _____________________________________
申請所須資料(Information Needed)：
選三個公司註冊名稱(Choose 3 Company Names):
1) ______________________________________
2) ______________________________________
3) ______________________________________
DBA: _________________________
申請人姓名(Name of Applicant): ____________________________
申請人社安号(SSN of Applicant): ___________________________
申請人地址(Address of Applicant): __________________________
公司地址(Company Address): _______________________________
公司總裁(CEO): ________________________________________
秘書(Secretary): _________________________________________
財務長(CFO): __________________________________________
公司行業(Industry): _____________________________________
法定公司Corporation (INC)
定義Definition:
是一個州政府註冊組織最完善的獨立法人。商業行為明文制限於公司法。有C-Corporation 和S-Corporation兩種。
This state chartered organization acts as a separate legal entity and is the most structured business entity. Business activities are restricted to those listed in the corporate charter. Corporations may elect to file as a C-Corporation or S-Corporation.
C-corporation – 根據收入需付聯邦及州稅。當利潤交給股東，股東申報個人稅時再次需付收入稅。雙重克稅為其最大缺點。
pays federal and state income taxes on earnings. When the earnings are distributed to the shareholders as dividends, the earnings are taxed again. Double taxation is a big drawback of C-corporations.
S-corporation -法律特色如同C-Corporation，但不需直接付稅，只要申報收入付個人稅即可。
have the same legal attributes as the C-corporation, however, the corporation does not pay income taxes on earnings, rather, the shareholder pays income tax on dividends on their personal income tax return.
S corporation 需另符合下列幾項條件:
S corporation owners (shareholders) must meet the following criteria:
擁有人（股東）少於100人Number fewer than 100
擁有人（股東）不可是非永久居民外國人Cannot be non-resident aliens
擁有人（股東）不可是其他法定公司、有限責任公司、合夥公司或信託Cannot be C corporations, other S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships or certain trusts.
優點Advantages:
擁有人只需對已投資之股票負責。公司存在不受任何擁有人之死亡或股票轉讓所影響。除公司章程另註，法定公司享有永久存在之特性。因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
Liability is limited to the amount owners have paid into their share of stock, and the corporation's continuity is unaffected by the death or transfer of shares by any of the owners. Corporations have perpetual continuity unless otherwise specified in Certificate of Incorporation. As a separate legal entity, corporations may own property, sue, and be sued in corporate name.
缺點Disadvantages: 繁雜記錄保持，嚴格規定，雙重付稅。
Extensive record keeping, close regulation, and double taxations
是一個州政府註冊組織最完善的獨立法人。商業行為明文制限於公司法。有C-Corporation 和S-Corporation兩種。
This state chartered organization acts as a separate legal entity and is the most structured business entity. Business activities are restricted to those listed in the corporate charter. Corporations may elect to file as a C-Corporation or S-Corporation.
C-corporation – 根據收入需付聯邦及州稅。當利潤交給股東，股東申報個人稅時再次需付收入稅。雙重克稅為其最大缺點。
pays federal and state income taxes on earnings. When the earnings are distributed to the shareholders as dividends, the earnings are taxed again. Double taxation is a big drawback of C-corporations.
S-corporation -法律特色如同C-Corporation，但不需直接付稅，只要申報收入付個人稅即可。
have the same legal attributes as the C-corporation, however, the corporation does not pay income taxes on earnings, rather, the shareholder pays income tax on dividends on their personal income tax return.
S corporation 需另符合下列幾項條件:
S corporation owners (shareholders) must meet the following criteria:
擁有人（股東）少於100人Number fewer than 100
擁有人（股東）不可是非永久居民外國人Cannot be non-resident aliens
擁有人（股東）不可是其他法定公司、有限責任公司、合夥公司或信託Cannot be C corporations, other S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships or certain trusts.
優點Advantages:
擁有人只需對已投資之股票負責。公司存在不受任何擁有人之死亡或股票轉讓所影響。除公司章程另註，法定公司享有永久存在之特性。因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
Liability is limited to the amount owners have paid into their share of stock, and the corporation's continuity is unaffected by the death or transfer of shares by any of the owners. Corporations have perpetual continuity unless otherwise specified in Certificate of Incorporation. As a separate legal entity, corporations may own property, sue, and be sued in corporate name.
缺點Disadvantages: 繁雜記錄保持，嚴格規定，雙重付稅。
Extensive record keeping, close regulation, and double taxations
有限責任公司Limited Liability Company (LLC)
定義Definition:
是一個獨立法人，介於合夥公司和法定公司，擁有法定公司的有限責任，和個人或合夥公司的稅法。有限責任公司的擁有人稱為成員。A separate legal entity, the LLC is a hybrid between a partnership and a corporation, combining the limited liability advantage of a corporation with the tax status of a sole proprietor or partnership. Owners of the LLC are called members.
優點Advantages:
如同合夥公司，有限責任公司有營運協議。有限責任公司可由一位或更多成員組成。
Similar to the partnership entities, the LLC is governed by an operating agreement.The LLC may be formed by one or more members.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
As a separate legal entity, LLC's may own property, sue, and be sued in LLC's name.
由有限責任公司成員所選出之管理人可以是個人或其他法人。
Managers of an LLC as elected by the members may be in the form of a person or other entity.
除公司結構程另註，有限責任公司享有法定公司永久存在之特性。
Unless otherwise specified by the Articles of Organization, LLC's enjoy perpetual continuity similarly as in a corporation.
缺點Disadvantages:
因是一個獨立法人，有限責任公司比一般 合夥公司或個人公司需更多法律文件。
Since a LLC is a legal entity, the formation of a LLC requires more legal documentation than in a general partnership or sole proprietorship
是一個獨立法人，介於合夥公司和法定公司，擁有法定公司的有限責任，和個人或合夥公司的稅法。有限責任公司的擁有人稱為成員。A separate legal entity, the LLC is a hybrid between a partnership and a corporation, combining the limited liability advantage of a corporation with the tax status of a sole proprietor or partnership. Owners of the LLC are called members.
優點Advantages:
如同合夥公司，有限責任公司有營運協議。有限責任公司可由一位或更多成員組成。
Similar to the partnership entities, the LLC is governed by an operating agreement.The LLC may be formed by one or more members.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
As a separate legal entity, LLC's may own property, sue, and be sued in LLC's name.
由有限責任公司成員所選出之管理人可以是個人或其他法人。
Managers of an LLC as elected by the members may be in the form of a person or other entity.
除公司結構程另註，有限責任公司享有法定公司永久存在之特性。
Unless otherwise specified by the Articles of Organization, LLC's enjoy perpetual continuity similarly as in a corporation.
缺點Disadvantages:
因是一個獨立法人，有限責任公司比一般 合夥公司或個人公司需更多法律文件。
Since a LLC is a legal entity, the formation of a LLC requires more legal documentation than in a general partnership or sole proprietorship
有限責任合夥公司Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
定義Definition:
是一個獨立法人，可保護所有一般 合夥人。通常適用於專業人士。與LLC法律責任相似，但又像合夥公司一樣不需直接付公司稅。
A separate legal entity, an LLP provides liability protection for all general partners as well as management rights in the business. Most commonly used in professional practices, an LLP offers, in most cases, the same limited liability enjoyed by a corporation, but at the same time it is a flow-through entity.
優點Advantages:
一個獨立法人，且有限合夥人對所投資金額負責，不需負其他責任。每個合夥人所得之公司利潤可直接申報個人稅。
LLP’s provide a legal structure to the establishment of the business. From a capital investment standpoint, limited partners are shielded from the liability in that their liability is dependent upon the amount of capital invested. In addition, dividends distributed to all partners are reported on the partners’ personal income tax return.
有限責任合夥公司協議不需註明到期日期。
As in any partnership, a LLP must draft a partnership agreement, which governs how the business is operated. There is no requirement to set a termination date of the partnership agreement.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
As a separate legal entity, LLP’s may own property, sue, and be sued in LLP’s name.
缺點Disadvantages:
因是一個獨立法人，有限責任合夥公司比一般 合夥公司需更多法律文件。
Since a LLP is a legal entity, the formation of a LLP requires more legal documentation than in a general partnership.
公司隨擁有任何一合夥人離開而自動結束。
If a LLP drops or loses a partner, the business is automatically deemed dissolved.
是一個獨立法人，可保護所有一般 合夥人。通常適用於專業人士。與LLC法律責任相似，但又像合夥公司一樣不需直接付公司稅。
A separate legal entity, an LLP provides liability protection for all general partners as well as management rights in the business. Most commonly used in professional practices, an LLP offers, in most cases, the same limited liability enjoyed by a corporation, but at the same time it is a flow-through entity.
優點Advantages:
一個獨立法人，且有限合夥人對所投資金額負責，不需負其他責任。每個合夥人所得之公司利潤可直接申報個人稅。
LLP’s provide a legal structure to the establishment of the business. From a capital investment standpoint, limited partners are shielded from the liability in that their liability is dependent upon the amount of capital invested. In addition, dividends distributed to all partners are reported on the partners’ personal income tax return.
有限責任合夥公司協議不需註明到期日期。
As in any partnership, a LLP must draft a partnership agreement, which governs how the business is operated. There is no requirement to set a termination date of the partnership agreement.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
As a separate legal entity, LLP’s may own property, sue, and be sued in LLP’s name.
缺點Disadvantages:
因是一個獨立法人，有限責任合夥公司比一般 合夥公司需更多法律文件。
Since a LLP is a legal entity, the formation of a LLP requires more legal documentation than in a general partnership.
公司隨擁有任何一合夥人離開而自動結束。
If a LLP drops or loses a partner, the business is automatically deemed dissolved.
有限合夥公司Limited Partnership (LP)
定義Definition:
有限合夥公司是一個獨立法人，由一個一般 合夥人和一個或更多投資但不參與業務或管理的有限合夥人所組成。有限合夥人只對所投資金額負責。一般 合夥人則需擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債，及公司營運。
A separate legal entity, this type of business includes a general partner and one or more limited partners who invest capital into the partnership, but do not take part in the daily operation or management of the business. The limited partners limit their amount of liability to the amount of capital invested in the partnership..
優點Advantages:
有限合夥人對所投資金額負責，不需負其他責任。每個合夥人所得之公司利潤可直接申報個人稅。每個合夥人可得之公司利潤無上限。一般 合夥人可由個人或公司擔任。
LPs provide a legal structure to the establishment of the business. From a capital investment standpoint, limited partners are shielded from the liability in that their liability is dependent upon the amount of capital invested. In addition, dividends distributed to all partners are reported on the partners' personal income tax return. There are no restrictions as to the amount of dividends that the general partners may receive from the business. General partners of a LP may be in the form of another person or company.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
As a separate legal entity, LP's may own property, sue, and be sued in LP's name.
缺點Disadvantages:
有限合夥公司需有至少一位一般 合夥人，而此人需負所有責任。
In a LP there must be at least one general partner and it is the general partner(s) that incur unlimited liability.
有限合夥公司協議需註明到期日期。
As in any partnership, a LP must draft a partnership agreement, which governs how the business is operated. In a LP the partnership agreement must state a date of termination.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司比一般 合夥公司需更多法律文件。
Since a LP is a legal entity, the formation of a LP requires more legal documentation than in a general partnership.
有限合夥公司是一個獨立法人，由一個一般 合夥人和一個或更多投資但不參與業務或管理的有限合夥人所組成。有限合夥人只對所投資金額負責。一般 合夥人則需擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債，及公司營運。
A separate legal entity, this type of business includes a general partner and one or more limited partners who invest capital into the partnership, but do not take part in the daily operation or management of the business. The limited partners limit their amount of liability to the amount of capital invested in the partnership..
優點Advantages:
有限合夥人對所投資金額負責，不需負其他責任。每個合夥人所得之公司利潤可直接申報個人稅。每個合夥人可得之公司利潤無上限。一般 合夥人可由個人或公司擔任。
LPs provide a legal structure to the establishment of the business. From a capital investment standpoint, limited partners are shielded from the liability in that their liability is dependent upon the amount of capital invested. In addition, dividends distributed to all partners are reported on the partners' personal income tax return. There are no restrictions as to the amount of dividends that the general partners may receive from the business. General partners of a LP may be in the form of another person or company.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司可擁有財產、告人、或被告。
As a separate legal entity, LP's may own property, sue, and be sued in LP's name.
缺點Disadvantages:
有限合夥公司需有至少一位一般 合夥人，而此人需負所有責任。
In a LP there must be at least one general partner and it is the general partner(s) that incur unlimited liability.
有限合夥公司協議需註明到期日期。
As in any partnership, a LP must draft a partnership agreement, which governs how the business is operated. In a LP the partnership agreement must state a date of termination.
因是一個獨立法人，有限合夥公司比一般 合夥公司需更多法律文件。
Since a LP is a legal entity, the formation of a LP requires more legal documentation than in a general partnership.
一般合夥公司General Partnership
定義Definition:
兩人以上共同擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。合夥公司除了涉及多人以外，和個人公司非常相似。商業合夥公司可由個人、公司、其他合夥公司、或上述任何組合一起組成。
Allows two or more people to share profits and liabilities. A general partnership is similar to a sole proprietorship, except that two or more parties are involved. In a business partnership, the parties that join forces could be individuals, corporations, trusts, other partnerships, or a combination of all of the above.
優點Advantages:
容易成立，可聯合所有合夥人的財力及管理力，且不需直接克稅。
Advantages are that it is easy to establish, can draw upon the financial and managerial strength of all the partners, and the profits are not directly taxed.
缺點Disadvantages:
所有合夥人擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。且公司隨其中一名合夥人去世而結束。任何一合夥人亦有權要求公司盡義務。值得注意的是，合夥人之個人責任並不會因合夥公司而豁免。
Some disadvantages are unlimited personal liability of the partners for the firm's debts and liabilities, termination of the business with the death of a partner (in the absence of advanced planning for business continuation) and the fact that any one of the partners can commit the firm to obligations. It is important to understand that a general partnership does not protect its partners from personal liability with respect to claims against the partnership.
合夥關係建立在一所有合夥人協議上。這協議可以是非式的，但建議做一份書面協議較佳。
The partnership is formed by an agreement entered into by each partner. This agreement may be informal, but it is advisable to have a written agreement drawn up between all parties.
兩人以上共同擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。合夥公司除了涉及多人以外，和個人公司非常相似。商業合夥公司可由個人、公司、其他合夥公司、或上述任何組合一起組成。
Allows two or more people to share profits and liabilities. A general partnership is similar to a sole proprietorship, except that two or more parties are involved. In a business partnership, the parties that join forces could be individuals, corporations, trusts, other partnerships, or a combination of all of the above.
優點Advantages:
容易成立，可聯合所有合夥人的財力及管理力，且不需直接克稅。
Advantages are that it is easy to establish, can draw upon the financial and managerial strength of all the partners, and the profits are not directly taxed.
缺點Disadvantages:
所有合夥人擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。且公司隨其中一名合夥人去世而結束。任何一合夥人亦有權要求公司盡義務。值得注意的是，合夥人之個人責任並不會因合夥公司而豁免。
Some disadvantages are unlimited personal liability of the partners for the firm's debts and liabilities, termination of the business with the death of a partner (in the absence of advanced planning for business continuation) and the fact that any one of the partners can commit the firm to obligations. It is important to understand that a general partnership does not protect its partners from personal liability with respect to claims against the partnership.
合夥關係建立在一所有合夥人協議上。這協議可以是非式的，但建議做一份書面協議較佳。
The partnership is formed by an agreement entered into by each partner. This agreement may be informal, but it is advisable to have a written agreement drawn up between all parties.
個人公司Sole Proprietorship
定義Definition:
個人公司只有一個擁有人。此擁有人擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。報稅以公司收入作為個人收入。大多數小公司是個人公司，因為最簡單而且擁有人對公司有完全的主權。
A sole proprietorship by definition means "one owner". The owner assumes all responsibilities for the business, including assets and liabilities. Business income is taxed as personal income. Most small businesses operate as sole proprietorships, this being the simplest form of organization and allowing the single owner to have sole control and responsibility.
優點Advantages:
需要較少文件，較少法律限制，擁有人得到所有利润，並且較容易結束營業。通常個人公司不需向國稅局另外申請雇主稅號除非有聘用雇員。
Some advantages of the sole proprietorship are less paperwork, minimal legal restrictions, owner retention of all profits, and ease in discontinuing the business. In most cases, a sole proprietorship is not required to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Services unless it has employees.
不需另外報稅，可直接合報至個人稅中。There is no need to file a separate income tax return for the proprietorship because the activity is reported on the owner's federal and individual income tax returns.
缺點Disadvantages:
需擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。增資能力有限。且公司隨擁有人去世而結束。Disadvantages include unlimited personal liability for all debts and liabilities of the business, limited ability to raise capital, and termination of the business upon the owner's death.
商號名稱Trade Name (DBA/FICTITIOUS Business Name)
個人或個人公司可申請另外的商號名稱，用於從事該公司商業運作活動時對外的名義
An Individual or a Sole Proprietorship can get a DBA as a name to conduct its business activity to public.
個人公司只有一個擁有人。此擁有人擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。報稅以公司收入作為個人收入。大多數小公司是個人公司，因為最簡單而且擁有人對公司有完全的主權。
A sole proprietorship by definition means "one owner". The owner assumes all responsibilities for the business, including assets and liabilities. Business income is taxed as personal income. Most small businesses operate as sole proprietorships, this being the simplest form of organization and allowing the single owner to have sole control and responsibility.
優點Advantages:
需要較少文件，較少法律限制，擁有人得到所有利润，並且較容易結束營業。通常個人公司不需向國稅局另外申請雇主稅號除非有聘用雇員。
Some advantages of the sole proprietorship are less paperwork, minimal legal restrictions, owner retention of all profits, and ease in discontinuing the business. In most cases, a sole proprietorship is not required to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Services unless it has employees.
不需另外報稅，可直接合報至個人稅中。There is no need to file a separate income tax return for the proprietorship because the activity is reported on the owner's federal and individual income tax returns.
缺點Disadvantages:
需擔負所有公司責任，包括資產與負債。增資能力有限。且公司隨擁有人去世而結束。Disadvantages include unlimited personal liability for all debts and liabilities of the business, limited ability to raise capital, and termination of the business upon the owner's death.
商號名稱Trade Name (DBA/FICTITIOUS Business Name)
個人或個人公司可申請另外的商號名稱，用於從事該公司商業運作活動時對外的名義
An Individual or a Sole Proprietorship can get a DBA as a name to conduct its business activity to public.
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遺囑：一份遺囑列下你對你的遺產的未來規化—當你去世以後你想如何處置你的遺產。有時也包括埋葬事宜和小孩子的監護權。除了遺產不多或遺產直接轉移給立遺囑者配偶的少數情況外，大部份的遺囑都需要經過法院“財產認證”。通過設立一個可注銷的信託，可以使財產認證變成一項可避免的法律程序。與律師一次簡短的面談就可確定這份(通常) 簡單的文件是否適合您的遺產需要。
Will : A will lays out your wishes for your ‘estate’ – what you want done with your property after you die. Sometimes final instructions for burial and guardianship of minor children are also included. Although there are exemptions for testators with very small estates or estates that pass entirely to the surviving spouse, most wills must be ‘probated’ through the courts. Probate is a legal step that can and should be avoided in most cases through the establishment of a revocable trust. A short conference with an attorney should determine if this (usually) simple document will meet the needs of your estate.
信託：可注銷的信託是一個保管你財產權益的法人；一個信託成立人（通常是你，設下此信託之人）在有恵於信託擁有人的情形下在他們有生之年管理信託財產，然後根據方案去分配信託資產給受益人。它的內容和一般傳統遺囑一樣，但因為你的財產已在信託之中，所以不需做財產認證，即可避免法院的程序。
Trust : A revocable trust is the establishment of a legal entity that ‘holds’ the ownership interest in your property; a trustee (usually you, the person setting up the trust) manages the property for the benefit of the trustor(s) (you) during their lives, then distributes the assets of the trust to the beneficiaries, according to its directives. It has the same information traditionally included in a will, but since your property is in the trust, there is no estate to probate, avoiding the courts.
彈性永久授權書：給于別人你的法定權利的一份授權書。例如說，假設你需訂不動產契約時人在國外；你可以授權給別人﹝法律的權利﹞替你簽署不動產契約文件。此彈性永久授權書的作用只用在當時情況出現時，是有彈性的授權書。通常是在你無法達成的情況下做出適應你的特殊需要。授權範圍也可擴大至各種不同情況的較大範圍。
Springing Durable Power of Attorney: A Power of Attorney gives someone else your legal rights. Say you are overseas when you close escrow on real property; you could give someone a Power of Attorney (legal authority) to sign the escrow documents. A Springing Durable Power of Attorney is a power of attorney that only ‘springs’ into effect when preset circumstances arise. Such circumstances usually include incapacity, although the instrument can be drafted to meet your particular needs. The legal authorities given can also be crafted to cover a wide variety of situations.
醫療決定永久授權書：醫療決定永久授權書列出你生命結束之前你的優先選擇和在你不能做出決定時有法律權利幫你做出決定的人名。並可先將你想要的任何宗教上或道德上追思儀式付諸文字，以免你當時無法表達你的意思。你指定的被授權人應是你可信任替你做重大生命與死亡決定的人。
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions: A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care lists your preferences for end of life decisions and names who has the legal authority to make them if you cannot. This instrument allows you to put into writing any religious or ethical beliefs you want honored if you are not able to express them yourself. The person you appoint as your attorney in fact needs to be someone you trust to make life and death decisions on your behalf.
Will : A will lays out your wishes for your ‘estate’ – what you want done with your property after you die. Sometimes final instructions for burial and guardianship of minor children are also included. Although there are exemptions for testators with very small estates or estates that pass entirely to the surviving spouse, most wills must be ‘probated’ through the courts. Probate is a legal step that can and should be avoided in most cases through the establishment of a revocable trust. A short conference with an attorney should determine if this (usually) simple document will meet the needs of your estate.
信託：可注銷的信託是一個保管你財產權益的法人；一個信託成立人（通常是你，設下此信託之人）在有恵於信託擁有人的情形下在他們有生之年管理信託財產，然後根據方案去分配信託資產給受益人。它的內容和一般傳統遺囑一樣，但因為你的財產已在信託之中，所以不需做財產認證，即可避免法院的程序。
Trust : A revocable trust is the establishment of a legal entity that ‘holds’ the ownership interest in your property; a trustee (usually you, the person setting up the trust) manages the property for the benefit of the trustor(s) (you) during their lives, then distributes the assets of the trust to the beneficiaries, according to its directives. It has the same information traditionally included in a will, but since your property is in the trust, there is no estate to probate, avoiding the courts.
彈性永久授權書：給于別人你的法定權利的一份授權書。例如說，假設你需訂不動產契約時人在國外；你可以授權給別人﹝法律的權利﹞替你簽署不動產契約文件。此彈性永久授權書的作用只用在當時情況出現時，是有彈性的授權書。通常是在你無法達成的情況下做出適應你的特殊需要。授權範圍也可擴大至各種不同情況的較大範圍。
Springing Durable Power of Attorney: A Power of Attorney gives someone else your legal rights. Say you are overseas when you close escrow on real property; you could give someone a Power of Attorney (legal authority) to sign the escrow documents. A Springing Durable Power of Attorney is a power of attorney that only ‘springs’ into effect when preset circumstances arise. Such circumstances usually include incapacity, although the instrument can be drafted to meet your particular needs. The legal authorities given can also be crafted to cover a wide variety of situations.
醫療決定永久授權書：醫療決定永久授權書列出你生命結束之前你的優先選擇和在你不能做出決定時有法律權利幫你做出決定的人名。並可先將你想要的任何宗教上或道德上追思儀式付諸文字，以免你當時無法表達你的意思。你指定的被授權人應是你可信任替你做重大生命與死亡決定的人。
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions: A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care lists your preferences for end of life decisions and names who has the legal authority to make them if you cannot. This instrument allows you to put into writing any religious or ethical beliefs you want honored if you are not able to express them yourself. The person you appoint as your attorney in fact needs to be someone you trust to make life and death decisions on your behalf.
H1B 專業應聘人才 Professional Worker (H1B)
H1B 專業應聘人才 Professional Worker (H1B)
申請所須資料Documents Needed:
1. 雇主Employer
· 正式公司信紙Company Letterhead Papers
· 公司簡介、說明文宣、或網站資料Company Intro, Promotion Material, or Website Info
· 移民局雇主規費 USCIS Employer’s Filing Fee
§ $750
(公司規模1~25個員工Company with 1~25 Employees)
§ $1500
(公司規模26個員工以上Company with 26 or More Employees)
2. 雇員Worker
· 護照Passport
· I-94卡I-94Card
· 所有之前延期或轉換身份批准書All previous approvals
· 實習工卡（如有）Practical Training EAD Card (If Any)
· 文憑和學分課程成積细目Diploma and Transcript
· 學歷評估 Degree Evaluation
· 個人简歷Resume
· 專業執照（如有）Professional License (If Any)
· 聘請合約（如有）Employment Contract (If Any)
· $190移民局規費 USCIS Petition Fee
· $500 安全費Fraud Fee
· $1000移民局快件處理規費USCIS Premium Processing Fee
申請所須資料Documents Needed:
1. 雇主Employer
· 正式公司信紙Company Letterhead Papers
· 公司簡介、說明文宣、或網站資料Company Intro, Promotion Material, or Website Info
· 移民局雇主規費 USCIS Employer’s Filing Fee
§ $750
(公司規模1~25個員工Company with 1~25 Employees)
§ $1500
(公司規模26個員工以上Company with 26 or More Employees)
2. 雇員Worker
· 護照Passport
· I-94卡I-94Card
· 所有之前延期或轉換身份批准書All previous approvals
· 實習工卡（如有）Practical Training EAD Card (If Any)
· 文憑和學分課程成積细目Diploma and Transcript
· 學歷評估 Degree Evaluation
· 個人简歷Resume
· 專業執照（如有）Professional License (If Any)
· 聘請合約（如有）Employment Contract (If Any)
· $190移民局規費 USCIS Petition Fee
· $500 安全費Fraud Fee
· $1000移民局快件處理規費USCIS Premium Processing Fee
商務(B-1)/觀光(B-2)簽證轉學生身份(F-1)
商務(B-1)/觀光(B-2)簽證轉學生身份(F-1)
申請所需資料：
· 護照
· 簽證
· I-94小白卡
· 擔保書或銀行存款證明
· I-20原件
Non-immigrant Status to F-1 student
Documents needed:
· Passport
· Visa
· I-94 card
· I-134 Affidavit of Support or Bank statement
· Original I-20
申請所需資料：
· 護照
· 簽證
· I-94小白卡
· 擔保書或銀行存款證明
· I-20原件
Non-immigrant Status to F-1 student
Documents needed:
· Passport
· Visa
· I-94 card
· I-134 Affidavit of Support or Bank statement
· Original I-20
商務(B-1)/觀光(B-2)簽證延期
商務(B-1)/觀光(B-2)簽證延期
如果你/妳是商務(B-1) 簽證延期：
· 護照
· 簽證
· I-94小白卡
· 商務邀請函
如果你/妳是觀光(B-2) 簽證延期：
· 護照
· 簽證
· I-94小白卡
Extend or Change of Non-immigrant Status
B-1 visa:
· Passport
· Visa
· I-94 card
· Invitation letter
B-2 visa:
· Passport
· Visa
· I-94 card
如果你/妳是商務(B-1) 簽證延期：
· 護照
· 簽證
· I-94小白卡
· 商務邀請函
如果你/妳是觀光(B-2) 簽證延期：
· 護照
· 簽證
· I-94小白卡
Extend or Change of Non-immigrant Status
B-1 visa:
· Passport
· Visa
· I-94 card
· Invitation letter
B-2 visa:
· Passport
· Visa
· I-94 card
你/妳是否有資格申請未成年公民入籍？
你/妳是否可以申請未成年公民入籍？
請圈出適當答案
你/妳是否未滿十八歲？ 是 否
你/妳拿到綠卡已超過五年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳的父親是美國公民嗎？ 是 否
你/妳的母親是美國公民嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在美國有超過兩年半以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在洛杉磯有超過半年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳曾有離境美國超過一年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳的綠卡是十四歲前申請的嗎？ 是 否
________________________________________________
如以上條件符合，你/妳可以申請未成年公民入籍。
請隨同你/妳的父母攜帶以下資料來申請：
綠卡，護照，三張照片，父母結婚證書，父母公民證
請圈出適當答案
你/妳是否未滿十八歲？ 是 否
你/妳拿到綠卡已超過五年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳的父親是美國公民嗎？ 是 否
你/妳的母親是美國公民嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在美國有超過兩年半以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在洛杉磯有超過半年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳曾有離境美國超過一年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳的綠卡是十四歲前申請的嗎？ 是 否
________________________________________________
如以上條件符合，你/妳可以申請未成年公民入籍。
請隨同你/妳的父母攜帶以下資料來申請：
綠卡，護照，三張照片，父母結婚證書，父母公民證
你/妳是否有資格申請公民入籍？
你/妳是否可以申請成人公民入籍？
請圈出適當答案
你/妳是否滿十八歲？ 是 否
你/妳拿到綠卡已超過五年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳是否是由配偶申請拿到綠卡？ 是 否 如果是，你拿綠卡有超過三年嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在美國有超過兩年半以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在洛杉磯有超過半年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳曾有離境美國超過一年以上嗎？ 是 否
你是否申請過兵役號碼 (Selective service number)？ 是 否
你/妳是否符合報考中文的條件？
你/妳五十歲以上，拿綠卡二十年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳五十五歲以上，拿綠卡十五年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳六十五歲以上，拿綠卡二十年以上嗎？ 是 否
__________________________________________________
如以上條件符合，你/妳可以申請公民入籍。
請攜帶你/妳的綠卡，護照，及兩張照片來申請。
請圈出適當答案
你/妳是否滿十八歲？ 是 否
你/妳拿到綠卡已超過五年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳是否是由配偶申請拿到綠卡？ 是 否 如果是，你拿綠卡有超過三年嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在美國有超過兩年半以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳居住在洛杉磯有超過半年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳曾有離境美國超過一年以上嗎？ 是 否
你是否申請過兵役號碼 (Selective service number)？ 是 否
你/妳是否符合報考中文的條件？
你/妳五十歲以上，拿綠卡二十年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳五十五歲以上，拿綠卡十五年以上嗎？ 是 否
你/妳六十五歲以上，拿綠卡二十年以上嗎？ 是 否
__________________________________________________
如以上條件符合，你/妳可以申請公民入籍。
請攜帶你/妳的綠卡，護照，及兩張照片來申請。
臨時綠卡換正式 所需資料
臨時綠卡換正式
申請所需資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證明
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
2. 配偶
· 臨時綠卡
· 出生證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 工作證明﹝如有﹞
· 兩張照片
· 護照，簽證，以及I-94小白卡
· 所有入境美國後的身份證明﹝如轉換身份批準書和I-20﹞
3. 共同證據
· 房租租約，房貸，房地產連名
· 任何共同連名帳戶(銀行帳戶，稅單，保險，水電費…等)
· 結婚喜宴，旅行，居家照片
· 小孩出生證書﹝如有﹞
Remove Condition Resident to Permanent Resident
Documents needed:
1. U.S. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (if any)
2. Spouse
· Conditional Green Card
· Birth Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (if any)
· Photos x 2
· Employment verification (optional)
· Passport, I-94, all the visa and approvals, I-20s or paper for previous status
3. Prove
· Joint Lease or Mortgage or Property ownership
· Joint financial evidence for bank statement, tax returns, insurance, utility bills, loan affidavit letter
· Wedding, travel, home photos and children’s birth certificate (if any)
申請所需資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證明
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
2. 配偶
· 臨時綠卡
· 出生證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 工作證明﹝如有﹞
· 兩張照片
· 護照，簽證，以及I-94小白卡
· 所有入境美國後的身份證明﹝如轉換身份批準書和I-20﹞
3. 共同證據
· 房租租約，房貸，房地產連名
· 任何共同連名帳戶(銀行帳戶，稅單，保險，水電費…等)
· 結婚喜宴，旅行，居家照片
· 小孩出生證書﹝如有﹞
Remove Condition Resident to Permanent Resident
Documents needed:
1. U.S. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (if any)
2. Spouse
· Conditional Green Card
· Birth Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (if any)
· Photos x 2
· Employment verification (optional)
· Passport, I-94, all the visa and approvals, I-20s or paper for previous status
3. Prove
· Joint Lease or Mortgage or Property ownership
· Joint financial evidence for bank statement, tax returns, insurance, utility bills, loan affidavit letter
· Wedding, travel, home photos and children’s birth certificate (if any)
公民申請未成年子女﹝子女居住美國﹞所須資料
公民申請未成年子女﹝子女居住美國﹞：
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 三年報稅單
· 最近薪資單或工作證明
2. 子女
· 出生證書
· 護照和I-94小白卡
· 所有身份證明和批準書
· 照片兩張
Citizen’s Unmarried Children in USA:
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Current Paycheck Stubs or Employment Verification
· 3 Years Tax Returns
2. Unmarried Children
· Birth Certificate
· Passport and I-94 card
· Approval Notices
· 2 Photos
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 三年報稅單
· 最近薪資單或工作證明
2. 子女
· 出生證書
· 護照和I-94小白卡
· 所有身份證明和批準書
· 照片兩張
Citizen’s Unmarried Children in USA:
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Current Paycheck Stubs or Employment Verification
· 3 Years Tax Returns
2. Unmarried Children
· Birth Certificate
· Passport and I-94 card
· Approval Notices
· 2 Photos
公民申請父母﹝父母居住美國﹞所須資料
公民申請父母﹝父母居住美國﹞：
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證,美國護照,或美國出生證書
· 出生證書
· 最近薪資單或工作證明
· 三年報稅單
2. 父母
· 出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 護照和I-94小白卡
· 所有身份證明和批準書
· 照片兩張
U.S. Citizen’s Father and Mother in USA:
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Birth Certificate
· 3 Years Tax Returns
· Current Paycheck Stubs or Employment Verification
2. Father or Mother
· Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Passport and I-94 card
· Approval notices2 Photos
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證,美國護照,或美國出生證書
· 出生證書
· 最近薪資單或工作證明
· 三年報稅單
2. 父母
· 出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 護照和I-94小白卡
· 所有身份證明和批準書
· 照片兩張
U.S. Citizen’s Father and Mother in USA:
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Birth Certificate
· 3 Years Tax Returns
· Current Paycheck Stubs or Employment Verification
2. Father or Mother
· Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Passport and I-94 card
· Approval notices2 Photos
公民申請配偶﹝配偶居住美國﹞所須資料
公民申請配偶﹝配偶居住美國﹞：
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照或美國出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 三年報稅單
· 最近薪資單或工作證明
· 照片兩張
2. 配偶
· 出生證書
· 護照和I-94小白卡
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 所有身份證明和批準書
· 照片兩張
U.S. Citizen’s Spouse in USA:
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 3 Years Tax Returns
· Current Paycheck Stubs or Employment Verification
· 2 Photos
2. Spouse
· Birth Certificate
· Passport and I-94 card
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Approval notices
· 2 Photos
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照或美國出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 三年報稅單
· 最近薪資單或工作證明
· 照片兩張
2. 配偶
· 出生證書
· 護照和I-94小白卡
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 所有身份證明和批準書
· 照片兩張
U.S. Citizen’s Spouse in USA:
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 3 Years Tax Returns
· Current Paycheck Stubs or Employment Verification
· 2 Photos
2. Spouse
· Birth Certificate
· Passport and I-94 card
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Approval notices
· 2 Photos
公民申請父母﹝父母居住國外﹞所須資料
公民申請父母﹝父母居住國外﹞：
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證,美國護照,或美國出生證書
· 出生證書
2. 父母
· 結婚證書
· 出生證書
U.S. Citizen’s Father and Mother (Outside of US):
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Birth Certificate
2. Father or Mother
· Marriage Certificate
· Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證,美國護照,或美國出生證書
· 出生證書
2. 父母
· 結婚證書
· 出生證書
U.S. Citizen’s Father and Mother (Outside of US):
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Birth Certificate
2. Father or Mother
· Marriage Certificate
· Birth Certificate
公民申請未成年子女﹝子女居住國外﹞所須資料
公民申請未成年子女﹝子女居住國外﹞：
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 申請人結婚證書 (如父親申請)
2. 未成年子女
· 出生證書
Citizen’s Unmarried Children (Outside of US):
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate (If father)
2. Unmarried Children
· Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 申請人結婚證書 (如父親申請)
2. 未成年子女
· 出生證書
Citizen’s Unmarried Children (Outside of US):
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate (If father)
2. Unmarried Children
· Birth Certificate
公民申請配偶及小孩﹝配偶居住國外﹞所須資料
公民申請配偶及小孩﹝配偶居住國外﹞：
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張
2. 配偶
· 出生證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張
3. 小孩
· 出生證書
Citizen’s Spouse & Unmarried Children (Outside of US):
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos
2. Spouse
· Birth Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos
3. Children
· Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張
2. 配偶
· 出生證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張
3. 小孩
· 出生證書
Citizen’s Spouse & Unmarried Children (Outside of US):
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos
2. Spouse
· Birth Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos
3. Children
· Birth Certificate
公民申請兄弟姐妹 所須資料
第四優先：公民申請兄弟姐妹
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 出生證書
2. 兄弟姐妹
· 出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 配偶及小孩出生證書
Category 4: U.S. Citizen’s Brothers and Sisters
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Birth Certificate
2. Brother or Sister
· Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Spouse and Children’s Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
· 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
· 出生證書
2. 兄弟姐妹
· 出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 配偶及小孩出生證書
Category 4: U.S. Citizen’s Brothers and Sisters
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
· Birth Certificate
2. Brother or Sister
· Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Spouse and Children’s Birth Certificate
公民申請成年已婚子女 所須資料
第三優先：公民申請成年已婚子女
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
1. 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
2. 結婚證書
2. 成年已婚子女
· 出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 配偶及小孩出生證書
Category 3: U.S. Citizen’s Married Sons and Daughters
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport,
or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
2. Married Son or Daughter
· Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Spouse and Children’s Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 公民
1. 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證書
2. 結婚證書
2. 成年已婚子女
· 出生證書
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 配偶及小孩出生證書
Category 3: U.S. Citizen’s Married Sons and Daughters
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
· Certificate of Naturalization, US Passport,
or US Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
2. Married Son or Daughter
· Birth Certificate
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· Spouse and Children’s Birth Certificate
綠卡申請成年未婚子女 所須資料
第二優先(2B)：綠卡申請成年未婚子女
申請所須資料：
1. 永久居民
· 綠卡
· 結婚證書﹝如是父親﹞
2. 成年未婚子女
· 出生證書
Category (2B): Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Resident
Documents needed:
1. Permanent Resident
· Green Card
· Marriage Certificate (if father)
2. Unmarried Son or Daughter
· Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 永久居民
· 綠卡
· 結婚證書﹝如是父親﹞
2. 成年未婚子女
· 出生證書
Category (2B): Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Resident
Documents needed:
1. Permanent Resident
· Green Card
· Marriage Certificate (if father)
2. Unmarried Son or Daughter
· Birth Certificate
綠卡申請配偶及小孩 申請所須資料
第二優先(2A)：綠卡申請配偶及小孩
申請所須資料：
1. 永久居民
· 綠卡
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張 (如申請配偶)
2. 配偶
· 出生證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張
3. 小孩
· 出生證書
Category (2A): Spouse and Spouse’s Children of Permanent Resident
Documents needed:
1. Permanent Resident
· Green Card
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos (If petition for spouse)
2. Spouse
· Birth Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos
3. Children
· Birth Certificate
申請所須資料：
1. 永久居民
· 綠卡
· 結婚證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張 (如申請配偶)
2. 配偶
· 出生證書
· 離婚證書﹝如有﹞
· 照片兩張
3. 小孩
· 出生證書
Category (2A): Spouse and Spouse’s Children of Permanent Resident
Documents needed:
1. Permanent Resident
· Green Card
· Marriage Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos (If petition for spouse)
2. Spouse
· Birth Certificate
· Divorce Certificate (If any)
· 2 Photos
3. Children
· Birth Certificate
公民申請成年未婚子女 所須資料
第一優先：公民申請成年未婚子女
所須資料：
1. 公民
• 公民證，美國護照，或美國出生證明
• 結婚證書(母親申請時不須)
2. 成年未婚子女
• 出生證書
Category 1: U.S. Citizen’s Unmarried Son or Daughter
Documents needed:
1. Citizen
• Certificate of Naturalization, US passport,
or US Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (Not needed for mother to apply)
2. Unmarried Son or Daughter
• Birth Certificate
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