IF JEE IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN......
TV ClubHouse: ARCHIVES: Big Brother USA 2003 General Discussions Part 1:
IF JEE IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN......
Churah | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 08:53 am     Does he have to pay taxes on the prize money if he wins it? |
Csnog | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 08:57 am     Yep! He must have a green card in order to work. |
Gina8642 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 08:57 am     Mods - Can we please delete this thread - the last thing I want to to is jeprodize someone's ability to stay in the U.S. BTW - If you are a resident of the US, you are obligated to pay US taxes. |
Crazydog | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:22 am     Why should the thread be deleted? If there was any issue as to Jee's immigration status, I'm sure that the INS authorities would have been tipped off when they saw him on the show. Not because of a thread on a message board. In all likelihood, Jee is a permanent resident of the U.S. and has his green card. And yes, taxes are determined based on residency status, not citizenship. Non-citizens who have permanent resident status pay taxes just like any other U.S. citizen. What I'm wondering is that typically all of these reality shows require their contestants to be U.S. citizens. Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race... all have citizenship requirements. Not sure why they bent the rules for Jee - it's probably because he was a last minute replacement and was brought in as Jun's ex. |
Gina8642 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:34 am     The best way to get someone deported is to bring attention to their status. Screaming and yelling about it on a chat board is one such way. It doesn't take much. I guess people really don't give a rats a$$ if they continue to yell. I guess I will just try to ignore this thread now, I ask others to do the same if you care about Jee at all. |
Seamonkey | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:35 am     This has been discussed at length. Jee is a legal resident alien of the US. But, not a citizen. And the rules also say you must be 21, but Michelle was there at age 19. those who make the rules also may bend them. |
Spear | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:39 am     You can work and still pay regular income taxes even if you're not a permanent resident (eg. H1B visa). Even foreign students who earn a salary for research/teaching assistantships have to pay taxes although at different rates. |
Sheilaree | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:41 am     I agree with GINA8642 They should get rid of this thread. I thought Bigbrother would have check that out before he got on the show. |
Frodolives | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:41 am     It is completely beyond me why someone would want to cover for someone who is breaking the law, I don't care who they are! If he is here illegally than YES he should be deported! To me that is the same as covering for someone who has robbed a bank because "Gee, they need the money! Forget the many people he is screwing over with his actions!" Personally, I think he is here legally. But I thought I would get in my two cents. |
Justshirley | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:44 am     Okay, I like Jee. He annoys me, but I imagine he's basically a kind-hearted person in real life. I will admit, however, that he isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer. But not even Jee is stupid enough to go on national television if his immigration status is at all in question. I did get a giggle, though, from the mental image of Jee, upon his eviction from the house next week, making his way across the courtyard for his interview with Julie, and being intercepted by two INS agents in trenchcoats who drag him, kicking, off camera and slap his a$$ on a plane back to Korea. Too funny. |
Gemma120in2002 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:46 am     Jee is on a nationally televised reality TV program. I don't think that this message board is going to attract attention to him. I think that the TV cameras do that. |
Crazydog | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:49 am     Gina and Sheila, I don't think anyone here is "screaming and yelling" about Jee's immigration status. My point is that if there is anyone at the INS that is curious about Jee's status, I doubt the comments of people on a board like this one would be the sole reason for them to take action. Any INS agents curious about his status would likely be spurred to investigate based on the fact that he APPEARS ON THE SHOW. Even though he seems like he's right off the boat (as Jun has said on the show before), I doubt he would be stupid enough to call attention to himself if he really were an illegal alien. I think some people here are just overreacting. |
Dntexas | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:50 am     "Freedom of Speech" |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:53 am     "Thought-crime" |
Pinklola | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:54 am     Isn't it kind of pointless to worry about this thread on some message board? If anyone has a mind to they can contact the INS directly. The website and phone number are easy enough to find for someone that has a mind to. Silencing discussions will not stop anyone from picking up the phone. |
Justalittlebean | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:55 am     In regards to Jee being a citizen and Michelle not being 21. I truly believe that BB makes up the rules as they go. |
Frodolives | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 10:00 am     Personally, I think CBS couldn't care less what Jee's status is. They are only after good TV. |
Moderator | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 10:08 am     Okay folks, chill out. Jee is a legal resident alien, so discussing his status can't hurt him in any way. Let's not attack each other over the issue. Since he is legal, and he will pay taxes, this subject matter is moot, and I'm closing this thread. PS - Try and have some fun, folks. Life is short. (the annoying but fun-loving ModK) |
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