Understanding Nonresident Aliens
American Nationals vs. Foreign Nationals After declaring and claiming my status as a “National,” sending out the appropriate notices, and receiving my updated passport, I set out to challenge the IRS and my employer. My goal was to remove myself from the federal tax system and stop federal tax withholding by the IRS through their […]
Equivocation of Terms
Roadblock to Understanding the “National” Status Definition of Equivocation(Source: Merriam-Webster) Why Clarity Matters The term “National”, as defined under 8 U.S. Code § 1101(a)(21), is often confused or misrepresented due to the equivocation of terms — whether intentional or accidental. This terminological ambiguity causes significant confusion about definitions and the intent behind legal classifications related […]
Is the definition of "national" the same as the definition of "American national"?
A "national" has the same definition as an "American national," but they are not nationals of the United States or a U.S. national. The term 'national" can be found in both the United States Code, specifically Title 8, Chapter 12, Section 1101, and can also be referenced in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The […]
Does an American national owe permanent allegiance to the United States?
No, an American national does not owe permanent allegiance to the United States. An American national owes permanent allegiance to a state (small s).