[c-cube]

I must have missed orientation day. What are the benefits of being a non citizen living in the US compared to citizens, exactly?

[kbelder]

Non-citizens can't be prosecuted for treason.

I don't think. Ok, this isn't that big of a benefit.

[anuragsoni]

I don’t think this is quite correct. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artIII-S3-C2-... for further reading, but non citizens owe temporary allegiance to the United States while residing within US, and can be charged with treason.

[exabrial]

taxes

[olliej]

What? do you think non-citizens don't pay taxes?

Non-citizens pay at least the same taxes as citizens, I recall there being some write offs that were only applicable to citizens so it's possible that non-citizens pay more in some cases.

Obviously non-citizens also pay the same sales taxes as citizens.

The only difference is you don't get a say in how your tax dollars are used. So much for "no taxation without representation".

Oh, and have to budget time for "random" delays at airports.

[anuragsoni]

Immigrants in the US (including people who aren’t permanent residents) are considered residents for tax purposes and pay the same tax rate as citizens.

[jen20]

As a non-citizen permanent resident living in the US: how? Even the exit tax applies.