SDOP vs SFOP — how do I know which Streamlined track applies to me?
I keep seeing 'SDOP' and 'SFOP' for the Streamlined Procedures and I can't tell which one I fall under. I'm a foreign citizen who spends part of the year in the US. Does it come down to where I live, and does the difference actually change what I pay?
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