Stephanie Simpson, a United States citizen, is a reporter for a major newspaper. For the past three years she has been assigned to London. All of her property is with her in London. If Stephanie finds that she is unable to pay her creditors, she may file for bankruptcy under the Code.

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To become a debtor, a person must reside or have a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States, 11 U.S.C.A. § 109(a). Because Stephanie does not reside, have a domicile, or have property in the United States, she is not eligible to be a debtor.

Stephanie Simpson, a United States Citizen, Is a Reporter for a Major