Actually it is a valid concern by various governments. Especially if you live in the Caribbean and also have citizenship in America. If you make over 70,000 a year it may look suspicious, like working for a cartel. If I was actually doing my job and getting paid full, I would be pulling in close 120,000 a year, but instead I am making about 60,000 in 7 months (and then going to college). Also, the reason why the US is interested in how much you make is for taxes, if you make more than 70,000 Dollars a year, the US wants a cut of your money, even if you are living abroad (or so I have expirienced).