moving to a different country, I-131

[jandr 0]

Hi,

My family and I are moving to my husband's home country. Is there anything we need to do in regards to his green card or anyone we need to contact about the move, besides changing our address with USCIS? We are not sure how long we will be there, but in case it is less than two years for some unknown reason, is it worth it to do a reentry permit?

When we come back to the US for a visit, should he attempt to enter with his green card, or should he just enter as a tourist (we will be returning in June for a wedding, for example)?

If we ever return to live in the states, will we have to began the K-3 process all over again?

Thank you!

[Pitaya 2,576]

Here is the USCIS link should he choose to maintain his LPR status:http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/maintaining-permanent-residence

Here is the USICS link should he choose to preserve his LPR status: http://www.uscis.gov/n-470

Here is the USCIS link should he choose to abandon his LPR status: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-407instr.pdf

Not sure which one is applicable to your particular present situation. Sounds like he has some options, depending on the circumstances. Others will hopefully post with info about re-entry permit.

Good luck on you immigration journey.

Edited July 14, 2015 by Pitaya

[Darnell 8,478]

Did you chase a K-3 prior? I ask, cause NVC does horrible things to I-129F petitions that arrive in their office with approved I-130 petitions in the same packet. It's horrible, just horrible !

[jandr 0]

Thanks for the links!

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We "chased" (haha) a K-1 before, he came on a fiance visa first, and now has a green card.

And, yeah, I'm assuming it wouldn't be fun to apply a second time, and I can understand from their perspective it's pretty annoying for them, though sometimes I feel like countries should have a bit more compassion on cross-cultural families-our world is both countries, and our lives are probably going to reflect that, all the same, I get it.

[jandr 0]

Regarding form I-407, is this something that we can wait to do until we've lived in Austria for awhile and have confirmed we wish to stay there for some time? I would hate to abandon his status, and then find out we want to return to the states 6 months later...

[Darnell 8,478]

i suggest re-entry permit application/filing prior to leaving the usa, try to not leave until you have it in your hand.

[is63 7]

I am telling you this from experience and similar to what previous post mentioned.

Apply for re-entry permit ask for two years and you can come back whenever you want of course before the two years pass.

Do the biometrics in usa before leaving and ask uscis to send you the document to your country if a us consulate is close to you.

Good luck.

Hi,

My family and I are moving to my husband's home country. Is there anything we need to do in regards to his green card or anyone we need to contact about the move, besides changing our address with USCIS? We are not sure how long we will be there, but in case it is less than two years for some unknown reason, is it worth it to do a reentry permit?

When we come back to the US for a visit, should he attempt to enter with his green card, or should he just enter as a tourist (we will be returning in June for a wedding, for example)?

If we ever return to live in the states, will we have to began the K-3 process all over again?

Thank you!