LIVING OUTSIDE US AFTER GREEN CARD????

[Rodgiegirl 0]

A re-entry permitt??? YES

does that mean we have to file the I-131?? YES

My husband came in on the I-129F. Does not matter how he arrived

OKay another question........we already have AP that is good until 9/29/2009, If we get the green card can we still use this? Or does the green card make this invalid??

greencard invalidates ALL prior interim benefits... (ie.. EAD & AP)

Thanks so much for your help. Wow, now I feel stuck..........so if we get a re-entry, we have to come back before two years and then re-apply for another re-entry, If we want to go back again? Is that how it goes? Thanks

[payxibka 10,044]

A re-entry permitt??? YES

does that mean we have to file the I-131?? YES

My husband came in on the I-129F. Does not matter how he arrived

OKay another question........we already have AP that is good until 9/29/2009, If we get the green card can we still use this? Or does the green card make this invalid??

greencard invalidates ALL prior interim benefits... (ie.. EAD & AP)

Thanks so much for your help. Wow, now I feel stuck..........so if we get a re-entry, we have to come back before two years and then re-apply for another re-entry, If we want to go back again? Is that how it goes? Thanks

I suppose, but it appears based on your plans you are playing a bit of Russian Roulette... They are not dumb... If you are even able to get the second greencard, they most likely will see the pattern when you apply for a second permit, and then it will come back to "bite" you, as the length of all out of country time is recorded ... In addition, if I am not mistaken, a re-entry permit is NOT a guaranty to re-entry...

Do this at your own risk

Edited November 11, 2008 by payxibka

[Rodgiegirl 0]

A re-entry permitt??? YES

does that mean we have to file the I-131?? YES

My husband came in on the I-129F. Does not matter how he arrived

OKay another question........we already have AP that is good until 9/29/2009, If we get the green card can we still use this? Or does the green card make this invalid??

greencard invalidates ALL prior interim benefits... (ie.. EAD & AP)

Thanks so much for your help. Wow, now I feel stuck..........so if we get a re-entry, we have to come back before two years and then re-apply for another re-entry, If we want to go back again? Is that how it goes? Thanks

I suppose, but it appears based on your plans you are playing a bit of ... They are not dumb... If you are even able to get the second greencard, they most likely will see the pattern when you apply for a second permit, and then it will come back to "bite" you, as the length of all out of country time is recorded ... In addition, if I am not mistaken, a re-entry permit is NOT a guaranty to re-entry...

Do this at your own risk

I'mnot trying to play Russian Roulette, I just don't know what the policy is????? My husband and I are planning on staying outside the US, so I don't know what the best route is????? I'm just tyring to get info because I don't know how to go about doing this. Because at the time we applied for AOS we didn't know that we'd be returning to Zambia. So don't judge me or my plans, I just need to know the best route. So maybe you can let me know what is best for our situation, thanks.

[Mononoke28 134]

This is correct. You have to apply for your re-entry permit and they can still deny it. Your best bet would be to apply for it and see how it goes, depending on their decision you can make your own.

Diana

[payxibka 10,044]

I'm not trying to play Russian Roulette, I just don't know what the policy is????? My husband and I are planning on staying outside the US, so I don't know what the best route is????? I'm just tyring to get info because I don't know how to go about doing this. Because at the time we applied for AOS we didn't know that we'd be returning to Zambia. So don't judge me or my plans, I just need to know the best route. So maybe you can let me know what is best for our situation, thanks.

The best route is that if you are not going to live in the USA, then do not bother with the greencard, because residency must be maintained and if you are not living here it is difficult to do.

[Rodgiegirl 0]

This is correct. You have to apply for your re-entry permit and they can still deny it. Your best bet would be to apply for it and see how it goes, depending on their decision you can make your own.

Diana

Thanks, maybe you can tell me what the best route to take is considering that my husband and I are planning on living abroad.

I'm not trying to play Russian Roulette, I just don't know what the policy is????? My husband and I are planning on staying outside the US, so I don't know what the best route is????? I'm just tyring to get info because I don't know how to go about doing this. Because at the time we applied for AOS we didn't know that we'd be returning to Zambia. So don't judge me or my plans, I just need to know the best route. So maybe you can let me know what is best for our situation, thanks.

The best route is that if you are not going to live in the USA, then do not bother with the greencard, because residency must be maintained and if you are not living here it is difficult to do.

Thanks, so do you know the steps to take then when we want to come back for a visit?? On which visa would he have to come in on?

[Mononoke28 134]

In that case, don't even bother with getting him Permanent Residency because he will lose it. The status itself says it all, it's permanent. If you know for sure you will not live here in the US, then it's pointless.

Diana

[Zee Bee 61]

Thanks, so do you know the steps to take then when we want to come back for a visit?? On which visa would he have to come in on?

Coming back for a visit would be a B2 visa. Not sure what the chances are of him getting one.

[payxibka 10,044]

Google "maintaining permanent residency" and READ.... I think the information will open your eyes a little about the huge pitfalls in your possible plan....

[Rodgiegirl 0]

In that case, don't even bother with getting him Permanent Residency because he will lose it. The status itself says it all, it's permanent. If you know for sure you will not live here in the US, then it's pointless.

Diana

we already filed for it back in June, because we didn't know at the time that we'd be going back. Now we have an interview for AOS..........not sure what to do???? We plan to stay for another few months after getting the PRC but then we plan on going.............wow, I'm so confused.

[Rodgiegirl 0]

Thanks, so do you know the steps to take then when we want to come back for a visit?? On which visa would he have to come in on?

Coming back for a visit would be a B2 visa. Not sure what the chances are of him getting one.

Hey ZEE! How are you?? thanks for the info. I'll look into it

[VSfansfans 2]

hey, I was wondering if anyone knows any links or has info on what the policy is about living outside the US after recieving the green card. We're planning on returning home and staying for a while. Thanks for all the help!!

After you got your green card, you are sure a permanent resident, you are free to go in and out US, BUT not toooo long, specially you are a new PR, if you leave more than 6 months as soon as you get your GC, or worse 1 year without coming back at all, they will suspect you "why you even get the US permanent residency if you do not want to stay in the US/become a US citizen?" That is why my friend's mom, she stay in the US every half year. Stay here 6 months, then back to home country 6 months, and she has no problem.

[pushbrk 12,184]

A re-entry permitt??? YES

does that mean we have to file the I-131?? YES

My husband came in on the I-129F. Does not matter how he arrived

OKay another question........we already have AP that is good until 9/29/2009, If we get the green card can we still use this? Or does the green card make this invalid??

greencard invalidates ALL prior interim benefits... (ie.. EAD & AP)

Please Google, "maintaining permanent resident status" and you'll see the answers to your questions directly from the source. In short though, your plan to leave the US and come back to remove conditions is not a viable one. Those who enter on K1 visas do have some limitations. It's best to understand them as early in the process as possible, so no time like the present, since sooner is no longer possible.

[Rodgiegirl 0]

Please Google, "maintaining permanent resident status" and you'll see the answers to your questions directly from the source. In short though, your plan to leave the US and come back to remove conditions is not a viable one. Those who enter on K1 visas do have some limitations. It's best to understand them as early in the process as possible, so no time like the present, since sooner is no longer possible.

Thank you, I will

[pianojangee 0]

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