Got interview, but not sure about staying in US anymore!

[novi84 0]

I finally got the interview scheduled at the end of the month, BUT my wife and I recently decided to move back to Norway instead of staying here in US (job market is terrible!). Should we still go to the interview, pretending like we're still planning to stay here? We've spent the money and time on going through the whole process, so I'm sort of thinking that it would be worth it to go through with the interview as well. But in the other hand, what's the point if we're moving anyways, and will stay out of the country long enough for the GC to expire? Any thoughts?? Appreciate any input!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I finally got the interview scheduled at the end of the month, BUT my wife and I recently decided to move back to Norway instead of staying here in US (job market is terrible!). Should we still go to the interview, pretending like we're still planning to stay here? We've spent the money and time on going through the whole process, so I'm sort of thinking that it would be worth it to go through with the interview as well. But in the other hand, what's the point if we're moving anyways, and will stay out of the country long enough for the GC to expire? Any thoughts?? Appreciate any input!

You've put so much time in anyway that I would attend the interview and hopefully get the greencard.

You never know what curveballs life will throw you and it will make re-entering the US easier (esp. if you get a re-entry permit).

Even if you hand over the greencard they can see you've been APPROVED for one. You withdraw now it'll be a denial. But then if at the interview you're asked qns about leaving they could deny you anyway...

Edited October 13, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[sheila526 2]

If it's me, I will go ahead and do the interview and get the green card. Then you can always go back when you change your mind later.

[BANDITQUEEN 0]

I finally got the interview scheduled at the end of the month, BUT my wife and I recently decided to move back to Norway instead of staying here in US (job market is terrible!). Should we still go to the interview, pretending like we're still planning to stay here? We've spent the money and time on going through the whole process, so I'm sort of thinking that it would be worth it to go through with the interview as well. But in the other hand, what's the point if we're moving anyways, and will stay out of the country long enough for the GC to expire? Any thoughts?? Appreciate any input!

if u dont want to live there dont waste the visa cause if u dont use it someone will might get the visa u were able to get that person might be needed badly that visa so without wasting the visa help otehrs and tell others to help others..

[VanessaTony 3,567]

if u dont want to live there dont waste the visa cause if u dont use it someone will might get the visa u were able to get that person might be needed badly that visa so without wasting the visa help otehrs and tell others to help others..

It's not a visa, it's a greencard. Completely different thing.

Not to mention she PAID for it. She's not taking someone else's, by not going she's wasting the money SHE spent for HERS.

[BANDITQUEEN 0]

It's not a visa, it's a greencard. Completely different thing.

Not to mention she PAID for it. She's not taking someone else's, by not going she's wasting the money SHE spent for HERS.

haha it's i think first it's visa and then she get's green card lol..

[VanessaTony 3,567]

haha it's i think first it's visa and then she get's green card lol..

She already has a visa. she needed a visa to enter the country. A greencard is permission to remain in the country by virtue of legal permanent resident status.

You said she should leave her VISA for someone else.. or something like that... honestly your post didn't make the most sense. I simply pointed out that it's HER greencard because she's already paid for it. So your post that if "she doesn't get her visa someone else can" is completely irrelevant because a. she has her visa already, b. it's not a visa she's applying for, it's a greencard and c. she's already paid for it so she may as well go collect it

**Edit - also, not all visas lead to greencards

Edited October 13, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

if u dont want to live there dont waste the visa cause if u dont use it someone will might get the visa u were able to get that person might be needed badly that visa so without wasting the visa help otehrs and tell others to help others..

There are no limits on fiancee and spousal visas when the petitioner is a US citizen. When someone is issued one of these visas it does not reduce the number of visas available for other people because the number of available visas is unlimited.

[BANDITQUEEN 0]

She already has a visa. she needed a visa to enter the country. A greencard is permission to remain in the country by virtue of legal permanent resident status.

You said she should leave her VISA for someone else.. or something like that... honestly your post didn't make the most sense. I simply pointed out that it's HER greencard because she's already paid for it. So your post that if "she doesn't get her visa someone else can" is completely irrelevant because a. she has her visa already, b. it's not a visa she's applying for, it's a greencard and c. she's already paid for it so she may as well go collect it

**Edit - also, not all visas lead to greencards

ok sorry my bad.. thanx for correcting me.. i thought she was on her first interview stage..

[Nik+Heather 121]

I'm also in the camp which says to go to the interview and get the green card. No loss to you if you do get it, but it closes opportunities to you if in 6 months something happens and you want to return to the US after all.

When life is uncertain, never slam the door shut on options you might have!

[Mrs Green 6]

I'm also in the camp which says to go to the interview and get the green card. No loss to you if you do get it, but it closes opportunities to you if in 6 months something happens and you want to return to the US after all.

When life is uncertain, never slam the door shut on options you might have!

Agree with keeping options open --- so go get that greencard

[Justine+David 218]

ok sorry my bad.. thanx for correcting me.. i thought she was on her first interview stage..

Um...doesn't matter if she was. As Jim noted, there are no limits on spouse/fiance visas available worldwide to enter the US...

[VolimTe 0]

I believe you would have to stay here until you become a U.S Citizen, because people with green cards CAN NOT be out of U.S for more than 6 months so even if you get your green card there is no point u have to come back if u do not want to lose anything here ... but I also heard from some people even when you have your citizenship and live overseas you have to come back to U.S once in a while, I'm not sure.. correct me if I'm wrong you never know what life brings tho ..are you having a hard time finding a good paying job? there is a lot of jobs in U.S you have just need school and work haaaaaaard ! im sure u know that . its not easy but thats how it is here..i know so many people at the age of 35 they decide they want to go back to school because they are having a hard time climbing up that latter here ..

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I believe you would have to stay here until you become a U.S Citizen, because people with green cards CAN NOT be out of U.S for more than 6 months so even if you get your green card there is no point u have to come back if u do not want to lose anything here ... but I also heard from some people even when you have your citizenship and live overseas you have to come back to U.S once in a while, I'm not sure.. correct me if I'm wrong you never know what life brings tho ..are you having a hard time finding a good paying job? there is a lot of jobs in U.S you have just need school and work haaaaaaard ! im sure u know that . its not easy but thats how it is here..i know so many people at the age of 35 they decide they want to go back to school because they are having a hard time climbing up that latter here ..

Wrong. You are permitted out for anything up to 12 months. Any period over 6 months CAN be used against you though.

You can also apply for a re-entry permit that allows you to re-enter before 2 years (pretty sure it's 2).

Staying out also affects naturalisation clock.

[VolimTe 0]

Thx for correcting me...so it is 6 months if he wants to have a good reputation with the officers here as you said anything over 6 months can have an affect .. retaining an green card and naturalization eligibility .. some of us would die to be in his place though.. at least to be here :/ to me job market is bad but..not that bad that you have to leave.. im sure there is something..move somewhere else?? but than again thats all up to them if they really dnt want to leave but have to ...