ANY LPRs TRYING TO PETITION HUSBAND AND WIFE FOR A GREENCARD HERE IN THE US

[englishbunny 1]

My other option is to wait to file for citizenship. I have been an LPR for over 25 years. However, I spent the last 5 years abroad in graduate school, and only returned last year. I have read that I have to physically be in US for 30 months in previous 5 years, so I suppose that means I will have to wait until the end of next year to apply for citizenship.

Thanks a lot everyone!

How come you didn't file for citizenship before you left the country for graduate school? I would have a consultation with a lawyer and see if they can't plead a case for you so that you could apply for your citizenship sooner - 25 years as an LPR must count for something right?!?!

Other than that your spouse could come and wait in the US on a different visa - could she get a J-1 for example in her field of work? That would at least give you some time together. I definately WOULD NOT give your greencard for an H-1B - you'll just cause more problems I think in the long run.

Good luck!

[twulf 0]

we made it on the top of the list you guys for which the administrator has to close the thread for management purposes.

now, lets start a new one and work hand in hand again.

Keep it up Mitch..

I bet you are counting the minutes by now.. hee hee hee

[martintxo 0]

If I give up the green card then yes, I will be starting at square 1. But if I have to decide between that and living with my wife, I would choose the latter. I had a consultation with a lawyer, and there really seems to be no other way. She would only be able to come here as an H1-B herself, which is not going to happen soon. The J-1 and F-1 she could not get since she is married to a resident here in the US.

Right now if I go the H1B route I am pretty much shifting my future plans to moving back to Europe, which I am not completely against. But the options I have are either wait a few years to live together, or drop the green card. I will not take this decision lightly, but it is looking like the only real option now.

RCozerCA, while you were waiting for your wife to get citizenship, did you just visit the US as a tourist as often as you liked? Or was it more complicated than that?

cheers and thanks for the comments everyone!

[RCozerCA 0]

If I give up the green card then yes, I will be starting at square 1. But if I have to decide between that and living with my wife, I would choose the latter. I had a consultation with a lawyer, and there really seems to be no other way. She would only be able to come here as an H1-B herself, which is not going to happen soon. The J-1 and F-1 she could not get since she is married to a resident here in the US.

Right now if I go the H1B route I am pretty much shifting my future plans to moving back to Europe, which I am not completely against. But the options I have are either wait a few years to live together, or drop the green card. I will not take this decision lightly, but it is looking like the only real option now.

RCozerCA, while you were waiting for your wife to get citizenship, did you just visit the US as a tourist as often as you liked? Or was it more complicated than that?

cheers and thanks for the comments everyone!

I understand the decision you have to make. One reason to wait for citizenship is that there is no limit on the number of Greencards issued for US citizens.

I came in as a tourist on vacation or to visit other relatives who live in the same area. I always had return ticket and a job in Canada so customs was a non-issue. I visited a few times a year; each trip was no more than a couple of weeks.

Be careful with your wife applying for any non-immigrant visa because you are LPR. That may give her issues when entering US. It is rumoured that could be considered an attempt to mislead. e.g. She is really trying to stay in USA and has no intention to leave as you are a couple... and that would mess up her chances of I-551 approval or get barred from I-551 application for x number of years.

That is why I lived in Canada until my I-551 was approved.

Hope this helps. Best of Wishes.

[Eden1207 7]

we made it on the top of the list you guys for which the administrator has to close the thread for management purposes.

now, lets start a new one and work hand in hand again.

This is it Mitch, judgement day is tomorrow. You be find, just tell hubby to bring home the bacon.

Cant wait for the news tomorrow.

Mag rosary naka sugod unya mom..

[-mitch- 3]

Keep it up Mitch..

I bet you are counting the minutes by now.. hee hee hee

Hi Twulf, i know... i cant even sit still here in my desk. been checking the clock and my phone for thousand of times now. its 2PM here in the US (5AM in the Philippines) now and i know my hubby is already in the Embassy for the last step of this journey.... ill give you guys the news as soon as ill get it.... im sooo excited, anxious,and more nervous.

thanks for checking in TWULF!!!

[-mitch- 3]

This is it Mitch, judgement day is tomorrow. You be find, just tell hubby to bring home the bacon.

Cant wait for the news tomorrow.

Mag rosary naka sugod unya mom..

Hi Raymon, thanks for stopping by to support me.... nagakurog naku... im at work now, but cant even focus... inoras nalang gyud. mabal-an ra naku ang balita in 6hrs... and that will change my life... will reroute my journey to a family that is living happily ever after.

[m_vasilev 0]

im already approved and is excitedly waiting for his interview this coming tuesday. visa will be there in 2-3 days and he'll be here right after his PDOS! im praying its not gonna take a month for all these... im aiming that he'll be here JULY 8

i will stick around as much as i can to help answer questions and all... been checking this site twice a day for 2 years now and its been a part of my daily routine and i believe it will be hard to take that out.

hi, im a new member here...as i read all the comments it is giving me a lot of ideas... im married to an LPR last Sept. 2010, he filed the I-130 last nov 2010 and we got our PD nov 7, 2010. Petition was appoved las March 29, 2011, we are so happy that things go smoothly. I got my case # from NVC thru email last april 17. I am praying so hard that Visa bulletin will work on our PD but as i observed it wont be that fast as i observe the cycle..I cant really guess the timing of the visa bulletin,,,sighhhh...hopefully soon..

[Eden1207 7]

Hi Raymon, thanks for stopping by to support me.... nagakurog naku... im at work now, but cant even focus... inoras nalang gyud. mabal-an ra naku ang balita in 6hrs... and that will change my life... will reroute my journey to a family that is living happily ever after.

Hey Mitch,

Im waiting for the good news.

How was it??

[-mitch- 3]

APPROVED AND VISA WAS GRANTED!!! they say it might take 2-4 days for the visa to arrive and he can take his PDOS......

my big hug and thank you to all my friends here at VJ (you guys know who you are ---special mention to twulf, raymon, yna, khanl, lebanese gurl)

this website has been my attorney, my 24/7 friend, my mentor, my guide, my unloading system for my heartaches.... where "almost" everyone is willing to give the best idea and tips that they can to ease the hardship of being away from my loveones... i cannot thank this site enough...

it all came to a point were we are even friends in the real word. Yna and i have been communicating with each other every now and then just to catch up with our everyday living, and im so thankful that she's one of the "bestest" that got me through this journey.... looking back, everything was just a piece of art that the world wants us to go through to value this relationship more. it took us time, money, tears to finish all these. "stress" took a big chunk of my bad travel which i was stressing out too much with anything that comes with this process.... lesson learned? 1. relax, 2. take your time and not to be in a hurry of turning in documents that needs to be rechecked, 3. as long as your presenting all the documents that are needed and the relationship is true, real and honest? you'll get through this. it may take time for there are some instances that cannot be avoided but still.... as i always say, there is always an end to every run. 4. praying about it for God/allah/yaweh/etc only knows best... claim his promises and believe it!

i will still be here and continue to give whatever ideas and experiences i had to whoever is asking for it.... be strong, believe in whatever you have and you'll be in the same boat as i am today ... very happy and very excited.

Edited June 28, 2011 by -mitch-

[KhanI 2]

wow congrats journy is over for u now good luck and pray for us

[ADMIRE 3]

APPROVED AND VISA WAS GRANTED!!! they say it might take 2-4 days for the visa to arrive and he can take his PDOS......

my big hug and thank you to all my friends here at VJ (you guys know who you are ---special mention to twulf, raymon, yna, khanl, lebanese gurl)

this website has been my attorney, my 24/7 friend, my mentor, my guide, my unloading system for my heartaches.... where "almost" everyone is willing to give the best idea and tips that they can to ease the hardship of being away from my loveones... i cannot thank this site enough...

it all came to a point were we are even friends in the real word. Yna and i have been communicating with each other every now and then just to catch up with our everyday living, and im so thankful that she's one of the "bestest" that got me through this journey.... looking back, everything was just a piece of art that the world wants us to go through to value this relationship more. it took us time, money, tears to finish all these. "stress" took a big chunk of my bad travel which i was stressing out too much with anything that comes with this process.... lesson learned? 1. relax, 2. take your time and not to be in a hurry of turning in documents that needs to be rechecked, 3. as long as your presenting all the documents that are needed and the relationship is true, real and honest? you'll get through this. it may take time for there are some instances that cannot be avoided but still.... as i always say, there is always an end to every run. 4. praying about it for God/allah/yaweh/etc only knows best... claim his promises and believe it!

i will still be here and continue to give whatever ideas and experiences i had to whoever is asking for it.... be strong, believe in whatever you have and you'll be in the same boat as i am today ... very happy and very excited.

Mitch, i am so happy for you. Congratulations. If anyone deserves this, tis you. Enjoy. All the very best in life.

[LADYDARE 28]

APPROVED AND VISA WAS GRANTED!!! they say it might take 2-4 days for the visa to arrive and he can take his PDOS......

my big hug and thank you to all my friends here at VJ (you guys know who you are ---special mention to twulf, raymon, yna, khanl, lebanese gurl)

this website has been my attorney, my 24/7 friend, my mentor, my guide, my unloading system for my heartaches.... where "almost" everyone is willing to give the best idea and tips that they can to ease the hardship of being away from my loveones... i cannot thank this site enough...

it all came to a point were we are even friends in the real word. Yna and i have been communicating with each other every now and then just to catch up with our everyday living, and im so thankful that she's one of the "bestest" that got me through this journey.... looking back, everything was just a piece of art that the world wants us to go through to value this relationship more. it took us time, money, tears to finish all these. "stress" took a big chunk of my bad travel which i was stressing out too much with anything that comes with this process.... lesson learned? 1. relax, 2. take your time and not to be in a hurry of turning in documents that needs to be rechecked, 3. as long as your presenting all the documents that are needed and the relationship is true, real and honest? you'll get through this. it may take time for there are some instances that cannot be avoided but still.... as i always say, there is always an end to every run. 4. praying about it for God/allah/yaweh/etc only knows best... claim his promises and believe it!

i will still be here and continue to give whatever ideas and experiences i had to whoever is asking for it.... be strong, believe in whatever you have and you'll be in the same boat as i am today ... very happy and very excited.

Congratulations...what a happy ending.

Edited June 29, 2011 by LADYDARE

[Eden1207 7]

APPROVED AND VISA WAS GRANTED!!! they say it might take 2-4 days for the visa to arrive and he can take his PDOS......

my big hug and thank you to all my friends here at VJ (you guys know who you are ---special mention to twulf, raymon, yna, khanl, lebanese gurl)

this website has been my attorney, my 24/7 friend, my mentor, my guide, my unloading system for my heartaches.... where "almost" everyone is willing to give the best idea and tips that they can to ease the hardship of being away from my loveones... i cannot thank this site enough...

it all came to a point were we are even friends in the real word. Yna and i have been communicating with each other every now and then just to catch up with our everyday living, and im so thankful that she's one of the "bestest" that got me through this journey.... looking back, everything was just a piece of art that the world wants us to go through to value this relationship more. it took us time, money, tears to finish all these. "stress" took a big chunk of my bad travel which i was stressing out too much with anything that comes with this process.... lesson learned? 1. relax, 2. take your time and not to be in a hurry of turning in documents that needs to be rechecked, 3. as long as your presenting all the documents that are needed and the relationship is true, real and honest? you'll get through this. it may take time for there are some instances that cannot be avoided but still.... as i always say, there is always an end to every run. 4. praying about it for God/allah/yaweh/etc only knows best... claim his promises and believe it!

i will still be here and continue to give whatever ideas and experiences i had to whoever is asking for it.... be strong, believe in whatever you have and you'll be in the same boat as i am today ... very happy and very excited.

Congrats Mitch...dugaya nimo ni post oi, nakuyawan pud ko dah. Abi naku nag problema napud ka sa imo papers..Anyways, congrats and always nice to see a happy ending after a long and frustratating journey. So happy for and your family and finally a new chapter in life.

HAPPY ENDING INDEED!!

[-mitch- 3]

Mitch, i am so happy for you. Congratulations. If anyone deserves this, tis you. Enjoy. All the very best in life.

and you too.... i have to say thank you too... for being here as always.......

added to my special mention: ADMIRE