Can USC Petitioner Leave US for 1 month after entering US with CR-1 Applicant?

[dbourget 0]

Hello!

Background:

Me and my wife are (hopefully) nearly done getting her CR-1. She is slated to begin University in the USA starting this September.

We are living abroad, and my job requires that I give 60 day notice before leaving in order to collect benefits and settle everything. I'd really like to do this, but obviously, my priority is with my wife and our new journey to the US!

I know USCIS (rightly) discourages us from leaving jobs or selling property/ etc before receiving our visas, so I haven't put in a 60 day notice, but September is approaching fast!

I believe that we should enter the US together, and I'm okay with that. My permanent residence is with my parents, who will help us while we get set up.

Main Question:

If we get our visa, would it be okay if I put in my 60-day quitting notice, have us both go to the US, and have me return to this countyr to finish my final 45-or-so days, at which time I will return to the United States? This would really help us in a variety of ways (securing good employment references and saving a lot of money).

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I found this community (and wish I had found it sooner).

Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

Yes, you are fine to travel to finish things up and settle your affairs, as long as you officially reside in the USA.

[NikLR 13,234]

Also you have 6 months from the medical date or interview date (visa will say as it varies by country) to POE.

[squirrelisan 23]

Where are you in the process? Is your case completed at NVC or you filing DCF? You should fill out your timeline so that people know exactly where you are in the process, and be better provide estimates based on your situation....especially if you are asking about time frames.

See below for LPR travel restrictions

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0c353a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=0c353a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

[squirrelisan 23]

Wait...are you the USC or the soon to be LPR?

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hello!

Background:

Me and my wife are (hopefully) nearly done getting her CR-1. She is slated to begin University in the USA starting this September.

We are living abroad, and my job requires that I give 60 day notice before leaving in order to collect benefits and settle everything. I'd really like to do this, but obviously, my priority is with my wife and our new journey to the US!

I know USCIS (rightly) discourages us from leaving jobs or selling property/ etc before receiving our visas, so I haven't put in a 60 day notice, but September is approaching fast!

I believe that we should enter the US together, and I'm okay with that. My permanent residence is with my parents, who will help us while we get set up.

Main Question:

If we get our visa, would it be okay if I put in my 60-day quitting notice, have us both go to the US, and have me return to this countyr to finish my final 45-or-so days, at which time I will return to the United States? This would really help us in a variety of ways (securing good employment references and saving a lot of money).

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I found this community (and wish I had found it sooner).

Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!

As the USC you can do as you like. Only your wife as the LPR has to worry about time spent outside the US, but short trips of less than 6 months are not a problem.

Good luck,

Dave

Edited July 18, 2013 by Dave&Roza

[dbourget 0]

Great, thank you so much everyone~! Thanks for the information. I'll update more about my profile, too!

Good luck to you all!