Job offer in Germay while I'm in the USA adjusting my status - what to do?!

[Nouvellerealiste 0]

Dear all,

This forum is really great! It already helped my husband and me so much!!!

Well, my situation is that I got a job offer in Germany. I told them that I am currently in the U.S. and should not leave the country within the next approximately 4 months until the aos is completed (according to the lawyer we consulted). However, they would wait for me, but requested a possible starting date. I'm also supposed to sign a contract next month to make it official. I really shouldn't travel or stay in Germany while the applicaton is pending?

Our lawyer recommended us to file from the U.S., because it's faster and less expensive. I am concerned, because we sent the papers on the last day I was legally in the U.S. on a waiver. What I never really understood was when I might be able to pick up a job in the U.S. And when would it be suitable to apply for jobs?

We send the aos papers to the chi po box 12 days ago and haven't received a confirmation yet. The check wasn't checked either. Is that a bad sign?

I thought I could deal with this situation a bit better. It actually stresses me out to hear that it might have been wrong to file for aos while here on a waiver... and not to work in my field of expertise. I love my job and miss going to a place I am needed on a daily basis. I don't know how long I can live under these circumstances with pending applications and the uncertainty about my husband's and my future.

If somebody would comment on my post, I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you for your time and effort!

Edited March 21, 2015 by Nouvellerealiste

[belinda63 3,039]

True if you leave the US without Advance Parole (AP) or your green card your AOS will be considered abandoned. If all your paperwork was complete and correct you should have your AP and EAD (employment authorization document) within 90 days of filing. You do realize as an LPR you are expected to live in the US. I am not sure how your job in Germany would permit this. Also as an LPR you are required to pay US taxes on all income earned worldwide.

[Boiler 45,692]

I was wondering why are you bothering to become a resident of the US if you are going back to Germany?

Edited March 21, 2015 by Boiler

[Nouvellerealiste 0]

The aim is to live together with my husband and work at the same time. I honestly don't care where live, but I have better chances to find a job in the U.S. than he in Europe.

The job would fill the gap between now or a suitable point for departure and being authorized to work in the U.S.. As I understand my EAD would arrive within 90 days. Three months might be a time frame I can live with while doing some voluntary work, I guess.

[belinda63 3,039]

Since the EAD and AP are received at the same time as a "combo card" (provided you applied for both) your ability to leave the US and work in another country and your ability to work in the US will occur on the same day. You cannot leave the US prior to receiving AP unless you wish to start all over with the CR-1.

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

Dear all,

This forum is really great! It already helped my husband and me so much!!!

Well, my situation is that I got a job offer in Germany. I told them that I am currently in the U.S. and should not leave the country within the next approximately 4 months until the aos is completed (according to the lawyer we consulted). However, they would wait for me, but requested a possible starting date. I'm also supposed to sign a contract next month to make it official. I really shouldn't travel or stay in Germany while the applicaton is pending?

Our lawyer recommended us to file from the U.S., because it's faster and less expensive. I am concerned, because we sent the papers on the last day I was legally in the U.S. on a waiver. What I never really understood was when I might be able to pick up a job in the U.S. And when would it be suitable to apply for jobs?

We send the aos papers to the chi po box 12 days ago and haven't received a confirmation yet. The check wasn't checked either. Is that a bad sign?

I thought I could deal with this situation a bit better. It actually stresses me out to hear that it might have been wrong to file for aos while here on a waiver... and not to work in my field of expertise. I love my job and miss going to a place I am needed on a daily basis. I don't know how long I can live under these circumstances with pending applications and the uncertainty about my husband's and my future.

If somebody would comment on my post, I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you for your time and effort!

According to your post, you are adjusting from a VWP/ESTA.

Please post in the appropriate forum section: "Adjustment Of Status From Work, Student & Tourist Visas."

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-tourist-visas/

Edited March 22, 2015 by YouAndMeForever

[Ontarkie 14,282]

~~Moved to AOS from tourist, from AOS Family - As the OP did not enter with a K1 visa~~

[whysodifficult? 31]

This is quite simple (but complicated for you). You will receive AP and EAD at the same time. We received ours in about 60 days but others are reporting it takes 90 days. If you leave before you have AP, you are SOL. Your K1 will no longer be valid and you will need to start again. Your only decision to be made is to pick a country and go with it.

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

This is quite simple (but complicated for you). You will receive AP and EAD at the same time. We received ours in about 60 days but others are reporting it takes 90 days. If you leave before you have AP, you are SOL. Your K1 will no longer be valid and you will need to start again. Your only decision to be made is to pick a country and go with it.

Did you actually read the OP's post? He is adjusting from VWP/ESTA, not a K1.

[Boiler 45,692]

True

Same things happen however.

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

True

Same things happen however.

I know, I just didn't want further misunderstandings to happen.

[Nouvellerealiste 0]

Thank you all for your input! It's much appreciated and helped me so much to rethink the whole situation. I'm going to stay here in the U.S. and simply volunteer during the waiting process.

I'm sorry for posting in the wrong category.

Once again, thank you so much!

[PeruvyandGringa 25]

Thank you all for your input! It's much appreciated and helped me so much to rethink the whole situation. I'm going to stay here in the U.S. and simply volunteer during the waiting process.

I'm sorry for posting in the wrong category.

Once again, thank you so much!

I was going to say abandon your AOS and take the job in Germany, life is better there anyway! You can always file another petition down the road if you all decide to move to back to the states. Seems like you have already decided, best of luck to you here!

[NikLR 13,227]

Thank you all for your input! It's much appreciated and helped me so much to rethink the whole situation. I'm going to stay here in the U.S. and simply volunteer during the waiting process.

I'm sorry for posting in the wrong category.

Once again, thank you so much!

The ability of you to volunteer is severely limited until you get your EAD.

Basically if someone could possibly get paid in any manner (even free food) while volunteering, that is considered working and you're not allowed. You also can't volunteer at a work place with the promise of a job later. You can go on job interviews and request that you EAD be expedited due to pending job offers once you get your NOA1 for that. But most regular volunteer work is beyond the scope of what is allowed.