When can we both move abroad again?

[usaanduk 0]

Sorry if this topic isn't in the right place - feel free to move it.

But my husband and I have a question. We have just been approved our CR1 visa and I will be moving to the USA shortly.

We have made a decision that in a few years when we are ready to have children we want to move back to the UK.

But we was wondering how that stands with my status? What happens after 2 years, can I apply for duel citizenship? Would I be able to travel and live abroad after two years or does being out of my country for more than 6 years revoke my rights and I have to do this all again?

Thanks!

[aleful 1,905]

hi

you will lose your GC and start all over again

for citizenship, first you have to remove conditions, you will get a 2 year GC because you are married less than 2 years. before the card expires, you will need to remove conditions, prove that your marriage is still bona fide, to get the 10 year GC

you can file for citizenship after 3 years of marriage, and 90 days prior to being a LPR for 3 years

but if you leave before that, you will lose your LPR status

[Anh map 2,098]

After 3 years of permanent residency you will be eligible for citizenship (as long as you are still married to the petitioner). You may submit the application no earlier than 90 days before the 3 year date.

For example, you enter the US on February 1, 2016. Your green card will say that you have been a resident since that date. 30 days before February 1, 2019 (January 2, 2019) you may submit your citizenship application.

Edited January 3, 2016 by Anh map

[Villanelle 4,121]

I would also urge you to read this thread- its about the process to return to the UK with your US spouse. Its not easy or possible for everyone.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/372449-before-you-permanently-move-to-the-us/?p=7913392

Also I think Ahn map skipped his coffee today- he used 30 days in the example when Im sure he meant to use 90 like in the first sentence./

[NikLR 13,220]

~~moved to general immigration discussion from IR1/CR1 process and procedures. ~~