immigration Husband Lost green card

[sanju_sanju 0]

Me and my (spouse and two kids) immigrated to the United States from Bangladesh in 2010 with a green card. He had to go back to take care of a few things back home and stayed out of the U.S for over a year. As a result, he lost his permanent residency status. We have been married this entire time and were in contact and went to visit him once. Now he is ready to come back here and reunite with us. Do I petition a new immigration application for him under spouse category (I-130) or is there a quicker but guaranteed way for him to come back here? Thanks in advance

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

16 minutes ago, sanju_sanju said:

Me and my (spouse and two kids) immigrated to the United States from Bangladesh in 2010 with a green card. He had to go back to take care of a few things back home and stayed out of the U.S for over a year. As a result, he lost his permanent residency status. We have been married this entire time and were in contact and went to visit him once. Now he is ready to come back here and reunite with us. Do I petition a new immigration application for him under spouse category (I-130) or is there a quicker but guaranteed way for him to come back here? Thanks in advance

No you have to petition for him all over again just like it's a new petition. Are you a USC or GC holder? If your a USC the process is about a year, and if your a GC holder it's 2 years.

Edited March 14, 2018 by cyberfx1024

[TNJ17 1,329]

Yep. I second the above comment. 

[Boiler 45,670]

Why was he gone so long?

 

Are you are aware of the I 864 requirements and can meet them?

[Unlockable 7,315]

You have to start over with a spousal visa. But we need to know if you are a US citizen or permanent resident.

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*moved from "K-1 fiancé visa progress reports" to "IR-1/CR-1 spouse visa process and procedures"*~*~*

[sanju_sanju 0]

59 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

No you have to petition for him all over again just like it's a new petition. Are you a USC or GC holder? If your a USC the process is about a year, and if your a GC holder it's 2 years.

Yes I am a USC, naturalized couple of years ago since I was never out of the country for more than a month for 5 years after getting my GC. Thank you for your input.

[sanju_sanju 0]

41 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Why was he gone so long?

 

Are you are aware of the I 864 requirements and can meet them?

He had some land disputes on going and also family emergencies, he wanted to come after a year and half, but decided to take care all of the disputes and then apply.

42 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

You have to start over with a spousal visa. But we need to know if you are a US citizen or permanent resident.

I am a USC, thank you for your input.