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I GOT MY IMMIGRANT VISA BUT MY HUSBAND IS STATIONED IN GERMANY AND HE CAN'T GO WITH ME TO UNITED STATES. WHAT CAN I DO?

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5 hours ago, javadown2 said:
(e) (1) 3/ In the case of a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, is authorized to accompany such member and reside abroad with the member pursuant to the member's official orders, and is so accompanying and residing with the member in marital union, such residence and physical presence abroad shall be treated, for purposes of subsection (a) and section 316(a) , as residence and physical presence in--
 

(A) the United States; and
 

(B) any State or district of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States.
 

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a spouse described in paragraph (1) shall be eligible for naturalization proceedings overseas pursuant to section 1701(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-136; 8 U.S.C. 1443a).

This is for someone who lives in the US but are getting orders to be stationed outside the US. The person in question does not live in the US atm, neither does her soldier. 

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8 hours ago, javadown2 said:
(e) (1) 3/ In the case of a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, is authorized to accompany such member and reside abroad with the member pursuant to the member's official orders, and is so accompanying and residing with the member in marital union, such residence and physical presence abroad shall be treated, for purposes of subsection (a) and section 316(a) , as residence and physical presence in--
 

(A) the United States; and
 

(B) any State or district of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States.
 

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a spouse described in paragraph (1) shall be eligible for naturalization proceedings overseas pursuant to section 1701(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-136; 8 U.S.C. 1443a).

Exactly. Lawfully admitted.

She isn't, until she activetes the visa she's getting in June. 

 

As for immigration purposes, overseas bases, at least in Europe, are not valid point of entry for the visa activations.

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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13 minutes ago, Londonergirl said:

Why does it say '' I GOT MY IMMIGRANT VISA'' when the person hasn't even had their interview at the embassy yet? What a confusing post. 

Sorry! I already apologized. I typed it wrong and I couldn't edit anymore. 

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Hey Carlinhoswave,

Were you able to find someone to help after all? Another thing I thought of is maybe you can post your question in a military forum on VJ or even a website for military spouses. I'm sure there has been another person in your situation before. Maybe ask your husband to talk to different people on base and see if any of his buddies is in a situation similar to yours... At the end of the day, your best bet is finding someone who has already has experience going through your unique situation. 😁

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10 hours ago, carlinhoswave said:

Sorry! I already apologized. I typed it wrong and I couldn't edit anymore. 

Oh no don't apologize :D I was just a bit confused if you actually had the visa or not. Girl, I'm a military spouse as well. I read a lot about these things and if you message me I can try to explain to you the timeline and that you really don't have to worry at all. If your interview is in June and you get your visa then, it will be valid in September and even months after that.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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6 hours ago, J❤️J said:

Hey Carlinhoswave,

Were you able to find someone to help after all? Another thing I thought of is maybe you can post your question in a military forum on VJ or even a website for military spouses. I'm sure there has been another person in your situation before. Maybe ask your husband to talk to different people on base and see if any of his buddies is in a situation similar to yours... At the end of the day, your best bet is finding someone who has already has experience going through your unique situation. 😁

Hey J, thank you very much for your messages. Well, my husband is going to call tomorrow on the military line and ask what we can do. I will keep you guys updated about it and once again thank you for always helping,

6 hours ago, Londonergirl said:

Oh no don't apologize :D I was just a bit confused if you actually had the visa or not. Girl, I'm a military spouse as well. I read a lot about these things and if you message me I can try to explain to you the timeline and that you really don't have to worry at all. If your interview is in June and you get your visa then, it will be valid in September and even months after that.

Hey londonergirl hahaa ok thank you for helping me too and always giving me suggestions and advice. Well, If I have any questions I will talk to you. Is your spouse in US Army too? :) oh and I'm a man hahahaha! (no worries)

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On 5/10/2018 at 3:12 PM, carlinhoswave said:

Hey J, thank you very much for your messages. Well, my husband is going to call tomorrow on the military line and ask what we can do. I will keep you guys updated about it and once again thank you for always helping,

Hey londonergirl hahaa ok thank you for helping me too and always giving me suggestions and advice. Well, If I have any questions I will talk to you. Is your spouse in US Army too? :) oh and I'm a man hahahaha! (no worries)

I'm so sorry!! Haha. Please forgive me. Yes, my spouse is in the US Army too!
I wish you all the best!

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