SOFA status but not on orders.

[Elena84 0]

Hi everyone!

I am currently stationed in Okinawa with my husband and employed with a company I love. My husband just received orders to Germany, and I would like to stay behind and complete my contract (2024). 

I tried to contact USCIS with no success, as I wanted to understand how being employed under SOFA would affect my green card (10-year one). Has anyone gone through something similar? Would having SOFA and working on a base overseas count as being the US, or would I risk to lose my green card?

Thank you for your feedback and experiences.

[Letspaintcookies 2,208]

Did you checked that you'll keep your SOFA status when he moves? I might be wrong but I think you'll loose it. So that would be the point to start.

[Elena84 0]

Yes, my company will sponsor me. I already talked to my supervisors, and the only missing information is how that would go with my green card. 

USCIS hasn't been very responsive, unfortunately, but I'll keep checking with them as well.

 

[belinda63 2,981]

Is the company you work for military or have a department of defense contract? If not usually you won't be considered to be "on American soil" for the purposes of your green card. 

[Elena84 0]

25 minutes ago, belinda63 said:

Is the company you work for military or have a department of defense contract? If not usually you won't be considered to be "on American soil" for the purposes of your green card. 

Yes, the company has a contract with the DoD to provide services to Transitioning service members and their spouses. Company is part of the Department of Labor.