LPR outside of US for 7 years

[Crazy Cat 39,604]

My question to the OP:  What were you thinking when you left in 2015?

[Leavingtofate 2]

I tried applying for US jobs after graduation but didn't get any. But honestly, I could have persisted and maybe eventually have gotten a US job offer but I decided to accept the UK job offer then. 

[OldUser 5,066]

14 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

My question to the OP:  What were you thinking when you left in 2015?

I know what I was thinking at 22:

 

 

@Leavingtofate I think you can only fly to the US and take a chance. You better do it sooner than later. I wouldn't even leave your current job if they allow you working remotely. 

 

Open a bank account, you can open many accounts online nowadays, especially if you have SSN. Provide your sister's address for debit card to arrive.

 

Search for a place to rent. A sympathetic CBP may let you in if you demonstrate enough efforts to establish life in the US (of course not guaranteed).

Edited February 8, 2023 by OldUser

[Boiler 43,709]

5 minutes ago, Leavingtofate said:

I tried applying for US jobs after graduation but didn't get any. But honestly, I could have persisted and maybe eventually have gotten a US job offer but I decided to accept the UK job offer then. 

 

Jump on a plane or stay is your options

[Leavingtofate 2]

16 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I know what I was thinking at 22:

 

 

@Leavingtofate I think you can only fly to the US and take a chance. You better do it sooner than later. I wouldn't even leave your current job if they allow you working remotely. 

 

Open a bank account, you can open many accounts online nowadays, especially if you have SSN. Provide your sister's address for debit card to arrive.

 

Search for a place to rent. A sympathetic CBP may let you in if you demonstrate enough efforts to establish life in the US (of course not guaranteed).

Thank you for the suggestions - I will try opening up a US bank account. I think once I have the US job offer, I will hand in my notice for my UK job and hopefully showing this to CBP would demonstrate that I'm serious in taking up the job offer in the US. Will also definitely find a place to rent before I leave for the US. 

[OldUser 5,066]

3 minutes ago, Leavingtofate said:

Thank you for the suggestions - I will try opening up a US bank account. I think once I have the US job offer, I will hand in my notice for my UK job and hopefully showing this to CBP would demonstrate that I'm serious in taking up the job offer in the US. Will also definitely find a place to rent before I leave for the US. 

Sounds like a plan! Once in the US, get state ID or DL from DMV. Showing it for I-9 accompanies by unrestricted social security card will help mitigate any issues due to expiring GC. You wouldn't have to show your employer soon to expire GC. Renewals take forever nowadays, and you don't want to employer to jump up and down asking for up to date GC in a year or so.

Edited February 8, 2023 by OldUser

[Leavingtofate 2]

4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Sounds like a plan! Once in the US, get state ID or DL from DMV. Showing it for I-9 accompanies by unrestricted social security card will help mitigate any issues due to expiring GC. You wouldn't have to show your employer soon to expire GC. Renewals take forever nowadays, and you don't want to employer to jump up and down asking for up to date GC in a year or so.

Yes that's a good idea. Thank you! 

[powerpuff 5,971]

Good luck and keep us posted on what happens

[Leavingtofate 2]

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

Good luck and keep us posted on what happens

Thank you. Yup sure I will update you all. 

[African Zealot 1,453]

11 hours ago, Leavingtofate said:

do you think I should start filing taxes before I leave for the US? 

For what? It’s a waste of time in my opinion if you’re put in removal proceedings at the airport. The truth is you abandoned your LPR status long ago and will only be allowed to enter because that’s the law. I expect the any immigration judge worth his credentials to summarily terminate your permanent resident status and give you voluntary departure or barring that ask that you be removed.

 

Youve done nothing to show you intended to make the USA 🇺🇸 your home. Saying you couldn’t find a job doesn’t cut it. There are many fast food joints that would have willingly employed. Note that you’re not entitled to a job in line with your education.

 

My $0.02!

[Leavingtofate 2]

5 minutes ago, African Zealot said:

For what? It’s a waste of time in my opinion if you’re put in removal proceedings at the airport. The truth is you abandoned your LPR status long ago and will only be allowed to enter because that’s the law. I expect the any immigration judge worth his credentials to summarily terminate your permanent resident status and give you voluntary departure or barring that ask that you be removed.

 

Youve done nothing to show you intended to make the USA 🇺🇸 your home. Saying you couldn’t find a job doesn’t cut it. There are many fast food joints that would have willingly employed. Note that you’re not entitled to a job in line with your education.

 

My $0.02!

Yes I was really stupid to make the mistake of leaving the US back in 2015. I should have worked part time jobs and persisted on finding a job in line with my education then. Do you think I should just voluntarily abandon my green card? 

[African Zealot 1,453]

54 minutes ago, Leavingtofate said:

Do you think I should just voluntarily abandon my green card? 

No, why should you? You could get lucky. Worst thing that happens is you’re given voluntary departure. 
 

As one recent American used to say what do you have to lose? Good luck!

[.yana 586]

7 hours ago, African Zealot said:

For what? It’s a waste of time in my opinion if you’re put in removal proceedings at the airport. The truth is you abandoned your LPR status long ago and will only be allowed to enter because that’s the law. I expect the any immigration judge worth his credentials to summarily terminate your permanent resident status and give you voluntary departure or barring that ask that you be removed.

 

Youve done nothing to show you intended to make the USA 🇺🇸 your home. Saying you couldn’t find a job doesn’t cut it. There are many fast food joints that would have willingly employed. Note that you’re not entitled to a job in line with your education.

 

My $0.02!

That's a bit harsh: she was fresh out of college, by no means "married" to the USA, and chose the easier route. That's not that surprising especially given the fact that she has a citizenship of another first world country. Not like she had to go back to Russia or Ghana (in which case I'd absolutely pick a job in service industry). 

 

My $0.02. 

[Leavingtofate 2]

4 hours ago, .yana said:

That's a bit harsh: she was fresh out of college, by no means "married" to the USA, and chose the easier route. That's not that surprising especially given the fact that she has a citizenship of another first world country. Not like she had to go back to Russia or Ghana (in which case I'd absolutely pick a job in service industry). 

 

My $0.02. 

Thank you yes I did choose the easier option.. I thought it was best to accept the UK job offer considering my career goals.. Not sure how long it will take me to get a graduate job in the US.. 

[C&I 17]

HI @leavingtofate

 

Can you give us an update on your case? Did you finally go back to the US?