6 week residence permit- now what?

[Kristina & Angelo 0]

So we applied for the k-1 over a year ago (still waiting). In the meantime, a business opportunity presented itself to my fiancé in his home country. So we decided to pursue that course. He applied for a resident permit for me (we don’t have to marry right away AND it’s a 5 year residence permit including work permit) and it was approved within 6 weeks. So now I am a resident of the Netherlands. In the process of moving there. 
 

But we eventually want him to get his US citizenship. But because of his work (he owns a business) we cannot relocate to the US at this point. What would be the best route? We plan on getting married and we would like for both of us to be able to be dual citizens. Is there a visa/permit that doesn’t require the lengthy stay without working/travel privileges?

 

Any advice?

[Redro 4,611]

7 minutes ago, Kristina & Angelo said:

So we applied for the k-1 over a year ago (still waiting). In the meantime, a business opportunity presented itself to my fiancé in his home country. So we decided to pursue that course. He applied for a resident permit for me (we don’t have to marry right away AND it’s a 5 year residence permit including work permit) and it was approved within 6 weeks. So now I am a resident of the Netherlands. In the process of moving there. 
 

But we eventually want him to get his US citizenship. But because of his work (he owns a business) we cannot relocate to the US at this point. What would be the best route? We plan on getting married and we would like for both of us to be able to be dual citizens. Is there a visa/permit that doesn’t require the lengthy stay without working/travel privileges?

 

Any advice?

Most common way for him to become a US citizen is to live in the US for 3 or 5 years ( 3 if married to USC; 5 if not married to USC). 

If you are in the military, there is a way to expedite the situation... Do you work for the military? 

[Kristina & Angelo 0]

8 minutes ago, Redro said:

Most common way for him to become a US citizen is to live in the US for 3 or 5 years ( 3 if married to USC; 5 if not married to USC). 

If you are in the military, there is a way to expedite the situation... Do you work for the military? 

I don’t work for the military, so that’s not an option for me. We are both non governmental workers.

[Redro 4,611]

28 minutes ago, Kristina & Angelo said:

I don’t work for the military, so that’s not an option for me. We are both non governmental workers.

So, live in his country on the residence permit. Then if you want to move to the US- apply for the spousal visa. If you have a job offer to the US you might be able to apply via DCF (it is quicker). Make sure you file US taxes every year you are out of the US. Then move to the US- your spouse and you should live in the US for 3 years if he wants to apply for US citizenship. Then decide where you want to live- remember you will both have to file US taxes if you reside outside the US. 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

54 minutes ago, Kristina & Angelo said:

So we applied for the k-1 over a year ago (still waiting). In the meantime, a business opportunity presented itself to my fiancé in his home country. So we decided to pursue that course. He applied for a resident permit for me (we don’t have to marry right away AND it’s a 5 year residence permit including work permit) and it was approved within 6 weeks. So now I am a resident of the Netherlands. In the process of moving there. 
 

But we eventually want him to get his US citizenship. But because of his work (he owns a business) we cannot relocate to the US at this point. What would be the best route? We plan on getting married and we would like for both of us to be able to be dual citizens. Is there a visa/permit that doesn’t require the lengthy stay without working/travel privileges?

 

Any advice?

Seems to me that the subject of his attaining US citizenship is premature at the moment.  However, planning ahead is always a good thing. You have a lot of "irons in the fire".  It appears you are abandoning the K-1 process. 

Based on what I read in your post, the best option, imo,  is:

1.  Marry outside the US.

2.  Start the spousal visa process about 18 months before you want to return to the US.

He will be eligible to apply for citizenship after 3 years of marriage AND 3 years after he enters the US as a legal resident.

Good luck.

Edited June 26, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[powerpuff 6,734]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Seems to me that the subject of his attaining US citizenship is premature at the moment.  However, planning ahead is always a good thing. You have a lot of "irons in the fire".  It appears you are abandoning the K-1 process. 

Based on what I read in your post, the best option, imo,  is:

1.  Marry outside the US.

2.  Start the spousal visa process about 18 months before you want to return to the US.

He will be eligible to apply for citizenship after 3 years of marriage AND 3 years after he enters the US as a legal resident.

Good luck.

Great points. I want to add that he needs to have continuous residence in the US for those 3 years in order to be able to naturalize and become a US citizen.

[igoyougoduke 1,662]

On 6/26/2023 at 4:32 AM, Kristina & Angelo said:

So we applied for the k-1 over a year ago (still waiting). In the meantime, a business opportunity presented itself to my fiancé in his home country. So we decided to pursue that course. He applied for a resident permit for me (we don’t have to marry right away AND it’s a 5 year residence permit including work permit) and it was approved within 6 weeks. So now I am a resident of the Netherlands. In the process of moving there. 
 

But we eventually want him to get his US citizenship. But because of his work (he owns a business) we cannot relocate to the US at this point. What would be the best route? We plan on getting married and we would like for both of us to be able to be dual citizens. Is there a visa/permit that doesn’t require the lengthy stay without working/travel privileges?

 

Any advice?

First 

1) you make the decision to move to US. 

2) Until Step is underway .. just live life in Amsterdam

3) Once step 1 is underway get married in netherlands. you can file for CR1 spouse visa which take about 2-3 years if you start today.

 

No there is no permit /visa that allows for spouses to stay for that long.  he can apply for H1b visa ( you need to know the process) which allows him to stay in US for 3-6 years as himself . this means he needs to work for that employer during that period in US with in/out privileges.

 

Also netherlands does not allow dual citizenship fyi 

Edited June 28, 2023 by igoyougoduke