GC holder going abroad with official orders

[Margo2017777 77]

Hello all,

 

So I got my 10 years GC as a result of spouse VISA and now my husband who is civilian and work for U.S government got an official order to work and move abroad. His initial contract is for 2 years with possibility for extension. I thought that i had to apply for re-entry permit but then I found an USCIS article saying that :

 

The time limitation does not apply to the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of a civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad pursuant to official orders. In this case, the spouse or child must present the card mentioned above, not have relinquished residence, and be preceding or accompanying the member or employee, or be following to join the member or employee in the United States within four months of the return of the member or employee.

 

After reading this I am a bit confused whether I need to apply for re-entry at all since I will have his official government orders and use them as proof when come back. I will try and call USCIS today but i guess they will just read the same information from website to me.

 

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

 

P.S: we are leaving in June and even if I apply for re-entry now , from what i see it would not be issued to me before I leave. However, reading similar questions I understand that i just need to be present for biometrics in U.S? 

 

[milimelo 4,205]

If you're on his orders, look into expedited naturalization. 

[Ontarkie 13,917]

~~Moved to Military Immigration -Related Discussion, from AOS from W,S & T VIsas- the OP is already a PR.~~

[Margo2017777 77]

On 3/15/2024 at 10:40 AM, milimelo said:

If you're on his orders, look into expedited naturalization. 

Thank you for reply. Yes, i was thinking about it already but could not figure out if this applied only for active duty because my husband is retired and works as civilian now. But i thought to try this path once we move

out. 

[milimelo 4,205]

1 hour ago, Margo2017777 said:

Thank you for reply. Yes, i was thinking about it already but could not figure out if this applied only for active duty because my husband is retired and works as civilian now. But i thought to try this path once we move

out. 

If he has orders and you're listed on them, push for 319b naturalization.