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My lawyer is advising me to obtain the green card first and then give it up by filing Form I-407. She says that after that I should be able to return with a B2 visa.

Of course, I have not shared my intentions with USCIS, and my green card application is very strong. It is an Adjustment of Status based on a genuine, well-documented marriage, and the entire process is being handled by an attorney.

That is exactly the core of my question. Would I still be able to come back, for example in December, for a two-week trip with a B2 visa if I have a two-month overstay now? For context, I have a company in France for 7 years with about 50 employees and around €3 million in annual revenue. I also own two apartments and can provide all the necessary proof that my life is based in France. I’m not saying this to show off, but to demonstrate how strong my ties to France are. Would this overstay seriously prevent me from returning to the US for short tourism trips (about two weeks per year)?

I’m not sure that question is really relevant. Even if it were an issue, I could simply say that I didn’t work.

I think there may be a misunderstanding. My intention is to leave the United States and live in France long-term. I’m trying to figure out the best way to leave while still keeping the ability to come back for about two weeks each year for vacations. I see two options: Leave now, which would mean about a 2-month overstay. Stay in the US until the green card is approved, then immediately abandon it, and move back to France (the suggestion of my lawyer)

Hello, I would appreciate feedback from people who experienced a similar situation. I am a French citizen (37). I married a US citizen in Florida. Timeline: I entered the US with ESTA early November 2025 My wife and I filed for Adjustment of Status (I-485) early February 2026. The case is currently pending. However, our plans have changed and we are now considering moving back to France to live and run my business there. I see two possible options: Withdraw the Adjustment of Status and leave the US soon (this would likely mean about 2-3 months of ESTA overstay). Wait until the Green Card is approved, then file form I-407 to voluntarily abandon permanent residency and move back to France. Our goal is simply to live in France long-term but keep the ability to visit the US occasionally for tourism (for example 2–3 weeks in Puerto Rico or Florida). Questions: Which option is generally safer for future travel to the US? Would a short overstay (about 45 days) significantly affect the ability to get an ESTA or B2 visa later? If I obtain the green card and then quickly abandon it with I-407, how is that usually viewed by CBP or consular officers? Has anyone here successfully returned to the US as a tourist after a similar situation? Additional context: I will live and work in France (I run a company there). My wife will also live with me in France. We would only visit the US occasionally for short vacations. Any real experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.