Travelling abroad question???

[Jayo_Mac 0]

My wife removed her conditions of status and received her permanent residents card back in October 2008. Anyhow, our son was born here in SF, therefore he is a US citizen. I am also a US Citizen. With that said, I plan on studying abroad for a few years and of course the whole family is relocating temporarily with me. What precautions should we take to ensure that my wife doesn't get singled out for abandonment of the country. We worked so hard to get her permanent residents card and don't want to jeopardize her status whatsoever, as we do plan on returning when I get my degree. Does anyone have any suggestions on doing this the correct way so there are no hassles upon returning. Thanks for the tips!

[Ed+Cindy 1]

My wife removed her conditions of status and received her permanent residents card back in October 2008. Anyhow, our son was born here in SF, therefore he is a US citizen. I am also a US Citizen. With that said, I plan on studying abroad for a few years and of course the whole family is relocating temporarily with me. What precautions should we take to ensure that my wife doesn't get singled out for abandonment of the country. We worked so hard to get her permanent residents card and don't want to jeopardize her status whatsoever, as we do plan on returning when I get my degree. Does anyone have any suggestions on doing this the correct way so there are no hassles upon returning. Thanks for the tips!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if your removed conditions last Oct, then this Oct should be the 3 year mark for your wife to apply for citizenship. Why not get that before you leave the US, then she is good for life.

[ELW 5]

I agree with Ed+Cindy. Better to delay your degree for a year and have your wife file for citizenship later this year. With citizenship, she (like you) can go to whatever country she wants, stay as long as she wants and then return to USA whenever she wants, with no problems. If she just has the green card, she might have to return to USA once a year or spend more time here before being eligible for citizenship later. She will have to apply for a re-entry permit and I don't know the regulations on how long she can stay out. I would research both citizenship and being out of USA long term while having a green card, then make your decision.

[Jayo_Mac 0]

My wife removed her conditions of status and received her permanent residents card back in October 2008. Anyhow, our son was born here in SF, therefore he is a US citizen. I am also a US Citizen. With that said, I plan on studying abroad for a few years and of course the whole family is relocating temporarily with me. What precautions should we take to ensure that my wife doesn't get singled out for abandonment of the country. We worked so hard to get her permanent residents card and don't want to jeopardize her status whatsoever, as we do plan on returning when I get my degree. Does anyone have any suggestions on doing this the correct way so there are no hassles upon returning. Thanks for the tips!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if your removed conditions last Oct, then this Oct should be the 3 year mark for your wife to apply for citizenship. Why not get that before you leave the US, then she is good for life.

Thanks for your suggestion (a great one by the way), however, we are leaving the country for a while to take care of some personal issues as well and have to leave in June. Do you have any idea whether or not we can apply for citizenship when we're out of the country? Thanks again.

[Completely 3]

My wife removed her conditions of status and received her permanent residents card back in October 2008. Anyhow, our son was born here in SF, therefore he is a US citizen. I am also a US Citizen. With that said, I plan on studying abroad for a few years and of course the whole family is relocating temporarily with me. What precautions should we take to ensure that my wife doesn't get singled out for abandonment of the country. We worked so hard to get her permanent residents card and don't want to jeopardize her status whatsoever, as we do plan on returning when I get my degree. Does anyone have any suggestions on doing this the correct way so there are no hassles upon returning. Thanks for the tips!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if your removed conditions last Oct, then this Oct should be the 3 year mark for your wife to apply for citizenship. Why not get that before you leave the US, then she is good for life.

Thanks for your suggestion (a great one by the way), however, we are leaving the country for a while to take care of some personal issues as well and have to leave in June. Do you have any idea whether or not we can apply for citizenship when we're out of the country? Thanks again.

She needs to come in the US every year (approximately 11 months) to meet the requirement as Permanent Resident.

In my case, I was just a conditional resident for 1 year, since we are both working overseas I did research about getting naturalized overseas.. I found out that I can apply for naturalization without permanently residing in the based under Article 319b of Immigration nationality act. Provided that you are working for a US company, private or federal jobs, and your wife is accompanying with you overseas. Now, I am done with the process.

Try to research forum regarding 319b in visa journey.