Landed in JFK after 10 months of absence from the US and with a Conditional Green Card still valid for a day only.

[msdelila 1]

Erhm, I hope that Master's Degree is not in English comprehension! He clearly said he was not interestedin Naturalising, so he is not about to venture into what you declare is reprehensible.

Notwithstanding, the OP should beware that spending large amounts of time outside of the USA, even if he has a re-entry permit does not necessarily preserve his right to remain a resident. He should take care and research abandonment of residency to ensure he doesn't get snared by his frequent absences.

Why are you even bothering with becoming a citizen and such, if you plan on living in Egypt for the majority of the time? 10 months, and maybe 2 years next time. Do you even care to live in the USA?

I'm American, and I really don't like when people get their citizenship, only to get their passport and move back to their home countries the minute they get their passports. Then, they apply for all their family members, who do the same. And these people have the time to wait, since they don't do anything in their lives. I just hate it. And sorry to generalize, but I've met a lot of people who do that from the Middle East. First one person in their family gets citizenship, then they apply for the whole family, which is usually a lot.

A long time ago, wasn't your passport revoked, if you became a naturalized citizen and didn't live in the USA for the first 5 years in the country?

I think they should bring this law back.

For everyone else who wants to ask me, the only reason I am here in Israel is because I did my Masters Degree, and now I am moving back HOME to the USA.

You do know that most people apply for permanent residency with the intention to actually live in the USA? And frankly, I'm sure that he will at some point get his citizenship, just for the passport. Then he won't have to worry in the future about all these travel permits, because it will make things trickier for him. Just a bit of common sense is needed.

Erhm, no my M.S is not in English Comprehension, it's in Neurobiology, what about you? And to the other lady, yes actually people do want me to study in Israel, as I contribute to their economy. Thanks.

[rebeccajo 14]

Erhm, no my M.S is not in English Comprehension, it's in Neurobiology, what about you? And to the other lady, yes actually people do want me to study in Israel, as I contribute to their economy. Thanks.

Well goodie for you!

And people who have greencards and subsequently naturalize contribute to the US economy!

[msdelila 1]

Erhm, no my M.S is not in English Comprehension, it's in Neurobiology, what about you? And to the other lady, yes actually people do want me to study in Israel, as I contribute to their economy. Thanks.

Well goodie for you!

And people who have greencards and subsequently naturalize contribute to the US economy!

Look, you can't honestly believe that his intentions are to live and reside in the USA, as is actually "required" for PR (although some people try to get around it). Seriously? He just came back from a 10 month absence, and he intends in a couple of months to go back for 2 years!? Does this really sound like someone who wants to be a permanent resident? He only came back the day before his card expired. IMO, and I think what is just common sense, he has no real intentions of living or making a life here. It seems as though his life is in Egypt. Someone explain to me, why I am the one who is wrong and why I am the one being hounded, for my obvious observations?

And greencard holders and naturalized citizens Do contribute to the economy. I never said they didn't, but they usually tend to live in the country.

Edited July 17, 2009 by msdelila

[mandixon 9]

Why are you even bothering with becoming a citizen and such, if you plan on living in Egypt for the majority of the time? 10 months, and maybe 2 years next time. Do you even care to live in the USA?

I'm American, and I really don't like when people get their citizenship, only to get their passport and move back to their home countries the minute they get their passports. Then, they apply for all their family members, who do the same. And these people have the time to wait, since they don't do anything in their lives. I just hate it. And sorry to generalize, but I've met a lot of people who do that from the Middle East. First one person in their family gets citizenship, then they apply for the whole family, which is usually a lot.

A long time ago, wasn't your passport revoked, if you became a naturalized citizen and didn't live in the USA for the first 5 years in the country?

I think they should bring this law back.

For everyone else who wants to ask me, the only reason I am here in Israel is because I did my Masters Degree, and now I am moving back HOME to the USA.

I clearly stated that I am not into the citizenship track thing. So I have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe I am not saying much about why I will be absent from the states, but that isnt something that I wanna involve anyone in. Your lecture about Middle Easterners and their citizenship quests have nothing to do with my original post. Why dont you create a new post and tell the VJers about what you think of the Middle East and its people instead of talking about them in a roundabout way????!!!!

And as a friend has stated, we hope that your masters degree isnt in English because apparently you misunderstood my second message.

Best Regards

[wexford65 0]

I for one have no intention if applying for US citizenship.

It might be easy to assume that someone coming to live in the US is doing it for a US passport but there are thousands of reasons, many of which do not include a desire to attain US citizenship...

[Krikit 1,164]

Why are you even bothering with becoming a citizen and such, if you plan on living in Egypt for the majority of the time? 10 months, and maybe 2 years next time. Do you even care to live in the USA?

I'm American, and I really don't like when people get their citizenship, only to get their passport and move back to their home countries the minute they get their passports. Then, they apply for all their family members, who do the same. And these people have the time to wait, since they don't do anything in their lives. I just hate it. And sorry to generalize, but I've met a lot of people who do that from the Middle East. First one person in their family gets citizenship, then they apply for the whole family, which is usually a lot.

A long time ago, wasn't your passport revoked, if you became a naturalized citizen and didn't live in the USA for the first 5 years in the country?

I think they should bring this law back.

For everyone else who wants to ask me, the only reason I am here in Israel is because I did my Masters Degree, and now I am moving back HOME to the USA.

I clearly stated that I am not into the citizenship track thing. So I have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe I am not saying much about why I will be absent from the states, but that isnt something that I wanna involve anyone in. Your lecture about Middle Easterners and their citizenship quests have nothing to do with my original post. Why dont you create a new post and tell the VJers about what you think of the Middle East and its people instead of talking about them in a roundabout way????!!!!

And as a friend has stated, we hope that your masters degree isnt in English because apparently you misunderstood my second message.

Best Regards

Agreed. And please post in the Off Topic section where there is more leniency with regard to tone of posts. Please do not post in this vein in the immigration forums. Thank you.

[mandixon 9]

Erhm, no my M.S is not in English Comprehension, it's in Neurobiology, what about you? And to the other lady, yes actually people do want me to study in Israel, as I contribute to their economy. Thanks.

Well goodie for you!

And people who have greencards and subsequently naturalize contribute to the US economy!

Look, you can't honestly believe that his intentions are to live and reside in the USA, as is actually "required" for PR (although some people try to get around it). Seriously? He just came back from a 10 month absence, and he intends in a couple of months to go back for 2 years!? Does this really sound like someone who wants to be a permanent resident? He only came back the day before his card expired. IMO, and I think what is just common sense, he has no real intentions of living or making a life here. It seems as though his life is in Egypt. Someone explain to me, why I am the one who is wrong and why I am the one being hounded, for my obvious observations?

And greencard holders and naturalized citizens Do contribute to the economy. I never said they didn't, but they usually tend to live in the country.

Just saw this post. To give you some peace of mind and help you find something more meaningul to observe. I am finishing a degree between Egypt and USA, and my wife is doing her Phd research in Egypt. Any more questions or observations?

[mandixon 9]

I'm American, and I really don't like when people get their citizenship, only to get their passport and move back to their home countries the minute they get their passports. Then, they apply for all their family members, who do the same. And these people have the time to wait, since they don't do anything in their lives. I just hate it.

Seems like you are doing what you hate. You are a US citizen and on Visajourney!!?? What are you doing here? You are either bringing someone to states or you were brought by someone to the states. Aren't Israelis Middle Easterns at the end of the day???!!!!

Edited July 17, 2009 by mandixon

[TayRivers 4]

As a US citizen I do not like it when people go abroad for their ecucation, they are cheeting the US education system and the US ecconomy out of money.... maybe there should be a law banning USC and LPR from going abroad to live and get their education... they should do it inside the USA...

[3600rs 24]

Why are you even bothering with becoming a citizen and such, if you plan on living in Egypt for the majority of the time? 10 months, and maybe 2 years next time. Do you even care to live in the USA?

I'm American, and I really don't like when people get their citizenship, only to get their passport and move back to their home countries the minute they get their passports. Then, they apply for all their family members, who do the same. And these people have the time to wait, since they don't do anything in their lives. I just hate it. And sorry to generalize, but I've met a lot of people who do that from the Middle East. First one person in their family gets citizenship, then they apply for the whole family, which is usually a lot.

A long time ago, wasn't your passport revoked, if you became a naturalized citizen and didn't live in the USA for the first 5 years in the country?

I think they should bring this law back.

For everyone else who wants to ask me, the only reason I am here in Israel is because I did my Masters Degree, and now I am moving back HOME to the USA.

No one cares about what you think a USC should do regarding travel, study, work or residence. They are free to sponsor and have the time to wait because they have much more to do in their lives. They take the best of both worlds. So don't think they cant do anything in their lives. People from all over the globe do it, not just middle eastern.

Your narrow thoughts will not bring back any passport revoke law. And remember your REAL home is still Israel!

[3600rs 24]

As a US citizen I do not like it when people go abroad for their ecucation, they are cheeting the US education system and the US ecconomy out of money.... maybe there should be a law banning USC and LPR from going abroad to live and get their education... they should do it inside the USA...

Well the UK should first ban you for taking residence in the US, for "cheeting" its "ecconomy" you bigoted whistling devil.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I never really understand why people don't want US citizenship unless their home country does not recognize it. I'd get it just for the ease of travel, imagine you can home for 6 years and then come back to the US no questions asked.

[jundp 191]

You do know that most people apply for permanent residency with the intention to actually live in the USA? And frankly, I'm sure that he will at some point get his citizenship, just for the passport. Then he won't have to worry in the future about all these travel permits, because it will make things trickier for him. Just a bit of common sense is needed.

Erhm, no my M.S is not in English Comprehension, it's in Neurobiology, what about you? And to the other lady, yes actually people do want me to study in Israel, as I contribute to their economy. Thanks.

Not everyone who comes to the US on a family visa and received LPR status intends to get citizenship....

I for one have no intention if applying for US citizenship.

It might be easy to assume that someone coming to live in the US is doing it for a US passport but there are thousands of reasons, many of which do not include a desire to attain US citizenship...

Exactly.

My husband came here because I am here. End of story. However, he does contribute to the US economy But he has no desire to become a USC. Why? Because he won't take an oath that requires him to renounce his German allegiance. And we do intend to move back to Germany some day and live there for more than 2 years. We'll probably come back to America at some point...who knows? But we'd rather worry about travel permits than him have to swear an oath he doesn't believe.

Why all the judging of the OP anyway? Good for him to be studying in Egypt (as well as his wife) and doing everything the LEGAL way, regarding immigration.

VJ, sheesh.

[dagnytaggart 0]

I never really understand why people don't want US citizenship unless their home country does not recognize it. I'd get it just for the ease of travel, imagine you can home for 6 years and then come back to the US no questions asked.

My husband dose not plan to go for citizenship. There are many reasons why someone might not want to. His family owns farm land and if he becomes a USC than he has absolutely no rights to it at all and is not allowed to purchase agricultural land. So he is going for permanent residency.

[TayRivers 4]

As a US citizen I do not like it when people go abroad for their ecucation, they are cheeting the US education system and the US ecconomy out of money.... maybe there should be a law banning USC and LPR from going abroad to live and get their education... they should do it inside the USA...

Well the UK should first ban you for taking residence in the US, for "cheeting" its "ecconomy" you bigoted whistling devil.

The UK still get their money out of me, I have to pat tax on my rental property and I still pay contributions into the National Insurance system. I have to bale out my Adult kids when they call and say "Mom I have run out of money and I really need -----" The Mom goes online and buys a weeks worth of food and gets it deliverd to their house... so I even get to shop in the UK, all from the comfort of my reclining chair here in the good old USA...

OH I have the perfect answer.... on the day you get approved for your greencard you are required to wear a ankle band that will give you a very painful electric shock if you attempt to leave the USA... there we go problem solved...