Removal of conditions - overseas

[himher 634]

Has this been done? If (US spouse, thank you) is working overseas and maintaining a residence in the US, is it more difficult to remove conditions for the non-citizen spouse? My wife lives with me overseas but we return to the US periodically to catch up on personal business etc. Is it more difficult?

Edited September 23, 2009 by himher

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

It can be more difficult, depends on the details... do you spend more time abroad than in the USA? If so, does she have a re-entry permit? In what capacity do you work abroad (ie military, government contractor, with a US company etc etc)?

[himher 634]

I am working. Non-US company. Do I spend more time abroad? That is a relative question. I spent 40 years in the US. I have been working outside of the US for 8 months. We are returning at the end of the year and are considering having her stay there while I return, at least until after lifting conditions. As for a re-entry permit, as you are aware, a permanent resident can remain out of the country for up to a year without one. Or so the rules say. We have a residence/property in the US and my oldest daughter is in high school there. She stays with my parents where our vehicles and stuff also are located. Our paperwork is and has been, otherwise, perfect. It would suck if we had to spend months apart, again, because of immigration. I would like to hear from members who have actually had similar situations and not theoretical ideas. Just to save time. Thanks.

[ELW 5]

I would like to hear from members who have actually had similar situations and not theoretical ideas. Just to save time. Thanks.

Sorry for another theoretical idea, but from discussions on other threads, the important thing is maintaining proof of residence in USA and remaining in a "real" marriage, and both of you fulfill those requirements perfectly. You have proof of joint address and assets both in USA and outside it. I think you won't have a problem. Sometimes cases like this are called to an interview, but that will go well too because you will be together. Living apart is definitely NOT necessary and not advised either! Good luck with a fast approval after you apply!

PS Living outside of USA for periods of time becomes an issue only at the citizenship stage, when she has to remain a certain amount of time physically in USA before applying.

[himher 634]

That seems to be what research and discussion with USCIS was before I took this job. No replacement for personal experience though LOL. We are not worried about the interview we already had one with AOS and it was not a big deal. Thanks for the answer...best to you and yours

I would like to hear from members who have actually had similar situations and not theoretical ideas. Just to save time. Thanks.

Sorry for another theoretical idea, but from discussions on other threads, the important thing is maintaining proof of residence in USA and remaining in a "real" marriage, and both of you fulfill those requirements perfectly. You have proof of joint address and assets both in USA and outside it. I think you won't have a problem. Sometimes cases like this are called to an interview, but that will go well too because you will be together. Living apart is definitely NOT necessary and not advised either! Good luck with a fast approval after you apply!

PS Living outside of USA for periods of time becomes an issue only at the citizenship stage, when she has to remain a certain amount of time physically in USA before applying.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Don't be too upset if there won't be an interview, as you are filing jointly.

[himher 634]

We'll survive LOL...soon as we turn the baby loose they'll prolly kick us out anyway

Don't be too upset if there won't be an interview, as you are filing jointly.