Will I be abandoning my GC if

[BethandBilly 86]

Hi All,

So here is my question, my hubby has a tentative offer of a contractors job in Germany and we would love to go, however we are nervous to accept as we do not know if this will mean I am abandoning my GC. We would be going under the SOFA Agreement as he would be working with the military. He will not accept the job if it means abandoning my GC as we wouldn't have the money to reapply for it again at a later date. Does anyone have any ideas on this, we could really use some help.

Thanks in advance.

[Sergi9 110]

Hi All,

So here is my question, my hubby has a tentative offer of a contractors job in Germany and we would love to go, however we are nervous to accept as we do not know if this will mean I am abandoning my GC. We would be going under the SOFA Agreement as he would be working with the military. He will not accept the job if it means abandoning my GC as we wouldn't have the money to reapply for it again at a later date. Does anyone have any ideas on this, we could really use some help.

Thanks in advance.

I think there is an exception to the AOS / Citizenship issues if you are on a SOFA assignment. You should confirm this with USCIS it might even be on the website under Naturalization requirements. I will say the comment that you would not have the money to reapply at a later date for a GC makes little sense, as to my knowledge most contracts overseas, especially in Germany pay pretty good. Its only about what $1045?

Good luck whatever you decide.

[Harsh_77 718]

yea you might check with USCIS, if he is working dorectly for Govt of US then he might be exempted, but if he is working for a contracting company tat is working for US Govt, then I dont think he would get that exemption.

Last part did not make much sense, if you were going to have hard time paying $1000 at end of this gig then should is that project worthwile?

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

So the job is contract based... How long do you plan to reside there? A reentry permit it valid for 2 years from date off issue and maybe an option you may take.

If your husband is in the military then you should be ok.

[BethandBilly 86]

My husband is about to lose his job and this one was offered, but as yet we haven't decided to take it, due to the visa GC issue, may be I should ask an immigration lawyer. Thanks for the input all.