Would I be able to come back?

[nane1104 146]

Here is the situation:

I have a 10 year greencard but I just returned to the US about a month ago after being oversees for three years straight due to my husbands military orders. I didn't have any problems when I returned.

My husband and I are going through a situation right now and I am considering going back to Germany at least for a while. I am pregnant and I wouldn't be able to return to the US until maybe October/November.

Do you think I would run into any problems at the border considering all the time I have spent outside the US recently?

I'd appreciate any help, thank you.

[Inky 1,110]

If you are on his orders and have a copy of them you shouldn't have a problem.

[nane1104 146]

Me returning to Germany wouldn't have anything to do with his orders. I am not sure if I understand your answer.

[belinda63 3,038]

The time you spent in Germany while he was on Military Orders does not count against you. There should be no problem, just keep a copy of the Orders in case the prior absence is questioned.

[Inky 1,110]

Me returning to Germany wouldn't have anything to do with his orders. I am not sure if I understand your answer.

His orders should state you are to reside with him on military order in another country. You bring this with you when you travel and you should not have a problem coming or going for lengthy periods of time because of the military orders.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

If you are on his orders and have a copy of them you shouldn't have a problem.

Being out of the US for 3 years straight on your husband's military orders were the reason why you had no troubles entering again

Traveling without his orders, as you seem to be planning on doing, is when you can run into trouble if you have been out of the country for a lenghty period of time. You are suggesting leaving for...3 months? That shouldn't be an issue. However, any time spent out of the US, you can expect questions as to your intentions (I just returned from a 2 week trip to Canada and was asked why I was away so long...seriously?!?!?)

Good luck

[nane1104 146]

Thanks for your replies. The reason why I would have to stay for a few months is, that I wouldn't be allowed to fly anymore. Going back now is kind of last minute before I can't fly anymore due to the pregnancy, so leaving for a few weeks and then return is out of the question.

If I go, I'll make sure to take all the orders with me just in case they would question my long absence in the past. I know the time abroad on the orders weren't counting against me, I just don't want to take any chance of running into trouble if I travel "on my own" so shortly after returning to the US.

I am sorry if I sound complicated, I am trying to think about what options I have and what is best for me and my kids and I would hate to have immigration playing a role in my decisionmaking process, I already feel trapped anyway...

Thank you.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

My husband and I are going through a situation right now and I am considering going back to Germany at least for a while. I am pregnant and I wouldn't be able to return to the US until maybe October/November.

Do you think I would run into any problems at the border considering all the time I have spent outside the US recently?

July 'til October/November?

Not a problem.

[rika60607 215]

Some airlines do not have restrictions at all. However, you may not want to fly in the last trimester due to medical reasons particular to you.

You can go back to Germany, have your baby there and come back to the US within 6 months... No problem. I do not think CBP will give you any trouble at all, but if they ask for the purpose of your trip you can cheerfully tell them that you went to Germany to have a baby and so it took you some time to deliver/recover/get baby's US passport...

...and since you would only be gone for less than 6 months, the clock to citizenship will not restart.

Thanks for your replies. The reason why I would have to stay for a few months is, that I wouldn't be allowed to fly anymore. Going back now is kind of last minute before I can't fly anymore due to the pregnancy, so leaving for a few weeks and then return is out of the question.

If I go, I'll make sure to take all the orders with me just in case they would question my long absence in the past. I know the time abroad on the orders weren't counting against me, I just don't want to take any chance of running into trouble if I travel "on my own" so shortly after returning to the US.

I am sorry if I sound complicated, I am trying to think about what options I have and what is best for me and my kids and I would hate to have immigration playing a role in my decisionmaking process, I already feel trapped anyway...

Thank you.

[nane1104 146]

rika, thank you for your reply. I know it's not neccessarly the airline that would give me problems, I just don't see me flying overseas and back within weeks of my delivery date. IF I go, I'd stay until after the baby is born.

At this point, I just have to figure out for myself if it would be wise to leave at all. It sure would give me a well needed time out but it wouldn't help the situation I am going through with my marriage.

I just wanted to make sure that I wouldn't stay for the wrong reasons, out of fear of having any problems immigration wise.

Another question: My 2 year old has a german and a US passport, if I took him out of the country with me, would I need anything in writing from my husband that he agrees that I take him with me?

[G&T 12]

Yes, you will need a notarized letter from the father consenting you to travel with the child with the dates and dates of return from your trip too.

[bigdog 376]

Here is the situation:

I have a 10 year greencard but I just returned to the US about a month ago after being oversees for three years straight due to my husbands military orders. I didn't have any problems when I returned.

My husband and I are going through a situation right now and I am considering going back to Germany at least for a while. I am pregnant and I wouldn't be able to return to the US until maybe October/November.

Do you think I would run into any problems at the border considering all the time I have spent outside the US recently?

I'd appreciate any help, thank you.

Try and work through the issue, it is stressful returning to the mainland for him. If you need to go for family another story.

[nane1104 146]

Thank you, G&T, I thought so...

bigdog, I am more than willing to work through the issue. Right now we are all under extreme stress and things blew up to the point where I felt I needed to get away to keep my sanity. My husband is not the most patient person and said a few things he already has apologized for.

So, thanks God I am not in an abusive situation or have todeal with infidelity or anything like that. "Just" very difficult living situation that is taking it's toll on us.

Of course we have our "normal" arguments and disagreements but I am sure we can work it out.

If it wasn't another cross atlantic flight, I'd definitey go back home for a "vacation" though.

Thanks for all the replies, it's good to know I wouldn't have to worry about immigration if it came down to the worst.

[G&T 12]

Best wishes and hope that you can find the serenity that you need.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Nane1104, you have already had conditions removed, right? I was under the impression that with a 10 yr GC, and ROC, you were free to come and go as you wished? Not saying you could leave for 5 years or anything, but unless I am missing something, I would think your plans to stay in Deutschland for a few months would not cause any problems.