One month in, possible relocation abroad.....

[ezzy 3]

Hello again, VJers!

Arrived and got reunited with my husband in the US a little over a month ago (on a CR-1 visa) and I had started with my job-hunting thing and driver's test and all that. yay. :S

Anyway, a few days ago, my husband got contacted by someone from Europe about a possible job offer. It sounds great and it looked like something he would love to do...but the problem is that they might require him to move to Europe...which is also great! However, he will accept the job offer if, and only if, I come with him...! I might be thinking too much or worrying too much about this (as i always am about a lot of things . lol) but I can't help but feel guilty that he would be turning down a great offer and an opportunity to actually have a job he enjoys doing!

Now, I know I can't stay out of the country for too long without losing my GC but it would not make sense if I stay here without him. the only solution i think would be to give up the GC and when the time comes we're both ready to come back, reapply for an IR-1 and go through the whole process again.

That's the only way, right?

Any response would be ever so helpful! Thanks.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hello again, VJers!

Arrived and got reunited with my husband in the US a little over a month ago (on a CR-1 visa) and I had started with my job-hunting thing and driver's test and all that. yay. :S

Anyway, a few days ago, my husband got contacted by someone from Europe about a possible job offer. It sounds great and it looked like something he would love to do...but the problem is that they might require him to move to Europe...which is also great! However, he will accept the job offer if, and only if, I come with him...! I might be thinking too much or worrying too much about this (as i always am about a lot of things . lol) but I can't help but feel guilty that he would be turning down a great offer and an opportunity to actually have a job he enjoys doing!

Now, I know I can't stay out of the country for too long without losing my GC but it would not make sense if I stay here without him. the only solution i think would be to give up the GC and when the time comes we're both ready to come back, reapply for an IR-1 and go through the whole process again.

That's the only way, right?

Any response would be ever so helpful! Thanks.

Depends. It depends on how long the job is for. If the job is less than 2 years you could apply for a re-entry permit. If the job is expected to be more than two years then turning in the GC is the best way. Of course the time for getting the re-entry permit may make the choice of giving up the GC the best course anyway. Depending on which country in Europe, you may be able to do a direct consular filing when ready to come back to the US.

Good luck,

Dave

Edited July 19, 2013 by Dave&Roza