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In Italy, have a H1B, Pending GC Process

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Hello all....

I was wondering if somebody has a similar situation or can advise me on this.

We got married last September in the US. I was and still am employed in an American company, and I still have my H1B stamped on my passport, and valid. But since October, I moved to Italy to be with my husband (my petitioner). We filed our I-130 a little after I moved here and interview is set for March. I'm not sure how long after the interview I can get an approval (hopefully). But I will need to travel back to the US for work (2 weeks).

Is there going to be a problem for me to travel on an H1B during a pending application?

Thanks everyone.

Fionna

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Hello all....

I was wondering if somebody has a similar situation or can advise me on this.

We got married last September in the US. I was and still am employed in an American company, and I still have my H1B stamped on my passport, and valid. But since October, I moved to Italy to be with my husband (my petitioner). We filed our I-130 a little after I moved here and interview is set for March. I'm not sure how long after the interview I can get an approval (hopefully). But I will need to travel back to the US for work (2 weeks).

Is there going to be a problem for me to travel on an H1B during a pending application?

Thanks everyone.

Fionna

Somebody else wrote a similiar thread not too long ago. Im not sure exactly what an H1B visa is but the one they were talking about was a tourist visa (I believe the wife was Ukranian or Polish).

Anyhow I believe the final answer was that as long as you dont violate any immigration laws (ie. overstay your visa) then it will have no impact on your application for a K3 or K1 visa.

Fofire

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Hi Fofire,

H1B is a work visa, sponsored by an employer. Mine is valid for another year.

So I was wondering, if I'd encounter a problem...

Somebody else wrote a similiar thread not too long ago. Im not sure exactly what an H1B visa is but the one they were talking about was a tourist visa (I believe the wife was Ukranian or Polish).

Anyhow I believe the final answer was that as long as you dont violate any immigration laws (ie. overstay your visa) then it will have no impact on your application for a K3 or K1 visa.

Fofire

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How are you still employed by your US employer if you have not been in the states since October? Are you still in valid H-1 status (with the same, original H1-B employer)?

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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How are you still employed by your US employer if you have not been in the states since October? Are you still in valid H-1 status (with the same, original H1-B employer)?

Ditto that.

H is dual intent so you will have no problem otherwise.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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meauxna   15

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meauxna: The I.T. world has its perks... :P I'm working remotely.

Boiler: Thank you so much!! :thumbs:

OK, but that didn't answer the whole question. :)

IF you are still in valid H-1B status, then you benefit from the dual-intent status of the H1-B.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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