AOS after K1 marriage.. How long can I wait?(merged)

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Abandoning Permanent Resident Status

You may also lose your permanent resident status by intentionally abandoning it. You may be found to have abandoned your status if you:

• Move to another country, intending to live there permanently.
• Remain outside of the United States for an extended period of time, unless you intended this to be a temporary absence, as shown by:
  • The reason for your trip;
  • How long you intended to be absent from the United States;
  • Any other circumstances of your absence; and
  • Any events that may have prolonged your absence.
  • Note: Obtaining a re-entry permit from USCIS before you leave, or a returning resident visa (SB-1) from a U.S. consulate while abroad, may assist you in showing that you intended only a temporary absence.
• Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the United States for any period.
• Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your U.S. tax returns.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/maintaining-permanent-residence

[SanneW 30]

I dont know if this will help you... My husband and I are relatively young and just starting on life. I got to the states in December and his mom wasn't too happy i took his babyboy away so i wasnt allowed a step in the house, while origionally we would stay there for a few months... (btw everything is solved right now and she loves me haha, thank god!)

So last minute change of plans...looked for the cheapest place closest to his work... We live in a studio apt. right now, not the best to live in together but it works...

Have a cheap phone bill, freezing in lots of value packs and try to keep an eye on the money spend.

We can get around every month, and still able to go on dates. He earns just above the guidelines.

I think if you 2 sit together, search well and put being together over luxury, you can easily manage to be together in the states.

Marry asap, file aos and you only live like that for about 3 months...

It really is manageable for a few months, just sit together and discuss things.

Tho it is tough to give up your job just to sit at home and barely get around...