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How can my husband stay outside of US with his CR1?

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CJlove   147

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My husband and I have been fighting much since he moved to the US in December 2018. We didn't know that this was going to be this hard. Anyway, we decided to take some time off to rethink things through to cool off a little. Last night he flew out to Chile with his 2-year provisional visa. How long can he stay in Chile without any problem for him to reenter? How much time is a good time? We were thinking about a month. 

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32 minutes ago, CJlove said:

My husband and I have been fighting much since he moved to the US in December 2018. We didn't know that this was going to be this hard. Anyway, we decided to take some time off to rethink things through to cool off a little. Last night he flew out to Chile with his 2-year provisional visa. How long can he stay in Chile without any problem for him to reenter? How much time is a good time? We were thinking about a month. 

He will be fine so don't worry. A month being gone will have no affect on him at all. 

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13 hours ago, CJlove said:

My husband and I have been fighting much since he moved to the US in December 2018. We didn't know that this was going to be this hard. Anyway, we decided to take some time off to rethink things through to cool off a little. Last night he flew out to Chile with his 2-year provisional visa. How long can he stay in Chile without any problem for him to reenter? How much time is a good time? We were thinking about a month. 

From what I read on the website linked below, he's fine to stay out of the US for up to one year. If he intends to stay longer, he will need a re-entry permit. That being said, I do not know how staying out of the US for that long might affect ROC or naturalization, should he decide to pursue either.

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/820/~/can-a-u.s.-lawful-permanent-resident-leave-multiple-times-and-return

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payxibka   10,047

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8 minutes ago, junkmart said:

FThat being said, I do not know how staying out of the US for that long might affect ROC or naturalization

ROC- none

Naturalization- it will

YMMV

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CJlove   147

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Just now, Lil bear said:

I think it’s happened to many many couples. 

I am so broken.. I can’t believe he left me behind. After all that trouble... 15 months visa process... 8 travels... He even quit his good paying job. Now, I’m scrambling to make up for the bills. How can he just go back to his country... We have been fighting much.. All my priorities were in the back burner. I took him to his interview, English school, swimming lesson, banks, etc etc... Making sure that he has all his needs. I’m just so broken... I wonder if this happened to anyone, then I would love to hear about it. 

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Lil bear   4,323

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Just now, CJlove said:

I am so broken.. I can’t believe he left me behind. After all that trouble... 15 months visa process... 8 travels... He even quit his good paying job. Now, I’m scrambling to make up for the bills. How can he just go back to his country... We have been fighting much.. All my priorities were in the back burner. I took him to his interview, English school, swimming lesson, banks, etc etc... Making sure that he has all his needs. I’m just so broken... I wonder if this happened to anyone, then I would love to hear about it. 

There are so many things that make the transition difficult for both of you. Taking a step back is often a good thing as it allows the cycle of fighting , resentment and disappointment to be broken. Then it’s possible to be able to start again. Give him some time. Take the time to care for yourself. Don’t do or say or promise anything in haste. One day at a time. I do hope it turns around for you both 

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CJlove   147

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16 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

There are so many things that make the transition difficult for both of you. Taking a step back is often a good thing as it allows the cycle of fighting , resentment and disappointment to be broken. Then it’s possible to be able to start again. Give him some time. Take the time to care for yourself. Don’t do or say or promise anything in haste. One day at a time. I do hope it turns around for you both 

Thank you.. 

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Mike E   11,742

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On 4/26/2019 at 7:41 AM, junkmart said:

 That being said, I do not know how staying out of the US for that long might affect ROC or naturalization, should he decide to pursue either.

 

OP says he will be out for a month. That has no affect on ROC or naturalization.  

 
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