How is local office determined?

[kanderson101 131]

25 minutes ago, Erin86 said:

Right... but is there a local office in Canada?

So you're saying that you and your husband may move to Canada while the AOS is processing? 

 

I'm not sure about a processing AOS, but it sounds like even if you had a conditional green card (post-AOS processing), and you moved to another country, it would probably be revoked...

 

Abandoning Permanent Resident Status

• 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.

[Crazy Cat 41,856]

27 minutes ago, Erin86 said:

Right... but is there a local office in Canada?

Advance Parole is meant for short trips outside the country, if needed.......it is not intended for living outside the US.

[Pitaya 2,577]

2 hours ago, Erin86 said:

Right... but is there a local office in Canada?

Check out this USCIS link for USCIS Field Offices in Canada:

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/latin-america-canada-and-caribbean-lacc-district

 

BTW, some Field Offices are being closed. 

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited May 24, 2019 by Pitaya (火龙果)

[Erin86 39]

18 hours ago, kanderson101 said:

So you're saying that you and your husband may move to Canada while the AOS is processing? 

 

I'm not sure about a processing AOS, but it sounds like even if you had a conditional green card (post-AOS processing), and you moved to another country, it would probably be revoked...

 

Abandoning Permanent Resident Status

• 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.

Thank you for your reply. The move itself is temporary but my fiance is a US government employee and this is why he is in Canada... We will have a US address to provide in any case, was just wondering if there are offices in Canada. 

Also, by the time we get that interview, we may be back in the US 🤷‍♀️

 

18 hours ago, missileman said:

Advance Parole is meant for short trips outside the country, if needed.......it is not intended for living outside the US.

The position is temporary by definition, but it can also be for 1, 2, 3 years...