Already filed I-130 but looking to move to beneficiary's country while waiting on process

[Jodie876 37]

Hi everyone, 

 

I'm hoping someone will be able to offer us some advice. We filed the I-130 at the end of last year and our case is currently at the Nebraska center. Knowing the current timeline, my husband(the petitioner) is looking to move to my country while we wait for the next step. He has a potential job opportunity and is thinking of applying. 

 

Will his leaving the US affect our application? Is it advisable to leave at this point? We are looking at about a year before we hear anything from Nebraska based on current processing times. Is there anything that we would need to submit differently, to let them know he is leaving the US until we are able to get the visa? 

 

Thanks for any advice anyone may have to offer. 

[dalimhamdi 1]

nebraska center take forever with spousal visa 

mine take 2 years 

i wish you get something soon 

[Crazy Cat 41,806]

15 minutes ago, Jodie876 said:

Hi everyone, 

 

I'm hoping someone will be able to offer us some advice. We filed the I-130 at the end of last year and our case is currently at the Nebraska center. Knowing the current timeline, my husband(the petitioner) is looking to move to my country while we wait for the next step. He has a potential job opportunity and is thinking of applying. 

 

Will his leaving the US affect our application? Is it advisable to leave at this point? We are looking at about a year before we hear anything from Nebraska based on current processing times. Is there anything that we would need to submit differently, to let them know he is leaving the US until we are able to get the visa? 

 

Thanks for any advice anyone may have to offer. 

If he relocates to your country, he will have to show evidence that he intends to go back to the US by the time of the interview.  In some cases, the US citizen spouse has to relocate back to the US first to establish domicile.

[JFH 12,190]

It won’t harm your application in terms of timing but he will need to go through the additional step of re-establishing domicile (check the relevant embassy’s requirements on that as they vary from place to place) before your visa can be issued. 

[geowrian 22,337]

Also, if he moves abroad then he will need a plan to satisfy I-864 requirements later. He can return and find employment, use assets, use a joint sponsor, etc.

[Jodie876 37]

Thanks everyone! This will definitely help us in making our final decision. 

[little immigrant 801]

My (ex) husband came to my country and waited for my visa in mine. He didn't have employment and it was easy for him to do. We flew back together when my visa was issued. He stayed a total of 10 months in Germany. 

[Ryan H 3,812]

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