Crazy Idea for USC Husband to live with me (wife) in EU

[TBoneTX 45,855]

8 minutes ago, Tschuulia said:

is it better to just email the border control of germany and ask them?

Yes -- best to get it from the source.

[MartaMMM 3]

I think that with him being your husband already you have a fighting chance to be reunited, I would ask anyways the source (Bundespolizei) to be on the safe side. If things are not going well for him in the US, things might get even harder when you arrive there, need to adjust and look for a job etc if you can even pass the financial requirements and get the visa. I think the most important thing is that you're happy and safe together and if there is a way for you to avoid putting more strain on the relationship and him since he is not having a good moment, I would go for it.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,477]

Hi,

 

Couple of things. One, your husband can apply for permanent residence for Germany.  I do not know the process of obtaining a permanent residence status for Germany, but if it is similar to Ukraine, then he needs to apply at the Germa"freen Embassy or Consulate here in USA.  Or maybe he can apply once he gets there?  Just make sure you are and your husband are aware of the process and submit applications as necessary.

 

Second, you can "freeze" your CR1 visa processing at the NVC stage, for I believe up to 1 year. That will give you guys time for your husband to get well, get a job in Germany, and if it is with an international company, perhaps transfer to the US later on.  Or he can just move back and get a job. Then you can resume your spousal visa process by completing all the NVC submittals.

 

If might be as easy as what I wrote, or something waaaay complicated.  You do have options.   I wish the both of you the very best and hope things turn out well.

 

[Ela G. 389]

Your husband can enter the EU as long as he can show a marriage certificate. I know this as I’m a EUC myself and know other EUC’s american spouses that have successfully entered the EU the past days.

[Quarknase 1,072]

One thing to consider (as my Iraqi spouse and I were also debating wether to live in the US or Germany, or Iraq while the US is in a downward spiral): Does your husband speak German? I think for residency if you apply from outside the country he is required to pass the A1 German test. It’s also considerably more difficult to find a job (might be less difficult if he has special skills in a field that’s in need).

Life quality is generally higher in Germany from my POV, but harder to settle for foreigners that don’t speak the language.

For us the decision fell for the US since we’re both fluent in English, but my Arabic and his German are equally beginner levels so we would have a hard time settling professionally and socially - independent from the SO.