SB1, reentry permit or try to go back?

[Stef88 2]

On 10/30/2020 at 5:13 PM, carmel34 said:

2.  If the SB-1 is denied, then you could try to return to the US in early April 2021 after the birth of your baby and hope that the CBP officer is kind and lets you in.  Be sure to have the baby's US passport with you, which could take some time after the birth abroad, so know the process and how long that might take.  There is also the possibility under this scenario, that they would see the denied SB-1 and deny entry.

 

3.  If #1 or #2 work out for you, live in the US until you have to return to the UK in January 2022 for your master's program.   Apply for a re-entry permit (I-131) once you are back in the US in April 2021 and hope it gets approved in the 9 months before you leave for the UK.  Then use the re-entry permit to return within two years.

 

@carmel34 maaaan you are on top of everything! Your answers have been my favourite ones! Thank you so much. 

On 11/1/2020 at 6:54 PM, Nitas_man said:

mmmmk we did both.  Surrendered a green card then re-processed for a new one in 2011 to return in 2012 and got an SB1 in 2017 to return in 2018.

For you?  Either way.  The SB1 is just as difficult as the IR1, application / interview to see if you qualify, then new medical, then new support affidavit.  IR1 you know what’s involved - new petition, etc.  

Your ties to the US are very similar to ours.  Nita never worked or was allowed to work while I was working out of the country, her case was pretty straightforward.  I had both - a filled out petition package and the application for SB1 ready and it’s suggested that you and your husband do the same.

 

Nonsense

 

Nonsense loved it! @Nitas_man thank you so much for your time too. It sounds like you have you been through a lot with this BS immigration. 

 

We made the decision to go back before my year expire. 

I have too much to loose and I don't want to risk to pay again almost 2k of petition and go through all that stress, especially with a baby on its way. I realized also that I also spent other 2k and one year of time to get my nursing degree accepted by California Board, and I only have one year left to pass my NCLEX exam to finally be able to practice. So, i don't want to take any risk to screw that up.

I do believe that, like @carmel34 said once, there is no absolute correct answer. You never know how these things could go. It's all up to luck. Sometimes, it all can fall down like a domino. And I don't wanna take those chances, after so much me and my husband invested to live in Cali. 

[carmel34 3,622]

Always happy to help!  Good luck with your immigration journey.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

On 11/2/2020 at 1:51 PM, Stef88 said:

@carmel34 maaaan you are on top of everything! Your answers have been my favourite ones! Thank you so much. 

Nonsense loved it! @Nitas_man thank you so much for your time too. It sounds like you have you been through a lot with this BS immigration. 

 

We made the decision to go back before my year expire. 

I have too much to loose and I don't want to risk to pay again almost 2k of petition and go through all that stress, especially with a baby on its way. I realized also that I also spent other 2k and one year of time to get my nursing degree accepted by California Board, and I only have one year left to pass my NCLEX exam to finally be able to practice. So, i don't want to take any risk to screw that up.

I do believe that, like @carmel34 said once, there is no absolute correct answer. You never know how these things could go. It's all up to luck. Sometimes, it all can fall down like a domino. And I don't wanna take those chances, after so much me and my husband invested to live in Cali. 

It’s quite a ride lol

 

Best of luck to ya!