Jump to content
BOB91

Bringing my Spouse overseas for extended period of time

By BOB91 in General Immigration-Related Discussion

 Share

23 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

*Snowdrop* Proficient

*Snowdrop*   604

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted
15 hours ago, BOB91 said:

Thanks everyone for your advice! It's just a job opportunity i was thinking about. I'm not sure if I'll follow through or not. Maybe i will wait a couple of years for my wife to get her citizenship. I thought about just moving there and starting the process while I'm in Europe. But I'm just exploring the possibilities. 

Where is your wife right now?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Redro Experienced

Redro   4,611

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Africa
 Timeline
Posted
4 minutes ago, BOB91 said:

My wife is living with me in the US. She overstayed her visitor Visa. One of the reasons it makes things a little tricky. I guess we'll have to talk to a lawyer about our case and see what he recommends.

How long has your wife been living in the US without status? 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Redro Experienced

Redro   4,611

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Africa
 Timeline
Posted
1 minute ago, BOB91 said:

4 years

If your wife leaves the US before adjusting status and receiving a GC she'll be subject to a 10 year ban.

You probably want to forget the job overseas and sort out her status after you obtain citizenship. 

You should definitely chat to a lawyer. 

Does your child have US citizenship?

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,525

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
 Timeline
Posted

What is known as a material fact, soon as she leaves she has a 10 year ban.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BOB91 Rookie

BOB91   6

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted
23 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

If your wife leaves the US before adjusting status and receiving a GC she'll be subject to a 10 year ban.

You probably want to forget the job overseas and sort out her status after you obtain citizenship. 

You should definitely chat to a lawyer. 

Does your child have US citizenship?

 

Yes my child was born last year. So he is a citizen by birth. Hmmm I'm sure the lawyer will most likely recommend us to go through the immigration process before we leave the country

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,304

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted
3 minutes ago, BOB91 said:

go through the immigration process before we leave the country

This makes sense.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...