Which visa while waiting for spouse visa?

[powerpuff 6,697]

3 minutes ago, sardine said:

I am not hiding my history 

 

I want to get an appointment as fast as possible. In my birth country is 370 days, but in others is 12.  

Each consulate is different. Some allow third country nationals and some don’t. You’ll need to reach out and ask 

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

**** two threads merged.  Op, we realise you are anxious to stay together, but please keep all questions related to this issue in this thread.  if you have an update or additional questions, ask in this thread.  This will enable members to give you better advice as they have all the facts *****

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

25 minutes ago, sardine said:

I am not hiding my history 

 

I want to get an appointment as fast as possible. In my birth country is 370 days, but in others is 12.  

I think your spouse should reconsider options because there is no way you will receive a spousal visa within the next 6 months, imo.  Personally, I wouldn't remain outside the US.  

Edited April 17, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[sardine 4]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I think your spouse should reconsider options because there is no way you will receive a spousal visa within the next 6 months, imo.

thanks! I know, that's why I was asking for other options, solutions. I wonder what people do while waiting. What other visa is a good choice

[Boiler 45,486]

 Nothing comes to mind

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

6 minutes ago, sardine said:

I wonder what people do while waiting. What other visa is a good choice

You are desperate to get inside the US.  You are desperate to avoid any separation. You have clear immigrant intent, making the issuance of ANY non-immigrant visa very unlikely.  Like other people, in your exact situation,  visits outside the US during the process are the most practical solution, imo. 

Edited April 17, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[milimelo 4,477]

5 minutes ago, sardine said:

thanks! I know, that's why I was asking for other options, solutions. I wonder what people do while waiting. What other visa is a good choice

What do you mean what other people do while waiting? Continue school, their employment, live their lives normally. Only after visa in hand do they quit their job and move. 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

My wife and I were separated for a year during the process.  It sucked, but we managed through (2 times per day) video chats....for the entire year.  

[sardine 4]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You are desperate to get inside the US.  You are desperate to avoid any separation. You have clear immigrant intent, making the issuance of ANY non-immigrant visa very unlikely.  Like other people, in your exact situation,  visits outside the US during the process are the most practical solution, imo. 

thanks for your help

[Dashinka 24,493]

56 minutes ago, sardine said:

yep, that is what we want to avoid. We won't live separated 

There is a fairly easy solution that @Crazy Cat mentioned earlier.  Have him go back to the US and file the I131 for a Re-entry permit.  He will need to stay in the US  until they schedule the biometrics, but he can request that the re-entry permit be sent to the nearest consulate.  Once he had the biometrics and assuming there is no issues with approval of the I131, he is good for two years outside the US as an LPR.  If your spousal visa application drags on past that timeframe, I believe he can apply to extend the RE permit another 12 months.

 

Good Luck!

[Timona 4,207]

You're really desperate to come to US. I'm not seeing any B1/B2 being issued. 

 

Now, since you and your husband haven't even filed anything, you're just making the wait longer. He can go online and file I-130 for you to Kickstart the process. Holding everything captive because you don't want to be separated is just delaying things. 

 

I'm surely surprised he came to US for a week in December and left with a GC. That's a record time. @sardine

[Verrou 1,962]

37 minutes ago, Timona said:

You're really desperate to come to US. I'm not seeing any B1/B2 being issued. 

 

Now, since you and your husband haven't even filed anything, you're just making the wait longer. He can go online and file I-130 for you to Kickstart the process. Holding everything captive because you don't want to be separated is just delaying things. 

 

I'm surely surprised he came to US for a week in December and left with a GC. That's a record time. @sardine

Perhaps only Adit stamp ? 

[Timona 4,207]

1 minute ago, Misscloud said:

Perhaps only Adit stamp ? 

 

Could be but OP says "he has physical card."

[canadian_wife 1,822]

3 hours ago, sardine said:

thanks! I know, that's why I was asking for other options, solutions. I wonder what people do while waiting. What other visa is a good choice

I know that the waiting stinks.  Even living in Canada my USC husband and I had to live apart.

 

i guess I don’t understand why the re-entry permit that Crazy Cat suggested won’t work.  Have your husband return to the US, apply and receive the permit and then return to Spain to be with you for the duration of your wait.  That seems like the best advice you received.

 

Good luck

[SalishSea 17,827]

5 hours ago, sardine said:

Sorry I am not familiar with the terms. He got a Green Card so I think he is now considered a permanent resident , but we haven't gone yet (because of my situation)

You really need to research and learn the terms if you want good info here.   This thread is worse than "Who's on First."

 

Also, 90% of us here have had to tolerate some level of separation from our partners.  You are no different or special than anyone else.  It is simply a reality with US immigration.  If waiting is not an option, perhaps immigrating isn't the best choice for you two.

Edited April 17, 2022 by Jorgedig