I-131 Reentry Permit affect ROC?

[JD2 72]

I'm dual US & UK citizen.  Wife is conditional Green Card holder.  She can apply to remove conditions Dec. 2024.  We live in US but want to go stay in London for about 1-1.5 years after filing her I-751.  I'll be working remotely for my US company from London.  Could we file I-131 for a reentry permit now since the processing time is so long?  Would filing I-131 and/or being abroad while the I-751 is processed be a problem in terms of getting the 10 year green card approved?

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

Smart thing would be delaying your plans until after she naturalizes.

[JD2 72]

2 minutes ago, EM_Vandaveer said:

Smart thing would be delaying your plans until after she naturalizes.

Of course, but that's not an option.  We have various personal reasons why we need to go during that time.  But, thank you.

[Dashinka 24,494]

Other than the potential of being called for biometrics or an I751 interview, you should be fine.  Getting the re-entry permit before you leave and getting the I751 filed is the right thing to do.  You may consider consulting your company’s HR and discuss the situation.  Generally large companies that have employees on international assignments will assist with a spouse’s immigration issues as well.

 

Good Luck!

[JD2 72]

17 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

Other than the potential of being called for biometrics or an I751 interview, you should be fine.  Getting the re-entry permit before you leave and getting the I751 filed is the right thing to do.  You may consider consulting your company’s HR and discuss the situation.  Generally large companies that have employees on international assignments will assist with a spouse’s immigration issues as well.

 

Good Luck!

If she applies now, biometrics will have been done long before we depart.  Plan is to file I-131 now, I-751 in Dec. 2024, and depart for London in Spring 2025.  The processing time for I-131 is listed at 17.5 months so the reentry permit may not get approved before we depart but we pick it up at the London Embassy.  If by freak chance it is not approved, we'll return before 6 months goes by.  My main worry is having the I-131 on file when we apply for ROC.  Would having a reentry permit pending affect ROC adjudication at all?

[Dashinka 24,494]

40 minutes ago, JD2 said:

If she applies now, biometrics will have been done long before we depart.  Plan is to file I-131 now, I-751 in Dec. 2024, and depart for London in Spring 2025.  The processing time for I-131 is listed at 17.5 months so the reentry permit may not get approved before we depart but we pick it up at the London Embassy.  If by freak chance it is not approved, we'll return before 6 months goes by.  My main worry is having the I-131 on file when we apply for ROC.  Would having a reentry permit pending affect ROC adjudication at all?

Having both the I131 and I751 in the system at the same time should not be an issue.  In fact it will probably look better for the I751 that you did things properly so you and your wife can stay together during your international assignment.

[OldUser 6,662]

5 hours ago, JD2 said:

My main worry is having the I-131 on file when we apply for ROC.  Would having a reentry permit pending affect ROC adjudication at all?

What ties would she be maintaing to the US? Other than filing I-131?