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Obtaining US Citizenship but NOT moving to US

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I’m not clear on this situation. I’m a US citizen who married a non citizen abroad, I don’t plan to return to the US and my partner has too much invested in his career to move, so assuming we want to stay abroad forever, is there a way I could help him get a green card or citizenship or would that require us moving to the US and establishing a life there first. 

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~~Moved to General Immigration Discussion, from IR1/CR1 P&P- the OP is not seeking a spousal visa at this time and is asking if it is possible to obtain US citizenship without being a PR.~~

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3 minutes ago, WarmRegards said:

I’m not clear on this situation. I’m a US citizen who married a non citizen abroad, I don’t plan to return to the US and my partner has too much invested in his career to move, so assuming we want to stay abroad forever, is there a way I could help him get a green card or citizenship or would that require us moving to the US and establishing a life there first. 

A "Green Card" signifies Lawful Permanent Resident Status.  Depending on circumstances and country, your wife may be able to secure a visitor visa.  Your profile says Spain, so she can visit using the Visa Waiver Program, that allows 90 day visits. If she has no plan to leave her job and live in the USA, I'm sure even 90 days is longer than she would ever visit.

 

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7 minutes ago, WarmRegards said:

is there a way I could help him get a green card or citizenship

 No. Not without moving and living in the US until he is eligible for citizenship.  

 

 

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If he's an EU citizen who doesn't plan to ever live in the US, then the US citizenship would be more of a hindrance than a benefit. Not only would he be responsible for filing US taxes for the rest of his life, but also otherwise simple procedures like opening a bank account or even getting certain loans would be negatively affected. 

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