Nipomo, CA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Generally, a single absence of less than 180 days will create no problems with continued residence. One exception is when a person discontinues living in the U.S. and spends more time outside of the U.S. than within the U.S., notwithstanding that none of the absences are as long as 180 days. A single absence for 2-3 months should present no complications for continued residence. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

Your re-entry permit allows you to remain outside the U.S. for the validity of the permit. However, if you remain outside the U.S. for more than one year, even with a 2 year Re-entry Permit, it breaks the continuously residence needed for Naturalization and you must wait 4 more years to file for Naturalization. Also, if the Priority Date becomes current while you are outside the U.S. you have to show you are domiciled in the U.S. for purposes of the Affidavit of Support. Even if you have a co-Sponsor, you as the Petitioner/Sponsor must prove you are domiciled in the US when your husband is interviewed.