Folinskyinla

Originally posted by kariml

    > Hi

    > I have checked the processing times for Louisville and it looks as
    > though they are processing I-485s filed in July. We filed this past
    > Sept., but decided a few weeks ago we will be moving back to Germany
    > this time next year.


    > It is likely that he will receive his green card before we move. We
    > were the ones who were told no interview if anyone remembers so we
    > won't have to wait on that part.


    > I have been told that by moving out of the US for an extended period
    > of time (1 or 2 years?) that he is abandoning the green card. This
    > part is OK with us as we probably won't be returning for a long time.


    > Is there anything we need to do prior to moving next year? What would
    > happen if he gets the green card, we move and then visit the US 6
    > months or a year later? Would the green card be valid or would he
    > enter VWP? If he does not get the gc before we move is there a way to
    > cancel it? This is getting a bit confusing!


    > Any thoughts, suggestions, recommendations or links to other info are
    > welcomed. I cannot seem to find information about this anywhere.
    >



Hi:



Talk to an experienced immigration lawyer. This is a complicated area.