I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
Aug 15th 2006, 12:51 pm
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I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
We are about to send in our I-751 and I have either good "proof" that
our relationship is valid or bad "proof."
My husband travels internationally very frequently. For instance, last
year he worked as a contractor for a US company for which he travelled
to the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
Brazil, The Netherlands and Sweden. He would spend about a month or
two in each location then come home for a few weeks, then off again.
I visited him in three of these locations and met him in NZ for his
sister's wedding. While we didn't have tickets together, which would
have been helpful, I do have airline receipts and stamps in our
passports that put us in the same location at the same time.
What do you think? Help or hinder?
I'm kind of thinking it could help since the USCIS already knows his
whereabouts this year, and it could be a good way to explain it. When
I met my husband he was doing this type of work. When we dated, and
then moved in together, he was doing this type of work. Of course, now
that we're married, he is going to continue this type of work.
I'm also thinking hinder since most American's don't travel
internationally (don't jump on me since people who marry folks from
outside the country, would be more likely to travel) and especially
don't work internationally, some people within USCIS might not
understand it. Heck, I have to explain it all the time to friends,
family, acquaintances...
Thoughts anyone? Am I having too many?
Thanks!
Lissa
our relationship is valid or bad "proof."
My husband travels internationally very frequently. For instance, last
year he worked as a contractor for a US company for which he travelled
to the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
Brazil, The Netherlands and Sweden. He would spend about a month or
two in each location then come home for a few weeks, then off again.
I visited him in three of these locations and met him in NZ for his
sister's wedding. While we didn't have tickets together, which would
have been helpful, I do have airline receipts and stamps in our
passports that put us in the same location at the same time.
What do you think? Help or hinder?
I'm kind of thinking it could help since the USCIS already knows his
whereabouts this year, and it could be a good way to explain it. When
I met my husband he was doing this type of work. When we dated, and
then moved in together, he was doing this type of work. Of course, now
that we're married, he is going to continue this type of work.
I'm also thinking hinder since most American's don't travel
internationally (don't jump on me since people who marry folks from
outside the country, would be more likely to travel) and especially
don't work internationally, some people within USCIS might not
understand it. Heck, I have to explain it all the time to friends,
family, acquaintances...
Thoughts anyone? Am I having too many?
Thanks!
Lissa
Aug 15th 2006, 1:13 pm
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Re: I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
"Lissa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> We are about to send in our I-751 and I have either good "proof" that
> our relationship is valid or bad "proof."
> My husband travels internationally very frequently. For instance, last
> year he worked as a contractor for a US company for which he travelled
> to the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
> Brazil, The Netherlands and Sweden. He would spend about a month or
> two in each location then come home for a few weeks, then off again.
> I visited him in three of these locations and met him in NZ for his
> sister's wedding. While we didn't have tickets together, which would
> have been helpful, I do have airline receipts and stamps in our
> passports that put us in the same location at the same time.
> What do you think? Help or hinder?
> I'm kind of thinking it could help since the USCIS already knows his
> whereabouts this year, and it could be a good way to explain it. When
> I met my husband he was doing this type of work. When we dated, and
> then moved in together, he was doing this type of work. Of course, now
> that we're married, he is going to continue this type of work.
> I'm also thinking hinder since most American's don't travel
> internationally (don't jump on me since people who marry folks from
> outside the country, would be more likely to travel) and especially
> don't work internationally, some people within USCIS might not
> understand it. Heck, I have to explain it all the time to friends,
> family, acquaintances...
> Thoughts anyone? Am I having too many?
> Thanks!
> Lissa
As your husband was travailing when you married I suspect it would have been
a problem when you first applied for permanent residency. As neither of you
have changed your behavior in 2 years I don't see why it should be a problem
now. My 10c.
Regards,
David.
news:[email protected] ups.com...
> We are about to send in our I-751 and I have either good "proof" that
> our relationship is valid or bad "proof."
> My husband travels internationally very frequently. For instance, last
> year he worked as a contractor for a US company for which he travelled
> to the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
> Brazil, The Netherlands and Sweden. He would spend about a month or
> two in each location then come home for a few weeks, then off again.
> I visited him in three of these locations and met him in NZ for his
> sister's wedding. While we didn't have tickets together, which would
> have been helpful, I do have airline receipts and stamps in our
> passports that put us in the same location at the same time.
> What do you think? Help or hinder?
> I'm kind of thinking it could help since the USCIS already knows his
> whereabouts this year, and it could be a good way to explain it. When
> I met my husband he was doing this type of work. When we dated, and
> then moved in together, he was doing this type of work. Of course, now
> that we're married, he is going to continue this type of work.
> I'm also thinking hinder since most American's don't travel
> internationally (don't jump on me since people who marry folks from
> outside the country, would be more likely to travel) and especially
> don't work internationally, some people within USCIS might not
> understand it. Heck, I have to explain it all the time to friends,
> family, acquaintances...
> Thoughts anyone? Am I having too many?
> Thanks!
> Lissa
As your husband was travailing when you married I suspect it would have been
a problem when you first applied for permanent residency. As neither of you
have changed your behavior in 2 years I don't see why it should be a problem
now. My 10c.
Regards,
David.
Aug 15th 2006, 2:09 pm
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Re: I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
Why do you have to show his international travel at all? His work is his work, no matter where it takes him. Just show the proof of your ongoing marriage and co-mingled lives. That's my opinion.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Best Wishes,
Rene
Aug 15th 2006, 6:14 pm
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Re: I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
Originally Posted by Noorah101
His work is his work, no matter where it takes him.
Ian
Aug 16th 2006, 2:44 am
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Re: I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
I agree with Rene and Ian. IMO you should focus on evidence of your joint finances, that seems to carry the most weight with USCIS. If you want to include the trips, I would just include pics of the two of you together at that location.
Aug 16th 2006, 10:53 am
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hcj1440 wrote:
> > We are about to send in our I-751 and I have either good "proof" that
> > our relationship is valid or bad "proof."
> >
> > My husband travels internationally very frequently. For instance,
> > last
> > year he worked as a contractor for a US company for which he travelled
> > to the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
> > Brazil, The Netherlands and Sweden. He would spend about a month or
> > two in each location then come home for a few weeks, then off again.
> >
> > I visited him in three of these locations and met him in NZ for his
> > sister's wedding. While we didn't have tickets together, which would
> > have been helpful, I do have airline receipts and stamps in our
> > passports that put us in the same location at the same time.
> >
> > What do you think? Help or hinder?
> >
> > I'm kind of thinking it could help since the USCIS already knows his
> > whereabouts this year, and it could be a good way to explain it. When
> > I met my husband he was doing this type of work. When we dated, and
> > then moved in together, he was doing this type of work. Of course,
> > now
> > that we're married, he is going to continue this type of work.
> >
> > I'm also thinking hinder since most American's don't travel
> > internationally (don't jump on me since people who marry folks from
> > outside the country, would be more likely to travel) and especially
> > don't work internationally, some people within USCIS might not
> > understand it. Heck, I have to explain it all the time to friends,
> > family, acquaintances...
> >
> > Thoughts anyone? Am I having too many?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Lissa
> I agree with Rene and Ian. IMO you should focus on evidence of your
> joint finances, that seems to carry the most weight with USCIS. If you
> want to include the trips, I would just include pics of the two of you
> together at that location.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Thank you very much. I will focus on our other evidence.
Why does this stress me out so much??
> > We are about to send in our I-751 and I have either good "proof" that
> > our relationship is valid or bad "proof."
> >
> > My husband travels internationally very frequently. For instance,
> > last
> > year he worked as a contractor for a US company for which he travelled
> > to the UK, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
> > Brazil, The Netherlands and Sweden. He would spend about a month or
> > two in each location then come home for a few weeks, then off again.
> >
> > I visited him in three of these locations and met him in NZ for his
> > sister's wedding. While we didn't have tickets together, which would
> > have been helpful, I do have airline receipts and stamps in our
> > passports that put us in the same location at the same time.
> >
> > What do you think? Help or hinder?
> >
> > I'm kind of thinking it could help since the USCIS already knows his
> > whereabouts this year, and it could be a good way to explain it. When
> > I met my husband he was doing this type of work. When we dated, and
> > then moved in together, he was doing this type of work. Of course,
> > now
> > that we're married, he is going to continue this type of work.
> >
> > I'm also thinking hinder since most American's don't travel
> > internationally (don't jump on me since people who marry folks from
> > outside the country, would be more likely to travel) and especially
> > don't work internationally, some people within USCIS might not
> > understand it. Heck, I have to explain it all the time to friends,
> > family, acquaintances...
> >
> > Thoughts anyone? Am I having too many?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Lissa
> I agree with Rene and Ian. IMO you should focus on evidence of your
> joint finances, that seems to carry the most weight with USCIS. If you
> want to include the trips, I would just include pics of the two of you
> together at that location.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Thank you very much. I will focus on our other evidence.
Why does this stress me out so much??
Aug 16th 2006, 1:54 pm
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Re: I-751 - Husband's Unusual Job Travel
Originally Posted by Lissa
Thank you very much. I will focus on our other evidence.
Why does this stress me out so much??
Why does this stress me out so much??
Oh, and once you submit the I-751 and it's accepted (not approved, but accepted), he'll receive an extension letter good for 1 year. He can still travel on his green card (even if it's expired), plus that extension letter.
Best Wishes,
Rene
