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I need advice, please help

Old Sep 8th 2001, 5:22 am
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I'm from the UK and just married a US woman over here in the USA, we want to live here for a few years then move to the UK for a few. I want the possibility of coming back to the US later on, so if I get a green card now, then stay out the country for over 2 years, can I re apply and get back in to the USA?
Or is a green card a one time deal?
What can I do to make it possible to come and go after so many years?
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Old Sep 9th 2001, 2:46 am
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Hi,

THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. I AM NOT A LAWYER. I DON'T EVEN PLAY
ONE ON TV!

Why not stay three years and become a naturalized American citizen? Then you can
travel where and when you wish and have a right to return to the US. Since both the
US and UK recognize dual citizenship you would have to give up nothing to adopt
this plan.

Ed MacNeil Ancient Aviator North Hampton, NH, USA

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Old Sep 10th 2001, 10:38 pm
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On Sat, 08 Sep 2001 05:35:41 GMT, zero1 is alleged to have said:
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Yes, you can re-apply. However, you really don't want to go through the time, hassle
and pain (not to mention cost) of applying for a Green Card time after time after
time. Far better, as Ed suggests, to plan on living in the US for at least four
years, so that you can naturalize as an American. The only real downside to
naturalization for a Brit is that you'll have to file a US tax return every year, and
if you win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire in Britain Uncle Sam will want his cut of
the money (even though the British Inland Revenue won't)!

Alistair

I am not a lawyer, and anything I say is worth exactly what you paid for it
(i.e. nothing!) For reliable advice, always consult a good immigration lawyer.
 

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