Being up the duff and not having a job in the US isn't a good enough reason for USCIS...the reasons like they to hear are things like you got hit by a bus and stuck in hospital for a couple of years, that kind of out of your control.

Your lawyer a member of AILA and have any experience in SB1 then?

Bob...We hope so! (That the lawyer's got all those )...In all honesty, all the actions we've taken are things that we've been told and did, and like I said we can only hope for the best. So far, so good...let's just hope that my hubby gets a decent job in USA and we go back home.
We've been through hell, and won't jeopardize our family due to things that are beyond our control...!

According to the State Dept's website, the SB-1 Returning Resident Visa is applied for at a US consulate abroad, preferably at least three months prior to the applicant's intended travel back to the States. The OP said her husband submitted an application in December while on holiday in Florida, and that one of the application's requirements was that it be filed within the US. So his application could not have been for the SB-1 visa, since that is clearly applied for outside the US.

My guess is that he applied for the I-131 reentry permit (which is how the OP and her husband actually referred to it earlier in this thread), which IS required to be filed within the US -- but before the applicant leaves the US, not after. This is why I'm not so sure his PR status is as secure as the OP and her husband think it is.

~ Jenney

Jennye,
no we never stated we're sure! Of course we're not sure (but we have no reason to believe that it is in doubt), but that is not my complaint nor initial question other than the people were simply interested in my husband's status.
Other than that, we would rather concentrate instead on the real issue that's bothering us...and that is simply how to find a job in the USA other than working in Walmart!
Anyways, I myself can understand such an interest in our current status. To obtain legal documents in order to stay in USA is quite a process and also costs a lots of money! And why would somebody, anybody "abandon" the GC status after such a hassle obtaining it! That is what I said to my hubby, but he is interested in quality of life (U.S. vs. U.K given our specific situation) and that is where I totally agree with him, hence I never let him work in Walmart type of jobs. Setting sights too high is out of the question! Lowering your "standards" a little bit, or even more than a little bit is ok, but going all the way to the bottom...errr -I do not think so

I personally would not suggest he take a job at Walmart or anything like that. I think it would look bizarre for future employment in his field. imo, he'd be better off with time off, and say he was enjoying the strange unknown glowing thing in the sky (j/k) and his new wife.

No good looking for work if he isnt allowed to work here is there? I think ur looking too far into the future. Having a 2 year conditional green card and not living here for the length of time u have been in uk is abandoning it. Everybody could be wrong but what if they are not? Would he be willing to come here or stay there and start the whole process again? As u said a lot of money is involved in getting it.

I think u have had a lot of people now given advice on how to persue a career in the field he is looking at - with all the illegal immigration in the media his future employer is going to want to see he is allowed to work before they offer him a job. If as u say that his status is ok, then great news. But make sure u have it all confirmed before packing ur suitcases.

Thanks Deedee for your humble opinion We're rich and have a lots of money to waist

well if u have so much money to WASTE, can i have some??

Where abouts from Yugoslavia are u from. Lovely country, I went to Zagreb, Pristina, Belgrade, Split and Sarejevo. Have u managed to get back since its all calmed down over there?

Back to ur dilema, I would hate for u to go thru all this and have ur dreams blown away. Remember the fees are going up too!

Lucky you! Can I be your new best friend...

i got there first... bugger off and make me my battenburg!!!!!!!!!!!

grr fees grr grr grr grr don't I know it.

Well there was the lure of the money. But I am of course pure of principle. OK, if I get one made and it's edible, I'll send you one.

Don't we know it Deedee ...(for the fees)...
I was born in Sarajevo, lived in Belgrade where my parents currently are (came back from USA after 11 y.there) and yes, as a matter of fact we're going back to Belgrade for Easter (looking forward to that . Sarajevo...I've been only twice after all the mess, and definitely it is not the same city that I remember. As far as other parts of the ex country , everything is preatty much "the same" ...just not as much for the expats such as myself...

Well...you already are our best friend

And I second that! Mr Srna has officially joined the forum. Check out my cool user name!