Q: What if I get a job offer in another country? Is there any way my immigrant husband can accompany me abroad?
My husband is a Ukrainian National, and I'm an American Citizen. We live in Chicago. We recently filed his I-130, I-485, I-131, and I-765 and are waiting for them to be processed/approved. Meanwhile, I work in hospitality, and have received a potential offer to work temporarily in the EU. Is there any sort of special dispensation for a case like this, or does he have to remain state-side for the next three years or so until he becomes a naturalized citizen? We're not separating, so if he can't go, I can't accept the job offer.
A: There are ways to make this work. For example, once your husband gets his "green card" he could request permission to be outside the U.S. for up to 2 years. There is also a law that allows for expedited naturalization for your husband if your job qualifies. I recommend talking to an attorney before making a decision to not take the job offer. Good luck!
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