Q: My wife has had a green card for 2 years. She has submitted the paperwork for her 10-year green card. I work for the
US government and may be transferred to Europe. Will this affect her immigration?
A:
Interesting. I've never come across this. Someone else may, and will answer directly.
But to answer: Yes, it will affect the processing. As a protective measure, I think you would want to file an I-131 and ask for a Re-Entry Permit, which will protect your wife for up to 2 years during processing. You should also either: (a) get an InfoPass appointment at your local field office (Alex/Arl/DC?) or (b) better yet, make an appointment for a consultation with an immigration lawyer. The Va. bar association will have a lawyer referral service, or you can go to the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Ass'n) website at www.aila.org and find a member near you.
Jacob N Tingen agrees with this answer
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