Seeking a new life in America

[zarya0]

Just got off the phone with the attorney. I've decided now that I am going to fly over early next year. I'd be looking at around $4,000 in lawyer expenses, which I can survive. Especially when being able to work. I am working my ass off at the moment to earn and save as much as I can.

I am really exited about this, I spoke with my father today and he is also going to the US on vacation most likely around June, hopefully earlier! (Could be nice to have my father by my side).

[synthia]

It's great that you are making progress!

[twostep]

Good luck! Please keep us posted.

[zarya0]

Just wanting to let you guys know I'll be coming over earlier than June. Boring to wait that long for nothing.

My goal is February -- March, somewhere around. I'm trying to get my father to help me document our stay, but he seems unwilling. It's hard convincing him to actually use time to help me.

Anyways, I believe I know what I need:

* IRS tax filings, lease agreements / Proof of filing tax returns?
* Car insurance lease papers
* Credit Card statement
* Bank account statement
* Employment record

Seems that when our family moved here his company opened up a new branch in Norway.
If our reason to move to Norway was to work for the newly opened branch my fathers residency shouldn't be affected? At least this is what I've read.

But again, this is me trying to get my green card back, not him. I've learned that I am entitled to a hearing before an Immigration judge. Also entitled to temporary evidence of permanent residency (temporary i-551?) in which also includes temporary employment authorization while the case is pending.

[zarya0]

Alright I've got some new news on the process. I just received a letter from my fathers old company basically explaining that they relocated us to Norway to the Norwegian branch etc and how wonderful of a employee he was. <-- Good stuff. Anyhow I couldn't sleep last night and I sat up thinking about the whole thing.

Why couldn't my father try to get his green card back? It has not expired and he has not worked since 2005 (when his company cut down on employees) and since then he's been ill not being able to work because of his back problem. Recently both my paternal grandparents died and it's been hard on us all.


I'm thinking he could try to go for a SB-1 Returning Resident visa or doing the same thing as I'm going to do in March. Since I am still a minor (under 21) he could apply for a new green card for me, even though he might not decide to stay in the US.

What do you guys think about this?

[twostep]

Have you asked your father why he decided to stay in Norway? You say he is physically not able to work. How would he make a living in the US?

[zarya0]

twostep, I' ve asked my father and he said because it was more convenient. Well hopefully he will become better. Honestly I don't know. I've heard that the waiting time for me if he would apply for me as well would be up to 6 years. ?

[twostep]

Originally Posted by zarya0

twostep, I' ve asked my father and he said because it was more convenient. Well hopefully he will become better. Honestly I don't know. I've heard that the waiting time for me if he would apply for me as well would be up to 6 years. ?

Translated - he does not want to talk about it. Do you feel comfortable with the attorney you picked?

[Bevdeforges]

Originally Posted by zarya0

twostep, I' ve asked my father and he said because it was more convenient. Well hopefully he will become better. Honestly I don't know. I've heard that the waiting time for me if he would apply for me as well would be up to 6 years. ?

Don't know about the waiting time for the GC, but one issue for your father is health insurance. It can be difficult (to impossible) to find health insurance in the US with a "pre-existing condition."

For Medicare, he'd need a certain period of contributions to qualify (5 years maybe?), but even then there are various fees to be paid (for parts B and D). You may want to check into that before you try and talk him into going back.
Cheers,
Bev

[zarya0]

Very comfortable with the attorney I've chosen yes, very much so. Haven't found anyone else so far that treats me with so much respect and has helped me to such a great extent.

I'm considering getting my father to go down to the Embassy in Norway to file for a SB-1 visa, just for the heck of it. I will fly in to the US early march and my attorney will help me from there.