> On May 25, 2:42 pm, ian-mstm
> wrote:
> > > Sorry to "hijack" this thread for my issue, but I thought I could
> > > get
> > > some help here by those with the same/similar predicament?
> >
> > > I believe that I can stay out of the USA for upto 1 year after I
> > > officially enter and get my stamp in my passport. The 1 year
> > > starts
> > > from the date in my passport - yes?
> >
> > > Trying to get confirmation of this from the US embassy in London
> > > is
> > > like pulling teeth. They seem adept at answering questions without
> > > 100% clarity.
> > > I haven't found the US government UCAS web site of any help
> >
> > > If my belief is right, will I be able to re-enter without any
> > > problem
> > > if it is within a year?
> >
> > > I haven't been back to the USA since I first entered & left within
> > > 2
> > > weeks in AUG 06 because of problems that occured with refurbishing
> > > my
> > > UK property and trying to rent it out before leaving (it is only
> > > just
> > > ready). I was intending on moving in November.
> >
> > > I am now intending to return in early July. Is it likely I will
> > > have
> > > a problem?
> > > We were going to live with my wife's parents and that is where we
> > > are registered, but we have no bills or evidence we have actually
> > > lived there or anywhere else other than our hotel during our
> > > holiday
> > > in August.
> >
> > > Also, I am STILL waiting for my SSN :thumbdown:, although I have
> > > my
> > > green (no, its really blue) card. I can't work without a SSN, so
> > > can I
> > > use this as a valid reason for my delay in returning?
> >
> > > Any help would be much appreciated.
> > > Thanks for this web site.:thumbup:
> >
> > Would it have killed you to start your own thread?
> >
> > Sorry, but your belief is incorrect. Being a "permanent resident"
> > carries the obligation to actually *live* in the US. Regardless of
> > why
> > you left the US, the officer at the PoE can decide - yes, on his own
> > without asking anyone else - that you have effectively abandoned
> > your
> > status in the US and therefore have no valid basis for re-entry. Not
> > having a SS# is irrelevant.
> >
> > Ian
> >
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> The POE can decide you abondoned but YOU ARE entitled to a hearing in
> court.
> That is the main problem. You get a POE officer who had a bad day, you
> don't understand your rights and you get turned away. They ship you
> back on the next flight yet you could have been a PR. Total mess.
And BTW, you are entitled to work without an SSN, although you have
limited time to apply for it after you start work. Which brings me to
the more important note: Never offer an immigration officer unsolicited
information. Give him the minimum to answer his questions.
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