Break from US
Hi all,
I’ve been following this subreddit for a long time, and everyone’s experiences here have taught me a lot. I wanted to share my situation and see if anyone has gone through something similar.
I have an approved EB1A I-140, and my Date for Filing (DFF) has now become current.
At the same time, I’ve realized that I really miss India and would like to take a break from living in the US. I’m currently interviewing with a few companies in India, and things are looking positive. My plan is to relocate to India and complete the green card process from there once my Final Action Date (FAD) becomes current.
I have already discussed this with my immigration attorney, and he has confirmed that there should not be an issue pursuing the green card from India when my FAD becomes current.
We’re currently planning to relocate around mid-January. We’ll also be moving with our two cats and our dog, so that adds another layer to the move. We’ve already discussed the relocation with their vet, who will handle the required tests, health certificates, and documentation for travel to India and, eventually, back to the US.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has:
Moved back to India after an approved EB1A/EB1 I-140 while waiting for FAD to become current
Completed the immigrant visa/green card process from India
Moved back to the US after spending a couple of years in India
Relocated pets from the US to India and later brought them back
Made a similar decision simply because they wanted a break from the US