Brilliant&Dizzy
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My husband (foreign national) and I (USC) married outside the U.S. a month ago. He will soon come to U.S. for an internship on G-4 visa. Before his G-4 status expires, we plan to file for his AOS. He will also apply to a U.S. university as a transfer student.
1. Is this a good plan of action or does someone forsee problem(s) we are unaware of?
2. As I understand it, while his AOS is pending he is here legally. He also has a tourist visa that doesn't expire until Oct 07. However, I would also like him to apply for another visa status in case the AOS has to be appealed. Since AOS implies intent to immigrate, he can't apply for a F1 or J1. Any ideas about other visas he might apply for that would allow him to continue his acadmic studies if he is accepted into U.S. university?
3. Finally, my husband is interested in foreign affairs and would like to work at a consulate or embassy some day. When applying for AOS from G-4 status, there is a form you must fill out waiving diplomatic immunity, rights, etc. Would his signing this form forever prevent him from being able to obtain a diplomatic visa through his home country? Would becoming a U.S. GC holder prevent him from ever being able to obtain a diplomatic visa from his home country. Could he become a U.S. diplomatic with his GC or must he be a U.S. citizen?
Any knowledgeable advice is greatly appreciated!
1. Is this a good plan of action or does someone forsee problem(s) we are unaware of?
2. As I understand it, while his AOS is pending he is here legally. He also has a tourist visa that doesn't expire until Oct 07. However, I would also like him to apply for another visa status in case the AOS has to be appealed. Since AOS implies intent to immigrate, he can't apply for a F1 or J1. Any ideas about other visas he might apply for that would allow him to continue his acadmic studies if he is accepted into U.S. university?
3. Finally, my husband is interested in foreign affairs and would like to work at a consulate or embassy some day. When applying for AOS from G-4 status, there is a form you must fill out waiving diplomatic immunity, rights, etc. Would his signing this form forever prevent him from being able to obtain a diplomatic visa through his home country? Would becoming a U.S. GC holder prevent him from ever being able to obtain a diplomatic visa from his home country. Could he become a U.S. diplomatic with his GC or must he be a U.S. citizen?
Any knowledgeable advice is greatly appreciated!
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