Settlement in the USA

[Sophiemichele]

On June 27, 2006, my husband and I have been granted an immigation visa at the US consulate in Dakar, Senegal. We both entered the USA on August, 17. I will be leaving the USA on September 14, and plan to come back with our 2 kids for about 3 weeks in December. Meanwhile, my husband will be staying in the USA and will be starting to settle. For professional reasons, I and the kids will only be able to settle in the USA in July 2007.
How this situation will affect my immigrant visa? Am I allowed to go back and forth between Senegal and the USA without settling before July 2007? Is there a risk for me to lose my immigrant visa?

 

[charleston]

On June 27, 2006, my husband and I have been granted an immigation visa at the US consulate in Dakar, Senegal. We both entered the USA on August, 17. I will be leaving the USA on September 14, and plan to come back with our 2 kids for about 3 weeks in December. Meanwhile, my husband will be staying in the USA and will be starting to settle. For professional reasons, I and the kids will only be able to settle in the USA in July 2007.
How this situation will affect my immigrant visa? Am I allowed to go back and forth between Senegal and the USA without settling before July 2007? Is there a risk for me to lose my immigrant visa?

You have to be very careful not to loose your visa. Please read these two articles. Its alot to read but carefully look at the re-entry part and then talk to the relevant office in the state which you are in to avoid making things complicated for you. Have you already received the greencard? I understand you should not leave US without it. Good luck

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/PermRes.htm

Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/citizenship/welcomeguide/index