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If you have a GC why on earth are you even interested in HSMP?mcendless wrote:I have GC and want to go to UK on my HSMP but want to be able to return to the US within the first six months (if needed).
I would appreciate if someone would share his/her experience. Were you admitted smoothly? Did they ask any questions or requested some evidence that your residence was not abandoned (US bank/credit card account, tax returns etc)?
Perhaps the poster thinks he or she would prefer to live in the UK than the US.JAJ wrote: If you have a GC why on earth are you even interested in HSMP?
Government spending as a percentage of GDP is a lot higher in the UK than in the US. So is red tape, especially for businesses.mcendless wrote:Well I've already lived here for over six yrs so now I feel like moving somewhere else
On a bit more serious note, I do think that the Europe and UK in particular are on the rise while the US is due to adjustment because of reckless govt spending, too much red tape and other likewise complacency.
Immigration is undoubtedly easier in the UK but it is only one aspect of life there. Also, there aren't that many people who die every day to get into the UK.mcendless wrote:The UK authorities granted me HSMP in less than a month while it took 5+ yrs for DOL & USCIS to produce my GC. This sole fact speaks volumes to me.
I believe your green card is not in your passport??joesoap101 wrote:Having a HSMP visa in your passport could very well be interpreted by immigration officials that you have abandoned your residence and your immigrant status could be revoked and you could be denied entry.
The decision as to whether someone has abandoned LPR status does not depend solely on the immigration officer. Every person claiming to be a LPR has the right to appear before an immigration judge. I don't think an HSMP visa by itself would make much difference, since it does not necessarily imply a decision to move abroad permanently.joesoap101 wrote:All I'm saying is that in the event that an Immigration Officer has any reason to believe that you have abandoned residency you will be in a very difficult situation. Because the onus of proof of abandoning residency will be on the Immigration Officer, having an HSMP in your passport will make this very easy for him/her in deed.
I dont agree. Having an HSMP in your passport, which you explicitly have to apply for to live and work in the UK can easily be considered as intent to abandon permanent residency whether before a judge or immigration officer especially if you have lived in the US for the last 6 years.Marco 72 wrote:The decision as to whether someone has abandoned LPR status does not depend solely on the immigration officer. Every person claiming to be a LPR has the right to appear before an immigration judge. I don't think an HSMP visa by itself would make much difference, since it does not necessarily imply a decision to move abroad permanently.joesoap101 wrote:All I'm saying is that in the event that an Immigration Officer has any reason to believe that you have abandoned residency you will be in a very difficult situation. Because the onus of proof of abandoning residency will be on the Immigration Officer, having an HSMP in your passport will make this very easy for him/her in deed.
Visiting the U.S. does not in itself maintain your green card (although it can help). What if circumstances lead you to want to stay longer?LayaLu wrote:Thanks for your reply.
We plan to stay in the UK for about a year. But I will be travelling back to the US every 5 months in order to maintain my green card status.