Since my spouse is not physically residing in US, my lawyer cannot file I-485 for him. After researching in this forum I understand that I should file I-824 for him along with my I-485 to avoid any unnecessary delay that may be in coming months.
However we have a situation that we need your help to decide what is a good strategy of filing application (I-824 in this case) for spouse.
Situation:
Spouse just got back to China for a local job from US about 2 weeks ago.
He may want to come back to US for another US job opportunity and may not want to. It's hard to tell right now which direction will be more likely taken since he hasn't got his feet wet in China yet.
Depending on the coming situation (combination of the development of the local job in China and my I-485 progress) we may be able to determine where we want to stay in next few years.
Question:
What should be a good strategy in terms of filing application for my hu*****and?
What is the obligation for him if we file I-824 for him and it's approved next year?
How long will the I-824 approval expire if he cannot Follow-to-Join at the circumstances?
What consequences could happen if he decide not to come to US at all?
What consequences could happen if the principle also decide to live in China for a few years?
Will the GC be canceled?
Will we be questioned for hours at airport then be deported?
Any helpful insights is highly appreciated!