Norwegian family immigration

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GuestPoster469Guest15 November 2019 18:47:50

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I have a question.

My short story. It's been awhile, but I lived in Norway for almost 6 years in the Troms area in the north. I met a Norwegian woman and we dated for awhile until she asked me to move to Norway. I decided I wanted to be with her and I loved Norway after visiting her a few times. So I sold my things, packed up and made the journey to northern Norway. After a year of living with her, taking Norwegian language courses and taking wonderful jobs through NAV, we got married.

We ended up having a child together and everything was wonderful, I was so happy. Except, I was starting to struggle to find a new job as the NAV job time ended and I did not attend Norsk prove 2, which I should have. By year 5, some things happened and she decided to move on with someone else. It was a very depressing period for me. I tried everything to fix the situation, even suggesting counseling but she had made a decision (I don't ever drink and certainly did not do anything to hurt her or the family she just wanted a new life from me. Plus I have no issues on my record).

Since I did not have a steady job at this point, Immigration told me I had to return to the USA and with a divorce, that sealed the deal, even though I had 2 more months to become a citizen. It has affected my life immensely, to the point, I am struggling as anyone else would, to deal with it. As the years progressed, it's been about 6 years now since I moved back to the USA, I've been trying to research on how I can move back to be near my child. I see my child at least twice a year or more but it is not easy.

I understood the rules 8 years ago, but a few things have changed. My question is:

What is the amount a single parent must make to move to Norway? What are the requirements needed for immigration? What are the family reunification laws regarding immigration from the USA to Norway? I have researched this, as I sated above, but I would like to hear from some on this forum, who might have expert knowledge or who could connect me with someone who would know. I tried talking to UDI and NAV but I get various answers or the same answers, but it's vague and not as direct.

Thank you for reading this,

An ex expat

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GuestPoster469Guest16 November 2019 18:12:07

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Hello, I'm not an expert and definitely not an expert on Norwegian visa process. But as one guy to another and one father to another, I think the best person in Norway you can discuss this very important matter is the mother of your child. I assume she has the sole custody so in the end she is the one who has the final word anyway. So its much wiser to get her involved in this already from the beginning.
8 out of 10 Scandinavian couples stay friends with their ex spouses after divorce, specially when they have kids together and in my personal opinion Norwegians are the most humble people in this region. So I think she will agree to help you since it's also helping her own child. All the best!

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GuestPoster469Guest17 November 2019 00:38:15

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Thank you for your reply! I appreciate it very much. I am still friends with my ex and we get along as two parents. I have discussed it with her and I know she prefers that I am near our child as well. However, she has asked around and it's not a unique situation but not as common either. I will discuss this more with her though.

Again, thank you for the reply, every bit helps!

Regards

J

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