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I know that this is an old thread, but I thought it might not be best to start another one on the exact same topic. The reentry permit interests me for a similar reason with a few additional questions yet to be answered. There is a high chance that either my husband will take an assignment abroad or I may decide to study back home which will take us out of the country for an extended period of time. Does the back-to-back reentry permit only apply to studies abroad or would it be. The reason I ask is that my husband's potential job assignment might be for 3-4 year. I know that to apply for citizenship I have to be resident in the US for at least 18 months of the last 3 years and have lived in the jurisdiction from which I'll be applying for at least 3 months. Does the reason for being abroad make a difference to that rule? Are there any exceptions i.e. for study? If not, after we returned to the US permanently, the clock would start from 0 again? No previous time is counted even with the reentry permit? If we decided to wait until I applied for citizenship (which would be April 2024), could I leave the country whilst that application was pending, with the intention of coming back to the US for any appointments, etc.? If so, would my husband need to be with me during any appointments for taking citizenship? For more information, my husband and I have been married since October 2018 and I've had my green card since April 2021 (took 2 years to be approved because of COVID). Many thanks in advance.

Hi, Today, someone broke into my house while I was away, and stole my valuables, which unfortunately included my (10 year) green card. I need a replacement, and I was reading the USCIS website to get more information. Since I don't have anyone to help me with this case, I wanted to make sure if my understanding is correct on here. 1) I have to apply for a replacement green card by filling out and submitting an I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. 2) I have to pay the fee of $540 (as of 8/12/2022) (EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY PLACE AND I AM THE VICTIM OF THE THIEF?) 3) I have to wait a few months until the replacement arrives. Is this all correct? Do I need to submit any other documents? I have a physical and original police report I got today. Also I have a PDF copy of my green card (both front and back). I am mad at how I am the victim of the incident, and I am the one to have to pay the fee for the replacement. That's like rubbing salt into the wound.