Ds-117 (SB-1)(USA Application To Determine Returning Resident Status),

[Farang Jai Dee 0]

This is a pretty specific query. I've searched the various forums but have not found anything on it. We have been out from the USA and when we return it will be about 10 months out. The intent when we left was a 3 month stay in Thailand to visit her family but due to an illness with her mom, while we where here, she had to stay on to take care of her and the situation. If we knew before hand we would of applied for a Re-entry permit,

So when we return in June she will of been out for about 10 months. With everything I've read it is the sole discretion of the immigration officer, upon arrival, to let one back in with a green card and being gone for more then 6 months but less then a year.

I am trying to avoid any real problem upon our return and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the BKK US Consulate on form DS-117; Application to determine returning resident status. Any pitfalls, dos or don'ts.

She has been a permanent resident for 8+years now.

Thank you in advance for any feedback and or advice.

[johndecka 0]

This is a pretty specific query. I've searched the various forums but have not found anything on it. We have been out from the USA and when we return it will be about 10 months out. The intent when we left was a 3 month stay in Thailand to visit her family but due to an illness with her mom, while we where here, she had to stay on to take care of her and the situation. If we knew before hand we would of applied for a Re-entry permit,

So when we return in June she will of been out for about 10 months. With everything I've read it is the sole discretion of the immigration officer, upon arrival, to let one back in with a green card and being gone for more then 6 months but less then a year.

I am trying to avoid any real problem upon our return and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the BKK US Consulate on form DS-117; Application to determine returning resident status. Any pitfalls, dos or don'ts.

She has been a permanent resident for 8+years now.

Thank you in advance for any feedback and or advice.

It's unnecessary but best to check with the Embassy(email them).

The IO,most likely aske what and why were u there for 10 months.

Just tell the truth.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You only need a re-entry permit if you have been outside the US for 12 months or more, all you wife needs is her greencard and a valid passport. She may get asked at POE why she was out for so long but the reason you have given here is an acceptable reason.

If your wife is thinking of applying for Citizenship, her 10 months out of the US will have an effect on when she can apply, but other than that she should not have any issues.

Hope her Mom is better soon.

[Janey34 0]

Hello everyone,im a greencard holder, but im out of US for almost 2 years now,,i plan to apply for SB1' but i dont know wheree to start, should i go in person in US embassy manila and submit my documents? thank you for ur help and God bless u all,

[James D 39]

Please inform the progress of your status. Did you return on a SB-1 or apply for a new IR-1? Medical reasons kept my wife from returning also.

Edited October 13, 2018 by James D