Reentry Permit questions

[davidid 0]

1. If one plan to be outside the US for more than 6 months but less than 1 year, does one need to apply for Reentry permit ?

2. Can one file a reentry permit and leave US after the biometrics/fingerprint appointment, but before getting the reentry permit approved ?

3. If one does that, if the reentry permit is denied, can one go back to the US ? Again, this person is going to be outside the US for less than 1 year.

4. After the reentry permit is sent to USCIS, how long in average does it take to be finger printed ?

And, how long after that one will get the reentry permit ?

Thank you.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

1. No.

2. Yes.

3. No need for less than a year, but yes.

4. Don't know - check processing times.

Good luck.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

1. You don't have to, but you can, and many people suggest you do as it can make re-entry easier.