Re-entry Permit Question.

[teaorcoffee 0]

I am a permanent resident planning to stay away from U.S. for about 6 month.

I'm extremely confused with mixed information about the re-entry permit.

I read on USCIS website that if you plan to be abroad for more than 1 year, you should apply for one.

But from other sources such as other immigration-related websites and forums, I read people suggesting to get a re-entry permit if you will be away for 6 months or longer.

I don't want to take any risks but don't want to do something unnecessary, costing almost $400.

There is no way I will be abroad for more than a year.

I will bring tax return papers and will be with my USC husband at POE.

Is it still better for me to apply for a re-entry permit?

Do you know anyone having problems at the POE when they stayed abroad for more than 6 months but less than a year?

Thanks!

Edited August 8, 2011 by teaorcoffee

[aleful 1,905]

I am a permanent resident planning to stay away from U.S. for about 6 month.

I'm extremely confused with mixed information about the re-entry permit.

I read on USCIS website that if you plan to be abroad for more than 1 year, you should apply for one.

But from other sources such as other immigration-related websites and forums, I read people suggesting to get a re-entry permit if you will be away for 6 months or longer.

I don't want to take any risks but don't want to do something unnecessary, costing almost $400.

There is no way I will be abroad for more than a year.

I will bring tax return papers to show at the POE.

Is it still better for me to apply for a re-entry permit?

Do you know anyone having problems at the POE when they stayed abroad for more than 6 months but less than a year?

Thanks!

no need for reentry permit, only if your planning to live abroad for more than 1 year and up to 2 years so you do not loose residency.

for less than a year, you do not need a reentry permit.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

A lot of people are misinformed, and yes, a lot of them think that you need one for a 6 month trip. One trip of over 6 months does not require a reentry permit. Good luck!