Do I still have to file form 131?

[LLM 0]

Hi I just want to know if I need to file a form 131 to travel outside the US?I already have greencard.Thanks.

[aleful 1,905]

Hi I just want to know if I need to file a form 131 to travel outside the US?I already have greencard.Thanks.

no, you use your GC to enter the US when you travel

[LLM 0]

no, you use your GC to enter the US when you travel

Thank you so much

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

no, you use your GC to enter the US when you travel

Careful. The complete answer to this question depends upon how long the GC holder intends to be outside the US.

Besides the advance parole document used for travel while AOS is pending, the I-131 application is also used to file for a re-entry permit. GC holders require a re-entry permit if their trip outside the US will last 1 year or more, and it's a good idea to get one if you're going to be gone for more than 6 months (to help demonstrate your continuing residency and ties to the US and avoid the appearance of having abandoned LPR status).

So for short periods outside the US, GC holders don't need to file anything. For trips of 6 months to 1 year, filing an I-131 for a re-entry permit is optional but a good idea. For trips of 1 to 2 years, a re-entry permit is required. (If you're gone for 2 years or more, even a re-entry permit isn't good enough and you'll need to file abroad for an SB-1 returning resident visa.)

[EminTX 131]

Plus there is always the possibility of something happening that delays your return--a friend who was here on a student visa was delayed here in Houston because of the shut down of flights in Europe earlier this year (January, I think??? A volcano?? I can't remember now.) He was here, at the airport on time, was set to leave 2 days early, was told to go home and that his flight was rescheduled for a week later, but that still dinged him--EVEN THOUGH THE CIRCUMSTANCES WERE BEYOND HIS CONTROL, IT STILL SENDS UP A RED FLAG AND CAUSES HIM HASSLE.

Better to double check and be extra vigilant when dealing with a monster bureaucracy. Good luck.

[aleful 1,905]

Careful. The complete answer to this question depends upon how long the GC holder intends to be outside the US.

Besides the advance parole document used for travel while AOS is pending, the I-131 application is also used to file for a re-entry permit. GC holders require a re-entry permit if their trip outside the US will last 1 year or more, and it's a good idea to get one if you're going to be gone for more than 6 months (to help demonstrate your continuing residency and ties to the US and avoid the appearance of having abandoned LPR status).

So for short periods outside the US, GC holders don't need to file anything. For trips of 6 months to 1 year, filing an I-131 for a re-entry permit is optional but a good idea. For trips of 1 to 2 years, a re-entry permit is required. (If you're gone for 2 years or more, even a re-entry permit isn't good enough and you'll need to file abroad for an SB-1 returning resident visa.)

yes, but you don't need a reentry permit unless you will stay overseas for more than a year, less than a year you don't file for a reentry permit

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

yes, but you don't need a reentry permit unless you will stay overseas for more than a year, less than a year you don't file for a reentry permit

Um, is there an echo in here?

So for short periods outside the US, GC holders don't need to file anything. For trips of 6 months to 1 year, filing an I-131 for a re-entry permit is optional but a good idea. For trips of 1 to 2 years, a re-entry permit is required. (If you're gone for 2 years or more, even a re-entry permit isn't good enough and you'll need to file abroad for an SB-1 returning resident visa.)

Edited November 28, 2012 by Stephen + Elisha

[LLM 0]

Careful. The complete answer to this question depends upon how long the GC holder intends to be outside the US.

Besides the advance parole document used for travel while AOS is pending, the I-131 application is also used to file for a re-entry permit. GC holders require a re-entry permit if their trip outside the US will last 1 year or more, and it's a good idea to get one if you're going to be gone for more than 6 months (to help demonstrate your continuing residency and ties to the US and avoid the appearance of having abandoned LPR status).

So for short periods outside the US, GC holders don't need to file anything. For trips of 6 months to 1 year, filing an I-131 for a re-entry permit is optional but a good idea. For trips of 1 to 2 years, a re-entry permit is required. (If you're gone for 2 years or more, even a re-entry permit isn't good enough and you'll need to file abroad for an SB-1 returning resident visa.)

Thanks..I will not stay for that long anyway.I just stay in the other country for 2 weeks..