how is risky to enter the USA with an expired Re-entry permit

[Ramialbali 23]

Hi,

I am PR and now studying aboard, UK. How is risky to enter the USA with 2 weeks expired re-entry permit and 7 months from my last departure?

Thanks

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi,

I am PR and now studying aboard, UK. How is risky to enter the USA with 2 weeks expired re-entry permit and 7 months from my last departure?

Thanks

Forget the re-entry permit and just re-enter the US using your GC. You might be questioned about your stay being over 6 months and to that you respond that you have been studying in the UK and are returning home during break. Take along proof you are studying in the UK just in case. As a LPR you can remain outside the US for up to 1 year as long as you maintain ties to the US. You might want to study this website on how to maintain your LPR status when traveling abroad.

Dave

[Ramialbali 23]

Forget the re-entry permit and just re-enter the US using your GC. You might be questioned about your stay being over 6 months and to that you respond that you have been studying in the UK and are returning home during break. Take along proof you are studying in the UK just in case. As a LPR you can remain outside the US for up to 1 year as long as you maintain ties to the US. You might want to study this website on how to maintain your LPR status when traveling abroad.

Dave

Thanks Dave. this is encouraging as my re-entry permit expires on the 25/07 and I want to travel a month later and worried about it as I read in www.uscis.gov that

'' If you remain outside of the United States for more than 2 years, any reentry permit granted before your departure from the United States will have expired. In this case, it is advisable to consider applying for a returning resident visa (SB-1) at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. An SB-1 applicant will be required to establish eligibility for an immigrant visa and will need a medical exam. There is an exception to this process for the spouse or child of either a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad on official orders. For more information on obtaining a returning resident visa, see the Department of State’s webpage on returning resident visas.

and I was not sure that the fact I was in the USA last January for a week break the absence of 2 years. when I travelled back then it was fine and readmit me to the USA as I had the re-entry permit and I told them I was studying and they did not request any evident.

Thanks anyway, and I hope things will be fine.

[is63 7]

Can you please update us about your situation when you travelled back to USA ?

I have similar situation and need to return back after 5 months away with expired re-entry permit but total absence of around two years.

Thanks Dave. this is encouraging as my re-entry permit expires on the 25/07 and I want to travel a month later and worried about it as I read in www.uscis.gov that

'' If you remain outside of the United States for more than 2 years, any reentry permit granted before your departure from the United States will have expired. In this case, it is advisable to consider applying for a returning resident visa (SB-1) at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. An SB-1 applicant will be required to establish eligibility for an immigrant visa and will need a medical exam. There is an exception to this process for the spouse or child of either a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or civilian employee of the U.S. Government stationed abroad on official orders. For more information on obtaining a returning resident visa, see the Department of State’s webpage on returning resident visas.

and I was not sure that the fact I was in the USA last January for a week break the absence of 2 years. when I travelled back then it was fine and readmit me to the USA as I had the re-entry permit and I told them I was studying and they did not request any evident.

Thanks anyway, and I hope things will be fine.

[Pitaya 2,577]

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