Returning Permanent Resident

[frank2020 0]

I am an American and My wife is a Thai citizen. We married in Nov. 2010. She has been a permanent resident of United States since March 2014. We have a daughter 
(from her first marriage) who is 15 now, who had a very a moderate case of Thalaseemia when we first got married. We were advised that it is best if she moves
to United States after graduating from high school for college education. Meanwhile she was living with her grandparents and uncle. During these years my wife stayed with her for 5-6 months a year.
After her last arrival in the States on Oct 2016, our daughter's condition suddenly got worse turning into acute Thalaseemia. My wife had to urgently leave back to Thailand  
mid-December 2016 to take care of our daughter's medical treatment which required blood transfusion every 3 weeks. During the last 3 years, I made frequent trips to Thailand using type 0 family visa.
providing the necessary support. Last time I returned to the states was Nov 2019. During the last 3 years we were overwhelmed providing her with best medical treatment, and my wife's permanent residency requirements was not a priority.

Our daughter's condition has considerably improved now requiring much less frequent treatments. 
Two weeks ago I developed a heart condition, had to go to Emergency Room to reset my heart, and an operation seems imminent. My wife wants to come back to USA after 3 years of absence to permanently live here continue my medical treatments. Her green card is valid thru Aug. 2023.
I understand the rules about Returning Permanent Residents applying thru form DS-117 but that's a minimum 3 month or longer process. We have sufficient documentation from the attending physicians
and hospitals in Thailand regarding my daughter's illness and on-going treatments in the past 3 years.

Can you provide me some advice for the best route to take so my wife can be in USA as quickly as possible?

 If she just enters USA, showing that her protracted stay was not in her control, and to be considered absent due to medical leave, will there be complications to admit her in?

Do I need a lawyer to be at the airport when she arrive, and is that even necessary?  

 Can I get any help from Department of Homeland Security for her to enter USA?
 Thank you very much for your guidance.

Edited January 28, 2020 by frank2020

[Boiler 43,622]

I would give it a go, worst practical case is that they refer the issue to an IJ and then you can Lawyer up.

 

Lawyer at the Airport, no point they would not be in the right area, just standing outside with you.

 

 

[PP31 53]

I don't have any suggestions because of my lack of experience in this subject, but just wanted to say that I'm sorry for all the hardships your family is going through.  Hope there is some relief soon.

Edited January 28, 2020 by PP31

[azblk 338]

She is a permanent resident until a formal ruling is made by an IJ on whether she abandoned her status. Quickest route to go is for her to just fly back. If she has a problem at airport - requests a hearing before an immigration judge. She should NOT sign anything she does not understand especially form i-407.

 

The worst that can happen is they will take her green card and refer the case to immigration court.