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Re-Entry to US as Green Card Holder with New Citizenship and Re-Entry Permit

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BHemisphereWorker   3

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Hi - 

 

I've been a US permanent resident since October 2023. I am from let's call it Country A. I traveled out of the US in November 2023 to marry my long-time partner in Country B.

 

When I traveled back to the US in November 2024, I was sent to secondary inspection and was asked why I had been away for almost an entire year. I explained that I got married. I also thought it was okay as long as it was less than a year, but it turns out the limit is actually six months or less. Anyway, I was allowed entry and reminded that I should have applied for a re-entry permit.

 

I travelled outside the US again in December 2024 but before I left, I applied for a re-entry permit and submitted my biometrics. I received a notification recently that it has been approved and will soon be available for pickup from the US consulate in Country B.

 

I became a citizen of Country B in December 2024 where I lived since 2017.

 

My intention is to stay in the US and file a petition for my wife to join me, but it was practical to obtain my citizenship in Country B.

 

I am currently applying for jobs, but I haven't had any luck yet. I prefer to secure a job first, as I'm supporting my parents and also have a mortgage.

 

I have US bank accounts, a credit card, driver's license, investments, active US mobile phone number, etc.

 

Would I have issues re-entering the US when I use my new passport (plus green card and re-entry permit) from Country B?

Thank you all in advance.

 

 

 

 

 

Dashinka Grand Master

Dashinka   25,848

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Might be flagged to verify you are doing things right now, but otherwise should not be an issue.

Visa Received : 2014-04-04 (K1 - see timeline for details)

US Entry : 2014-09-12

POE: Detroit

Marriage : 2014-09-27

I-765 Approved: 2015-01-09

I-485 Interview: 2015-03-11

I-485 Approved: 2015-03-13

Green Card Received: 2015-03-24 Yeah!!!

I-751 ROC Submitted: 2016-12-20

I-751 NOA Received:  2016-12-29

I-751 Biometrics Appt.:  2017-01-26

I-751 Interview:  2018-04-10

I-751 Approved:  2018-05-04

N400 Filed:  2018-01-13

N400 Biometrics:  2018-02-22

N400 Interview:  2018-04-10

N400 Approved:  2018-04-10

Oath Ceremony:  2018-06-11 - DONE!!!!!!!

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EatBulaga   483

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On 4/23/2025 at 7:35 AM, BHemisphereWorker said:

Hi - 

 

I've been a US permanent resident since October 2023. I am from let's call it Country A. I traveled out of the US in November 2023 to marry my long-time partner in Country B.

 

When I traveled back to the US in November 2024, I was sent to secondary inspection and was asked why I had been away for almost an entire year. I explained that I got married. I also thought it was okay as long as it was less than a year, but it turns out the limit is actually six months or less. Anyway, I was allowed entry and reminded that I should have applied for a re-entry permit.

 

I travelled outside the US again in December 2024 but before I left, I applied for a re-entry permit and submitted my biometrics. I received a notification recently that it has been approved and will soon be available for pickup from the US consulate in Country B.

 

I became a citizen of Country B in December 2024 where I lived since 2017.

 

My intention is to stay in the US and file a petition for my wife to join me, but it was practical to obtain my citizenship in Country B.

 

I am currently applying for jobs, but I haven't had any luck yet. I prefer to secure a job first, as I'm supporting my parents and also have a mortgage.

 

I have US bank accounts, a credit card, driver's license, investments, active US mobile phone number, etc.

 

Would I have issues re-entering the US when I use my new passport (plus green card and re-entry permit) from Country B?

Thank you all in advance.

Non-issue with the new passport from Country B.

 

But you might or might not have issue with CBP reviewing you travel history. Given the current political climate, just in case, I'd be prepared to answer questions with proper documentation at US entry.

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,499

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Great to hear!  Thanks for returning to tell us.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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