LPR Returning back to the USA after 7 years

[ajoman84 0]

I have a elderly family member that has an active GC. Last time (and only time) they were in the USA was in 2018. Due to family circumstances and other events, they could not come back. They are planning to come back and this time actually stay. 

 

The GC is still valid. Should they go through the SB-1 process or is there another process to ensure they can enter the country? They do not necessarily have any financial ties in the country - just familial.

[Crazy Cat 45,622]

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[Crazy Cat 45,622]

I would not do the SB-1 if they have not maintained ties to the US.  I would probably get on a plane and plead my case, if required, at the US border. 

Others might disagree.

[appleblossom 5,193]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

I would not do the SB-1 if they have not maintained ties to the US.  I would probably get on a plane and plead my case, if required, at the US border. 

Others might disagree.

 

I totally agree. 

 

What ties do they have for a SB-1? Not likely many if they've been gone for 7 years. Have they filed taxes every year? 

 

I would suggest they get on a plane urgently. They can't be refused entry with a valid GC, they could be referred if there are doubts about their status, but they may just be allowed in as normal. And that would be less risky than a SB-1 application. Do they have Global Entry?

 

If neither works, is there a USC child that can petition him/her again?