US Immigration from Germany

Hey everyone,

I need some advice regarding my green card and applying for a reentry permit (Form I-131). Here s my situation:

I received my green card in July 2023 and first traveled to the U.S. in September 2023.

I stayed for about a month, then returned to Germany in October 2023.

I went back to the U.S. in March 2024 for two weeks and then returned to Germany.

I visited the U.S. again in September 2024 for another two weeks and plan to return permanently in March 2025.

When I arrived in the U.S. on March 1, 2025, a CBP officer at the airport told me that I might lose my green card because of my long stays abroad. Every time I ve been questioned, I told them I was in Germany visiting my fianc e which is true but I was also there to complete my master s degree (which I will finish in May 2025).

Now that I m in the U.S., I want to apply for a reentry permit to protect my green card while I complete my studies.

My main concern is how to present my reason in a way that increases my chances of approval. Would listing my master s degree as the primary reason for my absences be a strong argument? Should I include other details, like my job search in the U.S.? Also, what documents should I submit to prove my intent to maintain U.S. residency?

I d really appreciate any advice or experiences from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Thanks in advance!

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Hi,

This might be a dumb question, or I'm overthinking it, but for those of you who went through consular processing outside the US and got the visa page in your passport... "how" do I enter the States?

1) United Airlines asks for travel document... So, am I technically still arriving on ESTA until my CR1 page has been stamped, or do I select "US visa" and type in the number listed on passport page?

2) in case someone knows Dulles Airport.. what line did you end up in? I'm coming in through Dulles and used Global Entry before... Am I a US Citizen/LPR line candidate, am I a foreign visitor, should I still go through Global Entry?

Thanks!!! Just don't want any confusion by checking "ESTA" with the airline if it should be a visa.

To my understanding it's only a valid visa once it's stamped by the agent there.