Hello all,
This week, I'll fly to the US on my IR1 immigrant visa. When it's stamped on arrival, I'll become a LPR.
I have had almost 6 months to prepare for my move to the US, but certain things have been impossible during the pandemic.
e.g. I have been unable to gather my personal items from different addresses, and to visit relatives/friends I'd like to see before moving, due to COVID restrictions.
But I am entering the US this week because, if I don't, my immigrant visa will expire and I will need to repeat the medical exam and embassy interview.
I would like to leave the US to gather my personal items and visit relatives/friends. I am also continuing to work remotely for a non-US employer as I have not yet found work in the US, and am not sure if this complicates my situation.
I am writing to ask whether a re-entry permit would be acceptable in my situation. And, if so, if you have any advice on how I should explain my "purpose of trip". Any other sage advice is also welcome.
(I am not entirely sure how long I will need, and think it would be better to express my intention to return without simply leaving, particularly if I'm gone for more than 6/12 months.)
Thank you very much in advance!