stephensyd

Yes, you can do this.

The I-131 instructions state that you must be physically present in the US at the time you file the application, however.

If you do not return to the US prior to having been overseas for 365 days, your green card may be considered to be abandoned by CBP, and you may well be referred to immigration court where they would ask an immigration judge to revoke your LPR status.

Ok thanks, which comment were you replying to, filing i-131 at embassy or?

There seems to be an option to file at the local embassy or consulate..

https://www.uscis.gov/i-131-addresses

Ok thanks, there is so much conflicting information online, I wasn't sure if I had to be in the United States to file.

I've been a green card holder since April 2015, I was previously on a L1B and did an AOS to the green card in April. I traveled back to Australia for a holiday, and ended up staying until June before I came back to the US and packed up my personal belongings etc and moved back to Australia on the 30th of June. I returned for health reasons and always intended on returning back to the US within 6 months but it's now been 11 months and I'm still struggling with my health but want to retain my green card.

What I'm wondering is can I return to the US for a few days before June 30 2016, to file a re-entry permit, then return to Australia and make a second trip to the US for the biometrics appointment.. assuming that will be in July. I also have a friend at my US mailing address who could file the I-131 for me, but I'm not sure if that is technically allowed.

Thanks

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I'm also doing L1 visa interview next week, so the timing is incredible. I'm planning to wait until I get into the US (about 3 weeks time) and do a transfer of status then.