Vicks55

Thanks Boiler & is63...Everything is starting to make sense now.

You are right, is63..there is no exact reasons for a reentry permit applications. The items that I mentioned above are bona fide reasons for a re-entry application. I think we are all set. We just need to be truthful and not hide anything on any applications. I spoke with our tax person and he said that she will still be included in my tax return. He will need to see her pay stub in order to determine what IRS form to submit (check for tax treaty). I will still be covering her as my dependent in my health insurance so Obamacare will not be an issue. She will definitely hold residence in the US with me along with active bank accounts and credit cards.

Thanks, is63!

Very informative. This will help us a lot in our decision on moving forward.

You are right...filing N-470 will not work for us. One last question...how did you apply for the reentry that is specifically for overseas work?

I think there was only 3 reasons that you can qualify...student, family obligation or care of a sick family member.

Thanks Boiler for the reply.

She will definitely be out of the country since she will be based in the Middle East for a long period of time.

Hello Everyone,

My wife is a green card holder by marriage to me for a little over 2 years now. The green card expires in 10 years. She used to be a flight attendant with an international airline in the Middle East. She just recently applied to rejoin the airline and was accepted. She will now be based out of the United States but will keep her residence with me in the US. This airline does fly to the United States but since she is starting over again...it will probably take more than a year to get assigned to a US flight. We need your opinion on the following....

1. We were advised to complete an I-131 re-entry permit to be able to leave the country for 2 years.
Q: Does this include employment outside of US?
Q: What happens if she flies to the US after spending a year overseas during one of her flight as a stewardess, does
the re-entry permit becomes invalid? or does she even have to show the re-entry permit?
Q: Can we also submit Form N-470 together with the I-131?
Q: What happens after 2 years? Does she need to reapply for an extension?

2. What happens if she don't apply for a re-entry permit?
3. Any other options??

We appreciate any comments and suggestions regarding our situation.

Thanks,
Vicks55