ttjeremy102

Thanks. Would it hurt to get the re-entry permit? I'm thinking about applying if there's no downside (cost aside).

Trips are between a few days and maybe 1-2 months max (rarely), but can be quite frequent. I agree that the re-entry permit doesn't seem like a great fit, but perhaps it's better than nothing? The CBP officer suggested to do it. Not yet, no. It hasn't been long enough since becoming a LPR.

Context: - Green card holder - Has to travel regularly outside of the US for work, but spend >50% of time inside the US. Has maintained strong ties to the US (apartment, taxes, bank account and savings, driver license, USC wife & USC baby, etc.) - Will likely have to continue traveling in & out of the US for another ~12 months (but still spending >50% time in the US). And after that, much less travel will be required. - CBP officer advised to get a re-entry permit after looking at travel pattern Questions: - Can you actually travel in & out of the US multiple times when you have a re-entry permit? I thought it was meant for people who leave for a continuous period and then come back once and for all? - Would a re-entry permit help in this situation? i.e. will it make the regular in & out travel for the next 12 months more acceptable to CBP? - Does the re-entry permit help as soon as you file it (while it's pending and you just have a receipt), or do you need to have it in hand for it to make a difference in the eyes of CBP? Thank you!