Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
May 6th 2006, 12:02 pm
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Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Hi there,
I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for 2 years.
As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose my Green Card.
To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel visa'? What form do I need to fill out? Where do I need to turn in the form (UK or US)? And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK that specialized in US immigration?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for 2 years.
As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose my Green Card.
To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel visa'? What form do I need to fill out? Where do I need to turn in the form (UK or US)? And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK that specialized in US immigration?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
May 6th 2006, 1:01 pm
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Originally Posted by Staying
And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK that specialized in US immigration?
http://www.USvisalawgroup.com/
http://www.USvisalawyers.co.uk/
May 6th 2006, 3:40 pm
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Originally Posted by Staying
I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose my Green Card.
May 6th 2006, 5:02 pm
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Staying wrote on 05/06/06 05:02:
> Hi there,
>
> I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from
> the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied
> for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for 2
> years.
> As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in
> Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose
> my Green Card.
That is not possible.
> To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel
> visa'?
The reentry permit can *not* be extended.
-Joe
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I am not a lawyer.
For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
> Hi there,
>
> I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from
> the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied
> for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for 2
> years.
> As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in
> Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose
> my Green Card.
That is not possible.
> To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel
> visa'?
The reentry permit can *not* be extended.
-Joe
--
I am not a lawyer.
For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
May 6th 2006, 7:03 pm
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Originally Posted by Staying
Hi there,
I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for 2 years.
As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose my Green Card.
To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel visa'? What form do I need to fill out? Where do I need to turn in the form (UK or US)? And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK that specialized in US immigration?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for 2 years.
As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't lose my Green Card.
To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel visa'? What form do I need to fill out? Where do I need to turn in the form (UK or US)? And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK that specialized in US immigration?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
You can only apply for an I-130 while IN the United States. I have done that for people in your position. BTW, I would be careful that youhave not abandoned your PR.
May 6th 2006, 10:25 pm
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Folinskyinla wrote on 05/06/06 12:03:
>> Hi there,
>> I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from
>> the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied
>> for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for
>> 2 years.
>> As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in
>> Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't
>> lose my Green Card.
>> To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel
>> visa'? What form do I need to fill out? Where do I need to turn in the
>> form (UK or US)? And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK
>> that specialized in US immigration?
>> Any help is greatly appreciated!
>> Thanks
>
> Hi:
>
> You can only apply for an I-130 while IN the United States.
Sorry to nitpick, but I think that should be I-131...
-Joe
--
I am not a lawyer.
For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
>> Hi there,
>> I'm hoping that someone can help me. I am a Green Card holder and from
>> the EU. Before leaving the US to go over to the UK to work, I applied
>> for a re-entry visa (travel visa), which was approved and is valid for
>> 2 years.
>> As I will not move back to the US before the re-entry visa expires (in
>> Oct this year), I would like to extend my re-entry visa so I don't
>> lose my Green Card.
>> To my question: does anyone know how to extend the re-entry/'travel
>> visa'? What form do I need to fill out? Where do I need to turn in the
>> form (UK or US)? And/or does anyone know of a good lawyer in the UK
>> that specialized in US immigration?
>> Any help is greatly appreciated!
>> Thanks
>
> Hi:
>
> You can only apply for an I-130 while IN the United States.
Sorry to nitpick, but I think that should be I-131...
-Joe
--
I am not a lawyer.
For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
May 6th 2006, 11:49 pm
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Originally Posted by Boiler
That is just one aspect of maintaing your US residency.
As it took a lot of time and money to get the Green Card, I would hate to lose it and have to start over when I move back there!
Is there anything else I can do to keep my status 'current'??
Thanks!
May 7th 2006, 12:15 am
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Re: Extending the re-entry visa? Help needed
Originally Posted by Staying
Hi there and thank you for all your answers!
As it took a lot of time and money to get the Green Card, I would hate to lose it and have to start over when I move back there!
Is there anything else I can do to keep my status 'current'??
Thanks!
As it took a lot of time and money to get the Green Card, I would hate to lose it and have to start over when I move back there!
Is there anything else I can do to keep my status 'current'??
Thanks!
Do NOT claim non-resident status on your Federal or [if applicable] State Tax returns. File those bloody returns. Keep various "contacts" with the United States. BTW, WHO do you work for abroad -- is it a US owned company perchance.
These cases are fact specific and there is no sure answer.
