How to prove US presence for Re-entry permit application
Feb 23rd 2006, 1:14 pm
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How to prove US presence for Re-entry permit application
Folks,
I am a US PR. I have been out of US for 3 months now. It looks like I
may take another 4 months to get back. I left without applying for the
re-entry permit. Duh!
The wife and kids are in US. I pay the bills and mortgage regularly and
kids are in school. I am also getting paid from my US employer, because
I am telecommuting. But the travel is not job related.
Do I have to make a quick trip back to the US and send in the
application for re-entry permit? Would landing in JFK, mailing the
application from the airport and flying back out suffice? What is the
proof that I was in the US when I filed for the application? Is mailing
from US good enough or do I have to wait for the application to reach
the service center or do I have to wait for the receipt of application?
Not matter what, I don't see how I can prove I was in the US.
Thanks
Ben
I am a US PR. I have been out of US for 3 months now. It looks like I
may take another 4 months to get back. I left without applying for the
re-entry permit. Duh!
The wife and kids are in US. I pay the bills and mortgage regularly and
kids are in school. I am also getting paid from my US employer, because
I am telecommuting. But the travel is not job related.
Do I have to make a quick trip back to the US and send in the
application for re-entry permit? Would landing in JFK, mailing the
application from the airport and flying back out suffice? What is the
proof that I was in the US when I filed for the application? Is mailing
from US good enough or do I have to wait for the application to reach
the service center or do I have to wait for the receipt of application?
Not matter what, I don't see how I can prove I was in the US.
Thanks
Ben
Feb 23rd 2006, 1:20 pm
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Re: How to prove US presence for Re-entry permit application
Addendum: Please assume that after my quick trip back, I may be gone
again for 6+ months. I realise that the quick trip back resets the
6-month clock. Thanks. Ben
again for 6+ months. I realise that the quick trip back resets the
6-month clock. Thanks. Ben
Feb 23rd 2006, 4:51 pm
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Re: How to prove US presence for Re-entry permit application
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It sounds like you would have a very strong case that you didn't abandon
your Green Card. So as long as you return before 12 months (not six), I
wouldn't worry about a reentry permit.
If you expect to be out of the USA for more than 12 months, then a quick
trip to the USA should be enough to preserve your Green Card - you can
apply for a reentry permit at that point if you want, but you don't even
have to. Normally, just a quick trip is not sufficient, of course, but
with your pile of evidence that you indeed intend to remain a US
permanent resident, you should be fine.
BDover wrote:
> Folks,
> I am a US PR. I have been out of US for 3 months now. It looks like I
> may take another 4 months to get back. I left without applying for the
> re-entry permit. Duh!
>
> The wife and kids are in US. I pay the bills and mortgage regularly and
> kids are in school. I am also getting paid from my US employer, because
> I am telecommuting. But the travel is not job related.
>
> Do I have to make a quick trip back to the US and send in the
> application for re-entry permit? Would landing in JFK, mailing the
> application from the airport and flying back out suffice? What is the
> proof that I was in the US when I filed for the application? Is mailing
> from US good enough or do I have to wait for the application to reach
> the service center or do I have to wait for the receipt of application?
> Not matter what, I don't see how I can prove I was in the US.
>
> Thanks
> Ben
>
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It sounds like you would have a very strong case that you didn't abandon
your Green Card. So as long as you return before 12 months (not six), I
wouldn't worry about a reentry permit.
If you expect to be out of the USA for more than 12 months, then a quick
trip to the USA should be enough to preserve your Green Card - you can
apply for a reentry permit at that point if you want, but you don't even
have to. Normally, just a quick trip is not sufficient, of course, but
with your pile of evidence that you indeed intend to remain a US
permanent resident, you should be fine.
BDover wrote:
> Folks,
> I am a US PR. I have been out of US for 3 months now. It looks like I
> may take another 4 months to get back. I left without applying for the
> re-entry permit. Duh!
>
> The wife and kids are in US. I pay the bills and mortgage regularly and
> kids are in school. I am also getting paid from my US employer, because
> I am telecommuting. But the travel is not job related.
>
> Do I have to make a quick trip back to the US and send in the
> application for re-entry permit? Would landing in JFK, mailing the
> application from the airport and flying back out suffice? What is the
> proof that I was in the US when I filed for the application? Is mailing
> from US good enough or do I have to wait for the application to reach
> the service center or do I have to wait for the receipt of application?
> Not matter what, I don't see how I can prove I was in the US.
>
> Thanks
> Ben
>
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Feb 23rd 2006, 9:44 pm
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Re: How to prove US presence for Re-entry permit application
Thank you for the reply.
If my wife sends in a re-entry petition for me while I am out of the
US, will the application be denied?
If my wife sends in a re-entry petition for me while I am out of the
US, will the application be denied?
Feb 24th 2006, 8:43 pm
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Re: How to prove US presence for Re-entry permit application
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Yes. You must apply for it while physically inside the USA.
It is possible that they might not know you are outside the USA - but in
that case, it would still be fraud.
BDover wrote:
> Thank you for the reply.
> If my wife sends in a re-entry petition for me while I am out of the
> US, will the application be denied?
>
- --
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It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson without
any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal
counsel rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security
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They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You
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Yes. You must apply for it while physically inside the USA.
It is possible that they might not know you are outside the USA - but in
that case, it would still be fraud.
BDover wrote:
> Thank you for the reply.
> If my wife sends in a re-entry petition for me while I am out of the
> US, will the application be denied?
>
- --
Please visit my FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com before asking a question.
It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson without
any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal
counsel rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security
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They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You
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