Shish kebab

I have been back in the Uk since Oct 2006 and traveled on my year extension while waiting for my 10yr GC. That arrived and was sent over to me a few weeks after I arrived but I have never received my Daughters. My husband is still in the US and has sent the relevant forms to find out what happened to it.
The thing is since I came home on what was ment to be a holiday I had some problems with my parents regarding their health and living conditions and had to stay to help them. I didn't apply for a re entry permit before I left pand at the time of leaving thought it was only a holiday. can I apply while still in the Uk for a re entry permit or for permission to be out of the US for a period of time due to my parents health.

Noorah101

You can't apply for a re-entry permit from outside the USA. Supposedly, if you're out of the USA less than a year, you're OK to come back in on your green card. If you're going to be cutting it close, or be gone over a year, go to the US Embassy in London and try to get a "returning resident visa".

So is your daughter in the USA or the UK right now?

Rene

Shish kebab

I am cutting it to the fine line with the one year and my daughter is with me in the UK.

Noorah101

In that case, I'd definitely make an appointment at the embassy for your returning resident visa, and to ask about your daughter...she evidently doesn't have proof of her PR status, right?

Have your husband send you copies of everything regarding when she turned in the I-751, etc.

Shish kebab

Yes I have the originals with me now of the papers we sent regarding the I-751. I got them sent over just in case I nead them. The only evidence I have of my daughter being resident there is her permanent residence card the first one.

Shish kebab

Oh yes should I write to immigration in the US and let them know my situation about my overstay.

Rete

No, you can't. However, you can apply at the US Consulate for a returning resident's permit. You will need to show that there was extenuating circumstances that caused you to remain outside of the US for over a year and that you were not abandoning your US residency.

Rete

No, there is no need for that. Your daughter's was included on your I-751 I assume. You might have to go to the district office and/or get an immigration attorney involved to find out where her card is. Has she gone for biometrics?

Shish kebab

Yes she has had everything done along with me and I was just waiting for her card but it didn't arrive. thank for all your advice it has helped me a lot

Rete

Curious how old your daughter is? My friend whose daughter was included in his I-751 could not remove conditions on her father's coat tail because she was over the age of 18.

Shish kebab

My daughter is only 4 yrs.

Rete

Great ... then she does not fit my friend's scenario