reinstating permanent resident status
Feb 19th 2001, 3:08 pm
#1
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Hi,
I am posting this on my brother's behalf. You can send replies to [email protected] or
[email protected]
-------------------------------------------------
- In 1984, my parents who had greencards, sponsored me for permanent residency. I came to
the US in 1985.
- Towards end of 1985, my parents had to return to India because my mother was having some
health problems and she thought that she would get better treatment in India.
- Meanwhile, I was studying here in the U.S. I obtained Associate degree in computer
science and I started studying for B.S. in computer science.
- In 1988, when I had only one more year remaining for my bachelor's degree, my mother's
health condition had deteriorated in India. She was undergoing severe depression. My
brother, and sisters were already settled in the US. I, being an elder son in the
family, had to return to India to care for my mother. During this difficult period, it
didn't occur to me that I should be applying for reentry permit.
- In 1990, when my mother's condition improved, I wanted to return to the US, but I found
out that my greencard may not be valid. I did not make any attempts to come to the US. I
opened a Computer training institute in India and I have been successfully running it
till now. Meanwhile I also got married and I have 2 children.
- I would like to return the US and join my my brother and sisters and continue my further
studies in computer science. If my permanent residence status can be somehow reinstated,
I can sponsor my wife and children.
My question: Is there anything I can do? Should I just write a letter to INS explaining my
situation or is there any specific INS form that I have to use. Should I approach an
immigration lawyer? My brother and sisters are willing to do whatever is necessary.
I will greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions/pointers. Thanks in advance,
Vinayak Chaudhari
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I am posting this on my brother's behalf. You can send replies to [email protected] or
[email protected]
-------------------------------------------------
- In 1984, my parents who had greencards, sponsored me for permanent residency. I came to
the US in 1985.
- Towards end of 1985, my parents had to return to India because my mother was having some
health problems and she thought that she would get better treatment in India.
- Meanwhile, I was studying here in the U.S. I obtained Associate degree in computer
science and I started studying for B.S. in computer science.
- In 1988, when I had only one more year remaining for my bachelor's degree, my mother's
health condition had deteriorated in India. She was undergoing severe depression. My
brother, and sisters were already settled in the US. I, being an elder son in the
family, had to return to India to care for my mother. During this difficult period, it
didn't occur to me that I should be applying for reentry permit.
- In 1990, when my mother's condition improved, I wanted to return to the US, but I found
out that my greencard may not be valid. I did not make any attempts to come to the US. I
opened a Computer training institute in India and I have been successfully running it
till now. Meanwhile I also got married and I have 2 children.
- I would like to return the US and join my my brother and sisters and continue my further
studies in computer science. If my permanent residence status can be somehow reinstated,
I can sponsor my wife and children.
My question: Is there anything I can do? Should I just write a letter to INS explaining my
situation or is there any specific INS form that I have to use. Should I approach an
immigration lawyer? My brother and sisters are willing to do whatever is necessary.
I will greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions/pointers. Thanks in advance,
Vinayak Chaudhari
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Feb 19th 2001, 10:02 pm
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Judging from the dates you posted, I can only say that regardless of the situations, the
permanent residency is for those that have decided to do just that: reside *permanently*
in the US (give or take a few months a year).
In that sense you have to repeat the process of acquiring a new green card again.
SB
>Hi,
>
>I am posting this on my brother's behalf. You can send replies to [email protected] or
>[email protected]
>
>-------------------------------------------------
>
>- In 1984, my parents who had greencards, sponsored me for permanent residency. I came to
> the US in 1985.
>- Towards end of 1985, my parents had to return to India because my mother was having
> some health problems and she thought that she would get better treatment in India.
>- Meanwhile, I was studying here in the U.S. I obtained Associate degree in computer
> science and I started studying for B.S. in computer science.
>- In 1988, when I had only one more year remaining for my bachelor's degree, my mother's
> health condition had deteriorated in India. She was undergoing severe depression. My
> brother, and sisters were already settled in the US. I, being an elder son in the
> family, had to return to India to care for my mother. During this difficult period, it
> didn't occur to me that I should be applying for reentry permit.
>- In 1990, when my mother's condition improved, I wanted to return to the US, but I found
> out that my greencard may not be valid. I did not make any attempts to come to the US.
> I opened a Computer training institute in India and I have been successfully running it
> till now. Meanwhile I also got married and I have 2 children.
>- I would like to return the US and join my my brother and sisters and continue my
> further studies in computer science. If my permanent residence status can be somehow
> reinstated, I can sponsor my wife and children.
>
>My question: Is there anything I can do? Should I just write a letter to INS explaining
>my situation or is there any specific INS form that I have to use. Should I approach an
>immigration lawyer? My brother and sisters are willing to do whatever is necessary.
>
>I will greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions/pointers. Thanks in advance,
>
>Vinayak Chaudhari
>
>
>
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permanent residency is for those that have decided to do just that: reside *permanently*
in the US (give or take a few months a year).
In that sense you have to repeat the process of acquiring a new green card again.
SB
>Hi,
>
>I am posting this on my brother's behalf. You can send replies to [email protected] or
>[email protected]
>
>-------------------------------------------------
>
>- In 1984, my parents who had greencards, sponsored me for permanent residency. I came to
> the US in 1985.
>- Towards end of 1985, my parents had to return to India because my mother was having
> some health problems and she thought that she would get better treatment in India.
>- Meanwhile, I was studying here in the U.S. I obtained Associate degree in computer
> science and I started studying for B.S. in computer science.
>- In 1988, when I had only one more year remaining for my bachelor's degree, my mother's
> health condition had deteriorated in India. She was undergoing severe depression. My
> brother, and sisters were already settled in the US. I, being an elder son in the
> family, had to return to India to care for my mother. During this difficult period, it
> didn't occur to me that I should be applying for reentry permit.
>- In 1990, when my mother's condition improved, I wanted to return to the US, but I found
> out that my greencard may not be valid. I did not make any attempts to come to the US.
> I opened a Computer training institute in India and I have been successfully running it
> till now. Meanwhile I also got married and I have 2 children.
>- I would like to return the US and join my my brother and sisters and continue my
> further studies in computer science. If my permanent residence status can be somehow
> reinstated, I can sponsor my wife and children.
>
>My question: Is there anything I can do? Should I just write a letter to INS explaining
>my situation or is there any specific INS form that I have to use. Should I approach an
>immigration lawyer? My brother and sisters are willing to do whatever is necessary.
>
>I will greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions/pointers. Thanks in advance,
>
>Vinayak Chaudhari
>
>
>
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Feb 19th 2001, 11:41 pm
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You MIGHT be able to get a returning-resident immigrant visa at a consulate, although
that's probably a long shot. Plus, you would have to leave your wife and children behind
in India for at least five years, or until you are naturalized. They would not qualify for
such an immigrant visa.
The other option you have is to find a job and get an employment-based immigrant visa,
just like everybody else.
Ingo
>Hi,
>
>I am posting this on my brother's behalf. You can send replies to [email protected] or
>[email protected]
>
>-------------------------------------------------
>
>- In 1984, my parents who had greencards, sponsored me for permanent residency. I came to
> the US in 1985.
>- Towards end of 1985, my parents had to return to India because my mother was having
> some health problems and she thought that she would get better treatment in India.
>- Meanwhile, I was studying here in the U.S. I obtained Associate degree in computer
> science and I started studying for B.S. in computer science.
>- In 1988, when I had only one more year remaining for my bachelor's degree, my mother's
> health condition had deteriorated in India. She was undergoing severe depression. My
> brother, and sisters were already settled in the US. I, being an elder son in the
> family, had to return to India to care for my mother. During this difficult period, it
> didn't occur to me that I should be applying for reentry permit.
>- In 1990, when my mother's condition improved, I wanted to return to the US, but I found
> out that my greencard may not be valid. I did not make any attempts to come to the US.
> I opened a Computer training institute in India and I have been successfully running it
> till now. Meanwhile I also got married and I have 2 children.
>- I would like to return the US and join my my brother and sisters and continue my
> further studies in computer science. If my permanent residence status can be somehow
> reinstated, I can sponsor my wife and children.
>
>My question: Is there anything I can do? Should I just write a letter to INS explaining
>my situation or is there any specific INS form that I have to use. Should I approach an
>immigration lawyer? My brother and sisters are willing to do whatever is necessary.
>
>I will greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions/pointers. Thanks in advance,
>
>Vinayak Chaudhari
>
>
>
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I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
that's probably a long shot. Plus, you would have to leave your wife and children behind
in India for at least five years, or until you are naturalized. They would not qualify for
such an immigrant visa.
The other option you have is to find a job and get an employment-based immigrant visa,
just like everybody else.
Ingo
>Hi,
>
>I am posting this on my brother's behalf. You can send replies to [email protected] or
>[email protected]
>
>-------------------------------------------------
>
>- In 1984, my parents who had greencards, sponsored me for permanent residency. I came to
> the US in 1985.
>- Towards end of 1985, my parents had to return to India because my mother was having
> some health problems and she thought that she would get better treatment in India.
>- Meanwhile, I was studying here in the U.S. I obtained Associate degree in computer
> science and I started studying for B.S. in computer science.
>- In 1988, when I had only one more year remaining for my bachelor's degree, my mother's
> health condition had deteriorated in India. She was undergoing severe depression. My
> brother, and sisters were already settled in the US. I, being an elder son in the
> family, had to return to India to care for my mother. During this difficult period, it
> didn't occur to me that I should be applying for reentry permit.
>- In 1990, when my mother's condition improved, I wanted to return to the US, but I found
> out that my greencard may not be valid. I did not make any attempts to come to the US.
> I opened a Computer training institute in India and I have been successfully running it
> till now. Meanwhile I also got married and I have 2 children.
>- I would like to return the US and join my my brother and sisters and continue my
> further studies in computer science. If my permanent residence status can be somehow
> reinstated, I can sponsor my wife and children.
>
>My question: Is there anything I can do? Should I just write a letter to INS explaining
>my situation or is there any specific INS form that I have to use. Should I approach an
>immigration lawyer? My brother and sisters are willing to do whatever is necessary.
>
>I will greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions/pointers. Thanks in advance,
>
>Vinayak Chaudhari
>
>
>
> ----- Posted via NewsOne.Net: Free (anonymous) Usenet News via the Web -----
> http://newsone.net/ -- Free reading and anonymous posting to 60,000+ groups NewsOne.Net
> prohibits users from posting spam. If this or other posts made through NewsOne.Net
> violate posting guidelines, email [email protected]
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
