Reentry Permit or SB-1 Visa After a Long Green Card Absence

Reentry Permit or SB-1 Visa After a Long Green Card Absence Key Takeaways: A reentry permit and an SB-1 visa address different travel situations for lawful permanent residents who expect to remain outside the United States for an extended period. If you are still in the United States and expect to be abroad for a year or more, you generally must file Form I-131 for a reentry permit while physically present in the country. If you are already abroad for more than one year, or beyond the validity of your reentry permit, you may be able to apply for an SB-1 returning resident visa. You generally must show that you had lawful permanent resident status when you left, intended to return, maintained that intent, and that the prolonged stay abroad resulted from circumstances beyond your control. Neither option guarantees admission to the United States or automatically preserves eligibility for naturalization. Lincoln-Goldfinch Law - Abogados de Inmigración 14150 Huffmeister Rd Ste 200, Cypress, TX 77429 (346) 585-2335 https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com/our-locations/cypress/