Reentry Permit
Green Card Holders Stuck Outside of U.S.
Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, travel in and out of the United States has been restricted to varying degrees, and now it appears that it might get even more difficult to come back into the U.S. in the next few months. Because of this, our firm has been getting a lot of questions from U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders) about…
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Reentry Permit FAQs: Your Most Common Questions Answered
As a U.S. immigration lawyer, I’ve helped many U.S. lawful permanent residents to get their reentry permit. After numerous consultations, I’ve noticed that many people have the same questions regarding reentry permits. As a U.S. permanent resident…
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Reentry Permit Renewal: How to Renew Your Reentry Permit
A reentry permit is a travel document for green card holders. The main benefit of a reentry permit is that it helps to protect your status as a permanent resident, even if you need to leave the United States for long periods of time. As a U.S. green card holder, you…
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How to get Your Reentry Permit Expedited: 6 Reasons USCIS will Expedite Your Application
To get a reentry permit, you must be physically present in the US when your Form I-131 (reentry permit application) is filed and accepted by USCIS. You also must attend a biometrics appointment (digital fingerprinting) in the US sometime after your reentry…
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As A US Permanent Resident, Can I Travel with a Green Card and No Passport?
As a US permanent resident, you may be wondering whether you can travel outside of the US with your green card and no passport. The short answer is: maybe. The laws of the United States do not require a lawful permanent resident to have a passport to enter the…
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Reentry Permit Form: 3 Critical Forms to Include with Your Application
A reentry permit is a highly important document for US permanent residents that must leave the US for 6 months or longer. If you are applying for your reentry permit, you should know which forms to include with your case. The primary function of a reentry permit is…
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How Long does it Take to get a Reentry Permit?
If you are a US permanent resident and are considering applying for a reentry permit, this guide goes over how long it takes to get a reentry permit, the requirements to get a reentry permit, and possible strategies to leave the US before getting your reentry permit.
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How Many Times Can I Apply for a Reentry Permit?
If you are a US green card holder and you need to leave the US for 6 months or longer, you may need to apply for a reentry permit. A reentry permit is a document that is designed to protect your green card and your status as a permanent resident. More specifically…
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