I-131

[TripleG 3]

I am helping a Filipina friend of mine and her daughter file an I-131. They are both green card holders, and the husband/father is an American citizen working in the Philippines. They returned to the U.S.A a month ago after being gone over 18 months from the U.S.A. They where told upon entry they needed an I-131 next time they leave the U.S.A. She was also told the only reason she was allowed entry this time is because 2 of her children traveling with her are American citizens.

Okay now for my questions:

1.) Is the I-131 the correct document to use when planning to be outside the U.S.A for more than a year?

2.) Can I mail both forms together? Can I mail the I-131 for her and the daughter in the same envelope and make only one check for both?

3.) The daughters green card expires in 2015, so no problem. The mothers greencard expires Dec. 2012, is this going to be a problem if she wants to be gone for 18 months?

They plan on residing here in the U.S.A once her husbands job in the RP is complete, but that could be another 2 years from now. They resided in the U.S.A for many years before moving back to the RP for his job.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Wyatt

[TripleG 3]

Another question I have is:

On the instructions is says that departing the United States before a decision is made USUALLY does not effect the application.

Then it goes onto say that a biometrics appointment is required for everyone between ages 14 and 79.

So if they leave before a biometrics appointment is set up? How could they possiblly go to it?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You got very lucky...

Read this.

1. Yes.

2. I would keep them seperate.

3. I would re-new it before leaving - but not sure on the ramifications if you have the re-entry permit.

(read the link for the rest of your questions about leaving before processing/biometrics)