Returning to Home Country after GC activation

[BooLeeNut 0]

Hi SusieQQQ.  Yes, I am returning with a one way ticket.  I guess that's it - an account and a one way ticket since I cannot file taxes yet.

 

Meantime, what questions would they normally ask at customs for my case - 7 months stay outside the US.

 

 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

1 hour ago, BooLeeNut said:

Hi SusieQQQ.  Yes, I am returning with a one way ticket.  I guess that's it - an account and a one way ticket since I cannot file taxes yet.

 

Meantime, what questions would they normally ask at customs for my case - 7 months stay outside the US.

 

 

They might ask about the absence - or for example ask if you are aware of residency requirements or a similar question - if they do just tell the truth - that you needed a few months to wrap everything up and now you are returning for good on your one way ticket. 

[BooLeeNut 0]

16 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

They might ask about the absence - or for example ask if you are aware of residency requirements or a similar question - if they do just tell the truth - that you needed a few months to wrap everything up and now you are returning for good on your one way ticket. 

Tq for your advice.  I hope I can get back in without any trouble. When I came in, I noted that the Officer has written no B class on the page in my packet and B class - yes on my husband's.  

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

No idea what that would be about. (A B visa is a non-immigrant one so presumably nothing to do with that)

[BooLeeNut 0]

Thank you for your advice.  Will update once I get in next year. 

[PazzoNero 0]

On 5/8/2017 at 1:02 AM, EmilyW said:

When you return, make sure you return with a one way ticket.

Can I ask why? thanks in advance 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

10 minutes ago, PazzoNero said:

Can I ask why? thanks in advance 

Because otherwise it looks like you're just coming back for another 'visit' rather than taking up residency. 

[PazzoNero 0]

22 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Because otherwise it looks like you're just coming back for another 'visit' rather than taking up residency. 

Yes, seems logical .. thanks

[BooLeeNut 0]

Hi, so I'm back in the US. Flew to Atlanta via LAX from Hong Kong. LAX CBP asked me to go into a room full of people where I waited for an hour. Then my name was called to the counter. They left my passport on the counter but I waited. Then, an officer said you're done. So I took it and gave it to another officer at the exit who recorded my details and mentioned a code 271. Then I was out the door for my next flight. No questions asked. Yayyy.