Renewing re-entry permit and working outside the US

[nbanik1987 0]

Hello, 

 

    I am a green card holder and I have been working in the Netherlands since September 2017. My work contract there is for 2 years. Before leaving the US, I had applied and got approved for the re-entry permit. But that re-entry permit will expire in June 2019, and my job contract is until September 2019. Needless to say, I am planning on applying for renewal of my re-entry permit. My question is, if I apply for the renewal while being physically present in the US (which I know I have to), is there a way I can request to expedite the biometrics service? Second, can I go back to work in the Netherlands once my biometrics are done? 

 

Thanks

[Teemo 252]

Yes you can leave as soon as biometrics are done. I'm not sure about the expedite, you can certainly try. 

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

Some ASCs let you do a walk-in bio, but you have to have received the bio notice before you can try. I don’t think working abroad could be used as a reason to expedite...

[Boiler 46,059]

Is thissomething you discussed with your Company Immigration Lawyer, hopefully one familiar with abandonment issues.

[nbanik1987 0]

Thank you all. 

 

Do you know how can I get the re-entry permit once it's approved? Can I request it to be sent to the US embassy in the Netherlands or can I have someone authorized to mail me the re-entry permit once it's been received at my US address? 

 

28 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Is thissomething you discussed with your Company Immigration Lawyer, hopefully one familiar with abandonment issues.

Not sure, what you mean. I don't work for a company nor do I have an immigration lawyer. 

[nbanik1987 0]

Another related question I forgot to ask was, can I send them the re-entry permit renewal application package while I am abroad and then come to the US for biometrics? Or do I need to be physically present in the US when I send them the application? 

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

50 minutes ago, nbanik1987 said:

Another related question I forgot to ask was, can I send them the re-entry permit renewal application package while I am abroad and then come to the US for biometrics? Or do I need to be physically present in the US when I send them the application? 

You have to be physically present in the US to file it.

after biometrics are done you can leave. On the form you can  request them to send it to your nearest consulate for collection.

Edited July 13, 2018 by SusieQQQ