Do I need a reentry permit?

[brendaaa 27]

I came to the US 4 months ago and received my GC, left last week returned to my home country for 3 months, then I will go back to the US but I might have to return to my county again a few months later for 2-3 months again, I will be traveling back and forth quite a lot since my dad is alone in my home country. will I need a reentry permit even tho I won't be staying out of the US for more than one year?

 

Edited June 7, 2020 by brendaaa

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

You need a Reentry  permit if you plan on spending 12 continuous months outside of the US. US citizens are the only ones every guarantees entry to the US and you need to make sure you are spending more time in the US then out.

Unfortunately these Are things that we have to deal with by immigrating to the US- you may not always be Able to be There for your father But you chose to immigrate to the US for your spouse.

[brendaaa 27]

9 hours ago, Luckycuds said:

You need a Reentry  permit if you plan on spending 12 continuous months outside of the US. US citizens are the only ones every guarantees entry to the US and you need to make sure you are spending more time in the US then out.

Unfortunately these Are things that we have to deal with by immigrating to the US- you may not always be Able to be There for your father But you chose to immigrate to the US for your spouse.

For my spouse yes but unfortunately we are probably getting a divorce but I still want to keep my GC (I caught my husband having an online relationship with an asian girl , this is also one of the reasons I left)

[ImmigrantDan 6]

On 6/7/2020 at 5:11 PM, brendaaa said:

For my spouse yes but unfortunately we are probably getting a divorce but I still want to keep my GC (I caught my husband having an online relationship with an asian girl , this is also one of the reasons I left)

Seems like a bad start for your green card

You are at risk of losing it

The more time you spend outside of the usa 

 

U need to think whats more important and make a decsision 

 

But having a green card for only 4 moonths and be outside of the usa for such a long time plus a divorce makes your case very hard

 

[brendaaa 27]

On 6/11/2020 at 11:07 PM, ImmigrantDan said:

Seems like a bad start for your green card

You are at risk of losing it

The more time you spend outside of the usa 

 

U need to think whats more important and make a decsision 

 

But having a green card for only 4 moonths and be outside of the usa for such a long time plus a divorce makes your case very hard

 

What case? I have a 10 year green card, this is why I asked if I need a reentry permit 

[NikLR 13,227]

2 hours ago, brendaaa said:

What case? I have a 10 year green card, this is why I asked if I need a reentry permit 

No. Just spend more time in than out.  Dont use it as a way to visit. A reentry permit, as mentioned, is only meant if you plan on being outside for more than 12 months continuously but less than 24.  If that is your plan so you dont have to keep travelling back and forth then get one.  Be aware that you must keep the USA as your primary residence.  Dont claim residency in your home country for medical benefits etc... 

[millefleur 5,046]

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