SB-1 or other options

[Saadiah 0]

I know many people have been admitted into the US but we wanted to go for safe option i.e. SB-1 for them. I want to know if anyone has filed SB-1, what has gone wrong during filing that now my father is unable to see appointment options for Islamabad consulate? 

[Mike E 11,741]

1 hour ago, arken said:

Of course they are free to do so, the only thing is they won't by default 

 

That is not certain.  I know of several cases where CBP just said “welcome home” and maybe stamped the passport, despite absences of several years.  
 

1 hour ago, arken said:

 

otherwise the provision of reentry permit or SB-1 visa would not exist at all.

I believe the  SB-1 exists to shift the burden of prove that’s all. Even if the LPR has an SB-1, CBP isn’t compelled  to accept the alien as a returning resident.  It apparently increases the odds, but there is no certainty.  
 

Let’s say the SB-1 is denied.  Would you advise OP’s parents to file I-407 or board the plane?

 

1 hour ago, arken said:

 

They will make a judgement call depending on the person's reasoning and admit accordingly.

Yes, like they do each and every time an LPR enters the USA. 
 

1 hour ago, arken said:

 

I am not in the opposition of just coming in. The message is being conveyed as if one can just come in and will have no issues.

Who is conveying that message?

[Boiler 45,733]

44 minutes ago, Saadiah said:

I know many people have been admitted into the US but we wanted to go for safe option i.e. SB-1 for them. I want to know if anyone has filed SB-1, what has gone wrong during filing that now my father is unable to see appointment options for Islamabad consulate? 

Lotsof people are having issues getting appointments, just need to keep trying.

[jppaul 1]

I am on the same boat. My mother in Bangladesh more than one year with unexpired green card but without any re-entry permit. I am thinking to get her on the flight with me but 

I am concerned about immigration check by Bangladesh Authority on exit and the Airlines authority on letting he to board the plane. I know it would not be issue with CBP in USA but worried about the first two.

Anybody has this experience, please share