PR overstayed in the Philippines, Green Card not expired

[120678 0]

My parents are both green card holder, they went back home to the Philippines with plan of coming back to the US but circumstances beyond their control made them stay more than a year outside the US, im talking about unexpected death in the family, taking care of properties left in the philippines and personal sickness. Can they still go back to the US? Their green card is not expired. 

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

I would advise them to board a plane and return to the US immediately or as soon as possible.  Be aware that they could face  scrutiny upon their return.  They should not sign an I-407.  

Edited September 9, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[120678 0]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I would advise them to board a plane and return to the US immediately.  

Thats what im thinking too but im also worried they might  hold them at POE. 

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

1 minute ago, 120678 said:

Thats what im thinking too but im also worried they might  hold them at POE. 

That is always possible....but many others have returned without issues.  How long were they outside the US?

Their options are limited.  Best choice is to return. 

Edited September 9, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[120678 0]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

That is always possible....but many others have returned without issues.  How long were they outside the US?

Their options are limited.  Best choice is to return. 

More than a year. 

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

2 minutes ago, 120678 said:

More than a year. 

How many years?

[120678 0]

19 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

How many years?

A year and 7 months

what is I- 407?

Edited September 9, 2023 by 120678

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

Just now, 120678 said:

A year and 7 months

The record here on VJ is several years.  I would get on a plane and return. 

[manyfudge 291]

45 minutes ago, 120678 said:

they still go back to the US? Their green card is not expi

More than 1 year is nothing.

Get on plane.

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, 120678 said:

what is I- 407?

A form to relinquish their LPR status.

 

They should set up the mobile passport control, and enter at  JFK or SFO.

 

[nelmagriffin 148]

Greetings!

YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT THINGS RELATED WITH THE CASE.

 

 reference: Returning Resident Determination - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (usembassy.gov)

 

JULY 11, 2022

If you are a permanent or conditional resident who has remained outside of the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, due to circumstances beyond your control, you will require a new immigrant visa to re-enter to the United States to resume permanent residence. 

 

STEP 1: Schedule a returning resident status determination appointment at least three months in advance of your intended travel.  Call the U.S. Embassy Manila’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (+63) 2 8548-8223 and (+63) 2 7792-8988 to schedule your appointment.  The non-refundable filing fee of $180 (or its peso equivalent) must be paid on the date of your appointment at the Embassy’s consular cashier, in cash or a major credit card. 

 

STEP 2:  Please bring the following documents to your scheduled interview appointment: 

• Print-out of the Appointment Confirmation page.
• Completed Form DS-117: Application to Determine Returning Resident Status

Notes: 

• Enter your current email address and contact number on your DS-117 on line three. 
• You will be required to reschedule if you arrive with an incomplete application. 
• The filing fee is non-refundable and is required prior to your case determination interview, whether or not your petition is approved.

 

STEP 3: The interviewing officer will provide you with an official determination notice at the end of the interview.  The officer will return your passport and alien registration card (“green card”).  

If your petition for returning resident status is approved, you must schedule a visa interview and follow the next steps to proceed with immigrant visa interview preparation, located here .

You can learn more about Returning Resident Visas at https://travel.state.gov/ .  

 

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Please note: The Consular Section is unable to respond to inquiries about lawful permanent (or conditional) resident status.  Please direct those inquiries to USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us .  

Edited September 9, 2023 by nelmagriffin

[120678 0]

28 minutes ago, nelmagriffin said:

Greetings!

YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT THINGS RELATED WITH THE CASE.

 

 reference: Returning Resident Determination - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (usembassy.gov)

 

JULY 11, 2022

If you are a permanent or conditional resident who has remained outside of the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, due to circumstances beyond your control, you will require a new immigrant visa to re-enter to the United States to resume permanent residence. 

 

STEP 1: Schedule a returning resident status determination appointment at least three months in advance of your intended travel.  Call the U.S. Embassy Manila’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (+63) 2 8548-8223 and (+63) 2 7792-8988 to schedule your appointment.  The non-refundable filing fee of $180 (or its peso equivalent) must be paid on the date of your appointment at the Embassy’s consular cashier, in cash or a major credit card. 

 

STEP 2:  Please bring the following documents to your scheduled interview appointment: 

• Print-out of the Appointment Confirmation page.
• Completed Form DS-117: Application to Determine Returning Resident Status

Notes: 

• Enter your current email address and contact number on your DS-117 on line three. 
• You will be required to reschedule if you arrive with an incomplete application. 
• The filing fee is non-refundable and is required prior to your case determination interview, whether or not your petition is approved.

 

STEP 3: The interviewing officer will provide you with an official determination notice at the end of the interview.  The officer will return your passport and alien registration card (“green card”).  

If your petition for returning resident status is approved, you must schedule a visa interview and follow the next steps to proceed with immigrant visa interview preparation, located here .

You can learn more about Returning Resident Visas at https://travel.state.gov/ .  

 

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Please note: The Consular Section is unable to respond to inquiries about lawful permanent (or conditional) resident status.  Please direct those inquiries to USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us .  

I read about this process too, its basically doing it all over again, like back to step 1 petitioning them again. 

[nastra30 2,284]

6 minutes ago, 120678 said:

I read about this process too, its basically doing it all over again, like back to step 1 petitioning them again. 

Just board a plane to the US as already suggested. 

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

1 hour ago, 120678 said:

I read about this process too, its basically doing it all over again, like back to step 1 petitioning them again. 

I would be wary of the SB-1.  Too risky....JUST GET ON A PLANE AND COME BACK!!!

Edited September 9, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

@120678

 

They have valid Green Cards.  They will be allowed to board a plane.  They WILL be admitted into the US.

 

Get them on a plane!!!!!