How long does Reentry permit take?

[Ranava14 12]

Got my green card on Christmas of last year. 
My husband works in Europe supporting DOD. 
His contract might end may 2024 or might extend for a few more years. 
In order to keep my gc while we wait to find out and living in Europe I applied for Reentry permit in may 2023. Got biometrics taken for the first time ever in June 2023.

It’s now October and my case status hasn’t changed from “fingerprints were taken” 

Every google search result says something wildly different regarding the processing time. I have yet to find two sources that say the same thing. So I figured I’d ask on here. 
Maybe someone on here has gone through the same process before. How long does this take in your experience? 
I am planning to apply for citizenship but I can’t do it just yet. I’ll have to wait until may. If we stay I can apply but if we come back to America I’ll have to wait. 
thanks in advance for any insight. 

[Mike E 11,739]

2 minutes ago, ValRam said:

So I figured I’d ask on here

It takes a couple years.

 

Feel free to leave the U.S. because you are not required to wait for it’s approval.

 

But come before 181 days of continuous absence. And then leave the as soon as rhe same day. Repeat as needed.

 

if your spouse has a 319(b) employer you can apply for U.S. citizenship. See  

 

[Ranava14 12]

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

It takes a couple years.

 

Feel free to leave the U.S. because you are not required to wait for it’s approval.

 

But come before 181 days of continuous absence. And then leave the as soon as rhe same day. Repeat as needed.

 

if your spouse has a 319(b) employer you can apply for U.S. citizenship. See  

 

Thanks! That is a long processing time. I had no idea it was that long.
I’m planning to apply under 319 (b) I just have to wait because he has to have at least one year left on his contract which he does not currently x when/if contract renews I will apply immediately. 

[Ranava14 12]

I wanted to give an update for future readers. My reentry permit case was approved on July 13th 2024.

Hope this helps.

[OldUser 6,633]

9 hours ago, Ranava14 said:

I wanted to give an update for future readers. My reentry permit case was approved on July 13th 2024.

Hope this helps.

Wow that was a while. Thanks for updating us!