Does I-131 ReEntry Permit have a start date?

[Deagle 509]

Hello all,

 

I am asking for someone I know, they are in the US as LPR currently and might need to travel outside the US soon for extended time (over 1 year).

They wanted to file I-131 reentry permit, just to be ready in case they have to leave on short notice. My question is:

 

Is the reentry permit valid for 2 years from the date of issue, or 2 years from the date of leaving the US?

 

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 42,732]

From date of issue.

Form I-131, Instructions for Application for Travel Document, Parole Documents, and Arrival Departure Records

 

"Generally, a Reentry Permit issued to a lawful permanent resident is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance."

 

 

 

[Deagle 509]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

From date of issue.

Form I-131, Instructions for Application for Travel Document, Parole Documents, and Arrival Departure Records

 

"Generally, a Reentry Permit issued to a lawful permanent resident is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance."

 

 

 

Thanks. What is the approval rate for reentry permit if filed correctly? The person has been LPR since 2023, but left in early 2024 for 13 months and got back few days ago without any issues. They were dealing with a situation in their home country and they might have to leave again for over a year. 

[Crazy Cat 42,732]

5 minutes ago, Deagle said:

Thanks. What is the approval rate for reentry permit if filed correctly? The person has been LPR since 2023, but left in early 2024 for 13 months and got back few days ago without any issues. They were dealing with a situation in their home country and they might have to leave again for over a year. 

Approval rate for I-131 Travel Document for last quarter of FY 2024 was about 90%.

 

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[Deagle 509]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Approval rate for I-131 Travel Document for last quarter of FY 2024 was about 90%.

 

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Great. Thank you for the responses.

[NorthByNorthwest 400]

1 hour ago, Deagle said:

 

I am asking for someone I know, they are in the US as LPR currently and might need to travel outside the US soon for extended time (over 1 year).

They wanted to file I-131 reentry permit, just to be ready in case they have to leave on short notice. My question is:

 

Is the reentry permit valid for 2 years from the date of issue, or 2 years from the date of leaving the US?

 

It is worth noting that processing time for I-131 (for re-entry permit) is well over a year, but as long as it is filed and applicant attends biometrics while still in the US it is fine to travel while the application is pending.

[Deagle 509]

Thanks. Can the payment be made by a personal check by someone's else name? different than the applicant name. 

[NorthByNorthwest 400]

2 hours ago, Deagle said:

Thanks. Can the payment be made by a personal check by someone's else name? different than the applicant name. 

 

Yes, anyone can pay. If the payment doesn't clear they know where to find you or which application to deny.

 

I'd suggest putting the A-number of the applicant + the name of the form it applies to in the memo field if the check were to get separated from the application for whatever reason.