Re-Entry to US as Green Card Holder with New Citizenship and Re-Entry Permit

[BHemisphereWorker 0]

Hi - 

 

I've been a US permanent resident since October 2023. I am from let's call it Country A. I traveled out of the US in November 2023 to marry my long-time partner in Country B.

 

When I traveled back to the US in November 2024, I was sent to secondary inspection and was asked why I had been away for almost an entire year. I explained that I got married. I also thought it was okay as long as it was less than a year, but it turns out the limit is actually six months or less. Anyway, I was allowed entry and reminded that I should have applied for a re-entry permit.

 

I travelled outside the US again in December 2024 but before I left, I applied for a re-entry permit and submitted my biometrics. I received a notification recently that it has been approved and will soon be available for pickup from the US consulate in Country B.

 

I became a citizen of Country B in December 2024 where I lived since 2017.

 

My intention is to stay in the US and file a petition for my wife to join me, but it was practical to obtain my citizenship in Country B.

 

I am currently applying for jobs, but I haven't had any luck yet. I prefer to secure a job first, as I'm supporting my parents and also have a mortgage.

 

I have US bank accounts, a credit card, driver's license, investments, active US mobile phone number, etc.

 

Would I have issues re-entering the US when I use my new passport (plus green card and re-entry permit) from Country B?

Thank you all in advance.

 

 

 

 

 

[Dashinka 25,315]

Might be flagged to verify you are doing things right now, but otherwise should not be an issue.

[EatBulaga 453]

On 4/23/2025 at 7:35 AM, BHemisphereWorker said:

Hi - 

 

I've been a US permanent resident since October 2023. I am from let's call it Country A. I traveled out of the US in November 2023 to marry my long-time partner in Country B.

 

When I traveled back to the US in November 2024, I was sent to secondary inspection and was asked why I had been away for almost an entire year. I explained that I got married. I also thought it was okay as long as it was less than a year, but it turns out the limit is actually six months or less. Anyway, I was allowed entry and reminded that I should have applied for a re-entry permit.

 

I travelled outside the US again in December 2024 but before I left, I applied for a re-entry permit and submitted my biometrics. I received a notification recently that it has been approved and will soon be available for pickup from the US consulate in Country B.

 

I became a citizen of Country B in December 2024 where I lived since 2017.

 

My intention is to stay in the US and file a petition for my wife to join me, but it was practical to obtain my citizenship in Country B.

 

I am currently applying for jobs, but I haven't had any luck yet. I prefer to secure a job first, as I'm supporting my parents and also have a mortgage.

 

I have US bank accounts, a credit card, driver's license, investments, active US mobile phone number, etc.

 

Would I have issues re-entering the US when I use my new passport (plus green card and re-entry permit) from Country B?

Thank you all in advance.

Non-issue with the new passport from Country B.

 

But you might or might not have issue with CBP reviewing you travel history. Given the current political climate, just in case, I'd be prepared to answer questions with proper documentation at US entry.