C&I

We landed in Atlanta. I was with my US husband and our US child (did that help? do not know). Last time I was in the US was 2 years ago.

I'm no immigration expert but I just returned to the US with my Green Card after being away for a long time and having my reentry permit denied. I thought that I would have a hard time at CBP upon my arrival but the officer just scanned my passport, look at my GC and did not say anything. And from what I know, I am not the first person to experience that. As everybody else is saying, just go back to the US. They cannot deny you entry, you are a permanent resident. Worst case they give you a notice to appear in court but how, when, where, who knows?

Update: I flew to the US, landed in Altanta and 0 question asked....

Hi, I'm the poster of the post you linked. You actually have to wait until you receive the notice from USCIS confirming receipt of your request and notifying you about the biometrics appointment (if they need it or not). In my case, that took 3 weeks after I sent the request. I learned from my mistake LOL

Ok let us know and good luck!

HI @leavingtofate Can you give us an update on your case? Did you finally go back to the US?

Hello @mandalagreencard Could you share your experience? What happened with the NTA? Did you appear in court? What is the outcome? Many thanks

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Thank you, good to know. Yes, the more I read, the more I understand the rarity of the SB-1.

Yes, I am not sure how long I still have to remain out of the US... How long do people have to fly back to the US when they are granted the SB-1? At least with the reentry permit people get 2 years, which is more than enough time to organize everything back in the US (job, house, school, etc).

Hello all, I spoke with the lawyer. She pretty much told me the same things that were discussed here. She presented my options: 1. Given that I did't file for the reentry permit correctly, my appeal would be a waste of time and money; 2. I can reapply for a reentry permit when I want; 3. I can try to just move back to the US, explain what happend if asked (most likely) by CBP, take all of the proofs of ties to the US with me; 4. She mentioned the SB1 visa (resident returning) and she said that it was actually not that difficult to get. I just have to prove that I stayed here because I had to, in my case, I waited for 17 months for USCIS to send me their decision about my reentry permit. I could not control that. The intent of going back is clear given that I applied. She said that her clients often have the SB1 granted. She advised me to call the embassy to get more information and start the process. Now my problem is that I have a job interview with a US company (in the US) this week (online interview of course). I mentioned this to the lawyer and asked what do I do if I succeed and I have a positive answer in a few weeks. She said at least I would have started with the SB1 process and that would be another proof of intent to go back. I don't know how that would work. She said I can ask the embassy for an expedite process. Obviously, I don't know how the interview will go, but what if I get the job? Do I just go back and risk everything at the airport? Because we have a child, isn't it wiser to apply for SB1 and wait until I have all of the proper documents to go back with a peace of mind? Then the problem would be, what if I get denied... 😑 Such a headache!! Thanks all again for your inputs!

We are in the process of applying to jobs in the US. Once we secured one, we will move. So I may have to just go to the US, file again for a reentry permit, wait until USCIS receives it and leave again, until we get our jobs in the US.

Thanks for sharing other people's experiences

What do you mean? Can you please specify?

I am consulting with a US immigration lawyer (my friend's sister) in PA. We will see what's her input on this.