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

😔😔

Dear all, Hope you are having a good day! I need urgent advice on this very complicated situation I am in right now. If anyone already went through this or has experience with the topic, I would be happy to have your feedbacks! Long story short. I was living in the US and got my permanent Green Card in 2019. In 2021, I filed for the reentry permit (I-131) because me, my American husband, and our daughter, we came to my home country, Switzerland, and I anticipated staying more than 12 months. We didn't exactly know how long we would stay because of various reasons. So, to be on the safe side, I applied for the permit. I knew I had to physically be in the US to file for the reentry permit that is why I sent my application while in the US. I sent it on October 28, 2021 (I have the USPS receipt) and USCIS cashed my check on November 2, 2021. I left the US on October 29, 2021. Just two weeks after, I received the letter from USCIS saying I don't have to give my biometrics because they already have it. Just wait for the decision. In my application, I indicated that I wanted my permit to be sent to the local embassy in Switzerland because that is one of the option when you are abroad. I knew it woud take quite some time to receive a decision because of the backlog at USCIS. So, I waited 17 long months and yesterday, I got their letter saying my case was denied. I'm in disbelief! The reason is: "USCIS records indicate you departed the United states on October 29, 2021 and you have not returned. USCIS records further indicate that you filed your application for reentry permit on November 2, 2021." Why do they mention that I filed on November 2? I sent everything on October 28. Is the date of reception at USCIS the date of filing? I'm lost. I want to appeal because there must be a way out of this. Also, how many times can one file for this permit? If I appeal and it gets denied, can I file again next time I'm in the US? Thank you in advance!