I have an interesting situation. Apologies for the lenghthy text. I received a green card via marriage in 2010. I moved out of the USA back to my home country in 2013 but would continue to come back every year. A few times at the airport I was questioned as to why I'm only coming back for 4 weeks a year but was always let back in on my green card. When covid hit my flight was cancelled and I was actually looking to move back again full time in usa. Uncertain about Covid I decided to stay in my home country due to health care and family etc.... Shortly after covid hit, my mother had a massive stroke and I was stuck looking after her. My green card expired in 2020 so I thought I'll never be allowed to return to usa to live again. I was recently offered a very good job in usa from my brother so i reached out to an immigration attorney for options. He told me to apply for a replacement green card using I-90 form. He told me i might have a few outcomes. 1. I get denied.
2. I get an appointment for biometrics which can take months.
3. I get a new green card approved but the wait time is 20 months.
I decided to try option 3 and apply for a new green card. I applied on the 9th of Jan 2025 and on Jan 12th 2025 I got an update from USCIS that my new green card is approved and is being produced and will be with me in about 1 or 2 weeks.
Now. Here is my issue. I've been out of the usa for 5 years. I have a brand new 10 year green card but I fear that i will not be allowed entry once I fly to usa.
I can show evidence that I was my mothers caregiver from the hospital etc...
Any advice, similar scenarios or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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