Reentry Permit Application
Green
Card Holders traveling abroad are subject to different regulations than U.S.
citizens. The time spent abroad determines the Green Card holder's intention to
keep the permanent resident status. Depending on the length of the trip, a reentry
permit is required.
Green Card holders may stay
abroad for longer periods of time if a Reentry Permit or Application to Preserve
Residence for Naturalization Purposes is approved. The reentry application
process may take some time to be processed, and it is recommended to apply
early. U.S. law does not require travelers to have the Reentry Permit in your
possession when they leave the United States. However, travelers must apply
before they leave the United States. The problem with applying in advance and
leaving the country before the Reentry Permit is approved is that the
application may be denied. This will lead to additional problems upon return to
the United States.
Important Notice for Green Card holders planning on applying for U.S.
citizenship: Green Card holders must fulfill a residency requirement before
they can apply for United States citizenship, and the time spent abroad does not
count towards this requirement. However, Green Card holders may submit the
"Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes". For more
information about traveling with a Green Card and how to apply for a Reentry
Permit, it is recommended to download the "Reentry Permit for Green Card Holders
Application Guide".
The Reentry Permit for Green Card Holders Information and Application Guide contains:
- Reentry Permit overview
- Traveling with a conditional Green Card
- Traveling with a permanent Green Card
- How to apply for a Reentry Permit
- How to apply for a Reentry Permit Visa from abroad
- Filing instructions
- Detailed information on filing fees
- Explanation of the difference between 6 / 12 / 24 months stay abroad
- Frequently asked questions
- List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
- List of United States Embassies and Consulates
- Reentry Permit application forms
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