Reentry Permit for Green Card Holders | How to Apply (Don't leave without doing this!)

[@maneeshamukhi]

Green card holders - if you need to leave the U.S. for more than a year, this video is for you. Everything you need to know about re-entry permits!

[@sarojinidevisurisetty6464]

Hi Maneesha I am a parent if US citizen and I applied for Greencard and it is in process. And I am also having 10 years visiting visa Now my question is after getting Greencard if I stay in my mother country more than one year what will be the status of my visiting visa which I already having for 10 years?

[@saranhor3763]

I plan to go to Bahamas for 4 days what do I need I have a green card

[@ephremmegenta2103]

Hi. Question: can you apply for a re-entry form while waiting for your i-90 form to come through. Like if you lost your green card but need to travel for two years and you need to be there in about a month …

[@mecanicadiesely.pkle.5055]

Good afternoon sir, I have documents from USCIS PAROLE , I want to visit my family, I want to know if you have documents that allow you to re-enter the United States. May I contact you please to resolve this document.

[@juanraphaellatoreno783]

What if i stayed more than a year outside US while waiting for my re entry aproval, is that an abandonment? #noticeMe

[@setayeshka3101]

Hi. Thanks for your information. I just had a couple of questions. - What's the exact address I should send my documents to? - Where should i send my documents from? - What's the online form for on the USCIS website? - How can I waive the fee with form i-912?

[@Everlin-t3q]

Thanks for this very very important information about the re-entry permit I am a new green card holder.its very informative thanks again.

[@tb6265]

Great information. Thank you! would be so helpful if you could answere these short questions. - How do you receive confirmation that the I-131 has been received by USCIS? Is it through email? - Can the I-131 be sent via express mail to ensure its arrival confirmation? - Is it necessary to stay in the US for the confirmation? - Can you leave the US between submitting the I-131 and attending the biometrics appointment? thank you so much, i wish you a great day. all the best

[@Armin23611]

The form can’t be filed online, you can leave the US once you get your fingerprints taken but not sooner. Depending on your location, there’s a mailing address for each state, check it out in the i131 page in the uscis page

[@katherinelemke2029]

Hello, thank you for this video - we are doing the application for an undergraduate who will be studying abroad but returning for christmas and summers, possibly other holidays. How should we state the number of days that they will be away, since it is not a sustained absence? Also - will returning for christmas, summer, and for example, thanksgiving, be enough to demonstrate continuous presence for naturalization purposes?

[@Unplugged704]

A great informative video!! So I am clear, if a green card holder plans to visit native country for 2-3 months and come back, do they need to apply using form I-131?

[@majidzamiri7292]

Thanks for the great videos. 1. Can a DV winner apply for reentry permit immeditely after entering to the United States? 2. Completing a project out side the USA could be a good reason for this person (to be mentioned in I-131)?

[@EdulisticEnglishChannel]

I'm planning to go out of the country next month, 4 weeks from now. I'm wondering if it's poosible to expedite the biometric appointment.

[@SeptemberSunset11]

Hi, thank you for the information. when you say "continues physical presence" you mean "continues residence" not "physical presence" right? because physical presence is a minor issue as it only counts days within 5 years (you have to accumulate at least 50%), "continues residence", that is the problem. So the re-entry permit does not avoid the reset of the clock if you are absent from the country for one year or more in one trip, right? It only prevents that they cancel your LPR status, right? Thanks you again for the advice

[@rachealochei9770]

Thank you for all that you do in helping us ❤️

[@omarirfan8998]

Thanks for the video. There should be a video on if outside US for >6 months but

[@chhayapatel429]

Hello Ellis, thank you so much for such a detailed video, really helpful. Please can you advise if the form can be submitted online? Also, if I'm residing in Minnesota, where do i mail the re-entry permit, assuming a physical copy has to be sent.

[@VSoan]

Hi! I have some clarifications. The $660 payments. That includes the bio metric ?

[@josesalinas964]

Hi, thanks for your video for the Reentry Permit form. Need to know how long it takes to get approval. Particularly my son would need to get back to college in a month?

[@sheprii1994]

Hello, where can I send in SanDiego CA, please ? Thanks.. BTW, do I use FedEx?

[@austinitel.2972]

Hi Maneesha, if we are out of the US for more than 6 months but less than a year, must we still apply for the re-entry permit? I was reading some sources and they mentioned >6 months,

[@brandoninhofer6592]

My 2 cents, apply for it. Having the documents in order is a great way of showing customs and immigration officers that you are not intending to abandon your green card. Technically, after 6 months abroad your residency status may come into question when you try re-entering the USA.

[@chrismcclelland4301]

Thanks again for the info Where in Goias brazil should we have it sent. Goiania is preferred or Brasilia?

[@immanuelkamau1614]

After I originally enter the US via greencard, how long after can I leave?.

[@mariaspringer3030]

Thank you this was very helpful information about re-entry permits.

[@brhaneytube]

Thank you 🙏🏽 this was so helpful.

[@velona509]

Thank you so much for the valuable information

[@SuperKaydian]

Very informative. Do you know the location of the New Jersey office for postal order or cheque? As my mother is elderly and would know were to start. Thanks for this video

[@colwi7]

Hi! Thank you for the video. Does a 4 year old need to be present in the US to apply for a reentry permit?

[@Ivan_Lesov]

Very useful video, thank you 👍

[@AbdulRashid-rf4oe]

Thanks a lot for good information. I have a question. If SB-1 visa application is not approved, it may be or not re-applied?

[@davem6818]

Thank you so much for the info. I want to go for 2 years as i have to take care family and business. Can i put in 730 days for length of days?

[@amiereviews5522]

Hi. What if i need to go just for 2 to 3 weeks can i apply for refugee travel document since its cheaper to apply than a re-entry permit. Pls pls reply and also what documents i need to send with my application package.do i need to send passport pics as well. Hoping for ur reply. Thanks 🙏 😇

[@vanessawint3519]

What time frame does the 2 years (if approved for 2 years) start, does the 2 years start on the application date or on the approval date?

[@marcguevarra3207]

Hello, How can I pay the amount for applying for the re-entry permit? Looking forward to your positive reply. Thank you

[@nadimnaoufal6801]

C an you leave after filing the I 131 before receiving the appointment for the biometrics?

[@springboard9642]

You skipped part 3 (the part I was looking for) and the fact that it's for people who will pick up their document over seas but it won't accept a foreign address or phone number

[@happierhealthiermari8084]

hi! thank you so much. I am still doubtful about the documents that I need to send with my reentry permit. so far I think is: form I-131 copy of passport biography page copy of green card (and my 24 moth extension I just got after removing conditions, mine is based on marriage) copy os social security card 1 passport like photo of me check with the total amount $ is that all? I saw somewhere it was 2 photos... doo you think I need something else?

[@mehdilazzab5642]

Dear . Is it gonna cause any problem to leave the us with a reentry permit while still waiting for green card interview . ( Already got snn and work permit) thank you

[@rochellehidalgo2050]

Where can I file, Hawaii

[@RaafiaShah-kv9to]

Hi Maneesha! Where should I send I131 form for re entry . I live in New Jersey .

[@christineogolla8029]

This is very clear and helpful. Thank you

[@shinee091291]

Are you able to be away from the country for 14 months after your biometric appointment but before you receive the re-entry permit?

[@tzyy-chynhu1701]

Can you talking about i193?

[@rameshshrestha6324]

for reentry permit do we have to send passport size photo?

[@Ruthgrada]

Hi if I’m applying for green card only and don’t have plan to leave the country for months , do I still need to fill up the I 131

[@chielim9469]

Hi! I arrived in US last Nov. 28, 2023 but I have to return to the Phils on Jan 30, 2024. My green card has not arrived yet. I need to see my father, 96 years old, to check him. I am a retiree but employed as a Consultant in my previous company. Can I apply the re-entry permit without my green card?

[@phatgiaotv8000]

Hi, can we expedite the processing time of reentry permit? Thank you😊

[@bagcal77]

Hello,for applying a second time.I Just get another form I-131?

[@esamseyam7424]

can I have my attorney apply for me while outside the US?

[@sarahbehappy1584]

Thanks alot Maneesha for all this informations🙏🏼 do have question for renewing my reentry permit Do i have to pay the same amount as firstly applied $575 + $85 Or the amount fee for renewing is different?

[@Jayhoff2024]

Share your first experience please

[@sarahbehappy1584]

I had To reapply all over again,Reentry permit cannot be renewed from what I’ve learned. Had to file same paperwork as i did at first. Best of luck

[@ИгорьШтрапов-м1ы]

Hello, do you need to fill out this form for children 2 and 5 years old?

[@Sankalpsesiddhi-w3f]

Hi, where to send out the application? I am located in orange county, Los angeles, California

[@manjinderkaur6104]

Where I submitted I 131 in Michigan

[@toloolei]

Did you make any video regarding a US citizen re-entering the US with a expired passport book? Thank you

[@chielim9469]

I am leaving the Phils on an Immigrant visa for the first time in Nov 2023. I am 64 yrs old and still employed and will avail mandatory retirement from work at 65. I need to return to the Phils in December 2023 to file and claim my retirement benefit. How will I deal with this?

[@sixtails-]

hi, do I need to send any documents or proof after the biometric appointment back to the USCIS?

[@fiorellanp]

It doesn't make Sense, my family member was planning to travel back in february but she was told she couldn't leave the country until the reentry permit was approved so she couldn't travel, it's been 14 months AND she hasnt heard anything from uscis yet, how is that even posible, this is ridiculous

[@thirdydizon3782]

Hi Maam Maneesha, I was wondering if you happen to know the location of where to submit these forms? I will soon be a resident of Tacoma, WA.

[@bebe6804]

Question: if someone cannot maintain residency in the US and they willingly give up their green card, can they reapply for travel visa such as B1/B2?

[@wesleysaavedra3026]

Is it possible to file for a re entry permit then leave the US and return for the bionetrics and leave again while waiting for the approval and card? Thanks!

[@alvarodiaz994]

Could you help me know where I should send my permit. I'm in Hillsboro, Portland, Oregon. Please

[@hanksdiy6899]

Can get a permit with no passport?

[@JackYouyou-o2z]

Hello, do I need to do this if I want to send my kids overseas for middle and high school? We are green cards holders. Will

[@mujeebhiwadwal3573]

im green card holder for last six months and i came to USA 6 months ago what should i select in part 5 . Thank you in advance

[@sixtails-]

Hi Maneesha! I recently received a rejection of my reentry permit due to" payment amount incorrect." Is $660 still the correct amount? Should I write a separate check for the biometric fees?

[@owaisbashir7109]

Hi Maneesha, I had applied travel permit on 01-july-2022 and biometric was taken on 01-august-2022. In October 2022, I left the States and came to my homeland. Now its been 9 months (approx) since then and there is no status change. Can you please guide me what all necessary steps I should take. I had planned to stay for 2 years here at my hometown.

[@channezchan2274]

same case here and no status yet. have been outside the us for almost a year now

[@owaisbashir7109]

​@@channezchan2274 Have you taken any advise...because you have risked your green card as you have stayed more than a year outside USA.....

[@brandoninhofer6592]

​@@owaisbashir7109 It literally says this in the video...

[@brandoninhofer6592]

​@@owaisbashir7109she can do it

[@deleeepkumarchandar1314]

Hi Maneesha, How will getting a reentry permit affect an ongoing I130 application that the permanent resident applying for the permit has sponsored?

[@faded_blue_jeans]

Hi Maneesha! I want to file I-131, base on the fee calculator I need to pay $630 and there is no information on USCIS website that I need to include the payment for biometrics. How much do I really need to pay? Thank you!

[@hassanekonate439]

Thank you again for your video very interesting and important 👍

[@faridayusif4013]

Hello, may I leave the country as soon as the parcel sent to the attorney while I’m in a country?

[@sharibongcaron6500]

what is the adress in sending the re entry permit papers

[@jaitibhrany6057]

Can I apply the re-entry permit without my green card? My parents still have to receive their greencard.

[@noziphomsikita8906]

Where exactly can I mail my I-131 document? I’m in Pembroke Pines Florida.

[@magiproudian1]

Hello Maneesha, thanks for all your helpful videos. I had the green card interview and it has been approved and I paid the immigration visa fee. I am coming to US soon to collect my Green card. The problem is I can't stay more than 1 month due to some commitments in my hometown. I heard that it takes more than 2 months to receive the Green Card. What shall I do before leaving US to keep my Green Card affective while coming back to US, probably after 3 months. Please I need your advice. Many thanks.

[@rishabhpatel-s5n]

Is it possible to apply form i-131 from a different state (other than the state of your permanent residence) and then get a biometrics appointment in a different state (in the state of your permanent residence)?? For example:- my permanent address is in new jersey and presently i live in florida. I want to apply now from florida but get a biometrics appointment in new jersey because i will be travelling to new jersey shortly.

[@jacobm.1213]

Where should I send the application? I live in Massachusetts Cape Cod

[@hayatullahrahimi4690]

If I’m a green card holder and I want to travel to Pakistan for a month do I need a travel document

[@LeonardoBonansco]

Hi! does a 4 year old girl need to be present in the US to apply for the reentry permit? Thank you!

[@DcalMedia]

I had my re entry permit and it expired on 2017, I plan again on getting another re entry permit. Is it possible that I wouldnt need to take biometrics again? Thank you for the help.

[@CongShu]

Thanks for your information, I would like to know the address that I could mail to, I am located in Irvine, CA. Thank you so much

[@savethb.2216]

Hi I’m US permanent resident and I came here as a refugee so I didn’t get a passport from my country . My question is can I travel with my reentry permit to Mexico with out a passport?

[@mohamedesalem]

Very informative ♥️♥️

[@cherrylbalbin1743]

My husband has to leave in 2 weeks for his job overseas, is it not possible to get his biometrics in a US consulate abroad? If not is there a way to expedite it?

[@Irenetjc]

How can this application be submitted?

[@cherrylbalbin1743]

He is a greencard holder, and he comes every 6 MO the for 2-3 weeks.

[@markypjayme7733]

Good morning … what if my re entry did’nt arrive after 5 months wait… should i go back to US

[@panyhansana4817]

Hi, thank you for your video very helpful. I just need to know which address to sent formi131

[@sarahbehappy1584]

Where exactly do i need to mail my application i live in California. And i my travel document is due to a renewal what’s the correct address of USCIS

[@ceanarainelagahan4525]

Hello, thank you for this video.

[@tdfab6750]

It's fine to spend 9 months out? I didn't know that multiple entry could cause red flags. I am studying abroad

[@monstamonstas0605]

Can you get or apply for a re-entry permit for just one week?

[@aminfarshidi]

Hi Maneesha, thanks for your great video. I have a quick question. Once I submit my I-131, I would like for the USCIS communications including receipt notice, biometrics appointment and the reentry permit to be mailed to my friend's address since we may not be around during the process. Is it OK if I put my friend's address in Part 1? I am worried, because then the "Physical Address" I put on this form will not be the same as the address that USCIS already has as my home address.

[@sajidraza1643]

I got info from another attorney that we can provide an address of our home country consulate or embassy so USCIS deliver there and than we can collect it from there

[@aminfarshidi]

@@sajidraza1643 Thanks for your response. Yes, that is really an option to have it sent to the consulate/embassy in your country and then collect it from there or have the consulate/embassy to mail it to you in your country. However, I did not want to do that because I am traveling a lot. I just wanted it to be delivered to my US mailing address (i.e. my friend's place). Most USCIS forms let you list both a mailing and a physical address but this one does not. So, I decided to put my mailing address on this form in the place allocated for the physical address and then I attached a cover letter and explained why I did it and that this is my mailing address and my physical address is XXX. So far, it has been fine and I have received the receipt notice at my mailing address. I will wait and see how next steps go and will let you know whehter it completes without a problem or not.

[@gregh7457]

@@aminfarshidi did you ever get it delivered? we have been waiting 1.5 years and still nothing

[@jo-wq8ne]

What if during your travel and you was hospitalized for over a year?

[@AberrantArt]

Hi Maneesha, thank you for this video. I heard you say that we cannot apply from outside of the USA. What proof must be provided by us to prove we are in the USA at the time of filing?

[@maneeshamukhi]

Well, you have to go to your biometrics appt in person, which is soon after you file so you have to be here. No proof needed if you are here. Just file from here and that is enough. They'll know if you were not in the U.S. because they know when people go in/out of the country.

[@AberrantArt]

@@maneeshamukhi thank you for the reply. I was thinking of filing now from Canada and we will be in the USA in a few weeks. I was hoping to get things going sooner than later, but it sounds like that isn't a viable option? Since they will be checking the records of entry / exit and compare it to when the document was signed?

[@monettebanal5223]

How about if the applicant is minor? How’s the process and filing of the form I-131?

[@mahambaig4037]

@@AberrantArt hey... i would like to know the update on this. did u file the form from abroad? or did you file it in USA?

[@AberrantArt]

@Maham Baig I waited until I arrived in the USA to file, BUT I wish I didn't. Exactly what I was trying to prevent is what happened. I should have just filed a couple weeks ahead of time so the biometric appointment would be scheduled while I was there. Instead i filed when I arrived, and the biometric was scheduled the week after I had to travel again, so I needed to reschedule it.

[@lesley1944]

Hi, i have a question, my daughter's re entry permit is expired and she is still out of USA.what should I do so that she can comeback in the USA?

[@yaqinhamdan9775]

what if I want to file online?

[@sayedrohid1695]

Hello thanks for sharing this video i am green card holder i don't have passport which part i nee to fill out in I-131 form ?

[@miladshelley9924]

Where to send I’m from California

[@saraxiong4927]

Can you help me find a place in Anchorage Alaska

[@sheprii1994]

where can I file in San Diego, CA?

[@janakrustagi4758]

I have a US Green Card and a Canada PR Card...I plan to stay 6.5 months per year in the US and 5.5 months per year in canada to maintain both..I had to travel to india this year for some personal work and ended up staying 3 months instead of 1 month that has thrown my plan out of whack. This year from Jan 1st I've been able to be in the US for only 3 days ( 25 days in Jan and 10 days in May) and plan to go back on 1st Sep from Canada so 4 months till 31st Dec. shouyld that be alright to maintain my green card? Alos I plan to cross the land border in Sep and fly when entering the US.. what d you advise?

[@amirMahmed]

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[@LeiLaurenYoutube]

My boyfriend he's a greencard holder but we plan on taking a short trip to our homeland for few weeks what does he need besides his California driver license his greencard??? I'm a US citizen so I have my passport. Btw he been living in USA all his life since he was 4 yo.

[@gafirathe4662]

What if I have the green card but don't have a passport to use can I use a reentry permit as a passport?

[@juliovm1967]

What would happen to my Combo Card if my I-485 is "administratively closed" due to the unavailability of visas for 4th preference Special Immigration at the time of filing and fees refunded? Can I still use the Combo Card to travel abroad, or is it automatically cancelled?