I-131 for reentry permit - urgent question about purpose of trip

[Username123]

I'm filling out i-131 to apply for a reentry permit. I'm not sure what to write about "proposed travel" (part 4 of the document).

I received my GC about 4 months ago, but still live and work in Europe. I'm going to come to the US, apply for a reentry permit, and then come back to Europe. I'd like to wait a little bit and hold on to my current job in Europe before the US economy gets better, then find a suitable job in the US (ideally before i move), then move to the US. This may take more than a year, which is why i need a reentry permit.

What would be the best way to phrase it in I-131? Obviously, i intend to tell the truth, but i'm not sure how to describe it to avoid any doubts as to whether or not i intend to maintain ties to the US and move there eventually.

It's also confusing that the question is about "proposed travel", but i currently work abroad so my answer would not be only something i propose to do, but also about the fact that i currently work abroad.

Any help would be highly appreciated.

[dezi]

I had put in "Family Responsibility". I Think you can also put "Temporary
Work Assignment". Hope that helps.

[Jackolantern]

What you plan to do may result in losing your green card. Even with a reentry permit, you are still required to maintain ties of residence to the US. Having a job in Europe for a non-US company, and failing to have a house or apartment or even a car in the US is asking for trouble.

You need to be actively looking for a job in the US right now, not waiting around until the US economy improves (which could take years).

[Hannah7]

Jackolantern is right. But on the other hand you cannot have real ties to the U.S. if you just go for your re-entry permit. I guess many people do the same thing after winning the lottery (including me).

Just go to the states - apply for reentry permit - go home for a year (or a bit more) - and then back for good. Or at least for couple months before applying for another permit:-D

I'm still asking questions like you on this forum, so I'm layman. I just think that the first reentry permit won't be a problem! Especially if you won in the lottery.

Have a nice day!