Processed GC, but parents dont like living in US

[kuchchbhee]

ya i am sure you have head that before. So, my challange is either to go back to saharanpur to care for them and cut sugarcanes or convince them to live in US.

Both my parents have been here 3 months and although we have all comforts but they definitely miss their lifestyle. I am more worried about their old age when they will not be able to live on their own in India.

My question: What is the recourse if they leave for India now and then some other situation forces them to return to US down the road... in 3 years (lets assume). Would the GC process will have to be started from scratch? Or will it be any easier or difficult than what we already did.

damn!!!

 

[namecheckvictim]

If they already have a GC then get a REP for them, with that they will be able to stay outside US for upto two years.

 

[kuchchbhee]

can you expand REP?

not sure what you mean... thx

 

[TheRealCanadian]

It seems like one's desire to live in the US is inversely proportional to one's ability to legally do so.

The best way to solve America's illegal immigration problem is to give all the illegals green cards. Then they will decide they don't want to live here after all and move back to their home country.

 

[kuchchbhee]

great idea! I was not looking for a solution to illegal migration ....but i have a rather much simple question.

 

[Jackolantern]

It seems like one's desire to live in the US is inversely proportional to one's ability to legally do so.

Reminds of an old folk saying: Wanty wanty, can't getty. Getty getty, no wanty.

 

[kuchchbhee]

Wanty wanty, can't getty. Getty getty, no wanty.

you guys are senior contributors here but your replies are making me smack my head!

 

[Jackolantern]

REP = reentry permit.

 

[Triple Citizen]

When you see similar cases day in day out, sarcasm creeps in with the hope that it might get a message across

you guys are senior contributors here but your replies are making me smack my head!

 

[cafeconleche]

For now they can do 2 things: 1. get a re-entry permit, which will allow them to stay out of the US for about 2 years (slightly more most likely since it will probably be issued 6 months after they apply for it, and will be valid for 2 years). They have to be here for the application and then fingerprinting a few weeks later, but then they can go back and have it sent to a consulate there or to your address, from where you can send them to them. It's a tough situation, I know. 2. They can try to stay here for 6 months and there for 6 months for a while. Senior citizens are rarely questioned about such a travel pattern, especially Indians. If they can stay here for more than 6 months per year, that would be ideal, and chances are they can do this for a few years, after which they can decide wither they would like to stay in the US or India. If they are given trouble at the border, they can then consider the re-entry permit.