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Actually I thought that JoeF suggested otherwise. If you have a reentry permit you just do not need an SB-1 visa - that's all. But you can get questioned at the port of entry, you can be deemed to have abondoned your status, it is up to you to prove that you still have the LPR status. So...

Obviously that would all depend how much is your stereo and how much is your tv. It also depends on what your lifestyle is etc. I own a home but I do not own a TV - I just think it is a waste of time. But there are people who would think this is not mainstream. Radio is really inexpensive (Mine...

Wow. I thought that temporary trip on reentry permit when sb is admissable otherwise would NEVER guarantee reentry and they can start removal proceedings based on abondonment. Because the most important were ties to the US like family in the US, belongings, taxes etc. Is that changing now...

Hey JoeF - Can you elaborate on this topic here: http://immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634 Basically Ron seems to be suggesting that as soon as you file for reentry you can leave immediately. So you file on Mon - and you can head out on Tue without waiting for...

Yes. It is part of the Happy Family Program. It is a great program that helps the marriage bond to grow. You are seperated from your spouse for 5 years, then she can come and join you. You will immediately see that your marriage has grown so much. And then you will be forever thankful to...

Can someone tell me what does it mean that priority date for EB3 category for country other than Philippines, India, Mexico is 22 APR 01. So they are looking at applications with labour cert submitted on 22 APR 01? So people have to wait for 5 years?? Is it true for European countries?

Gurus - Can you help since JoeF does not want to respond? Basically is it fishy to maintain an address say with an uncle or a friend? My first thought is that it is. Why? Because when you return from the temp trip abroad you will likely change the address immediately (e.g: check in at...

JoeF - An LPR who gets a reentry permit is supposed to maintain ties to the US. I think that one of the best ties is having actual residence that is waiting for you. What does a person do when they are renting a house or apartment? Many attorneys suggest that it is not necessary to keep...

JoeF - So I wanted to confirm that you think that if a person leaves with a valid reentry permit for a clear purpose and a clear ending date and maintains ties to the US and is not a criminal then the person is pretty much safe with GC. Just like the people on Ron's message board.... I...

JoeF - You say: "But, you can't generalize from such specific instances. Have similarly clear plans, and things will most likely be ok. Have vague plans, e.g., "I may come back in 2 years", and problems are much more likely to appear." But how can you apply for a reentry permit if you...

The guys here: (b) "The immigrants, who were husband and wife, were citizens of India who became lawful permanent residents of the United States in 1977 and 1981, respectively. They had two children who were United States citizens. In 1984, the immigrants left the United States so that the...

Can you comment on the 2 cases here. Both people are using reentry permits to stay abroad and a reputable lawyer on the message board seems to think it is okay. Why is that? If going for extended periods is risky regardless of whether the trip is temporary and the person has ties to the US -...

Hey - 1) Can you elaborate on the Pakistani family. Did they have a valid reentry permit, ties to the US and still were deemed to have abondoned the green card? 2) You say courts take years to decide on abaondonment cases. Is that true? So the person is in limbo for many years? It...

JoeF - I am not sure there if there isn't a lot of contradictions. The guy gets a reentry permit for a 1 or 2 year contract in China. He documents that on a reentry and the reentry permit gets approved. So INS explicitely agrees that the reason IS GOOD ENOUGH for the person to leave the...

Actually I think that on this thread there is NOONE who thinks that you can maintain GC by visiting the US once per year. This is obvious case of GC abandonment. I think there are 2 camps. CAMP #1 --------- Those people think that if you have a valid reason to be abroad for 1-2 years...

But why do people forget that in immigration YOU ARE GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT. So it is up to you to prove: 1) if you go abroad -> u prove that that you had intention to live in the US every single moment. 2) if you get employment gc - at the time you were supposed to have...

Hello, After thinking hard (I am a layman not a lawyer) - I am sniffing that since intentions are very important (and not actions) in job change then people are at risk. Take for example a person who gets a green card and has no intentions of staying with employer indefinitely. Since at...

If I read correctly JoeF's posts - then it seems the following applies to you: - You go to India - Everyday you wake up you measure your intentions. I would suggest a diary. Try to get your feelings out regarding staying in India for good. Is it a good idea? How do you feel about this? What...

JoeF - No - I am actually serious. I heard of a friend from Tajikistan. Basically the issue with him is that he had a brain concussion. He is going abroad to Tajikistan for 1 year with a valid reentry permit. He has all his belongings in the US. He will work for 1 yr on uncle's...

Also - since going on a temp assignment with reentry permit and ties to the US is no proof of ones intentions to remain in the US => Why not deport 100% of people who come back to the US on a valid reentry permit. It is up to them to prove that things were temporary and nobody can prove this...