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Tough call indeed. Might be nearly impossible to withdraw it. Worst case there is nothing to lose, just the 385 check you sent. Why don't you call the 800- number and ask them.

Stop the payment. If the payment does not go through they will return it to you. There should be no ramifications down the line.

My recommendation is to discuss with an attorney. This is not a trivial matter and you need to have a strategy upfront with a full understanding of all the intricacies. Do not look for an answer in these forums because you will get majorly confused by the immigration pseuds here. I beleive...

Very good question! I don't know the exact answer but one friend recently returned to the US and the POE officer printed out all the exact dates when he left and entered the country over the last 3 years. Amazing!!! My guess is that they use the passenger manifest from the airlines to...

The answer to your questions depends on whether you intend to apply for citizenship or not. Please clarify.

Same here. Still waiting for Receipt number. Filed 3 weeks ago. I will give it another week and try the Infopass appointment. Worst case I can return for fingerprinting but that is a major hassle and expense. Airfare very expensive these days.

If it is wrong they will just return it. But I have not received anything back so that is really annoying. Hopefully after the holiday we will get a response. Hang in there!

Gurus - I filed my I-131 10 days and fedexed to the NE processing center. I have confirmation that they have received it. However, the check has not cleared in my checking account and no receipt notice yet. What can I do? I am in a bit of rush and would like to do the biometrics before I...

you have absolutely nothing to worry about as far as your green card is concerned.

Does anyone know what are the rules for renewing reentry permits? How many times can you do it? Is it based on previous reentry permits or time you have been abroad. I-131 asks how long have you been abroad? And they offer several options: <6 months 6 mo to 1 yr 1yr - 2 yr 2yr - 3yr 3yr...

Mmed - thanks for your post. My situation is such that I am going abroad on a 6-month contract with the possibility to extend it. Since I do not know whether it will be extended I am considering of leaving the States and then return to file for reentry permit if the contract is extended. Do you...

Cool! Thanks guys! What do you think is a better idea: a) apply before I leave? or b) leave, work abroad for a few months, then return to file I-131? However, I realize I may need to come back twice if I don't get the biometrics appointment fast enough. Does the second approach carry any sort...

Thanks!!! Is temporary work assignment abroad going to create an issue? I need to list purpose for this trip! Could this trigger RFE?

Gurus - is it a good idea to have a lawyer prepare my I-131? Is there any reason they could deny I-131? I have always used lawyers for my immigration matters and have paid dearly. Is this something I should be able to handle on my own? Are there any hidden landmines I should be aware of...

So If I file from the US, then the issue becomes how long it will take to get the biometrics appointment. If I get the biometrics letter while I am abroad I will need to come back to get fingerprinted, right? Is there any issue if I am abroad when the biometrics letter is issued? I will have it...

I WILL be in the USA when I file. The question is whether I should file now, or should I return in 6 motnhs and file then, in case I decide to extend my stay abroad for longer than 1 year. Make sense?

Gurus - can I file reentry permit 6 motnhs after I left the country? Let's say I go abroad with the intent of staying there less than year. However, sometime into my stay I decided I want to extend it up to 2 years. Can I come back to the US 6 motnhs later and file I-131? Thanks for your advice.

Gurus - hypothetical situation. Let's say I have worked here for 15 years, paid income taxes, social security taxes, medicare taxes, etc and move back to home country before becoming a US citizen. Question: what happens to all the benefits that I am entitled at retirement? Can I still get a...

Thank you! Can you confirm that at the time of renewal I need to file from the US. Do I need to be here while the renewal is processed or I can pick it up in a consulate abroad?

Renewal of Reentry Permit Guys - how many times can you renew the permit in succession? Do I need to provide explanation of why I need to be abroad? Do have to provide proof that i intend to keep my residency? Thanks for your good advice.