3rd reentry possible

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dezi

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I got my GC in nov 2007. applied for 1st reentry permit in jun 2008 for myself wife and son. applied for second reenrty in jun 2010. got it.

My reentry expired in dec 2012. i went to usa in nov 2012 to apply for 3rd one. I know it is more difficult but still could get for one more year. When I went in nov i was grilled by the imm in canada why i am not living in usa and the reason how i got my reentry. i explained that even though i go to the usa 3 4 times a year my elderly parent suffers from parkinsons and i am the only son here for emotional support and care. he lives home waiting list for nursing home.

i just got a notice to appear for fingerprint this week. does that mean that i may get
reenrty or it could still be rejected after fingerprint. and even if i got he reenrty for at year or so could i still be harassed at the poe. i havent stayed in the USA for very long.

my son is moving in may 2013 he has some univ interviews in jan and will move regardless. If i give up my GC i hope it wont affect my sons GC

In summary should I go for my fingerprint as long as poe is not a problem
and take my chances or give up GC? Personally I dont think i will move to the usa but want to hang on to gc as long as i can because things can change in the future
thanks for any advice
 
dezi said:
my son is moving in may 2013 he has some univ interviews in jan and will move regardless. If i give up my GC i hope it wont affect my sons GC
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Does he already have his GC? Or is his GC process still pending?

If he already has his own approved and delivered GC, and he's 18 or older, you giving up your GC won't affect his GC.
 
Hi Jackolantern... he already has his gc and is 21.
my concern is if i get 3rd reentry even for a year... will i still be hounded at poe for staying out 5 years or more or they may be a little more patient after all i did follow rules and got permission for another year??
 
You never know how your IO will react. Logically, they'd give you hell because you've been doing this for a LONG time, and do you even have ties to the US? A house, a car, bank and credit card accounts? You have no family there. So, without ties, they're going to presume, and rightly so, that you're just maintaining your GC for a possible future move, and they can send you to an immigration judge if they want to. Of course, you could just get another warning, or you could get through without any questions. It all depends on the IO.

If you really want to try to do this for another year, go for it, but if you honestly see no need to move in the next two years, surrender your GC. You're Canadian? You won't need a visa, then.
 
Because of your travel history over the past 4 years, you can expect to be harassed again even with another reentry permit.

However, with the reentry permit you're in a better position than without it. Having that permit may make the difference between harassment at the port of entry vs. having to see an immigration judge.
 
Actually I do have a bank account have files taxes...travel every 3 months even if for 3 -4 days. Have a brother there if that helps.

Does getting a fingerprint notice mean that the chances of getting a 3rd reenrty is good or still could be denied after the FP is given?

THanks
 
It can be denied after FP. FP is a routine procedure, approval/denial decisions are generally made after FP (unless you are obviously ineligible, like applying for RP when you don't even have a green card or you didn't pay the fee).
 
Thanks Jack... I may try to go then... do u think I should mention to IO that my FP appt is due? and explain that if it is approved for a year..great if denied I will finally make a decision to move or give up GC. Being honest I guess will it help?
 
dezi said:
Thanks Jack... I may try to go then... do u think I should mention to IO that my FP appt is due?
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You mean at the airport? You've already left the US since applying for the permit?

If harassed at the port of entry, you should say that you have applied for a reentry permit, and show either the FP notice or receipt notice as proof of having applied.
 
Well I finally decided to go for my Fp expecting the worse. Well i ended up at the Secondary as I expexted.
The IO was polite but did say that I have not lived in the US at all since 2008. I explained my personal situation for
not having lived there ( hence the rentry permits twice)but did mention that I will be deciding in the next few months whether to move in or give up GC which he suggested himself.

I did mention the 3rd reentry appt he wanted to see proof of it and said that even if I got the rentry does not mean GC is safe.

I am back in canada but need to go next month again to check some busineses but do not know what to expect. I did mention that I need a 3 -5 month window where I need to go every month to the USa to check biz opps and then if nothing materialises decide to move in or give up GC.

some notes were made. Do u think the next time i go in a month would be the doomsday for my GC?
 
dezi said:
I did mention the 3rd reentry appt he wanted to see proof of it and said that even if I got the rentry does not mean GC is safe.
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Did you have the proof to show him? Did he let you in?

some notes were made. Do u think the next time i go in a month would be the doomsday for my GC?
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You have to go back sometime if you want to keep the GC. The sooner you go back the better.
 
Hi Jack
yes he let me in saw the appt notice ...gave my FP came back to canada.
Like i told them I would decide by may june whether to give up
or move in but I need to go next month again. My reentry if approved woulb be months away. Maybe I should wait till i get the 3rd reenrty even if for one year. Like u said better having one than nothing at all. It wasnt a warning just a reminder of what can happen if I dont move in soon. Hopefully if i go next month my arguement of a 3-4 month window while going in every month may stall them from taking my GC for till spring as i told them. Not sure if i should try next month or wait if I get my reentry.

Another question if they want to take it away and to see an immigration judge which I dont want to ...instead can I say OK I voluntarily give it up at the spot? any bad ramifications ?? would thae still let me in as tourist?

Thanks
 
Yes, you definitely will have the option to give it up on the spot and sign form I-407 if you don't want to defend your green card in front of the immigration judge. There are no bad ramifications if you surrender it (other than not having a green card, obviously).

However, whether they immediately let you in just to visit is up to their discretion. If you're Canadian, you'll probably have a good chance of being allowed to enter as a visitor, otherwise if you're from a country that needs a visa they'll probably to tell you to go and get the visa before you return. Or if they're generous they might parole you in.
 
got last reentry

Well finally got my last rentry for one year. Will decide to move or give up in time. Hope having a reentry hassle is less than not having one.for tripps to USA
 
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