Re-Entry Permit Approved

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rg585

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For those applying for Re-entry permit after getting the Green Card, here are the details of my application. From this forum, I gathered it used to take around 1 year for approval, but in my case it has taken less that 6 months.


Received Date: June 28, 2004
Notice Date: June 29, 2004
Approved Date: December 13, 2004

Got the email regarding the approval last nite:

Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR BCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status:

On December 13, 2004, the document we made based on the approval or registration of this case was mailed directly to the person to whom issued.
 
Thanks Joe.
Ironically, I was hoping that they would approve it in a year so that I could have more time out of the US. Now, I have it approved even before I leave the US in 2 weeks.
But it is good news, if they are improving the processing times.
 
Address for Mailing the Permit

What address did you provide for mailing the permit?

In a scenario where the applicant has left the shores after applying for the permit, where should he/she ask the permit to be delivered ?

Thanks
 
jughead said:
What address did you provide for mailing the permit?

In a scenario where the applicant has left the shores after applying for the permit, where should he/she ask the permit to be delivered ?

Thanks
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You can have the Permit either mailed in the US or to a US Consulate in your home country.

The Approval letter can be mailed either to a friend's address in the US (which is what I did) or you can have the Approval Letter mailed to your Address in your home country.
I had contacted the US Consulate in India to which I had asked for the Permit to be delivered and they emailed me back saying that I did not have to go and pick up the Permit but that they emailed me saying that they would mail it. I am waiting on a response since I never gave any address in India so I have asked them whether I need to go personally.
 
Class of Admission

Congrats. It was a quick approval.
I am also filing the I-131, and need a clarification.
On I-131 on Item-3, 'Class of Admission', does it mean the admission at the port of Entry or the current status ?.
I searched Murthy bulletins and found that, this means the 'Current Status' and not the port of entry admission status.
Could you tell me what did you fill out there.

thanks
GCcare
 
GCcare said:
Congrats. It was a quick approval.
I am also filing the I-131, and need a clarification.
On I-131 on Item-3, 'Class of Admission', does it mean the admission at the port of Entry or the current status ?.
I searched Murthy bulletins and found that, this means the 'Current Status' and not the port of entry admission status.
Could you tell me what did you fill out there.

thanks
GCcare
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I put the status with which I last entered the US and that was with AP (Advance Parole). I dont think it really matters for a Re-entry Permit.

I got my approval letter today to my own address instead of my friend's address. I have no clue how these guys operate, but it puzzles me. I told them that I would be leaving the US in November 2004, but they still send me an Approval letter at my US address. Oh well, I am lucky to be still here in the US.
 
Hey Guys,
I need some info on Re-entry permit and I believe you all are experts on that topic. I am planning to go to India and stay there 1.5 yrs. How should I do it?

1. Somebody has mentioned that if I had left United States and went to my home country(or anywhere else), I wouldn't have any option of applying for Re-entry permit. Is that true?

2. Can I work in India while I am there (holding re-entry permit document)? Will it considered as breaking the law?

3. Can I come back whenever I want to, even before ayear? If I am allowed to do that, should I follow any additional procedure in order for me to do that?


Please respond and let me know about this ASAP.

Thank you
 
waiting4gc2002 said:
Hey Guys,
I need some info on Re-entry permit and I believe you all are experts on that topic. I am planning to go to India and stay there 1.5 yrs. How should I do it?

1. Somebody has mentioned that if I had left United States and went to my home country(or anywhere else), I wouldn't have any option of applying for Re-entry permit. Is that true?

--- You need to apply for Re-entry Permit before you leave the US.

2. Can I work in India while I am there (holding re-entry permit document)? Will it considered as breaking the law?

--- Yes you can work in India while holding the Re-entry permit.

3. Can I come back whenever I want to, even before ayear? If I am allowed to do that, should I follow any additional procedure in order for me to do that?

--- You can come back anytime before the expiry of 2 years from the date of approval of the Re-entry permit. You will most probably not even have to use the Re-entry permit if you return within a year. Re-entry Permit is normally for stays over a year.

Please respond and let me know about this ASAP.

Thank you
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Hope the above responses help you out ...
 
Thank you rg585, it really helps!!

I am asking my first question again.... If I have visited India within the last 6months to Year, can I still apply for re-entry permit? Are there any restrictions in applying for reentry permit?

Thank you!!
 
rg585,
Can you help me with the following questions.
I am trying to fillup the Reentry Permit form for my mother. what does one put under
a) Part 1 - Class of Admission (She came under B1. Now she has the GC).
b) Part 3 - Date of intended departure and Expected Length of Trip.
c) Part 4 - Purpose of the trip...

thanks

rg585 said:
For those applying for Re-entry permit after getting the Green Card, here are the details of my application. From this forum, I gathered it used to take around 1 year for approval, but in my case it has taken less that 6 months.


Received Date: June 28, 2004
Notice Date: June 29, 2004
Approved Date: December 13, 2004

Got the email regarding the approval last nite:

Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR BCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status:

On December 13, 2004, the document we made based on the approval or registration of this case was mailed directly to the person to whom issued.
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Can we apply for a break for 2 years at a stretch

Can we apply for a 2 year break in the same form.
Or do we need to appy for a year at a time .
 
can Re-entry permit be technical used for more than 2yrs??

:confused:
Suppose I apply the re-entry permit today and go out of US next week and the Re-entry permit comes after 6 months say in july. So the 2 yrs date will start from july 05 to july 07.So can I enter US in June 2007?
Hope my example makes sense.
Thanks..
 
Need advice from you.....

Hi Guys,

Hope u all are enjoying your green card status... Well i also got one 6 mths back and my wife approval happened just 3 weeks back after a interview at San Jose. Well..things have changed at home front now and looks like i will have to fly back to India for atleast 1-2 years at the least... I am planning to apply for Rentry permit (I-131) for me and my wife.. I had these doubts while I was looking at the form today... Need your advice and guidance friends..

1. On the Part section 3 there is a field which says "Class of Admisson". I tried findng this on the net and there seems to be a lot of confusion on this. Murthy says one should put ones current status while some other sites says one should put the staus one entered with... I am a GC holder now but entered last time with H1. Whats my "Class of admisson then". My wife came on H4 and then got her Gc stamped on her passport. So what is our status ?

2. What passport style pictures are being accepted these days. I remember they changed from side snaps to frontal ones but the online form still says the old format... which is the right one guys ??

3. Part 3 of form says Intended date of departure. I assume I can fly before getting the permit. Can I put May 1, 2005 there or I need to put some later date. I am planning to fly on May 1st, 2005

4. Part 3 also says Expected length of trip. Can I say 1.5 yrs ??? or by default they will give me 2 yrs..

5. Part 4 says "information about your proposed Travel". I want to go back coz my parents are not keeping well and also I have some things to take care of. Can I say I want to go back to take care of my sick mother. is this reason sufficient or will need some proof !!

6. My wife doest have a card yet but her pasport is stamped. Is that sufficient as a proof for her Gc with INS

7. I am sending this to Nebraska office with $165 check and I am planning to give my freinds address. Hope this is ok...

I would really appreciate guys if u can clarify on any or all of the doubts I have...

THANKS A TON !!!..


Nice_guy
 
Help in filling Reentry card application I-131

dear nice guy

did you get any replies for your questions. I do have same kind of questions need to get some answeres
 
No answers to the rentry question

Hi,

I did not get any answers to my questions.... I am still waiting to hear from our freinds.....

Guys, I hope u will reply.........

Nice_guy
 
Pls reply guys !!

Hi Guys/rg485,

Need your help on my questions...as i have to mail all my docs today...

Pls help if u know my answers....

Thnx

Nice_guy.....
 
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