What reasons for travel are valid when applying for re-entry permit? Are there any documents issued by the USCIS on this? I read some posts which say that the RP can generally only be issued to full time students and that working outside of the US full time (except for US gov.’t and such) is grounds for taking away a GC. People who got RP’s approved, what reasons for travel did you state? I greatly appreciate any responses!
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Reasons for Reentry Permit
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cafeconleche
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I said it was for studying.
cafeconleche
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Nope. You don't have to. Just write extended travel due to extenuating circumstances or something. You'll get it.
cafeconleche
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I'm sure it'd be fine.
Thanks everyone! I read on another recent tread concerning the reentry permit, that a valid reason typically is full-time study, and that, on the other hand, full-time work outside of the US would be considered as indication of abandonment of one’s permanent residence. I was planning to work FT and not study unless, perhaps, this was the only way to preserve my GC, save for moving to the US right away. Any experiences
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One thing connected with "full time" study is that such person usually don't earn any money and so then there is no reason to file Tax Return - and even if you file one, they usually reject it as it is not necessary.
However one condition to keep GC alive is to file resident tax return. But how can you do that when you don't work in the U.S. nor anywhere else and study full time abroad?
Or in another words. Are permanent resident exception from filing tax returns when they still keep studying?
However one condition to keep GC alive is to file resident tax return. But how can you do that when you don't work in the U.S. nor anywhere else and study full time abroad?
Or in another words. Are permanent resident exception from filing tax returns when they still keep studying?
I think the important thing is to NOT file as a NON-resident (or as a partial year resident), and not necessarily to file a resident return if you are not required to file at all.
However, as a resident, you have to report all income from all sources, so if you have grants or interest income you would report them. Even of you don't have any income whatsoever and you are not required to file, you can file and have a copy if need be.
I would like to hear about situations other than being a student. I understand people who do not study get re-entry permits approved, and I'd like to know what they stated as reasons. I guess another reason would be to care for somebody who needs care, but that is not my case either. Can I state the reason as "personal" or will that be too vague.
Moreover, I need to work full time in another country, and I was not sent by a US company or government. Would that be permitted?
However, as a resident, you have to report all income from all sources, so if you have grants or interest income you would report them. Even of you don't have any income whatsoever and you are not required to file, you can file and have a copy if need be.
I would like to hear about situations other than being a student. I understand people who do not study get re-entry permits approved, and I'd like to know what they stated as reasons. I guess another reason would be to care for somebody who needs care, but that is not my case either. Can I state the reason as "personal" or will that be too vague.
Moreover, I need to work full time in another country, and I was not sent by a US company or government. Would that be permitted?
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