Reentry permit expediting and obtaining

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ketanco

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Hello,

-Is there a way to expedite the reentry permit process, or at least the fingerprinting so that you can file and have your fingerprint done asap and leave the country?

-Is there a negative effect of not completing the reentry permit process? Say you filed the application and then you were unable to show up for fingerprinting due to being out of the country. or you completed it and cancelled your trip and stayed in the US.

-I will file from NJ. How long should it take and where can I look it up
 
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You can do a walk-in fingerprinting before the scheduled date. But you still need to have the fingerprint notice in hand (which takes some 2-4 weeks to arrive after you submit the application).

The only negative effect of not showing up for fingerprinting is the denial of the reentry permit. If you don't travel overseas for a long time, you won't need it, so the denial wouldn't affect you if you don't travel for long periods of time.
 
has the practice of fingerprinting for Re-Entry permit been introduced recently, the time i got the Re-Entry Permit was in 2004 and i do not think I had done any FP, as i just applied and left the country
 
ketanco said:
-Is there a negative effect of not completing the reentry permit process? Say you filed the application and then you were unable to show up for fingerprinting due to being out of the country. or you completed it and cancelled your trip and stayed in the US.
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The I-131instr.pdf has some remarks to this:
However, if biometric collection is required and the applicant departs the United States before the biometrics are collected, the application may be denied.​
You can have the permit be sent to an overseas US consulate. Depending on your concrete timeline and reasons, you should get an InfoPass and discuss this with your DO (see below)

ketanco said:
-Is there a way to expedite the reentry permit process, or at least the fingerprinting so that you can file and have your fingerprint done asap and leave the country?
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USCIS lists criteria under "Tips for Filing Petitions and Applications to the NBC":
under I-131:
.......
Expedite Requests

1. If an applicant has an urgent need to travel and has already filed an I-131 with the NBC, the applicant or his or her representative should visit the local Field Office by making an InfoPass appointment or call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283. The Field Office will consider the merits of the request, and will forward requests that they determine to require expedited handling to designated points of contact at the NBC.

2. If an applicant has not yet filed an I-131 and needs an expedited Advance Parole document, the I-131 may be filed in person at the local Field Office after an InfoPass appointment has been made. IMPORTANT: Note that expedited processing is done at the discretion of the Field Office, based upon the evidence provided by the applicant.

3. <snip>... I-765 application processed...</snip>.

4. Please keep in mind that expedite requests for applications and petitions will be considered based upon the following criteria:
  • Severe financial loss to company or individual
  • Situations of extreme emergency
  • Humanitarian situation
  • Nonprofit status of requesting organization advocating the cultural and social interest of the United States
  • Department of Defense or National Interest Situation (Note: Request must come from an official U.S. Government entity, stating that delay will be detrimental to the U.S. Government.)
  • USCIS error
  • Of compelling interest to USCIS
 
sreeleshk said:
has the practice of fingerprinting for Re-Entry permit been introduced recently, the time i got the Re-Entry Permit was in 2004 and i do not think I had done any FP, as i just applied and left the country
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The fingerprinting requirement is a recent change, which they added for the apparent purpose of increasing "security".
 
DavidSEA said:
The I-131instr.pdf has some remarks to this:
However, if biometric collection is required and the applicant departs the United States before the biometrics are collected, the application may be denied.​
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They have since published a follow-up (I don't have a link now) to clarify that for the reentry permit it is acceptable to leave the US immediately after filing the application, as long as you return in time for the biometric appointment. But for Advance Parole (which is also applied for with form I-131), one cannot leave until it is approved.
 
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