Top 3 Re-Entry Permit Mistakes for Green Card Holders
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Planning to travel outside the U.S. as a green card holder? In this video, we explain the top 3 things you need to know about re-entry permits using Form I-131. If you're a lawful permanent resident and expect to be outside the U.S. for more than 6 months, getting a re-entry permit can help protect your green card. We’ll cover common mistakes to avoid, how long permits last, and how applying for one affects your U.S. citizenship or natura
Hi, we received the approval before we left US but we haven’t received the physical permit which we asked USCIS to send it to our home country. The tracking number is unavailable on the uscis online account. Could you advise what action we need to take? I’m home already and will be one year on September. Thank you
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my father is old and outside US.. Can I apply online for him? he can sign application online and when his fingerprints dates come he can come to US?
0:00 - Introduction: What this video is about
0:10 - Why reentry permits are getting more complicated
I applied for re entry permit on 20 feb 2026, still no receipt or any payment issued...how long to wait??
0:29 - What is a reentry permit?
0:47 - How long you can stay outside with approval
Can I reentry 3 time in the middle of the 2 years permit or before reenrty get expired ?
1:04 - Why this helps at the airport
1:20 - Reasons for long trips abroad
Asked a question here two weeks ago - then emailed you direct - nothing...no response.....
1:33 - Why getting permission in advance is smart
1:37 - Tip #1: You must be inside the U.S. to file
Can I apply for I - 131 from outside US through the embassy.
1:57 - What happens if you file while outside
2:13 - Tip #2: Typical validity of 2 years
I submitted my reentry permit application in May 2025, I was able to take my fingerprints on May 27, but until now I have received nothing on the tracking site. I only have (Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken)? Is this normal and what is the average timeframe please?
2:24 - When you might only get 1 year
2:35 - What to do when it expires
I'm a permanent resident that has been in Canada for a year and half off and on because my dad is sick - i am heaind down to vegas in Aug - how is this going to work?? I know I should get a 131 RP but i have to BE in USA to apply - what do I say at the airport customs when asked if I have a green card>? Obviously I say yes but I'm a CDN citizen
But will only spend 4 months in usa this year
2:44 - Tip #3: Doesn’t help or hurt citizenship
2:58 - Reentry permits & naturalization: The truth
3:18 - It’s the absence, not the permit, that matters
3:37 - Bonus Tip: Be careful with tax status on Form I-131
4:00 - Why tax status matters for green card holders
4:06 - Contact JQK Law Frim
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