My conditional green card has recently expired and I received the 18 month extension notice. I would like to know if it is possible to apply and receive a re-entry permit in such cases or whether I need to have a valid green card in order to get approval?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThey will ordinarily approve for up to the period of the extension, that is about 18 months.
Rani Emandi
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThere is a specific process at the U.S. consulate abroad depending on the consulate so please contact/email the U.S. consulate to request the process.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryIf you are able to obtain a reentry permit, it likely will be valid only for one year or for no longer than the remaining time on your extension notice, whichever is less.
Lynne Feldman
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryYou are eligible for a re-entry permit in this situation.
Ying Lu
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryIf you have filed the I-829, you will be able to apply for a re-entry permit because your conditional residency is extended while the I-829 petition remains pending. However, the expiration date of your re-entry permit will be the expiration date of that 18-month extension period. If you have been out of the 18-month extension period and there is an I-551 stamp on your passport, the expiration date of your re-entry permit will be the end date of the I-551 stamp.
Karen-Lee Pollak
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryYou can travel on your expired green card and extension notice. You only need a reentry permit if you will be outside the U.S. for more than a year at a time.
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