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I stayed out of USA for a year and I would like to return now. I got the information below from the US Consular but I am not sure what to do. What kind of documents should I show? I do not have any proof that I wanted to return but could not and it was beyond my control. What kind of visa or permit should I obtain? Can I ask for it at the airport when I travel? What do they do with me if I travel without these documents? How long is this process? Can my parents help from the USA?
This is what I got from the consular office:
"Permanent resident aliens who are unable to return to the United States within the travel validity period of the Alien Registration Receipt Card, or the Reentry Permit, may apply to the nearest U.S. consular office for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB-1) visa. To qualify for such status aliens must show:--
That they were lawful permanent residents when they departed the United States. -- That when they departed they intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent: -- That they are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, that it was caused by reasons beyond their control and for which they were not responsible; and -- That they are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects"
Thanks for any kind of info
Csilli
This is what I got from the consular office:
"Permanent resident aliens who are unable to return to the United States within the travel validity period of the Alien Registration Receipt Card, or the Reentry Permit, may apply to the nearest U.S. consular office for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB-1) visa. To qualify for such status aliens must show:--
That they were lawful permanent residents when they departed the United States. -- That when they departed they intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent: -- That they are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, that it was caused by reasons beyond their control and for which they were not responsible; and -- That they are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects"
Thanks for any kind of info
Csilli
