What Is the SB-1 Returning Resident Visa and Who Qualifies?
A green card holder stuck abroad over a year needs a new way home. Here is how the SB-1 returning resident visa works, what it takes, and the alternatives.
Tag: Travel Documents
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How Advance Parole Works for Pending Green Card Applicants
Leaving with a pending I-485 and no advance parole abandons the case. Here is how Form I-131 works, what Arrabally protects, and who should stay home.
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How to Get a Re-Entry Permit Before a Long Trip Abroad
A re-entry permit must be filed while you are in the United States, with biometrics before you leave. Here is the Form I-131 sequence, validity and limits.
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Can You Travel While Your Immigration Application Is Pending?
Leaving the country can abandon one pending application and leave another untouched. Here is the rule for I-539, I-129, I-485, I-131 and N-400 filings.
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How Long Can a Green Card Holder Stay Outside the U.S.?
Green card holders ask for a number, and the honest answer is two numbers and an intent test. Here is what 180 days and one year abroad mean for your status.