prudhvi007

Assuming applicant applies in the US and gives Biometrics in the US: Can the applicant indicate someone’s address in the US who can receive the re-entry permit on their behalf? Assuming the applicant will get the permit before re-entering US.” So basically is it ok to send the permit to a mailing address in the US while you are outside?

Hi, My relative was recently stopped at the US port of entry at the airport, and questioned why she was gone from US for over 6 months (she was gone for approx. 6 months and two weeks). The immigration officer at the port of entry also questioned her intention to live in US as she usually comes to US every 5 months or so, stays in U.S for several weeks and leaves for her former home country. She was never questioned until now. This time, she was 1) questioned strictly at the port of entry, 2) warned about potential LPR status abandonment through judge decision 3) advised to have a re-entry permit in she's gone again for "extended period of time" (no specifics on timing), and finally 4) let into US with an admission stamp in her passport saying "ARC 6 months". I'd like to know: 1) Based on her experience at the port of entry, does this mean that her LPR status is already considered as "abandoned", even through she was let into US? Is there a way to know if any action was taken against her status? 2) Does she really need a re-entry permit if she intends to come back in 4 to 5 months? (she has to go back to home country after staying in US for 2 weeks to undergo a special medical treatment since she cannot afford these costs in US). 3) If she does need a re-entry permit, would the two year period (while the permit is valid) be part of continuous residency or does it stop the 5-year countdown to naturalization eligibility? 4) If her continuous residency is interrupted by the re-entry permit, does she need to start it over to be eligible for naturalization in 5 years? Many thanks in advance!!!