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I am US citizen and my wife got her GC last year, she got her conditional card last year and we have to wait for one more year before she will get the permanent GC. I am working on job offer outside US and would like to pursue that opportunity and have to leave US in next couple of months. we could come back to visit in next few months and continue to visit every six to nine months. I am going to apply for her reentry permit, got few questions
How much is the fee for I131; is it 360 + 85 = $415

"A biometric fee of $85 is required for a Reentry Permit and a Refugee Travel Document for applicants ages 14-79 inclusive, unless the applicant resides outside of the United States at the time of filing their form.
No biometric fee is required for advance parole applicants."


Part 3 of the form says -- Expected length of trip -- do i need to put in 6 months, or can I put 3 months? Does she qualify for reentry permit even if its less than 6 months.. I Just dont want to get her in trouble when we apply for permanent card -- not sure if we could apply for one after living abroad for six to nine months??

Section 3 of the form says -- if u r applying for Advance parole document, skipto part 7 -- Is this a reentry permit or advance parole document?

Is your overseas job for a US employer or recognized international organization of which US is a member (e.g. UN, IMF, NATO)? If yes, your wife might be eligible for expedited citizenship under Section 319(b). See http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0525-mehta.shtm

Part 3 of the form says -- Expected length of trip -- do i need to put in 6 months, or can I put 3 months? Does she qualify for reentry permit even if its less than 6 months.. I Just dont want to get her in trouble when we apply for permanent card -- not sure if we could apply for one after living abroad for six to nine months?? The reentry permit is a multiple-use document, normally valid for 2 years. Write 2 years, as she probably will be taking long trips outside the US over the course of the next 2 years. Returning sooner than 2 years wont be a problem.

Is this a reentry permit or advance parole document? Its a reentry permit. Advance Parole is not given to people who already have a green card.

Thanks for your reply Jack... I would like to know if we can still use 319(b), even if she has a conditional resident? I will be working for US company; but will be hired outside US from there international office? does this still apply to these conditions?

Thanks for your help

Thanks for your reply Jack... I would like to know if we can still use 319(b), even if she has a conditional resident? Yes.

But whether your employer meets the criteria for 319(b) is not a simple question. Many companies that appear to be US corporations really arent. But you could try to find out if the company has successfully helped any other employees with 319(b) or N-470. N-470 is a different thing but it has very similar criteria for determinations of what is a US company and is probably more common than 319(b). Talk to your companys immigration lawyers and/or HR.