What are the procedures for obtaining a re-entry permit?

A re-entry permit is a document that authorizes an immigrant who is currently living in the United States to travel outside of the nation for a specified amount of time and then return. Obtaining a re-entry permit in North Carolina requires a few steps. First, the individual must fill out Form I-131, which is the Application for Travel Document, and pay the associated filing fee. This form can be found on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. The applicant must also provide evidence of their identity and their legal status in the United States. After completing and submitting the form, the application must be reviewed and approved. The USCIS will review the form for accuracy and check the applicant’s background to ensure they are not a risk to society. The USCIS may also call in the applicant for an interview or require additional documentation. If the application is approved, the USCIS will issue an approval letter with the re-entry permit in it. The individual must now present the document to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the airport when departing and returning back to the United States. The TSA will check to make sure the document is valid and that the individual has both the permit and the appropriate visa or green card for re-entry into the United States. Once these steps are completed, the individual is authorized to depart and return to the United States for the specified amount of time. It is important to know that the re-entry permit does not guarantee that the individual will be allowed back into the United States, as the TSA has the right to deny entry.

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En Carolina del Norte, los procedimientos para obtener un permiso de reingreso dependen de la naturaleza de la ausencia previa. El solicitante debe presentar un Formulario I-131, solicitud de documento de viaje, junto con una copia de un documento de identificación válido, como un pasaporte extranjero o una tarjeta de residencia. También debe presentar una copia del certificado de nacionalidad de Estados Unidos, si es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, y pagar los honorarios requeridos. El formulario debe ser acompañado por un documento que demuestre que el solicitante puede regresar periódicamente a Carolina del Norte para cumplir con los requisitos de residencia. La aprobación de una solicitud de permiso de reingreso no se garantiza. Para ser aprobada, la solicitud debe demostrar que el solicitante se compromete a regresar a Carolina del Norte y a cumplir con los requisitos de residencia. El Oficial de Inmigración también revisará el historial de viajes del solicitante para verificar si hay indicios de que el solicitante podría buscar una inmigración ilegal o evadir los requisitos de inmigración. El Oficial de Inmigración también evaluará cualquier otra información pertinente disponible al considerar la solicitud. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el permiso de reingreso será válido por hasta dos años y el solicitante deberá regresar a Carolina del Norte antes de que expire el permiso. Durante el período de vigencia, el titular del permiso debe regresar al menos una vez al año. Una vez que el permiso expire, el solicitante deberá presentar una nueva solicitud para obtener una extensión.

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