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

A re-entry permit is a travel document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows a legal permanent resident (LPR) to voluntarily depart from the United States for an extended period of time and return to the United States without a new immigrant visa. In order to obtain a re-entry permit, the following procedures must be followed. First, an application for a re-entry permit must be completed. This form, Form I-131, can be completed online or a paper application can be downloaded from the USCIS website. When completing the form, you will need to provide information about your identity (name, date of birth, etc), current U.S. immigration status, and current address. When the form is completed, it must be signed and mailed with the necessary supporting documents and the filing fee to the USCIS address provided on the form. The supporting documents that must be included with the application are your original permanent resident card (green card) and two passport-style photos. After your application is received, USCIS will review it and may request an interview. After the initial review and if the request for an interview, USCIS will notify you with instructions for the interview. After the interview, if the case is approved, USCIS will issue you a re-entry permit. This permit will be valid for two years from the date of issuance. It is important to remember that the re-entry permit does not guarantee admission to the United States. When returning from abroad, you must still present your passport, re-entry permit, and permanent resident card to the immigration officer at the port of entry. The officer will then make a determination regarding your admissibility.

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