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Reentry Permit
Reentry Permit
A reentry permit is applied for by permanent residents or conditional residents who plan to stay outside the U.S. for more than one year.
Permanent residents who leave the U.S. for an extended period without demonstrating intent to reside permanently in the U.S. risk losing their permanent resident status. Therefore, if you plan to be outside the U.S. for more than 12 months, you must obtain a reentry permit before departing.
To apply, you need to submit Form I-131 (Application for a Travel Document). The USCIS processing time is approximately 2 to 3 months. The reentry permit is typically valid for 2 years and can be granted for up to a maximum of 5 years.
Important Notes
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Even if you have obtained a reentry permit, it is important to maintain evidence that you intend to reside permanently in the U.S. Such evidence includes maintaining a U.S. bank account, owning or keeping a home or real estate in your name within the U.S.
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If you stay outside the U.S. for more than one year, you must reside in the U.S. for another five years before you can apply for citizenship. During a long-term stay in Korea, you may apply to preserve your residence for naturalization purposes; however, to remain eligible for citizenship, you must be physically present in the U.S. for at least 2 years and 6 months out of the 5-year period.
Reentry Permit Eligibility Criteria
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When required to work at a branch office of a U.S. company in Korea or overseas
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When employed at a good job in Korea or abroad
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When needing to resolve legal issues arising in Korea
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When needing to complete studies in Korea or abroad
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When needing to stay with a spouse working in Korea or overseas
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When parents residing in Korea or abroad are seriously ill
웨이버 신청
많은 분들이 입국거절을 당하거나 미국 비자신청을 했다가 뜻하지 않게 비자발급이 거절될 경우, 불안하고 당황스러운 마음에 검증이 안된 이민 컨설팅업체나 유학업체에 웨이버신청을 의뢰하곤 합니다. 그들은 또한 까다로운 영사를 만났다는 둥, 유사한 사례에서 웨이버승인을 받았다는 둥, 웨이버 신청을 하면 무조건 된다고 고객들을 유혹합니다. 또한, 자신들의 확인되지 않은 높은 성공율을 자랑하고 심지어는 웨이버 신청에 있어 허위진술 또는 서류위조까지도 서슴지 않고 권유하는 경우가 많습니다. 이러한 곳을 이용하여 웨이버신청을 할 경우, 승인은 고사하고 잘못될 경우 영구 비자발급 부적격자로 분류될수도 있으니 각별히 유의하셔야 합니다.
