I-131 (Re-entry Permit)
Specifically designed for lawful permanent residents anticipating extended absences from the United States, this permit preserves green card status and prevents abandonment findings, providing essential protection for global professionals and executives.
Program Details
Eligibility
For lawful permanent residents planning to be outside the U.S. for six months or longer, intended to preserve green card status during extended international assignments.
Duration
Initial period of two years, extendable in one-year increments, but not indefinite.
Preserve the Green Card
The reentry permit is a powerful tool that creates a legal presumption that permanent residency was not abandoned and shifts the burden of proof to the government for any challenge to permanent resident status.
These summaries are intended for informational purposes and reflect current U.S. immigration frameworks as administered by USCIS and the Department of State. For case-specific eligibility, strategy, or filing, consultation with an experienced immigration attorney is recommended.
How Can We Help?
Initial Assessment and Eligibility
We help determine if a reentry permit is strategically advantageous when considering long term assignments outside the U.S. or any trip expected to last longer than six months.
Strategy and Documentation
We help facilitate a filing and process that works with your travel schedule, coordinating the initial application submission and scheduling biometrics.
Expert Legal Advice
Our attorneys counsel on CBP interactions following long absences from the U.S. and reentry permit extensions.