Need help for visa extension and reentry permit

[Arbindra]

Hi! evryone..I have got my green card and i want to complete my study in my own country.It takes about 2 years and i don't know what to do to go back my country???how much i have to stay in USA so that i can return to my country??please write ur views about itand about it's process...thank you

[cafeconleche]

Apply for a re-entry permit (form I-131). This will allow you to stay out for up to 2 years without losing your status. Usually, they issue it after a few months, so you might actually be able to stay out for more than 2 years (until the end of the validity of the document). You can re-enter the US as many times as you want with the document.

[Arbindra]

Thank,s very much.Can you tell me how long does this process takes?I'm 2012 dv winner and i'm here more than 2 month.Any additional document also required?

[cafeconleche]

No additional documents. Just the application, a copy of your GC, and a cheque, I think. You can ask them to expedite it, but you have to have (or make up) a reason and put it in a letter, which you can send with the application. The whole process usually takes an average of 3-4 months, but once you give them your fingerprints and photo, you can leave the country and go home (so, within a couple of weeks, usually). In the application, you can ask them to send the re-entry permit (RP) to the US consulate there.

[Arbindra]

Thank you very much.I want to ask one thing while reading form i-131 i found that i have to fill up the form N-470.Is tahat so??will you
please explain it???

[cafeconleche]

The N470 is to preserve continuous residence for naturalisation (applying for citizenship) when you are abroad, but it is very specific and involves working for US-based companies or international organisations abroad. You won't need it, and probably don't qualify for it.

Remember, since you will be out of the country for this long, you will have to wait a little longer once you move back to the US before you can apply for citizenshiip (about 4 years).

[Arbindra]

I want to ask one thing tha tin the reason part,while giving reason we have to give the support document too.I mean to say that my reason is to complete my bachelor degree than i have to give my college id card and mark sheet too.I want to get my document in my own country usa embassy.I have to give that adress and while giving phone number can i give my own phone number.please give your explanation.I am waiting for yourkind reply....

[Arbindra]

MY biometrics is done.Can you tell me how long does it take to come the travel document after biometrics???Can i leave the USA now????

[cafeconleche]

Sorry I didn't see your previous post in time. I presume you provided supporting documents to show you need the application to be expedited. Also, did you put the name of the consulate or embassy for the city where you will be?

You can now leave the country and wait for the RP to be approved and sent. Make sure someone is checking your mail at your US address because they might ask for more information (this is unlikely, but it is better to be safe).

[Arbindra]

Sorry I didn't see your previous post in time. I presume you provided supporting documents to show you need the application to be expedited. Also, did you put the name of the consulate or embassy for the city where you will be?

You can now leave the country and wait for the RP to be approved and sent. Make sure someone is checking your mail at your US address because they might ask for more information (this is unlikely, but it is better to be safe).

I have not given the adress of my country. I have given my us adress because i want to take document with me.So can you tell me how long does it take??