Query on Necessity of a ReEntry Permit

[keyboard1992]

Just read this very helpful guide from this forum's main website regarding a ReEntry Permit.
Link: https://https://www.immihelp.comhttp...-entry-permit/

However, I have a few questions.

My grandfather petitioned my mom, and we're under category F3. It'll be our FIRST time to enter the US this July 2013. The plan is for me to apply for a ReEntry Permit immediately upon arrival in the US because I intend to finish my studies in the Philippines. You see, I'm already a senior and set to graduate and get my degree in Apr 2014.

My question is, do I need to apply for a ReEntry permit since I plan to come back immediately to the States in Apr 2014 right after I graduate? July 2013 to Apr 2014 is less than a year and is just around 10 months. Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, a ReEntry permit is only necessary if the person is gonna stay outside the US for more than 1 year.

My parents cannot delay going to the US this July 2013 and leave instead next year after I graduate. It's not an option. I was made aware that it was necessary for our family to go to the US all at the same time. If only it were possible, the best case scenario would be for my parents to leave this July 2013 and I'll just follow right after I graduate. But I don't think that's allowed.

If I do not need to apply for a ReEntry permit, what is the shortest number of days/weeks I can stay in the US and come back immediately to the Philippines, considering the fact that it will be my FIRST TIME to go to the States? I don't need to do biometrics, right? As much as possible, I really don't want to miss any of my classes in school.

Edit: I also read online that for naturalization purposes, I need to stay in the US for a number of months. Is it ok if I don't satisfy that requirement and just satisfy it when I come back to the US next year? Furthermore, do I need to wait for my green card?

Thank you very much.

[btheonlyy]

I have the same question. It clearly states on USCIS official website that re-entry permit is for green card holders who will be traveling for less than 1 year. Now I am planning to be out of the states for more than 5 months and less than a year. Do I need a re-entry permit or not? Why do everyone around me say green card holders need a re-entry permit if we travel for more than 5 months?

Thank you!

[cafeconleche]

For a stay of between 6 months and 1 year, it is highly recommended that you get a re-entry permit. You MUST apply when you're in the country, and though you can leave and return for your biometrics appointment, which you MUST go to, you can request that they expedite the application. You should get your biometrics appointment within a couple of weeks, after which you can leave. You don't need to wait for the permit or the green card. You can request they send the permit to the embassy or consulate closest to you in the Philippines, and the green card can be mailed to you using a secure courier service such as FedEx, but you can also enter the country with the endorsement of permanent residence in your passport.

For a trip of 5 months, no re entry permit is necessary unless one has mad back to back long trips that could be construed as being one long trip.