Unexpectedly away for over a year - no reentry permit

[sodappend]

Hi!
Before this year, I usually made sure that I enter the USA within the one year requirement to maintain residency and usually have no problems. I have been attending high school outside the US and have just graduated this year. The plan was to return this week for the summer - however, I was accepted to a university in New York and will have to postpone my trip to the end of July/Early August.

I will end up entering the US after about a year and a month, which is over the time they ask for, and I have no reentry permit as I have never needed it before. Will I have to apply for a returning resident visa, or will I be okay using my green card despite being almost a month late?

Thank you!

[rayb]

Sodappend,

You say below that you will be out of the U.S. a year and a half. You then say that you will be a "month late." Which is it? If a year and a half, without a Reentry Permit, you will have problems. If only a month late (out 13 months), you will probably be allowed to enter, but may end up being scheduled for an administrative hearing. Either way (6 months or 1 months late), it is even possible that your late entry will be overlooked, but don't count on it.

--Ray B

Hi!
Before this year, I usually made sure that I enter the USA within the one year requirement to maintain residency and usually have no problems. I have been attending high school outside the US and have just graduated this year. The plan was to return this week for the summer - however, I was accepted to a university in New York and will have to postpone my trip to the end of July/Early August.

I will end up entering the US after about a year and a half, which is over the time they ask for, and I have no reentry permit as I have never needed it before. Will I have to apply for a returning resident visa, or will I be okay using my green card despite being almost a month late?

Thank you!

[sodappend]

Sodappend,

You say below that you will be out of the U.S. a year and a half. You then say that you will be a "month late." Which is it? If a year and a half, without a Reentry Permit, you will have problems. If only a month late (out 13 months), you will probably be allowed to enter, but may end up being scheduled for an administrative hearing. Either way (6 months or 1 months late), it is even possible that your late entry will be overlooked, but don't count on it.

--Ray B

Sorry! I meant a month - will edit my post. Should I get a returning resident visa to be safe? My problem with that is I may not have enough time to have it processed.

[rayb]

A Returning Resident visa might not be allowed, as the requirements are somewhat more demanding than what you may be able to offer.

--Ray B

Sorry! I meant a month - will edit my post. Should I get a returning resident visa to be safe? My problem with that is I may not have enough time to have it processed.

[sodappend]

A Returning Resident visa might not be allowed, as the requirements are somewhat more demanding than what you may be able to offer.

--Ray B

Oh well, I guess I'll have to risk it
I won't be able to apply for a student visa in time if they do revoke my residency so I'll have my fingers crossed and hope it works out!

Thank you for the help.