Please Help !

[thiraj]

Hello,

I'm a GC holder, left US with the intention of settling down abroad. Few months later, I changed my mind and planning to return back to US by end of 2015. I'm regretting for not applying I-130 before I left. I do not want to abandon my GC. At the same time, my husband and kids are US citizen, can this be helpful for me to get my GC reinstated. I still have a valid US address and maintaining bank account and credit cards. Kindly advise what are the best options available for my case and what is the next step I should do. Thanks in advance.

[rayb]

What date did you leave the U.S.?
What date does your Green Card expire?

With the above information, it will be easier to respond to your message with constructive suggestions.

-Ray B

Hello,

I'm a GC holder, left US with the intention of settling down abroad. Few months later, I changed my mind and planning to return back to US by end of 2015. I'm regretting for not applying I-130 before I left. I do not want to abandon my GC. At the same time, my husband and kids are US citizen, can this be helpful for me to get my GC reinstated. I still have a valid US address and maintaining bank account and credit cards. Kindly advise what are the best options available for my case and what is the next step I should do. Thanks in advance.

[thiraj]

What date did you leave the U.S.?
What date does your Green Card expire?

With the above information, it will be easier to respond to your message with constructive suggestions.

-Ray B

I left US on 7/6/2014. My GC is expiring on 1/ 13/16. Appreciate any suggestions.

[rayb]

If your Green Card is good for 12 more months, and you have only been out of the U.S. 5 months, what seems to be the problem?

If you return to the U.S. anytime before July of 2015, you can apply for a Reentry Permit, stay long enough to complete Biometrics, then leave again.

You said you regret not "applying for an I-130 before you left..." Did you mean I-131?

--Ray B

I left US on 7/6/2014. My GC is expiring on 1/ 13/16. Appreciate any suggestions.