RETURNING RESIDENT VISAS TO THE USA

A permanent resident (called lawful permanent resident or LPR) or conditional resident (CR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, will require a new immigrant visa to enter the United States and resume permanent residence.

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When applying for a Returning Resident (SB-1) immigrant visa, you should submit the following forms and documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply:

A completed Application to Determine Returning Resident Status, Form DS-117
Your Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551
Your Re-entry Permit, if available

You must also submit supporting documents that show the following:

Dates of travel outside of the United States (Examples: airline tickets, passport stamps, etc.)
Proof of your ties to the United States and your intention to return (Examples: tax returns, and evidence of economic, family, and social ties to the United States)
Proof that your protracted stay outside of the United States was for reasons beyond your control (Examples: medical incapacitation, employment with a U.S. company, etc.)

A consular officer will review your application and supporting documents to determine whether you meet the criteria for Returning Resident (SB-1) status. If you do, you must be eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects in order to be issued a Returning Resident (SB-1) immigrant visa.

Required Fees

The following are the required fees:

Application to Determine Returning Resident Status, Form DS-117. Select الرسوم for current Department of State fees.

Additionally, if you are approved for Returning Resident (SB-1) status, the following fees will be required based on the immigrant visa processing explained below:

Form DS-260 application processing fee
Medical exam and vaccination fees