If you are outside of the US, can you file for a re-entry permit?
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If you are outside of the US, can you file for a re-entry permit?
Asked on January 31, 2016 under Immigration Law, Georgia
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You must be physically present in the US in order to file for the reentry permit. Once you have filed, you can leave the US and the document can be forwarded to you overseas for use on the next entry, if the document is approved.
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