Q: I've been out of the US for 8 years. My green is expired by 1 year. I am trying to reenter. What steps should I take?
I am in St. Kitts. The closest U.S. embassy is in Barbados. I would like to avoid going there. Can I feasibly reenter the US and apply to renew my status there?
A: Based on your facts as you present them, it seems that, if you are intending as reentering as a permanent resident, you would need to apply for an SB-1 returning resident visa, but the likelihood of success may be low given your length of time outside the U.S. A consultation with a competent immigration attorney may be a good idea before you attempt to apply for a returning resident visa, if you so decide. Many attorneys offer online video consultations. For information about the SB-1 visa, you can visit the U.S. Department of State website at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/returning-resident.html
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