Q: Do I need to apply the Reentry Permit?
I am a permanent resident, 68 years old, wife and 3 children are US citizens, Prof. of Economics at Kansai-University (PhD from Michigan).
I was told at DTW that I need to apply the Reentry Permit since I spent more time in Japan than in US. I could come back to Ann Arbor to see my wife twice a year, a month each unfortunately, while she visited Japan for a month.
I am retiring in a year and a half, then I can stay longer in Ann Arbor.
I appreciate your help
A: If you don't intend to spend more than 6 months out of a year in the US after you retire then it may be better to officially relinquish your permanent residency (although you may have already abandonned it) and seek a tourist visa which should be sufficient for your couple of entries per year. But if you intend to keep your permanent residency, then yes you will have to get a re-entry permit. I would recommend you do a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss your options and pros/cons. Best wishes!
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If you are intending to spend more than 6 months but less than a year abroad, you should consider applying for a re- entry permit while you are physically present in the U.S. Otherwise, CBP at the U.S. port of entry can take the position that you have abandoned your resident status if you are absent from the U.S. for more than 6 months.
You can visit with a qualified and experienced immigration attorney to obtain personalized guidance.
The best of luck to you.
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