My I-829 18-month-extension is expiring and I am outside of the US for over 6 months but under 12 months. Can I still re-enter the country to get an I-551 extension?
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Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyBest to return before it expires if at all possible. If impossible because of illness or other reasons, you need to apply to the consulate for a transportation letter but best option is to not overstay and risk your green card being abandoned.
Irina A. Rostova
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou should either enter before the expiration of the 18-month extension or seek to obtain a boarding foil to return. Being away for more than six months is also an issue and you should expect to receive questions about it at CBP.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYes, you should be able to re-enter. CBP requires a valid I-797 so re-enter and then you should be able to get a new temporary stamp.
F Oliver Yang
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYes, you should try to enter before your I-829 extension period expires.
Phuong Le
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyCheck with your filing attorney to see if the new 24-month extension notice has been mailed to you. That or consider SB-1.
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