How can I apply for I-131 re-entry permit outside the U.S.?

You must be physically in the U.S. to apply for re-entry permit and also be present in the U.S. to complete your fingerprints appointment. A re-entry permit can be requested to be mailed to a U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate for you to pick up when it is approved, but you cannot apply for it outside the U.S. Otherwise, consider a returning resident visa if your circumstances warrant it and hire an immigration attorney to help you with preparation of the case.

So long as you haven&#39t otherwise jeopardized your CPR (such as abandonment of status) this may be possible. If it&#39s deemed abandoned you have a whole new can of worms to deal with, though.

You must be physically in the U.S. to apply for a re-entry permit and again for fingerprinting.

You need to be in the U.S. when you file for a re-entry permit. You may travel outside the U.S. after you file and have it mailed to you, but at the time of filing you must be present in the U.S.

You have to be in the U.S. to apply for the I-131. Only in extreme situations is the I-131 accepted for processing at the USCIS overseas office. If accepted, at the description of the USCIS office, you would have to submit a letter of explanation as to why you did not file while you were in the U.S.

You need to apply from within the U.S. and process fingerprints in the U.S. You can then leave and have the actual card delivered abroad.

You have to be physically in the U.S. in order to file a re-entry permit.

You can&#39t apply for I-131 outside unless there is an unusual circumstance. Otherwise, you have to be in the U.S. to apply for your I-131.

No. You must be here in the USA when you file the re-entry permit application! You have to stay here a short while until they call you in for fingerprints, which is usually about four weeks.

You can&#39t. You have to be in the United States.