A Olusanjo Omoniyi
Immigration AttorneyIn circumstances of this nature you may need a returning resident (SB-1) immigrant visa application. To successfully pursue the application, be ready to prove at least three conditions that: you were a permanent resident when you left the country; at the time you left you had intent to return but have not abandoned the intention; and you are returning from a temporary visit abroad and the stay abroad was protracted caused by reasons beyond your control and which you weren't responsible. Last but not the least, be on notice that you will pay visa processing and medical examination fees as part of the application. Also, the last typical procedure is that you will be required to attend an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate to determine your eligibility. Advisably, consult an immigration attorney to put the application in proper process and make sure you initiate the application as soon as possible because it can take as much as 90 days.