How can I travel outside the U.S. and return for my I-131 biometrics appointment?

Based on the current USCIS policy, you will have to return to the U.S. for your biometrics appointment.

Yes, you can return for the biometrics.

Emergencies can often be handled with an InfoPass appointment at your local USCIS field office.

As long as you have a valid conditional green card and your travel abroad this time around will not be for an extended period, you do not need to wait for the appointment. You can file I-131 while you are in the U.S., leave for your emergency trip, and come back and attend your biometrics appointment.

If you have a valid CPR card, you do not need an I-131 to travel for short periods of time. So yes, you can travel and return for your biometrics appointment and then leave again. Your AP card can be delivered abroad, assuming you made such a request on the application form.

It is an acceptable idea, but make sure you don&#39t miss the eventual appointment regardless of the reason, even though it is always better to fulfill the biometrics appointment before leaving the country. Advisably, attend to this issue very seriously. The idea that you don&#39t want to wait because of an emergency will not suffice for the USCIS when you are actually planning an extended stay out of the country. This type of situation and subsequent extended stay without a re-entry permit in place tends to result in finding of abandonment of permanent resident status.

Yes, you can file for the re-entry permit while you are physically present in the U.S. and then travel abroad and return for the biometrics. That is not a problem.

You can travel and re-enter to do your fingerprints. You need to consult with your immigration attorney about the "extended period" outside of the U.S.

You have no real issue being readmitted as conditional lawful permanent resident if you return before you are out of the U.S more than six months.

As long as you file the re-entry permit while on U.S. soil and wait until it is received while you are still in the U.S., you may leave and return to do biometrics.

You can return for your biometrics after filing the I-131. You can generally have them taken anywhere in the U.S., which is most convenient. Once you get the I-131 receipt, you can attempt to have your biometrics taken, but don&#39t count on it.

If you have a conditional green card, you do not need a travel permit. However, you should not stay out of the country for any extended period of time or else you could forfeit your green card. If for some reason you believe you need an I-131, it will take much longer than four to six weeks for it to be approved. It could take months, if not a year, prior to approval. There are also requirements for the travel permit. It would be best if you discussed your particular situation with an immigration attorney to determine your best options.