C S
Jun 16, 2025
Leave before I-131 biometrics and come back for appointment?
Hey all.
I'm about to be due to file my I-751 to remove conditions. I know once I have receipt confirmation for that, my green card gets automatic extension.
I'm gonna be filing I-131 at the same time because I am leaving for more than a year. The issue is my earliest file date for I-751 is one month before my travel date so it is very unlikely I will get biometrics appointment before leaving. Since my green card will still be valid, can I just fly back for the biometrics appointment? Or is the I-131 considered abandoned if I leave at all, even for a short period?
(Please don't question motives for why I'm trying to get permanent residence if I'm travelling that long, if I didn't want to come back to live here I wouldn't be spending thousands on paperwork.)
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Lee W.Jun 17, 2025
I am not sure how long it normally takes to get a response but I submitted my I-751 February 16th via UPS, got notified they received it on the 19th. On the 25th my extension and biometrics reuse notice were both uploaded to my USCIS account.
James BondJun 17, 2025
Yes, I-131 advanced parole is considered abandoned if travelling before approved. The AP is generally valid one year only. you will need to get back before it expires. Also, Your Permanent Resident Card becomes technically invalid for reentry into the United States if you are absent from the United States for 1 year or more
C SJun 17, 2025
@Lee W. that's really good to know, how old were your previous biometrics? And did you ask for them to reuse them?
C SJun 17, 2025
@James Bond it's not AP, it's re-entry permit which is for up to 2 years. I can leave before it's approved because I can have them send it to consulate abroad, the potential issue is leaving before biometrics.
