SB-1 Visas

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Lost Your Permanent Resident Status And Want To Return To The US?

If you've lost your permanent resident status by staying away from the US too long, don’t despair. US law allows you to apply for returning resident status with an SB-1 visa. When you stay outside the US borders for over two years with a re-entry permit or more than a year without a re-entry permit, you lose your residency status. Whether you stayed in your country of origin to care for an aging relative or your work kept you out of the US too long, an SB-1 visa can be your ticket to return. However, you must provide extensive evidence of your intent to return to the United States and stay there permanently. Jude Law LLC can help you gather and present the types of evidence most likely to convince the USCIS to grant you an SB-1 visa. 


If you have been living outside of the United States for an extended period of time, you may be worried about losing your residency status. However, there is a solution that can help you return to the US without any issues - the SB-1 visa.


The SB-1 visa, allows permanent residents who have stayed outside of the US too long to apply for returning resident status. This means that even if you have been away from the US for more than two years with a re-entry permit or over a year without one, you still have a chance to regain your residency status and return to the country.


The SB-1 visa application process involves proving that you had planned to return to the US before leaving and that circumstances beyond your control caused you to stay outside of the country for longer than intended. This can include providing documentation such as flight tickets, employment contracts, medical records, or any other evidence that supports your intention to return.


It is important to note that not everyone is eligible for the SB-1 visa. Those who have abandoned their permanent residency status or have been outside of the US for more than one year without prior authorization may not be able to apply. Additionally, those who have committed certain crimes or are deemed a threat to national security will not be eligible.


If you believe that you meet the requirements for the SB-1 visa and wish to apply, it is recommended to seek legal assistance from an immigration lawyer. They can help guide you through the application process and ensure that all necessary documents are included in your submission.

Contact Jude Law LLC to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 305-859-4519

What Kind of Evidence Do I Need for an SB-1 Visa?

To approve you for an SB-1 visa, USCIS officials look for evidence that you have maintained continuous, unbroken ties with the US. Just because you intend to return, have family members in the US, or attend school in another country isn’t enough. You need to show that your time away from the United States was beyond your control, that you’ve complied with US tax law while you were overseas, and that you’ve maintained ownership of property, licenses, or other tangible assets in the US. Jude Law LLC can help you sort through your paperwork to see if it’s sufficient to prove your case. Don’t wait, though. The longer you stay away from the US, the more unlikely the USCIS will approve your petition. Start your SB-1 petition process today.

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What Can I Do If the USCIS Doesn’t Approve My SB-1 Application?

If the consular officer who reviews your SB-1 visa application and its supporting evidence rules that you have abandoned your US residence, there’s still hope. Our immigration attorney can help you explore other options for returning to the United States. Those options might include applying for a non-immigrant visa or the immigrant visa that qualified you for your initial permanent resident petition. We can help you find your best option for re-entry into the US. To learn about your options, contact Jude Law LLC today.


One option is to apply for a non-immigrant visa, which allows individuals to temporarily enter the country for various purposes such as tourism or business. This could be a viable option if you do not plan on permanently residing in the US again. However, it's important to note that this type of visa has strict limitations and does not grant permanent residence or a pathway to citizenship.


Another option is to reapply for the immigrant visa that you initially qualified for when petitioning for permanent residency. This would require you to go through the application process again and provide updated evidence of your ties to the United States. Our immigration attorney can assist you with this process and ensure that all necessary documents are submitted correctly.


It's also important to note that if your SB-1 visa application was denied due to abandonment of your US residence, it may be difficult to prove strong ties to the country during a reapplication process. But don't worry, there are still options available to you. With the help of our experienced immigration attorney at Jude Law LLC, she can assist you in exploring alternative routes to re-enter the United States.

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