a lot of questions about re-entry permit (expediting, validity, and more)?

Question

hi, I'm a junior hs student who's supposed to in college by now. Since we moved here in the US, I had to go back two grades down which is the reason why I'm still in high school. Now, i'm planning to go back the my country to take a special exam called Philippine Education Placement Test Certificate of Rating (PEPTCR). By passing PEPTCR, I will be allowed to continue to college immediately. Once I pass the said exam, I'd like to study in philippines because it is way cheaper. Now, my question is, has anybody heard of a person who was in the same situation as mine and was given a re-entry permit due to that reason? And is expediting re-entry permits legitimate? I would also want to know if I can go home without the permit after I recieve the notice of its approval, because i've heard people saying that the immigration office could just send it to any us embassy. thanks

i mean to my country, not the. sorry, lol.

i'm also a greencard holder, just in case you need to know.

and I'm planning to stay there for 2 years max.

Answer 1

ya think we are experts on anything other than dealing with illegal tacos???.......

Answer 2

I am assuming you are here as a permanent resident and holding a Green Card. That means you are still a Philippines citizen. You are not required to have a re-entry permit per INS law. However you will need it if you plan to stay outside of USA for more than 12 months. It you plan to stay outside USA for more than 2 years you will need another document calls "Special Immigrant Visa" this doc can be obtain at US embassy in your country. But I would not want to stay outside USA that long because INS officer may or may not deny your reentry into US if he thinks you have abandoned the intent to remain permanently in the U.S.
Not sure if that answered your question. Look at the link below for more information.

Answer 3

If, as a lawful permanent resident, you intend on leaving the U.S. for more than six months, you MUST get a re-entry permit from USCIS. Although you can pick it up abroad, it is better practice to have the re-entry permit issued to you before you leave the country as you do not want to rely on (a) international mail; or (b) the U.S. government to get your re-entry permit to you....especially in the Philippines.

Currently there is no premium processing service for I-131s (advance parole / re-entry permits) so you will have to wait out the standard processing time (usually around 60-90 days). Keep in mind that if you leave the U.S. without your permit and stay out more than six months, you will be deemed as having abandoned your residency and you will forfeit your green card.