Contents
- Introduction
- What is a reentry fee?
- Why do you have to pay a reentry fee?
- How much is the reentry fee?
- Who is exempt from paying the reentry fee?
- How do you pay the reentry fee?
- What happens if you don’t pay the reentry fee?
- Can you appeal the reentry fee?
- What are the consequences of not paying the reentry fee?
- How can you avoid paying the reentry fee?
Reentry Fee If Travelling With an Expired Green Card: If you are a permanent resident of the United States with an Expired green card, you will need to pay a reentry fee when you return to the United States.
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Introduction
If you are a permanent resident of the United States (i.e. you have a green card), you are required to carry your green card with you at all times. If you travel outside of the United States and your Green card expires while you are away, you will need to pay a reentry fee when you return. The reentry fee is $540 as of 2019, and it is payable by credit card, money order or cashier’s check. You will also need to submit a new application for a green card, which includes an application fee of $85 and a biometrics fee of $85.
What is a reentry fee?
A reentry fee is a fee that certain individuals are required to pay when they enter the United States after traveling abroad. The fee is typically required if the individual has an expired green card.
Why do you have to pay a reentry fee?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is required to collect a fee for each expired Green Card that is renewed. The fee covers the cost of processing the application for the new Green Card.
The current fee is $445, which includes the $365 application fee and the $80 biometrics fee. You will need to pay this fee when you submit your application for renewal.
How much is the reentry fee?
The I-131 reentry permit fee is $575. If you are a conditional permanent resident, you must also pay an $85 biometric services fee.
Who is exempt from paying the reentry fee?
There are a few groups of people who are exempt from paying the reentry fee, including:
-People who have a valid green card
-People who have a valid visa
-People who have a pending application for a green card or visa
How do you pay the reentry fee?
The reentry fee for those travelling with an expired green card is $585. This fee must be paid before boarding your flight back to the United States. You can pay the fee online, by mail, or in person at a USCIS office.
What happens if you don’t pay the reentry fee?
If you are a permanent resident who is outside the United States for more than one year but less than two, and you do not pay the reentry fee, you will have to apply for a new immigrant visa when you return. If you are a permanent resident who is outside the United States for more than two years, you will have to apply for a new immigrant visa and pay the reentry fee.
Can you appeal the reentry fee?
If you are a permanent resident of the United States and you have an expired green card, you will be required to pay a reentry fee when you return to the country. This fee is in addition to any other fees that may be required, such as the visa application fee or the border crossing fee.
The reentry fee is $585 and is valid for multiple entries into the United States over a period of five years. If you are returning after more than five years, you will need to apply for a new Green card and pay the associated fees.
You may be able to appeal the reentry fee if you can prove that your trip is for business or medical reasons, or if you are a student returning from an educational program abroad. You will need to submit documentation supporting your appeal along with your payment.
What are the consequences of not paying the reentry fee?
If you are a permanent resident of the United States and you leave the country without paying the required reentry fee, you will be subject to a number of consequences. First, you will be fined $200. In addition, your green card will be automatically cancelled and you will be required to reapply for a new one. Finally, you may be barred from returning to the United States for a period of time.
How can you avoid paying the reentry fee?
If you are a holder of an expired green card, you may be required to pay a $220 reentry fee when returning to the United States. However, there are a few ways that you can avoid paying this fee.
If you have applied for renewal of your green card but have not yet received it, you may be able to show proof of your application to a Customs and Border Protection Officer. If they determine that your application is pending and that you are otherwise eligible to return to the United States, they will waive the reentry fee.
Additionally, if you are returning to the United States for less than one year and can show proof of “urgent” humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons for your return, the Officer may also waive the reentry fee. If you believe that you qualify for a waiver of the reentry fee, it is important to bring documentation with you when you return to the United States so that the Officer can make a determination.