Immigrant visa · family SB
Immigrant route · SB Returning resident immigrant visa
A returning-resident immigrant-visa process for a former resident seeking to resume permanent residence.
Planning brief
Questions to carry into an official conversation
Use these prompts to make the next conversation more specific. They are planning topics, not a checklist that predicts an outcome.
- 01
Document the prior permanent-resident record, travel dates, intended return, and circumstances affecting the time abroad.
- 02
Gather the official forms and evidence listed by the responsible embassy or consulate.
- 03
Do not make non-refundable travel decisions until the official process provides a current result.
Source trail
Start with the published government record.
U.S. Department of State · Returning Resident Visas
Checked 2026-08-22. Government pages and post-specific instructions can change; save the current source you used.
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