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APPLICATION TO DETERMINE RETURNING RESIDENT STATUS

U.S. Department of State

OMB APPROVAL NO. 1405-0091 EXPIRATION DATE 09/30/2010 ESTIMATED BURDEN: 30 MINUTES*

INSTRUCTIONS This is an application for Special Immigrant Status under Section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, for lawfully admitted permanent residents who are returning from a temporary visit abroad. To qualify you must submit with this application evidence that: (1) You had the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of departure from the United States; (2) You departed from the United States with the intention of returning and you have not abandoned this intention; and (3) You are returning to the United States from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay abroad was protracted, this was caused by reasons beyond your control and for which you are not responsible. Applicants must submit evidence with this application to support the above requirements, including proof of lawful permanent residence (Examples: Form I-151, I-551, Reentry Permit, etc.), dates of travel outside of the United States (Examples: airline tickets, passport stamps, etc.), proof of ties to the United States and intention to return (Examples: tax returns, and evidence of economic, family and social ties to the United States), and proof a protracted stay was for reasons beyond the applicant's control (Examples: medical incapacitation, employment with a U.S. company, accompanying a U.S. citizen spouse, etc.) All documents will be returned to you. 1. Family Name First Name Middle Name

2. Other Names Used, Aliases (If Married Woman, Give Maiden Name)

3. Current Home Address and Telephone Number

4. Place of Birth (City, Province, Country) 6. Marital Status Married a. Name (Last, First, MI.) b. Address c. Place of Birth d. Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy) e. U.S. Residence Status, if any (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Etc.)

5. Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy)

Single (Never Married)

Widowed

Divorced

If married, information about spouse

f. Date of Marriage to You (mm-dd-yyyy) 7. List Below All Close Family Members in the United States (Continue on Separate Page if Necessary.) Full Name Relationship Resident Status

Place of Residence

8. Previous Immigration Record a. DHS "A" Number c. Previous Immigrant Visa
Date of Issue (mm-dd-yyyy) Place of Issue

b. Immigration Category d. Adjustment of Status
Date of Adjustment of Status with DHS (IF ANY) (mm-dd-yyyy) Place of Adjustment of Status with DHS (IF ANY)

e. Initial Entry into the United States as Lawful Permanent Resident
Date of Entry (mm-dd-yyyy) Port of Entry

f. Last Entry into the United States as Lawful Permanent Resident
Date of Entry (mm-dd-yyyy) Port of Entry

9. Most Recent Departure from the United States Date of Departure (mm-dd-yyyy) Reason Destination Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Statements
This information asked for on this form is requested pursuant to Sections 101 and 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The U.S. Department of State uses the facts you provide on this form to determine your eligibility for returning resident status. Individuals who fail to submit this form or who do not provide all the requested information may be denied returning resident status. Upon your return to the United States in immigrant status, the information collected will be protected from disclosure under the Privacy Act. *Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time required for searching existing data sources, gathering the necessary data, providing the information required, and reviewing the final collection. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320 5(b), persons are not required to respond to the collection of this information unless this form displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments on the accuracy of this estimate of the burden and recommendations for reducing it to: U.S. Department of State (A/ISS/DIR) Washington, DC 20520.

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PREVIOUS EDITIONS OBSOLETE

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10. What continuing ties have you maintained with the United States? What efforts have you made to avoid abandoning your permanent resident status in the United States?

11. Reasons for not returning to the United States until time of this application.

12. List below all periods that you have lived outside of the United States for six months or longer since your initial entry into the United States as a permanent resident. Dates (mm-dd-yyyy) Country From To

13. Have you been employed outside of the United States since your most recent departure? If "Yes" complete the following: Name of Employer Address

Yes From (mm-dd-yyyy)

No To (mm-dd-yyyy)

14. I wish to return to the United States on or about Date (mm-dd-yyyy) 15. I swear or affirm that all statements which appear on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false or misleading statement or willful concealment of a material fact may subject me to permanent exclusion from the United States. I understand that if this application for special immigrant status is approved, I must apply for an immigrant visa within six months from the date of approval.

Signature of Applicant Date (mm-dd-yyyy) DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS SPACE - OFFICIAL USE ONLY Approved 101(a)(27)(A) Reason Disapproved

at Type Name of Consular Officer Reviewed Concur Signature of Consular Officer Do NOT Concur Date (mm-dd-yyyy) Post

Type Name of Reviewing Officer

Signature of Reviewing Officer

Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

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