U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Lawful Permanent Residence in the United States Hours of Operation Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. What if I wish to remain outside the United States for longer than 12 months A permanent resident that has sufficient cause to remain outside the United States for more than one year may apply for a Reentry Permit. The application for issuance of a Reentry Permit, Form I-131, must be submitted prior to departure from the United States. Form I-131, with supporting documentation and fee, must be mailed to the following address: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services What if I have been outside the United States for longer than 12 months Persons who have remained outside the United States for more than one year without a valid Reentry Permit, or beyond the validity of a Reentry Permit, may be eligible to apply for returning resident status.
Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87131
Lincoln, NE 68501-7131
Reentry Permits are valid for two years from issuance and cannot be extended or revalidated. Permanent Resident Cards cannot be extended or reissued outside the United States. Failure to return to the United States within the validity of either of these residency documents may jeopardize permanent residence status.