Returning Resident (SB-1) Visas

A Returning Resident (SB-1) Visa is for lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who have been outside the U.S. for more than one year or beyond their visa's validity due to circumstances beyond their control. This visa allows them to return to the U.S. without losing their permanent resident status. Applicants must prove they did not intend to abandon their residency and have ties to the U.S. For family-based immigration, this visa helps reunite families by allowing these residents to come back home after being away.