To qualify for Returning Resident Status, you must show:
That you were a lawful permanent resident when you departed the United States,
That when you departed you intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent,
That you are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, it was caused by reasons beyond your control and for which you were not responsible, and
That you are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects.
If you have lost your permanent resident status, and you wish to apply for a "Returning Resident visa," you must contact the Consular Section by e-mailing OsloLPR@state.gov in order to schedule an appointment to file an "Application to Determine Returning Resident Status" (Form DS-117) and submit evidence to support the above requirements along with filing the form.
Answered on Apr 20th, 2017 at 7:07 AM