Do I need a reentry permit if I travel with a conditional green card?

For short trips, no separate visa is required. With an EB-5 conditional green card, you hold lawful permanent resident status and may re-enter the United States by presenting the card itself, as long as your absence is not long enough to raise questions about your intent to maintain residence.

The key consideration is the length of your absence. Because conditional status is still a stage of proof, extended trips may suggest abandonment of residence. In those cases, it may be prudent to obtain a reentry permit (travel document) before leaving the country.

This document helps demonstrate that you do not intend to abandon permanent residence and reduces the risk of complications upon return. A few useful points:

• Short trip: the conditional green card is sufficient to re-enter.
• Extended absence: consider a reentry permit before traveling.
• Maintaining ties to the U.S. reinforces your intent to reside in the country.

Because the rules are complex and subject to change, confirm your situation with USCIS or a qualified professional before any long trip.

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