If you've lost your permanent resident status by staying away from the US too long, don’t despair. US law allows you to apply for returning resident status with an SB-1 visa. When you stay outside the US borders for over two years with a re-entry permit or more than a year without a re-entry permit, you lose your residency status. Whether you stayed in your country of origin to care for an aging relative or your work kept you out of the US too long, an SB-1 visa can be your ticket to return. However, you must provide extensive evidence of your intent to return to the United States and stay there permanently. Our experienced immigration attorneys can help you gather and present the types of evidence most likely to convince the USCIS to grant you an SB-1 visa. To learn more, get in touch with one of our immigration lawyers today!