Since the applicant’s green card remained valid, the LawQuest team developed a strategy to facilitate her re-entry into the U.S. by addressing the situation at the Port of Entry. LawQuest drafted a comprehensive letter detailing the applicant’s circumstances and the legal provisions allowing her to return to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident, despite her extended stay abroad. Given the applicant’s age and anxiety, we recommended that her U.S. citizen daughter travel to India and accompany her mother back to the U.S. Poorvi thoroughly prepared both the mother and daughter for the expected in-depth questioning at the Port of Entry, as well as the secondary inspection process they were likely to face.

The mother successfully re-entered the U.S. with her daughter, despite enduring two long hours of questioning at the Port of Entry. She was able to explain her situation and medical condition to the U.S. officers, who, after considering her age and health, allowed her to enter the U.S. on her green card.

Poorvi Chothani Esq. – Managing Partner and Manizeh Mistry, Deputy Head – U.S. and Global Immigration.

“Dear Poorvi and Manizeh, I would not have been able to get my mother to the U.S. without your help! Your quick thinking and suggestion to try this alternative really came through. None of the lawyers we had initially consulted even thought of this alternative. The depth of research you put into the nuances of green card regulations was remarkable, and I’m so grateful for how thoroughly you prepared both my mother and me for the process. Thank you so much for your guidance and for being such extraordinary attorneys—I truly appreciate all your efforts.”