| 12. | How can I check the status of my Re-entry Permit application? |
| | | | | You may check
status by using VisaPro's free visa status service. |
| 13. | Can I be denied issuance of a Re-entry Permit? | | | |
| | Yes, a Re-entry Permit may not be issued if: | | | | | |
| • | You have already been issued such a document and it is still valid, unless the prior document has been returned to the USCIS, or you can demonstrate that it was lost |
 | | • | A notice was published in the Federal Register that precludes the issuance of such a document for travel to the area
where you intend to go |
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| 14. |
How can I appeal a denial of Re-entry Permit? | | | | | | If your Reentry Permit application is denied, the
denial letter will tell you how to appeal. | | | | | |
| • | Generally, you may appeal within 33 days of receiving the denial | |
| • | Your appeal must be filed on Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal to the Administrative Appeals Unit | | •
| The appeal must be filed with the office that made the original decision |
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| | Note: After your appeal form and a required fee are processed, the appeal will be referred to the Administrative Appeals Unit (AAU) in Washington, DC. |
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