What are the chances for an immigrant to be reinstated legally back to the USA? 7 Answers as of January 30, 2012

Your question is incomplete. When did you leave the US and what is the basis for your "re-instatement? If you were a LPR and lived outside of the US for years, then you are deemed to have abandoned your LPR status. You cannot just come back to the US because you were once a LPR here . . . and deserter to boot. There are consequences for deserters as you know so, I don't really know what you are asking. Good luck anyway.

Sounds like you were an illegal back then. If so there is nothing to be reinstated to.if you were a legal resident you should try for citizenship.

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You may have acquired US citizenship through your parents depending on how they acquired it; and when you were in the US. You should consult with an immigration attorney to determine whether you may already be a US citizen.

You are a U.S. citizen? In that case, you just re-enter with a valid U.S. passport. If you are or were a legal resident, you have likely abandoned your status by so many years absence. You should look up "abandonment of residence," and see an experienced immigration lawyer for help. Its not clear at all to me from what you wrote what your status is.

You can always come back. If you no longer have a valid US passport just go to an embassy and get one. Whether they will stick any charges to you for deserting that's another question you need to ask a JAG lawyer.

This is a very complex matter. You would need a basis to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. Your extended stay outside the country resulted in the loss of your prior status. In addition, you have a substantial problem as you left the country to avid military service. We would need some additional information about your current situation to determine what, if anything, can be done to allow you to obtain status in the United States.