RRVs allow Australian permanent residents to re-enter Australia as often as they wish during the validity of the visa.
The duration of the validity of an RRV ranges from 3 months to 5 years, depending on the subclass and the applicant's circumstances.
Lawful permanent resident who have remained outside the United States for extended periods of time may apply at their nearest United States embassy or consulate to process the SB-1 Returning Resident Visa.
[3] An applicant for a returning resident visa must prove that he or she: Required documentation includes: The spouse or child of a member of the United States Armed Forces or of a civilian employee of the United States government stationed abroad on official orders may use a United States Permanent Resident Card to enter the United States, even if the Permanent Resident Card has expired.
A Returning Resident (SB-1) immigrant visa would not be required as long as the person has not abandoned Lawful Permanent Resident status and the spouse or parent is also returning to the United States.