2 kids US permanent residents went back to Philippines for school. Never came back to US, alien card expired. Reapply for I130?

Depending upon the circumstances and the facts. The kids may be able to return to the US as LPRs.

Hi, extended overseas stay beyond one year is regarded as abandonment of one's green card. Their US father can petition for them by filing an I-130.

Based on the limited facts it would be best for dad to reapply as they probably have abandoned their permanent residency.

If all of the following are true: * the kids were previously admitted into the U.S. as lawful permanent residents before turning 18; * the children's father was, or became, a U.S. citizen before the kids turned 18; * the kids were living in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody of their U.S.citizen father; * the kids were under 18 as of February 27, 2001-- then the kids may have automatically acquired U.S. citizenship. If that is the case, then no, they wouldn't need to go through the I-130 process again. Instead, they would simply apply for U.S. passports to return to the U.S.. Good luck! Mark