Legal advice on Green card holders and travel

Asked in New York, NY | Aug 4, 2022

How long to obtain reentry permit?

I am considering applying for a reentry permit. However, I am currently abroad (in my home country). I won the GC lottery and need to move asap (I obtained the GC in December of 2021), but cannot do so due to unforeseen circumstances. I am considering traveling to the US and filing for a reentry permit. Do I hand in the document at customs once I arrive? How long do I have to wait to (1) obtain a date for my biometrics? Can I leave the country after that, without the reentry permit?

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Asked in Atlanta, GA | Jul 25, 2022

Traveling in Green Card?

Traveling in Green Card? I have US green card. I came to India in Jan 2022 to see family but was stuck due to some family emergency. I am returning back on August 2022. I have an Indian passport valid till Jan 2023. I have the following question 1- My passport is valid for 5 months, will this cause any issue or not? I can renew it in the US once I reach there 2- I have all Tax, paystub, US DL etc, Do I need to carry other documents that Green Card to enter the US

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Asked in Dallas, TX | Jul 17, 2022

Living outside US for more than a year as a Greencard holder

My Dad is 64 years old and is a Greencard holder. He is travelling back home and plans to stay for at least 2 years. I know as a green card holder you can stay less than a year outside US. Is there any way he can stay outside US for 2 years and come back later?

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Asked in Waltham, MA | Jun 20, 2022

Would I have issues entering the US even if I present a death certificate?

I recently received my green card under the category AS6. My mom is dying and I wanna go back to my country to say my goodbyes, I won’t be there longer than a week.

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Asked in Sunnyvale, CA | Jun 11, 2022

Leave of absence from USA on Green Card?

I have a green card issued to me through employment. My green card has been given 2 years ago. I am planning to go to my native country for one year and work from there. If I got abroad for one year, Can I come back to USA on green card ? Will my green card still be active ? Do I need to apply for I-131 to come back ? What happens if I-131 is pending and I have to leave USA to join a new employer in my home country ? Additionally, I also would like to know if I can leave the country for 2 years and again come back on green card or I-131? Are there any other options to me that I can avail ?

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Asked in Christiansted, VI | Jun 6, 2022

I recieved my i797 notice but lost my expired greencard. can i still travel?

i have 2 trips coming up and my new green card is still in process. I lost the expired green card so can i still travel with a copy of my expired green card if i dont have it physically and together with the notice?

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Asked in Detroit, MI | May 31, 2022

Immigration?

im getting conflicting advice and i need a confirmation I am a US Citizen and I applied for my sister 15 years ago. She and her family members finally had their green card interview and are coming here in a few weeks. I was told that they place a 551 stamp in each passport but that the physical green cards will be mailed 5-6 weeks after they arrive here. QUESTION. If they want to travel from Michigan back to India before the physical green card is mailed, do they have to apply for an i-131 overseas? I was told yes but then someone else told me no who is correct?

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Asked in Jersey City, NJ | May 30, 2022

I hold a permanent residence through asylum and I want to obtain a travel document, what are the fees?

And how long does it take to issue it? Is it possible to speed up the issuance of the document by paying additional fees? Thank you for all help

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Asked in Sacramento, CA | May 15, 2022

Can I travel international after approved/getting permanent resident through vawa? If yes, how long can I stay outside the US?

My i485 just got approved after vawa petition was approved. Now I’m a permanent resident, can I travel internationally and if yes, how long can I stay outside the US?

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