OVerstayed and travel with GC

[Henry Dg 0]

Hi all

I overstayed 3 years. And now I have GC. Can I travel internationally for 2 and half months? Any problems with re-entry to US?

Please advice @

[kcoyclay1 98]

Hi all

I overstayed 3 years. And now I have GC. Can I travel internationally for 2 and half months? Any problems with re-entry to US?

Please advice @

Are you trying to explain that prior to being petitioned for you had overstayed in the USA on your visa for 3 years but everything went okay and you were approved and received a GC? Are you also asking if it is okay to travel and stay away for 2 and a half months now that you have your GC?

Let me know so that we can advice you properly. We do not know where you overstayed so you need to give us the information in detail.

Edited May 8, 2009 by kcoyclay1

[Otto 83]

If you're a PR/Green Card holder (which you are) you enjoy all the same benefits as other Permanent Residents. (Such as being permitted to work and travel, etc...)

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi all

I overstayed 3 years. And now I have GC. Can I travel internationally for 2 and half months? Any problems with re-entry to US?

Please advice @

any previous overstay was either "waived" or forgiven or you would not be a legal resident....

[Henry Dg 0]

I was overtayed on my Visa for 3 years. And recently, I applied for adjustment of status. And I got approved for permanent resident status. My greeen card is currently in hand. I planned to travel back to my origin country for 2+ month.

I am still panic to going out of US because of ten years ban or deny of entry would be occured ? That's my question about !

[Diazy 10]

You don't need to give us details. Once you have your green card, you don't need to bother yourself with your prior overstay. By giving you a green card USA forgave you your overstay.

You can travel with GC up to a year. If you travel more than a year, you need a re-entry permit.

Traveling Outside of the United States
Permanent residence normally permits you to travel outside the
United States and to return; however, there are some limitations.
Lengthy absences, particularly if they involve work or taking up
residence abroad, can lead to abandonment and loss of permanent
residence status, or delayed eligibility for naturalization. Absence
for 1 year or more can cause serious problems. Remember that, in
order to enter another country, you must comply with that country's
requirements, which may include having your U.S. Permanent
Resident Card, obtaining a visa, or using your passport from your
country of nationality.
You may be able to reduce the risk of abandonment by filing
for a “reentry permit,” using Form I-131, Application for Travel
Document, before you depart. Additional information on reentry
permits is available in customer guide B5, I Am a Permanent
Resident...How Do I...Get a Reentry Permit?
Under limited circumstances, you may be able to protect your
eligibility for naturalization by filing Form N-470, Application to
Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes, before you depart.
Criminal convictions can trigger special grounds that make you
inadmissible, preventing you from being re-admitted to the United
States after international travel.

Source: I am a Permanent Resident. How do I know what my responsibilities are?

And here one more guide regarding re-entry permit: I am a Permanent Resident. How do I get my re-entry permit?

Edited May 8, 2009 by Diazy

[payxibka 10,045]

I was overtayed on my Visa for 3 years. And recently, I applied for adjustment of status. And I got approved for permanent resident status. My greeen card is currently in hand. I planned to travel back to my origin country for 2+ month.

I am still panic to going out of US because of ten years ban or deny of entry would be occured ? That's my question about !

re-entry bans are for NON RESIDENTS... You are a resident...

[Henry Dg 0]

Okie Dokie. Thanks for all replying.

[kcoyclay1 98]

I was overtayed on my Visa for 3 years. And recently, I applied for adjustment of status. And I got approved for permanent resident status. My greeen card is currently in hand. I planned to travel back to my origin country for 2+ month.

I am still panic to going out of US because of ten years ban or deny of entry would be occured ? That's my question about !

The reason I asked where you overstayed is because I just read a thread where someone LEFT THE USA ON HER GC AND OVERSTAYED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY.

You have nothing to fear about overstaying here. There is no ban on you as you are a PR of the USA. The ban would have been from your country of origin had you not been approved and sent back. But this is not so in your case. You were approved and everything is forgiven by the USCIS. You can stay out of the US for up to a year but no more or else it will be considered that you have abandoned your residency. You are good to go so go ahead and enjoy your travels, just remember to take your GC with you so that you can re-enter. You must travel with your passport from the country of your origin and your GC.

[Henry Dg 0]

Thanks again for much useful information. I do appreciated for you all.