Returning to USA with Green Card with conditions

[Cloudskipper 0]

Hi,

I am an Australian Citizen who is now living with my US Citizen wife in the USA after entering on a K1 visa (thanks a million to VJ!!). We were married about 10 months ago and I subsequently applied and received my EAD and AP. Subsequent to this I have now also successfully received my Permanent Resident (Green) Card which expires 2 years after its issue date.

We are planning on traveling back to Australia for my sister's wedding in two months. My question is this:

Do I still need my Advance Parole documentation for when I try return to the USA 12 days later, or do I just need my Green Card, or just my Australian passport? What form will I fill out on my entry back into the US? The visa-holder's form, or is there a form for permanent residents specifically?

Anyone who knows this, would be great if you could help me out!

Thanks,

Dave

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hi,

I am an Australian Citizen who is now living with my US Citizen wife in the USA after entering on a K1 visa (thanks a million to VJ!!). We were married about 10 months ago and I subsequently applied and received my EAD and AP. Subsequent to this I have now also successfully received my Permanent Resident (Green) Card which expires 2 years after its issue date.

We are planning on traveling back to Australia for my sister's wedding in two months. My question is this:

Do I still need my Advance Parole documentation for when I try return to the USA 12 days later, or do I just need my Green Card, or just my Australian passport? What form will I fill out on my entry back into the US? The visa-holder's form, or is there a form for permanent residents specifically?

Anyone who knows this, would be great if you could help me out!

Thanks,

Dave

Just the greencard - to get into the US.

You do not need the AP or Passport. (but you should carry your passport for ID)

You would fill out the same paperwork an USC would fill out (customs declaration) if I am not mistaken.

[*julez* 124]

When ever we come back from the UK, the immigrations officer always asks to see my husband's green card and passport, so you should be prepared to show both of those items. (We have traveled back 4 times now and it has been the same at immigrations each time.)

[Otto 83]

FYI - whether your card expires 2 years or 10 years from when it was issued (conditional/non-conditional) is irrelevant. You are a permanent resident either way (same rules/privileges).

You'll need both your passport and PR/Green Card to re-enter the US (AP is no longer needed now that you have the PR/Green Card). You will complete a customs form (usually while still in the air upon arrival) as Bobby said.

[Cloudskipper 0]

Whew! Thanks for the answers guys. You're all so helpful!! :-)

Dave