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[sephiroh 0]

hi, im still waiting for my green card its been 3wks since i got here in the u.s. I wanna go back to the phils as soon as i get my green card, is this legal? because i'll marry my gf and file the petiton here in the usa together with my 2yo daughter.

[Leatherneck 693]

Yes you can travel outside of the US was you have your GC. Be careful not to accumulate too much time outside of the US.

[chynadoll1112 0]

_To be precise, below are the article I found, thus the fee might have gone up.

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Are you able to travel out of the US while awaiting your Green Card?

March 31, 2010 By Damian Leave a Comment

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), immigrants can travel abroad while awaiting their Green Card or Permanent Resident Card as it is officially known. However, there is an application and interview process that must be completed before traveling. All immigrants traveling outside the United States will need to obtain an Advance Parole to re-enter the country after their travels, this also allows for continuation of processing for an adjustment status to that of a lawful permanent United States citizen.

In a press release Director of the USCIS, Eduardo Aguirre, said, “I want America’s immigrant population to know before they go. These requirements must be met before leaving and are imperative for return to the U.S. This reminder is consistent with our commitment to world-class customer service and enhancing the integrity of our immigration system.”

If you are in the process of adjusting your status to permanent U.S. resident, traveling outside of the U.S. without advance parole may have severe consequences on your immigration status. You may be unable to return to the United States and your applications may be denied.

To obtain an Advance Parole, you must complete Form I-131 –Application for Travel Document. The application may be filled out online and special instructions are on the website. Be prepared to pay a filing fee of $305, but if you meet certain criteria the fee can be waived. On the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website there is all the information you need to apply and obtain your advance parole.

Note that on the USCIS instructions for the I-131, you will see the following information requirements that must be attached to your application:

1.A copy of any document issued to you by the USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

2.An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advanced Parole Document; or

3.If you are an applicant of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application; or

4.If you are traveling to Canada to apply for an immigration visa, a copy of the U.S. consular appointment letter; or

5.If you are the surviving spouse of a U.S. citizen who died before the second anniversary of your marriage, (or included in your parent’s deferred action grant letter), you must file Form I-131 with a copy of the order notice, or document placing you in deferred action. If you are a qualified child and you are requesting advance parole, you must submit a separate application.

When traveling outside the United States it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance, should anything unforeseen happen while you are out of the country. Accidents happen and medical costs can be covered by medical travel insurance. Your documentation might not come in time, and you’ve already purchased airline tickets and put a deposit on your hotel, with trip cancellation insurance coverage will help cover possible financial loss.

Edited November 13, 2011 by chynadoll1112

[Leatherneck 693]

Yes you can travel outside of the US was once you have your GC. Be careful not to accumulate too much time outside of the US.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

hi, im still waiting for my green card its been 3wks since i got here in the u.s. I wanna go back to the phils as soon as i get my green card, is this legal? because i'll marry my gf and file the petiton here in the usa together with my 2yo daughter.

Did your LPR parent petition for you as an unmarried child over age 21?

Your immigration visa stamped when you entered the US is your temporary green card valid for up to one year. You can travel to the Phils and back on that. You do not have to wait for the plastic green card.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

http://www.***removed***/greencard/retain-greencard.html

Temporary Stamp

When you enter the U.S. with an immigration visa, your passport will be stamped as a temporary evidence of permanent resident status. When you go to the local USCIS office[2] after I-485 is approved, you get the same stamp.

It serves the same purpose as the actual green card for employment and travel purposes, except that it is valid for 1 year until the actual card arrives in mail. Even though it is valid to travel back to the U.S., some airlines may incorrectly ask you to apply for advance parole to return to the U.S., if they are not fully aware of U.S. immigration laws.

Even though it is such a simple looking stamp, immigration officers at port of entry can quickly determine whether the stamp is genuine, as the ink used is a security ink. Some port of entry inspectors at a U.S. international airports require a person with the temporary stamp in the passport to go into secondary inspection. It may be helpful to keep the copy of the immigrant visa petition (I-140 for employment based, I-130 for family based etc.) handy.

The temporary stamp can be renewed if needed.

It is best not to move until the actual plastic green card arrives in the mail. If you must your change address, follow change of address[3] procedures. However, there is no guarantee that your mail will be properly routed even after that.

If you never received the card, follow the procedure to replace green card[4].

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

_To be precise, below are the article I found, thus the fee might have gone up.

_______________________________________

My link

Are you able to travel out of the US while awaiting your Green Card?

March 31, 2010 By Damian Leave a Comment

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), immigrants can travel abroad while awaiting their Green Card or Permanent Resident Card as it is officially known. However, there is an application and interview process that must be completed before traveling. All immigrants traveling outside the United States will need to obtain an Advance Parole to re-enter the country after their travels, this also allows for continuation of processing for an adjustment status to that of a lawful permanent United States citizen.

In a press release Director of the USCIS, Eduardo Aguirre, said, “I want America’s immigrant population to know before they go. These requirements must be met before leaving and are imperative for return to the U.S. This reminder is consistent with our commitment to world-class customer service and enhancing the integrity of our immigration system.”

If you are in the process of adjusting your status to permanent U.S. resident, traveling outside of the U.S. without advance parole may have severe consequences on your immigration status. You may be unable to return to the United States and your applications may be denied.

To obtain an Advance Parole, you must complete Form I-131 –Application for Travel Document. The application may be filled out online and special instructions are on the website. Be prepared to pay a filing fee of $305, but if you meet certain criteria the fee can be waived. On the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website there is all the information you need to apply and obtain your advance parole.

Note that on the USCIS instructions for the I-131, you will see the following information requirements that must be attached to your application:

1.A copy of any document issued to you by the USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

2.An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advanced Parole Document; or

3.If you are an applicant of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application; or

4.If you are traveling to Canada to apply for an immigration visa, a copy of the U.S. consular appointment letter; or

5.If you are the surviving spouse of a U.S. citizen who died before the second anniversary of your marriage, (or included in your parent’s deferred action grant letter), you must file Form I-131 with a copy of the order notice, or document placing you in deferred action. If you are a qualified child and you are requesting advance parole, you must submit a separate application.

When traveling outside the United States it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance, should anything unforeseen happen while you are out of the country. Accidents happen and medical costs can be covered by medical travel insurance. Your documentation might not come in time, and you’ve already purchased airline tickets and put a deposit on your hotel, with trip cancellation insurance coverage will help cover possible financial loss.

The OP entered with an F2B immigrant visa. They aren't adjusting status, so this article doesn't apply to them. They became a permanent resident on the day they entered the US. They don't need advance parole to reenter the US. All they need is a green card or I-551 stamp in their passport.

[chynadoll1112 0]

The OP entered with an F2B immigrant visa. They aren't adjusting status, so this article doesn't apply to them. They became a permanent resident on the day they entered the US. They don't need advance parole to reenter the US. All they need is a green card or I-551 stamp in their passport.

I must of misunderstood the question, thanks for the correction.