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My wife which I petitioned a year ago (K1 Fiance Visa) now have a green card for two years... Now my question is, She can go for a vacation in the philippines right?

When I filed for her Green Card I filed it with Employment Authorization Document and Travel Document... How can I make sure that she can have a vacation? Are there any needed documentations? Please help.

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My wife which I petitioned a year ago (K1 Fiance Visa) now have a green card for two years... Now my question is, She can go for a vacation in the philippines right?

When I filed for her Green Card I filed it with Employment Authorization Document and Travel Document... How can I make sure that she can have a vacation? Are there any needed documentations? Please help.

Yes SHE CAN GO, the Green Card in itself is a re-entry permit. You don't need any other documents from USCIS. Of course she must have her valid/unexpired Philippines passport as well.

AOS, ROC, N-400, & PASSPORT, FOR HUSBAND TO USC

[02/23, 2012]  - DAY 001  (day 0001) (AOS) Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[06/01, 2012]  - DAY 099  (day 0099) 2-year Conditional GC in hand
[05/05, 2014]  - DAY 001  (day 0802) (ROC) Mailed package to Vermont Service Center via USPS overnight

[05/14, 2014]  - DAY 009  (day 0811) Received NOA1 (GC Extended for 1 year)

[01/14, 2016]  - DAY 620  (day 1421) 10-year GC in hand

[02/22, 2017]  - DAY 001  (day 1826) (N-400) Mailed package to Lewisville, TX, via USPS overnight

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 323  (day 2149) (N-400) Naturalization Oath Ceremony (5 years, 10 months, 19 days)

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 001  (day 2149) (US Passport) Applied for US Passport, regular processing

01/25, 2018]  - DAY 015  (day 2164) (US Passport) Passport in hand (5 years, 11 months, 3 days from start of Journey.)

 

AOS, N-400, & PASSPORT FOR DAUGHTER [OF HUSBAND TO USC]

[06/14, 2013] - DAY 001 Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[11/21, 2013] - Day 153 SSN and 10-year GC in hand

09/01, 2021]  - (day 3001) (US Passport) Passport in hand (8 years, 2 months, 18 days from start of Journey.)

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If her passport name doesn't match her green card name, she should take a copy of the marriage certificate with. If she's registered the marriage with the consulate, she can renew her passport in her married name. Then she'll no longer need to carry the marriage certificate with her. My wife and I just finished that step, and the consulate is having an outreach program in our city in August, so we'll renew her passport then in the new name and avoid the trip to Chicago which handles our part of the country.

K1 from the Philippines
Arrival : 2011-09-08
Married : 2011-10-15
AOS
Date Card Received : 2012-07-13
EAD
Date Card Received : 2012-02-04

Sent ROC : 4-1-2014
Noa1 : 4-2-2014
Bio Complete : 4-18-2014
Approved : 6-24-2014

N-400 sent 2-13-2016
Bio Complete 3-14-2016
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If her passport name doesn't match her green card name, she should take a copy of the marriage certificate with. If she's registered the marriage with the consulate, she can renew her passport in her married name. Then she'll no longer need to carry the marriage certificate with her. My wife and I just finished that step, and the consulate is having an outreach program in our city in August, so we'll renew her passport then in the new name and avoid the trip to Chicago which handles our part of the country.

If she plans to naturalize, she could also wait until then to change her name. By then she would need a US passport and save that money. But it's up to you.

STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card
10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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Leatherneck Grand Master

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Yes she can go. As already mentioned, if the names don't match on the passport and Gc - make sure she takes a copy of her marriage cert with her. Other than that - enjoy the trip!

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945.

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If you plan to naturalize just keep in mind no more then 6 months out of the country. Also, make sure to check her status with ICE before leaving, make sure she has no ban listed on her. The GC should be good, but always safe to check and make doubly sure.

the passport and marriage certifiacte is a must for her since she is still not naturalized as a US citizen yet.

Hope you have a wonderful trip.....

K-1 Visa Timeline:

02/11/2011 - Engaged at her house by her Godmother.

02/18/2011 - Engagement party with relatives - propose in Visayan.

02/24/2011 - K-1 packet sent.

09/18/2011 - POE, Viva Las Vegas, Baby !!!!! Home to Phoenix.

12/10/2011 - Official Wedding

07/05/2012 - Princess Rose born.

07/07/2012 - AP/EAD received.

07/17/2012 - AOS passed. (Birthday for Mama Rayos)

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If you plan to naturalize just keep in mind no more then 6 months out of the country. Also, make sure to check her status with ICE before leaving, make sure she has no ban listed on her. The GC should be good, but always safe to check and make doubly sure.

the passport and marriage certifiacte is a must for her since she is still not naturalized as a US citizen yet.

Hope you have a wonderful trip.....

hmmm, I wonder how many people have checked with ICE before taking a trip outside of the country...

US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

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hmmm, I wonder how many people have checked with ICE before taking a trip outside of the country...

I doubt ICE or CBP would have anything to say about whether a Green Card holder is inadmissible. I am guessing that their response would be something along the lines of, "why do you ask are you inadmissible?"

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My wife which I petitioned a year ago (K1 Fiance Visa) now have a green card for two years... Now my question is, She can go for a vacation in the philippines right?

When I filed for her Green Card I filed it with Employment Authorization Document and Travel Document... How can I make sure that she can have a vacation? Are there any needed documentations? Please help.

Mine went to the Phil. about 7 months after she came to USA. She still doesn't have the green card but has the EAD and the Travel Parole document. She is back home and did not have any issue.

She spent one happy month there.

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hmmm, I wonder how many people have checked with ICE before taking a trip outside of the country...

I doubt ICE or CBP would have anything to say about whether a Green Card holder is inadmissible. I am guessing that their response would be something along the lines of, "why do you ask are you inadmissible?"

I agree. I think they would find that rather odd. No need to check with ICE before traveling with your valid, legal green card.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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My wife which I petitioned a year ago (K1 Fiance Visa) now have a green card for two years... Now my question is, She can go for a vacation in the philippines right?

When I filed for her Green Card I filed it with Employment Authorization Document and Travel Document... How can I make sure that she can have a vacation? Are there any needed documentations? Please help.

She can go. all she needs is her green card and passport. IF the names are not exact, then bring a marriage certificate to show on the return leg, the POE in the USA.

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gretchen_darren   67

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All I was saying was to make sure no ban had been issued. This may or may not reside with ICE. It is not bad to ask if you have a valid Green card. The problem is the amount of time it takes to get between bureaus. Just because of a Green card with USCIS does not mean the ban (or trigger from the overstay on the I-94) has been lifted yet. It should be, but it may take time.

If you obtained an Advance Parole Document form I-131, everything should be golden. I am not saying to worry. I am saying to always check. Just like checking your US passport or her Philippine passport to make sure it doesn't expire during your trip.

Hope you have a wonderful time.

K-1 Visa Timeline:

02/11/2011 - Engaged at her house by her Godmother.

02/18/2011 - Engagement party with relatives - propose in Visayan.

02/24/2011 - K-1 packet sent.

09/18/2011 - POE, Viva Las Vegas, Baby !!!!! Home to Phoenix.

12/10/2011 - Official Wedding

07/05/2012 - Princess Rose born.

07/07/2012 - AP/EAD received.

07/17/2012 - AOS passed. (Birthday for Mama Rayos)

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All I was saying was to make sure no ban had been issued. This may or may not reside with ICE. It is not bad to ask if you have a valid Green card. The problem is the amount of time it takes to get between bureaus. Just because of a Green card with USCIS does not mean the ban (or trigger from the overstay on the I-94) has been lifted yet. It should be, but it may take time.

If you obtained an Advance Parole Document form I-131, everything should be golden. I am not saying to worry. I am saying to always check. Just like checking your US passport or her Philippine passport to make sure it doesn't expire during your trip.

Hope you have a wonderful time.

Darren, Darren, Darren. the issue of green card and ICE has been addressed, so I won't beat a dead horse. as far as AP, it does not guarantee

re entry. there are certain situations that an immigration lawyer would recommend a person not leave the country with an AP.

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US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

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All I was saying was to make sure no ban had been issued. This may or may not reside with ICE. It is not bad to ask if you have a valid Green card. The problem is the amount of time it takes to get between bureaus. Just because of a Green card with USCIS does not mean the ban (or trigger from the overstay on the I-94) has been lifted yet. It should be, but it may take time.

If you obtained an Advance Parole Document form I-131, everything should be golden. I am not saying to worry. I am saying to always check. Just like checking your US passport or her Philippine passport to make sure it doesn't expire during your trip.

Hope you have a wonderful time.

There's no overstay ban for Green Card holders. There may be an overstay ban for advance parole holders, but I doubt if ICE would tell you if you have a ban or not.

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