Jump to content
patriciameas

traveling with a conditional green card

By patriciameas in Working & Traveling During US Immigration

 Share

9 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

patriciameas Apprentice

patriciameas   0

Posted
Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

I have a conditional green card. I've only had it for a couple of months.

My husband and I are going on a trip this summer to Mexico and I am just wondering if I am allowed to travel with a conditional green card.

Also, do I need to get a US passport or should i use my Philippine passport?

Thank you

Timeline:

06/02/2002: arrived in the US with B1/B2 visa (overstayed)

08/16/2010: wedding day

04/15/2011: submitted i-130 package (Chicago Lock box)

04/18/2011: received NOA-1 for i-130, check cashed

07/11/2011: received NOA-2 for i-130 approval

10/17/2011: submitted i-485 package (Chicago Lock Box)

10/26/2011: USCIS received payment/check cashed for i-485 package

10/31/2011: received NOA-1 for i-485 and i-765

11/03/2011: received biometrics appointment

11/18/2011: biometrics appointment

12/08/2011: received notice for failed biometrics

12/16/2011: walk-in biometrics (successful)

12/30/2011: EAD ordered and in production

01/03/2012: Received NOA for AOS interview

01/06/2012: Recieved EAD

02/07/2012: AOS interview day (APPROVED!)

Scott and Mhay Experienced

Scott and Mhay   57

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

You can travel with a conditional green card. You will use that to get back in the US.. You will have to use your philippine passport to travel out of the country though. Check the country to see if you need a visa. You can't get a US passport until you naturalize.(and then you won't have a green card)

For our Full timeline

event.png

Removal of conditions Journey

16 March 2012 Sent I-751 package from Aviano AB, Italy.

29 March 2012 Received everything back...wrong fee. thought we didn't have to pay biometrics since we were sending fingerprint cards and passport photos.

30 March 2012 Sent everything out again from Aviano AB, Italy.

10 April 2012 Check cashed

17 April 2012 Received NOA1 dated 6 April.

06 Dec 2012 Received 10 yr green card. Letter said it was approved 28 November 2012.

DouglasFiel Community Regular

DouglasFiel   53

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

A visa is required. Check with the Mexican consulate as to what you need to get one.

This link will show which countries require a visa.

http://www.visahq.com/citizens/Philippines/

Regards,

dc

I did a little additonal review on this,,, don't like to give out mis-information.

"Starting May 1st, 2010, all foreigners, regardless of their nationality, visiting Mexico as tourists,

transmigrate or for business matters will not need a visa for Mexico as long as they hold a valid US

visa and arrive in Mexico from the United States."

Please contact a Mexican consulate to validate this information.

Regards,

dc

Edited by DouglasFiel
Tahoma Veteran

Tahoma   2,292

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

You do not need a visa to visit Mexico.

Here is what I suggest taking with you:

> Your Philippines passport (which has at least three months validity remaining).

> Your conditional green card.

> Your marriage certificate (if the name on your passport is different than the one on your conditional green card).

> Your birth certificate.

Have a nice time in Mexico. :star:

engineer21 Proficient

engineer21   51

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Indonesia
 Timeline
Posted

We went to Mexico after I got my conditional greencard. Just brought my Indonesian passport and the greencard (both has the same name). No visa needed. Have fun!!!!

AOS 05/08/10 - sent05/14/10 - receipt date on NOAs - transferred to National Benefits Center06/14/10 - Biometrics Done - Lawrence, MA (original appt)07/26/10 - Interview - APPROVED!!07/30/10 - Welcome letter rec'd (notice date: 07/26)08/05/10 - Green Card (&EAD) Received! - 2 months and 28 days total!ROC 04/28/12 - ROC package sent05/03/12 - check cashed05/04/12 - NOA1 received - dated 05/01/1206/07/12 - Biometrics done02/07/13 - Approved (status update via text msg)02/14/13 - Ten year Green card receivedNaturalization07/26/13 - eligible (90 day window opened 4/27/13)02/24/14 - N-400 sent to Dallas03/04/14 - Check cashed & case accepted (update via txt & email)03/10/14 - Biometrics appt letter rec'd (scheduled for 03/28/13)03/28/14 - Biometrics done04/01/14 - In line for interview 04/03/14 - Case status change to scheduled for interview04/10/14 - interview letter rec'd 5/13/14 - interview 6/3/14 - in line for oath 6/30/14 - Scheduled for oath
Dave&Roza Experienced

Dave&Roza   748

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Kazakhstan
 Timeline
Posted

I have a conditional green card. I've only had it for a couple of months.

My husband and I are going on a trip this summer to Mexico and I am just wondering if I am allowed to travel with a conditional green card.

Also, do I need to get a US passport or should i use my Philippine passport?

Thank you

As others have stated, you can travel because the conditional GC is still a GC it is just valid for only 2 years instead of 10 but it is the same document. For international travel you will use your passport and must follow all the rules for visas for your home country as far as obtaining a visa unless there are special rules for US GC holders--i.e. like Mexico. The name on the ticket must match the name in the passport. The GC only gets you back into the US and it may help in obtaining the required visas as the foreign country may see someone with ties to the US as someone likely to leave and thus will grant them a tourist visa. Should the name on the GC not match the name in the passport, it is recommended to take the marriage certificate to show why they do not match.

Always check the intended country's website for visa requirements for a PI citizen and US GC holder before making travel arrangements and obtain those documents first--you do not want an airline ticket worth several hundreds of dollars and not be able to use it because you cannot get the tourist visa.

Good luck and enjoy your trip.

Dave

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...