can i travel with Conditional Green card?

[ivanalex1980 34]

hello every one

does any one know if i can travel with my conditional green card which is valid for 2 years?

thanks much

[jjep.com 4]

yes as long as it's still valid

[Pitaya 2,577]

yes as long as it's still valid

Additionally, your original passport must also be valid. Check to see if a travel visa is also necessary.

Edited March 1, 2014 by A&B

[ivanalex1980 34]

thank you so much for your inputs i appreciate it

i have one more question and i dont know if it is a problem

I applied for AOS but i did not include I-131 form because i dont plan to travel before my green card is ready

after i get my green card i plan to travel outside the US and since i did not submit I-131 form i will not be allowed to travel even if i have my green card?

please if you are familiar to this issue let me know

thansk in advance

[Pitaya 2,577]

The I-131 Advance Parole (AP) document is an interim, stop-gap measure to be used for international travel while your I-485 AOS application is being processed. Once approved, and you have your conditional Green Card. you will no longer need to use your AP document.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

AP is used to re-enter the US while waiting for the green card approval. Once the green card is approved, the AP becomes unnecessary and invalid. The green card, which is proof of being a US permanent resident, is what is used for re-entering the US. It makes no difference if it is good for 2 or 10 years.

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to Working & Traveling During US Immigration - topic is travel ~

[ivanalex1980 34]

Additionally, your original passport must also be valid. Check to see if a travel visa is also necessary.

wow if i need travel visa along with my conditional green card then why the hell i need that green card

if i can not travel with it, or if i need visa again them why i need this green card

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

wow if i need travel visa along with my conditional green card then why the hell i need that green card

if i can not travel with it, or if i need visa again them why i need this green card

Some confusion here... you will not need another visa to re-enter the US. Your green card is what you need along with your passport to enter the US.

I believe the mention of the visa was about traveling to other countries. If you needed a visa to enter another country before, then you may still require one. I know Canada and Mexico allow green card holders to enter without a visa, but some other countries may not care if you are a permanent resident of the US. They will only care about which country you are citizen of.

[ivanalex1980 34]

Some confusion here... you will not need another visa to re-enter the US. Your green card is what you need along with your passport to enter the US.

I believe the mention of the visa was about traveling to other countries. If you needed a visa to enter another country before, then you may still require one. I know Canada and Mexico allow green card holders to enter without a visa, but some other countries may not care if you are a permanent resident of the US. They will only care about which country you are citizen of.

Ohhh thanks so much there was a little misunderstanding from my side

thanks for clear explanation

so once i have my conditional green card i can travel to my home country even though green card is conditional right?

thanks much again

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Ohhh thanks so much there was a little misunderstanding from my side

thanks for clear explanation

so once i have my conditional green card i can travel to my home country even though green card is conditional right?

thanks much again

Of course, A conditional green card gives all the same rights and privileges as the 10 year card. The only condition of a conditional card is that you must apply to remove the conditions(being in a real marriage with your USC petitioner/sponsor) within 90 days before it expires. Then, you prove you are still married and your marriage is bona fide, and you will get a 10 year card.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Just to be clear:

a conditional green card grants you lawful permanent residency (LPR) status for 2 years and your LPR status expires when the GC expires--that is why you must file for removal of conditions (ROC) BEFORE the conditional GC expires.

a 10 year GC grants you LPR status and your status does not expire when the GC expires.

Both have the same rights and responsibilities and both allow you to be granted re-entry to the US as long as you maintain your LPR status.

For international travel you use your home country passport. The airline ticket must be in the name on the passport and you must get the required travel documents (i.e. visa) based on the country you are traveling to and your home country. The GC MAY make it easier to obtain a visa than other citizens of your home country and it allows you to re-enter the US. That is all it is used for for travel.

Dave

[ivanalex1980 34]

Of course, A conditional green card gives all the same rights and privileges as the 10 year card. The only condition of a conditional card is that you must apply to remove the conditions(being in a real marriage with your USC petitioner/sponsor) within 90 days before it expires. Then, you prove you are still married and your marriage is bona fide, and you will get a 10 year card.

ok thanks so much for your answer i really appreciate it, it helped me a lot

so after i remove conditions in a year i can apply for citizenship correct?

[Dave&Roza 748]

ok thanks so much for your answer i really appreciate it, it helped me a lot

so after i remove conditions in a year i can apply for citizenship correct?

IF you are still married to your USC spouse. IF that USC spouse has been a USC for at least the last 3 years. IF you have been a LPR for at least the past 3 years. AND you meet the physical residency and physical requirements then yes you can file after being a LPR and married for 3 years. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf is the guide to naturalization and explains all the requirements.

Good luck,

Dave