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Hello! As probably some of you know, I just got my permanent green card and I'm planning to go back to the Philippines to visit my family. The last name in my green card is my married name and the last name in my passport is my maiden name. Now here's some questions:

1. Will I have problems going back?

2. What last name should I use when I book the ticket?

3. Should I bring my marriage certificate and some IDs to show identity?

Please advice! Thank you so much because I'm quite confused and I haven't traveled back after I got married here in California.

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Hello! As probably some of you know, I just got my permanent green card and I'm planning to go back to the Philippines to visit my family. The last name in my green card is my married name and the last name in my passport is my maiden name. Now here's some questions:

1. Will I have problems going back?

2. What last name should I use when I book the ticket?

3. Should I bring my marriage certificate and some IDs to show identity?

Please advice! Thank you so much because I'm quite confused and I haven't traveled back after I got married here in California.

:help:

We just got back from visiting the Philippines.

My wife still has her maiden name on her passport and her married name on the permanent resident card.

You should book the ticket in your maiden name -- it needs to match the passport

When we returned, we just presented the permanent resident card along with her passport.

If you take you marriage certificate with you, your spouse can get the balikbayan visa on entry good for up to 1 year as long as you enter the country with him.

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07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

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OCgirl Apprentice

OCgirl   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Philippines
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Hello! As probably some of you know, I just got my permanent green card and I'm planning to go back to the Philippines to visit my family. The last name in my green card is my married name and the last name in my passport is my maiden name. Now here's some questions:

1. Will I have problems going back?

2. What last name should I use when I book the ticket?

3. Should I bring my marriage certificate and some IDs to show identity?

Please advice! Thank you so much because I'm quite confused and I haven't traveled back after I got married here in California.

:help:

We just got back from visiting the Philippines.

My wife still has her maiden name on her passport and her married name on the permanent resident card.

You should book the ticket in your maiden name -- it needs to match the passport

When we returned, we just presented the permanent resident card along with her passport.

If you take you marriage certificate with you, your spouse can get the balikbayan visa on entry good for up to 1 year as long as you enter the country with him.

Thanks for the info regarding booking names for the ticket.

What if I go home by myself and not with my husband due to work/schedule conflict. Can I still go back to the US without any hassle? I talked to a friend of mine and she said to just bring an original copy of my marriage certificate. I'm not sure though so I want to get opinions from the forums.

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mooninlove   1

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yes, you can go back to the US without any hassle even if you go home just by yourself..you just need to present your greencard and your passport when you get back. And of course bring your marriage certificate and some ID's with you to show just in case they ask you.Well happy trip and enjoy your bakasyon!! :yes:

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OCgirl   0

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yes, you can go back to the US without any hassle even if you go home just by yourself..you just need to present your greencard and your passport when you get back. And of course bring your marriage certificate and some ID's with you to show just in case they ask you.Well happy trip and enjoy your bakasyon!! :yes:

I see. Thank you for the info! :thumbs:

 
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