Entering first time using my new GC

[Kate34 10]

I received my GC a few months ago and went back to my home country for 4 months, I will be flying back to the states in 2 weeks, what is the process at the airport (Newark) for green card holders? what line do I take? what do they ask people who enter with a green card? thanks

[Just Paul 4,595]

12 minutes ago, Kate34 said:

what line do I take?

The US Citizen / Legal Permanent Resident line.  You use an automated kiosk then go to an agent.  Usually they ask you where you have been and how long you were gone.

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

at other airports (JFK ,  Chicago and Miami ) that we went thru,  the green card holder is in the line with USC 

and the officer will check your passport and green card ID 

they may ask about length of time you were out of the country if it was an extended stay

and ask about what countries you visited (because of the covid)

depending on country you come from,  there may be a 14 day quarantine

 

after the problems with him,  did he report an issue to ICE?

any issues before you left with ICE or police?

and so sorry about the filithy house he expected you to clean when you got here/  i once met a guy like that where you couldn't find a clean place to sit /no one should live like that

best to you after the divorce

Edited September 5, 2020 by JeanneAdil

[Kate34 10]

Just now, JeanneAdil said:

at other airports (JFK ,  Chicago and Miami ) that we went thru,  the green card holder is in the line with USC 

and the officer will check your passport and green card ID 

they may ask about length of time you were out of the country if it was an extended stay

and ask about what countries you visited (because of the covid)

 

after the problems with him,  did he report an issue to ICE?

any issues before you left with ICE or police?

and so sorry about the filithy house he expected you to clean/  i once met a guy like that where you couldn't find a clean place to sit /no one should live like that

best to you after the divorce

No he didn't do anything, he was just threatening me, now he says he will sign the divorce papers, he said he cheated on me and sent me photos of him with other women, I just want to end this, hopefully file for divorce as soon as I get back and end this nightmare. 

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

4 minutes ago, Kate34 said:

No he didn't do anything, he was just threatening me, now he says he will sign the divorce papers, he said he cheated on me and sent me photos of him with other women, I just want to end this, hopefully file for divorce as soon as I get back and end this nightmare. 

then that part will not make issues at airport 

thank God he did not make trouble for you 

[Kate34 10]

Just now, JeanneAdil said:

then that part will not make issues at airport 

thank God he did not make trouble for you 

But do the actually stop people at the airport because their crazy spouse told lies about them? I doubt it 

 

[Kate34 10]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

then that part will not make issues at airport 

thank God he did not make trouble for you 

The only thing I am worried about is that he is cheating on me with some Colombian girl and I'm pretty sure she is using him for a GC and he promised her he will marry her when he divorces me, this is some 90 day fiance , he went to Colombia for 5 days to see her and proposed. I just discovered this today as he was trying to hurt me and sent me all the pics.

I am worried that they will investigate him for applying again for someone else and backfire on me, I don't want to deal with this.

Edited September 5, 2020 by Kate34

[laylalex 7,293]

1 hour ago, Kate34 said:

The only thing I am worried about is that he is cheating on me with some Colombian girl and I'm pretty sure she is using him for a GC and he promised her he will marry her when he divorces me, this is some 90 day fiance , he went to Colombia for 5 days to see her and proposed. I just discovered this today as he was trying to hurt me and sent me all the pics.

I am worried that they will investigate him for applying again for someone else and backfire on me, I don't want to deal with this.

What he does is on him. He made this mess and he gets to live in it. If he chooses to marry this woman, it has ZERO effect on your status. He on the other hand may need to do some explaining about the timeline here with the new woman. You have a valid green card that you obtained through a bona fide marriage to a USC. He can't take that away from you.

 

Focus on YOU right now. Get that divorce and get your life going on the track you want it to run on, a track that is far, far away from that loser.  I know you feel scared right now, but as everyone has told you: he can do nothing to harm you. My therapist told me something a while ago, about a really bad relationship I had as a very young woman that hurt me and left me psychologically scarred: remember that he cannot touch you unless you permit it. He cannot approach you unless you allow it. You are in control now, not him. Don't give this guy permission, Kate. Cut him free and let yourself soar. ❤️ 

[Kate34 10]

2 minutes ago, laylalex said:

What he does is on him. He made this mess and he gets to live in it. If he chooses to marry this woman, it has ZERO effect on your status. He on the other hand may need to do some explaining about the timeline here with the new woman. You have a valid green card that you obtained through a bona fide marriage to a USC. He can't take that away from you.

 

Focus on YOU right now. Get that divorce and get your life going on the track you want it to run on, a track that is far, far away from that loser.  I know you feel scared right now, but as everyone has told you: he can do nothing to harm you. My therapist told me something a while ago, about a really bad relationship I had as a very young woman that hurt me and left me psychologically scarred: remember that he cannot touch you unless you permit it. He cannot approach you unless you allow it. You are in control now, not him. Don't give this guy permission, Kate. Cut him free and let yourself soar. ❤️ 

Yes I will, I am coming to NY to do the divorce and then moving across the country to start my life without him.  Thank you for this comment

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

2 hours ago, Kate34 said:

The only thing I am worried about is that he is cheating on me with some Colombian girl and I'm pretty sure she is using him for a GC and he promised her he will marry her when he divorces me, this is some 90 day fiance , he went to Colombia for 5 days to see her and proposed. I just discovered this today as he was trying to hurt me and sent me all the pics.

I am worried that they will investigate him for applying again for someone else and backfire on me, I don't want to deal with this.

not going to be your problem / if he applies for another,  he will have some immigration issues / not you

he is the jerk

just divorce and go on with your life 

and best to you

[Timona 4,208]

Aaahhhhh @Kate34I remember you. Finally, I'm happy to see that you're making steps towards being happy. 

 

Well, the good thing with promising to marry his new Colombian flame is that he can now, hopefully, sign the divorce papers quickly so that he can petition for her. The quicker he signs, the quicker he can petition for her. That'll work to your advantage. 

 

I don't understand why someone would cheat and send you pictures as proof. Seems childish.  

 

If and I'm saying if, they investigate him for applying for his Colombian flame, that us not your problem. That's his cross and it won't affect you. Carry on with life.

 

Hope you have divorce papers ready . And if ever you're to meet him, don't do it alone. He may end up manipulating you and you end up being strung for round 2 of hurtful love. 

[Georgia16 2,858]

Thank you for a little update not often we get those in here! 

 

Glad to see you are doing better! 

Luckily you have a 10 year GC so after the divorce you don't have to deal with ROC and can just move on with your life. Hopefully the divorce will go smoothly.

 

Can't see you having any problems at the airport getting in. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

Just at LAX this morning.  No real lines at immigrations. I waited a few seconds for an APC machine and you no longer put your passport in.   They are using facial recognition. 

[Timona 4,208]

Any updates?

@Kate34