stupid question

[crashandcari 0]

Just to show you that I've lost my mind with all of this.... When my boys are finally here and they have their green cards (fingers crossed).. They WILL be allowed to travel as they wish right? No limitations or need for advance parole .. nada?? The entire family is planning a cruise in August for ALL of us and I just want to make sure..

Cari

[Marilyn. 340]

yes, they can leave and come back without Advance Parole...

Some countries though have different requirements for permanent residents (greencard holders) entering their country so you might want to look into that....

[MaryandMian 1]

Marilyn is correct. Just check before you travel if you go out of the states.

Mary

[crashandcari 0]

ok thanks.. so where would i check? we're crusing to the caribbean.. specifically.. puerto rico, st. thomas (which both are ok cuz they US territories), st. maartin and the bahamas...

thanks

[Marilyn. 340]

check the websites of the countries you are visiting

U.S. citizens require one of the following:

* A valid passport and a return/continuing ticket.

* A birth certificate with raised seal and photo identification and a return/continuing ticket.

* Naturalized citizens must show an original naturalization certificate with photo identification and a return/continuing ticket.

* Permanent Resident (Green Card) holders must have a valid passport and a return/continuing ticket.

http://www.st-maarten.com/requirements.htm

To enter The Bahamas, U.S. Residents who are not U.S. citizens need the following documentation:

Alien Registration Card (Green Card)

For visits NOT exceeding 30 days:

An original Alien Registration Card is required, along with a national passport (passport from country of birth). Passport can be expired up to 5 years.

For visits exceeding 30 days:

A valid national passport and a Bahamas Visa are required for U.S. resident non-citizens wishing to stay longer than 30 days.

http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/about/entry...&toplevel=59196

Puerto Rico Passport & Visa Requirements

Entry requirements for Americans: There is no immigration control for United States citizens arriving from the United States. However, US citizens arriving in Puerto Rico from central or South American countries, or from Caribbean islands, require proof of United States citizenship or a birth certificate; those arriving from elsewhere should have a United States passport.

http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Cou...uerto+Rico/Visa

[Fischkoepfin 1]

Since some of those countries have close relations with Europe, it might suffice that your husband has an EU-passport. I'd check the websites of the countries to make sure, but I don't think there will be a problem given the combination of US-green card and EU-passport.

[crashandcari 0]

Great feedback guys.. thanks so much.. I'll do some researching later in the day... Appreciate it !!!

Cari

[MrsBruce5 0]

Hi Cari !

No Q is stupid, as this whole process is so complex sometimes.

Yep. They can indeed travel, as with a CR1-the AP comes along with it. That is exactly why Graham and I chose it...We have a friend who was waiting on an AP, and sadly his dad fell ill. Eventually he got an emergency AP, but he never got to say goodbye to him. He arrived to tend to his mum a day after his dad was buried. Knowing this, we never went to the K3, and decided for us, this was our best option.

Thankfully, my in-laws (God bless them) are very healthy, but things do happen unexpectedly.

So, yeah-long story short-your boys can go anywhere they want !

: )

-Rose

[BelwinMills 0]

Hi Cari !

No Q is stupid, as this whole process is so complex sometimes.

Yep. They can indeed travel, as with a CR1-the AP comes along with it. That is exactly why Graham and I chose it...We have a friend who was waiting on an AP, and sadly his dad fell ill. Eventually he got an emergency AP, but he never got to say goodbye to him. He arrived to tend to his mum a day after his dad was buried. Knowing this, we never went to the K3, and decided for us, this was our best option.

Thankfully, my in-laws (God bless them) are very healthy, but things do happen unexpectedly.

So, yeah-long story short-your boys can go anywhere they want !

: )

-Rose

This is why I am choosing the CR1 to well part of the reason. D's dad has altimers so we dont know when he will go and he would like to say bye.

Yeah you can travel on this one and get a job right away and not wait so long to drive. Okay thats not what you ask. They will have no problem traveling

[Yodrak 7]

Cari,

Travel, yes. As they wish, maybe not. Travel to places such as Cuba, North Korea, and alquida training camps are seriously frowned on.

Where will the cruise be going?

Yodrak

Just to show you that I've lost my mind with all of this.... When my boys are finally here and they have their green cards (fingers crossed).. They WILL be allowed to travel as they wish right? No limitations or need for advance parole .. nada?? The entire family is planning a cruise in August for ALL of us and I just want to make sure..

Cari

[crashandcari 0]

lol yodrak.. thankfully the cruise is only going to the caribbean... bahamas, san juan, st. thomas and st. maartan

[meauxna 15]

It's not exactly "AP" that comes with a Green Card....

Read about your new status and your rights and responsibilities:

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/PermRes.htm

Welcome to the United States:

A Guide for New Immigrants

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/citizenship/imm_guide.htm

[Yodrak 7]

Rose,

No, AP does not come along with a CR-1. AP is completely unnecessary for someone who enters the USA using an immigrant visa.

And why did AP factor into your decision to not use the K3 route? K3 is a multiple-entry visa good for 2 years, AP not needed during that time. Most people become LPRs before their K3 visa expires.

Yodrak

Hi Cari !

No Q is stupid, as this whole process is so complex sometimes.

Yep. They can indeed travel, as with a CR1-the AP comes along with it. That is exactly why Graham and I chose it...We have a friend who was waiting on an AP, and sadly his dad fell ill. Eventually he got an emergency AP, but he never got to say goodbye to him. He arrived to tend to his mum a day after his dad was buried. Knowing this, we never went to the K3, and decided for us, this was our best option.

....

-Rose

Edited May 16, 2006 by Yodrak