How can I help my dad come to the US if he is stuck in another country and his visa is expired? 13 Answers as of December 29, 2011

My dad is a U.S. Citizen in DR. His Visa is expired. I think he is in debt in the country too. He is not sure what is going on over there. How can I get some information without raising flags over there. What is the process to get him back home?

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Marks, Calderon, Derwin & Racine PLC
Marks, Calderon, Derwin & Racine PLC | Ofelia L. Calderon
If your father is a U.S. citizen, he does not need a visa to come back to the U.S.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 12/29/2011
Kanu & Associates, P. C. | Solomon O. Kanu
A US citizen can come to US anytime with his US passport.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 12/21/2011
Perez & Gomez Law, LLC | Ana Maria Gomez
At this point you need to contact an attorney in The country where is residing to see what issues he impossibly facing. as a US citizen he can return anytime to the U.S but he may not be able to go thru customs in the country he is right now if he is facing legal issues.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 12/21/2011
Kazmi & Sakata
Kazmi & Sakata | Harun Kazmi
If your father is a US citizen, he can re-enter with a U.S. Passport. I am not sure where the issue is.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/20/2011
Nossa Law Office | Pablo H Nossa
Assuming your father's passport is valid, he just needs a ticket and he can return to the US, at least that is all that is required on the US side of things. As for his debts in the DR and what issues he may have when he seeks to leave the country, it is probably best for him to seek legal advice from an attorney in the DR.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 12/20/2011
Eric M. Mark, Attorney at Law
Eric M. Mark, Attorney at Law | Eric Mark
If your dad is a U.S. citizen he does not need a visa. He just needs a valid U.S. passport, which he can get at the U.S. Embassy. If he is a permanent resident (green card), and he has been there for a long time, he likely has abandoned his residence and needs to apply for a visa. You should call a lawyer to provide details.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 12/20/2011
Seifert Law Offices | Lisa Ellen Seifert
Its hard to tell from what you wrote if your dad is a legal resident with a green card, or if he has some other status. A person can lose their green card if they stay away too long. If anyone with a green card stays out of the U.S. more than 6 months in a year, immigration (customs and border patrol) can ask them if they are intending to abandon status. After one year, they don't have to ask, they can just tell the person that they cannot come in, even though their card is still valid for years. You should set up a consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer to help figure out what the situation is, and what some of your options, and his, might be.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 12/20/2011
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC | Alan R. Diamante
If he is a United States citizen, he just needs to book a ticket and fly to the U.S. with his passport.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/20/2011
Law Office of Eric Fisher | Eric Fisher
If your dad is a US citizen, all he needs is a US passport to enter the US. US citizens do not need a visa to return to the US. If he does not have a US passport, and he really is a US citizen, he should go to the US Embassy for help.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 12/20/2011
Law Office of Rebecca White
Law Office of Rebecca White | Rebecca White
If your father is a US citizen, he can return home to the US. If he needs a new passport, he can go to the US embassy and request their assistance. A US citizen only needs a current passport, and not a visa, to re-enter the US. Again, the US consulate should be able to assist him.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 12/20/2011
    Matthew Cameron Attorney at Law
    Matthew Cameron Attorney at Law | Matt Cameron
    I am not sure that I fully understand your question. If your father is a U.S. citizen with a valid US passport, he should be able to buy a ticket back to return to the US whenever he wants to. I can't comment on any of the possible legal issues he might be having abroad, but it sounds like you might want to try to wire him some money to help him get home as soon as possible.
    Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
    Replied: 12/20/2011
    Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. | Leon Wildes
    A US citizen can always come home. Probably, your dad is not a US citizen. We need more facts.
    Answer Applies to: New York
    Replied: 12/20/2011
    Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
    Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
    Typically, your father needs a valid U.S. Passport to return to the United States. As for departing the Dominican Republic, it may be in his best interest to speak to an attorney there to see if there are any requirements for exiting. For the most part, countries are happy to see people depart who are in violation of visas without the expense of detaining them or deporting them.
    Answer Applies to: New York
    Replied: 12/20/2011
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