Will I encounter problems upon re entry from another country if I have a green card? 17 Answers as of December 15, 2011
My father was the primary applicant of asylum based on religion. I was also on the application. I'm thinking on traveling to Pakistan for two weeks. Do you think I will encounter any problems at the port of re-entry in USA? I have the green card for the past three years.Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. | Leon Wildes
You may be challenged on your return, but I believe you are fully admissable to the US, as you never claimed political asylum personally, but got residence as his derivative, which did not require you to prove or claim political asylum.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/15/2011
Morinaka Law Office LLC | Chase Morinaka
Whether you run into problems at a port of entry depends on many subjective factors. For lawful permanent residents traveling out of the country it is highly recommended to attain a travel document. I-131.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 12/15/2011
Law Office of Michael E. Hendrickson | Michael E. Hendrickson
Probably not, unless you've been meeting with Taliban in Wazirastan or other so called tribal areas up in the northwestern part of the country.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 12/15/2011
Law Office of Felipe A. Malo, P.A. | Felipe Augusto Malo
If your are from Pakistan the only way you can go back is if there is a documented emergency otherwise you are at risk of losing your residency.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 12/15/2011
Baughman & Wang | Justin X. Wang
In general USCIS or CBP do not give too much hard time for derivative asylees if they travel back to their home country. Even for the principal applicants, once they receive green card, if they only travel to their home country occasionally for good reason, they would not face too much trouble when they return to the US.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/14/2011
Kanu & Associates, P. C. | Solomon O. Kanu
No unless you have a criminal record or have anything to do with terrorists.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
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Adesina Law Office, P.C. | Adebayo Adesina
No, you should not have any problems as long as you have a valid/current "green card."
Answer Applies to: Illinois
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Eric M. Mark, Attorney at Law | Eric Mark
If your asylum is from Pakistan you could have problems. Otherwise, there are no issues.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
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Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
It depends upon the particular facts of your father's asylum claim. In general, it is advisable for an asylum applicant not to return to the country where he or she feared/fears persecution. You may have problems at the port of entry especially if part of the basis for the claim was harm to you or you hold similar religious beliefs.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/14/2011
Philip M. Zyne, P.A. | Philip M. Zyne
I am assuming from your question that you are a citizen of Pakistan. If you are a permanent resident, and the claim for asylum was based on your father's application, you should not have any problems in returning to the US from a short trip abroad. However, I always advise persons in your situation to discuss the specific facts of your case with a qualified immigration law attorney before you leave the United States.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 12/14/2011
King & Ballow | Bruce E. Buchanan
No, you should not have any problems.
Answer Applies to: Tennessee
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LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC | Alan R. Diamante
If you received asylum from Pakistan, the officer can inquire into the case. It is not recommended for asylees to travel back to their countries until they become citizens.
Answer Applies to: California
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Julian & Chin LLP | Larry F Chin
It is certainly possible that you may encounter problems returning to the US if you travel to the country where your father asserted that he had a fear of returning.
Answer Applies to: Washington
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Law Office of Christine Troy | Christine Troy
If you are from Pakistan, then yes, you may encounter problems at entry or when you try to naturalize or renew your green card.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/14/2011
Perez & Gomez Law, LLC | Ana Maria Gomez
Anytime a permanent resident re-entry the U.S. is requesting admission from the Immigration authorities. If a permanent resident has issues with taxes, extensive stays outside the U.S., child support, any crimes or offenses among other factors (that need to be screened by an Immigration attorney), it is important that the permanent resident consults with an attorney before traveling to avoid inadmissibility issues when re-entrying the U.S. from abroad. Thus, is there is anything on your life and background that you are concerned of, please consult with an attorney before leaving the U.S. to avoid future troubles.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 12/14/2011
Nossa Law Office | Pablo H Nossa
It depends, was the country from which you claimed persecution Pakistan? If not, and you have not spent more than 6 months outside the US, and you do not have any other admissibility issues, then you should not have any problems.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 12/14/2011
Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC | Lynne Feldman
Are you traveling to the country from which you got asylum? My recommendation is not to go to that country until you become a U.S. citizen although I know people have traveled to their home country and still been able to keep their green card and even obtain citizenship. Your asylum approval was on the basis that you were afraid to return to your home country. If you now return without fear then there is a question if the asylum should be revoked or was fraudulent to begin with.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/14/2011
