QUESTION
Will I have problems coming back to the U.S with an asylum green card after travelling to home country?
Asked on Sep 02nd, 2012 on Immigration - Maryland
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I have my asylum green card last year as a principal applicant from Pakistan. I wanted to go and see my ailing mother. I have not seen my parents or siblings for 13 years now. I have stayed in the U.S all this while and have never traveled outside. Would traveling briefly for 3 weeks jeopardize my green card?
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Seifert Law Offices PLLC
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 5:13 AM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Long Beach, CA
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Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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It should not. However, that may not stop CBP from asking lots of questions upon your return.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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Not necessarily. However, you can be subject to scrutiny again.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2012 at 1:07 AM
Rebecca T White
Returning to the country you have been granted asylum from can, and does, jeopardize your greencard. You can discuss your situation directly with an immigration attorney, but most immigration attorneys are going to strongly advise that you not return until you are a US citizen.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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Sheppard Mullin
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In general no.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Criminal Immigration Law Attorney serving Chevy Chase, MD
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Chirag V. Patel, P.A.
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Your green card is always in jeopardy; if eligible, you may want to consider naturalizing to avoid problems with Border Patrol.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2012 at 3:24 PM