24 Jul Restrictions on green card holders travel outside the United States?
Generally, green card holders can travel outside the United States. However, whenever green card holders are coming back to the United States, they are applying for admission at the port of entry. This is when the inadmissibility issues come into play.
If you committed any crime especially in the United States or any other countries, you become inadmissible.
My criminal offense sentence was already served, and I finished my probation. Am I still inadmissible?
You must understand the State laws are different from Immigration Laws. Even if a crime sentence has been served you may still be inadmissible under Federal law because the crime you committed is a crime involving moral turpitude. This includes crimes of dishonesty like theft or crimes of violence like assault. Even a misdemeanor charge can make you inadmissible.
What will happen if they refuse my admission?
You can request to see an immigration judge and seek other relief in immigration court. The relief may include asylum and cancellation of removal.
What are other restrictions on travel by green card holders?
Many green card holders overstayed the allowed length of stay abroad. They are normally allowed less than six months outside the U.S. If you stayed more than six months outside the U.S. the immigration officer may question your overstay. If you are planning for an extended travel abroud you may file a Re-entry permit.
The Trump travel ban on certain countries will also affect your ability to travel. If you plan to travel to the countries covered by travel ban you are not supposed to travel at all.
Note: This is not legal advice.
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