Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Entering US with a greencard

Few days after getting my permanent greencard i went to my home country for a week. On the way back in the airport the immigration officer put my greencard in the red folder and told me to go the side room, where they checked something on the computer but then admitted me.

Should i be worried about it? Can there be something wrong with my greencard?


Asked on 6/08/09, 2:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: Entering US with a greencard

Dear Inquirer:

There is nothing illegal about departing the US with your green card. The USCPB inspector may have been curious as to your travel so soon after acquiring the green card, but without further information, it is impossible to tell whether you should be at all concerned.

I recommend that you email [email protected] or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like further information.

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Answered on 6/10/09, 12:22 am
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Entering US with a greencard

You really should consult an Immigration Attorney, because there may be a problem with the number of re-entrys you are doing. This matter is complex and you should not try to do it yourself so you should get an attorney to discuss your options. If you are located in Southern California, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation

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Answered on 6/11/09, 1:39 pm
Ellaine Loreto Law Offices of Ellaine Loreto

Re: Entering US with a greencard

I wouldn't worry about it too much. If something was seriously wrong, they probably would have questioned you thoroughly or kept you in custody. Sometimes, a person may have the same name as another person, who may have some immigration or criminal violations. This can cause confusion, which may cause customs and border patrol officers to make sure you are not a criminal or violator on their records.

Should you receive any correspondence from them to the contrary, please consult a lawyer for further analysis.

To discuss your specific case further, kindly email me at [email protected], or refer to our contact information on our website at www.loretomedinalaw.com. We offer a FREE initial consultation and PAYMENT PLANS.

Note: The above response is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice, nor to create an attorney-client relationship, which can only be established through payment of consideration.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 2:07 pm


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