Legal Question in Immigration Law in Pennsylvania

Hi!

Im a conditional green card holder.. Im 21 and i just gain my CGC from my mom. Im planning to finish my study outside the country for 10 months. Ill come back every 5months and spent 2to 3weeks here in usa.. Im i illegable to travel.? Do i need a RP ? Will it affect my removal of CGC TO UNCONDITIONAL GREEN CARD SOEDAY.? What should i do.? We will recieve our CGC THIS MARCH OR APRIL. And planning to travel this MAY. I already have a AP. DO I NEED RP?

Please help..!

Advnce thnk..


Asked on 1/23/13, 12:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

Once you are a Legal Permanent Resident already, you cannot travel on advance parole. If you plan on being outside the U,S. more than 6 months, you should obtain a re-entry permit.

It is up to the discretion of CBP as to whether or not they feel you have constructively abandoned your LPR by only living in the U.S. for a few weeks per year. This is why you should get the re-entry permit if you are going to study abroad.

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Answered on 1/23/13, 3:19 pm


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