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If you’re an asylee with a green card, you can now travel outside the United States! Here’s what you need to know about this new development.
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Introduction
As of August 2019, asylees with green cards can now travel freely outside of the United States. Prior to this, asylees were only allowed to travel if they had an advance parole document. This change will allow asylees to more easily access job opportunities, education, and family members who live outside of the United States.
What is an asylee?
An asylee is an individual who has been granted asylum in the United States. Asylum is a form of relief that may be granted to people who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
What is a green card?
A green card, also known as a permanent resident card, is a document that proves that an immigrant has been granted the right to live and work in the United States permanently. Green card holders are legally authorized to live and work in the United States and can travel freely within the country. They are also eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after five years of residency.
How do asylees get green cards?
Asylees with green cards can now travel, but there are still some restrictions in place. In order to get a green card, asylees must first apply for and be granted asylum by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once they have been granted asylum, they can then apply for a green card.
There are a few other requirements that asylees must meet in order to be eligible for a green card, such as being physically present in the United States for at least one year after being granted asylum. Asylees must also not have been convicted of any crimes and must not pose a security threat to the United States.
What are the benefits of having a green card?
Asylees with green cards can now travel outside the United States and return without having to obtain advance permission from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This means that asylees can visit their families abroad, pursue business opportunities, consult with asylum lawyers in other countries, or attend international conferences without having to obtain advance permission from USCIS.
How does travel impact asylees?
Asylees are individuals who have been granted asylum in the United States. Once an asylee has been granted asylum, they are eligible to apply for a green card, which allows them to live and work permanently in the United States. One of the benefits of having a green card is that it allows asylees to travel outside of the United States and return without any problems.
However, there are some things that asylees should keep in mind when they are traveling. First, it is important to note that while asylees can travel outside of the United States, they cannot travel to their home country. This is because asylees have been granted asylum in the United States due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country. If an asylee were to return to their home country, they would no longer be protected by the United States and could be persecuted.
Second, asylees should make sure that their travel documents are up to date before they travel. This includes making sure that their green card is valid and that they have any other required documents, such as a passport. Asylees should also be aware of the expiration dates on their documents and plan accordingly.
Lastly, it is important for asylees to keep in mind that while they have been granted asylum in the United States, this status can be revoked if they engage in certain activities. For example, if an asylee is convicted of a crime or fails to follow the terms of their asylum, they can lose their status and be deported back to their home country. As such, it is important for asylees to remember that while they can travel outside of the United States, they need to take care when doing so and make sure that they are following all applicable laws
What are the requirements for asylees to travel?
Asylees with green cards can now travel freely, but there are still some requirements that they need to meet in order to do so. For starters, asylees must have their green cards in order to be able to travel. They also need to have a valid passport from their country of origin. Lastly, they need to have a current photo ID that matches the name on their green card.
What are the risks of traveling as an asylee?
Asylees are eligible to receive a green card one year after being granted asylum in the United States. This means that asylees can live and work in the United States permanently. However, there are some risks associated with traveling outside of the United States as an asylee.
Asylees may lose their green card status if they travel outside of the United States for more than one year. Asylees who leave the United States for more than one year may be considered to have abandoned their asylum status. As a result, they may not be able to reenter the United States as an asylee.
Asylees may also lose their green card status if they travel to a country that is on the U.S. government’s list of countries that support terrorism. The U.S. government’s list of countries that support terrorism includes Iran, Syria, and Sudan. Asylees who travel to these countries may be considered to have abandoned their asylum status and may not be able to reenter the United States as an asylee.
How can asylees prepare for travel?
Asylees with green cards can now travel. They no longer need advance parole.
However, asylees should take some time to prepare for travel. Here are some things asylees should do before traveling:
-Get a passport. If you don’t have a passport, apply for one at your nearest U.S. consulate or embassy.
-Check the requirements of your destination country. Make sure you have the necessary visas and vaccinations.
-Notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of your upcoming travel plans. You can do this by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, with USCIS. You will need to include a copy of your green card and a $575 filing fee.
-Pack important documents, such as your passport, green card, and any other travel documents you might need.
-Make copies of important documents in case you lose them while traveling
Conclusion
Asylees who have been granted green cards can now travel outside the United States. This is a big change from the previous policy, which required asylees to remain in the United States in order to keep their status. The new policy will allow asylees to travel for work, family, or personal reasons.
