Green Card revoked?
Oct 12th 2009, 8:43 pm
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Re: Green Card revoked?
I have to stand by my previous post. Don't waste your money on a lawyer just yet. Just fly in and flash your Green card. 99% probability you go through without any problems. If they do give you problems, THEN you will need a lawyer. But why waste your money before any problem arises.
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Oct 12th 2009, 9:40 pm
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Re: Green Card revoked?
If the BPO determines that I have abandoned my GC and therefore schedules an interview with a immigration judge, is it possible to remain in the US under the visa waiver program? (British Passport) for up to 3 months?
Oct 12th 2009, 9:47 pm
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Re: Green Card revoked?
Rene
Oct 12th 2009, 10:16 pm
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Re: Green Card revoked?
I have to stand by my previous post. Don't waste your money on a lawyer just yet. Just fly in and flash your Green card. 99% probability you go through without any problems. If they do give you problems, THEN you will need a lawyer. But why waste your money before any problem arises.
When I have landed at Chicago....they take my GC and look at it...take my passport and look at it. Then they scan them.....There's no flashing it. Then they ask me a few questions.
The bottom line is if the guy wants to be certain of entry then he should follow the appropriate advice here. If not and he wants to the run the risk of not being allowed to work and perhaps being detained......then follow your great advice.
Oct 12th 2009, 11:38 pm
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Re: Green Card revoked?
The point I tried to make is that he can consider himself a Resident until the US government tells him he is not.
Oct 13th 2009, 12:28 am
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Re: Green Card revoked?
If you're scheduled to see a judge you'd be paroled into the US, not admitted.
Oct 28th 2009, 12:08 am
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Re: Green Card revoked?
The POE officer does not make the determination that you've abandoned anything. If they have doubts, they'll let you in, but you have to straighten it out with an IJ. You won't be in the USA on the VWP. You might be able to spend 3 months in the USA, or perhaps even longer, depending on how long it takes to get that meeting with the IJ. I believe you will be spending your time in detention until you see the IJ. Or, if you have an attorney, perhaps there is a way to get out of detention, but you won't be able to work or anything.
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Oct 28th 2009, 2:25 am
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Re: Green Card revoked?
I am a Green Card holder of 8 years. My job in the film Industry takes me all over the world. Last year I worked in The UK, but due to the recession the work came to a halt, so I applied for work in the US. This also came to no avail due to lack of jobs in the film industry (in my specialized area of expertise) So I had to travel further afield to New Zealand!
I stopped in transit in LA on the way to NZ but I didn't have time to sort out a reentry permit.
I am planning on returning to the US next month to resume employment, but I'm concerned that they won't let me return.
Is there anything I can do before I return, like visiting the NZ consulate? Will they be able to tell me if I still have a valid Green Card?
~Thanks
I stopped in transit in LA on the way to NZ but I didn't have time to sort out a reentry permit.
I am planning on returning to the US next month to resume employment, but I'm concerned that they won't let me return.
Is there anything I can do before I return, like visiting the NZ consulate? Will they be able to tell me if I still have a valid Green Card?
~Thanks
I see that this thread took place while I was in Vietnam and was not on the internet all that much.
Consult with an attorney who is experienced in abandonment law -- preferably one who has tried one or two of the beasties.
BTW, do file those past tax returns.
Oct 28th 2009, 12:26 pm
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Re: Green Card revoked?
Ian
Oct 28th 2009, 3:20 pm
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You will likely not be admitted, but rather paroled in (huge legal difference)... and yes, you might be put in detention until you see an IJ. The one thing no one here can tell you, is what will definitely happen when you enter the US with your GC. There's just too many variables including whether or not the POE officer is having a bad hair day.
Ian
Ian
Which one is it? Parole or detention? I find your post confusing.
