I am a US permanent resident who overstayed in another country for 11 months due to medical issues. Will I be granted entry to the United States?
As a permanent resident you can reenter the US1.Before being outside for one year or longer, or two years if you obtain a permit to reenter (form I131)AND (not or)2. The government does not conclude from the evidence presented that you intended to abandon your permanent residence. In determining your intent, the government rebuttably presumes that if you stayed outside for less than six months you did not intend to abandon your permanent residence. If you stayed outside for more than six months, the government rebuttably presumes that you did intend to abandon your residence. If the evidence shows your absence for eleven months was for unexpected medical issues then it is likely that you will successfully rebut the presumption of abandonment and will be allowed to resume permanent residence. In contrast, if the evidence shows you sold your property and resigned your job before leaving, and bought a house and got a job overseas, then it is likely you will be denied entry even if you were out for less than six months.Ironically, overstaying in another country might help you to reenter the US because unless overstaying is a crime (which could be a different ground for exclusion), being an overstay would indicate the lack of intention to abandon your US residence. It would be much more difficult to reenter the US if you had applied for permanent residence in the country you were in.
Travel Document Needed for US travel?
You can travel within the US freely without an advance parole travel document. The travel document is only if you are leaving and re-entering the country. Pursuant to that, be very careful when planning your trip that your flight or train or even car itinerary makes no stops outside of the US. For your information, the Advance Parole document is not approved only for emergencies. You may apply for one under any circumstance. Actually, it's best applied for just in case you have an emergency, because it's harder to get one fast if an emergency comes up. I applied for one just in case and it was approved within about 2 months. I never had to use it but it gave me peace of mind until I got my green card a few months later. At the time it was a choice to make because the green card application fee did not include the fees for the employment authorization document and the advance parole document. Now that the fees for the I-765 (temporary work permit) and the I-131 (advance parole) are waived if you apply for them at the same time as you apply for the green card (I-485), and the fee for the I-485 ($1010) includes all that, everyone should file I-765 and I-131 along with their I-485, just in case. I-765 and I-131 are typically approved within 90 days, but you cannot predict how long it will take for an I-485. And you're right, having the advance parole document in your possession does not guarantee that you will be allowed back in, but it does show your willingness to go through the proper channels and your understanding that you were required to apply for it in the first place. Generally it's no problem to get back in. If you'd rather not take any risks (and that's perfectly fine; I'd encourage that), then stick to traveling within the US for now and until you have a green card. Because you said that your soon to be wife is currently out of status I would definitely not try traveling outside of the US, even with that advance parole. It should not be a problem but it's a risk you don't want to take. As far as how to file I-131, read the instructions for it at www.uscis.gov/i-131 If you file I-131 along with I-485, you just send them all in the same package, which goes to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox.
Plans to move to LA, alone, at 18?
Instead of reading the whole thing, I went straight to the questions. People are less likely to read the entire post if it's too long. 1. You become a California resident as soon as you move there. 2. You need a car in LA so you should ship it. 3. The right time to move is when you have a high-paying job lined up and at least $10K to cover moving expenses and start-up costs. 4. You apply for them and hope your application and resume tops those from other applicants. 5. If it's a face-to-face interview, then you would travel to the interview location. You might have to pay out-of-pocket for travel expenses. 6. No job means no apartment so get the job first. Landlords generally require a monthly income equal to 3X the rent at minimum. For example, to rent a $1,200/month apartment, your monthly income should be $3,600. However, you will run into problems since you don't have an established credit history and rental history. In case you're interested, one way you can start building a credit history is to apply for a secured credit card and use it regularly. Another way is to ask your parents to add you as a user on their credit cards. 7. You contact apartment complexes and inquire about availability and rates. 8. I take it you've never been to Hollywood. It isn't what you think it is. Go there and see it for yourself. In general, the safer the neighborhood and the closer it is to a beach, the higher rents will be. 9. You should consider the fact that it's highly unlikely an 18-year-old who just graduated from high school will get a job that pays a livable salary. You can only expect part-time minimum wage jobs. Since you're not a California resident, you will pay exorbitant amounts of money in out-of-state fees if you decide to go to college in California. It's not worth it, IMO.
Disneyland SoCal Annual Pass - Proof of Residency?
I just purchased one since I'm been living in SoCal for about a month and a half now. I don't have a valid driver's license or a state ID yet but I do have my permit. I also have a letter from the court, a California Credit Union information, a pay stub, and a check with my current California address on it. Is that enough proof of residence or will I encounter problems when I go there? I just purchased my annual passport and I plan on going in two days.
Can you move out of state at 17? In MO?
I'm turning 17 in less than 4 months, although i don't plan on moving out exactly when i turn 17, please don't tell me i should stay home, i should listen to my parents, or anything like that because i know what i'm doing. i coming up with a plan before i do anything stupid. I'm not rushing into things. I'm asking a simple question.
Can Filippinos Travel to Iceland without Visas?
I am planning a weekend getaway to Iceland. He is from the Philippines, but working in the U.S. He has permanent residency status. Does he still need to apply for a visa to travel to Iceland or will his passport suffice?
How long does it take to become a Massachusetts resident, and how does one go about it?
I was born in MA, moved to FL when I was about 9. I'm currently in my freshmen year of college, and want to move to MA next year. I can't afford out-of-state tuition though, so my plan is to get an apartment, a job, a car, etc, and once I'm a resident I'll go back to college. I heard that it takes 2 years to become a resident, but I also heard that it takes one year, which I could deal with for sure, cos during that year I could be working and saving up money, etc. I'd like to know though for sure how long it takes, and what exactly needs to be done to become a resident. Thanks so much!