A few months before the end of the year, many people You will be traveling abroad from the United States spend the holidays. The Migrants with green cards The Moving from Arizona they have to wear certain mandatory documents at the time of departure from the country and upon return, if a representative of the Customs and Border Protection (CBPfor its acronym in English) will check them.
According to the official USCIS website, the Permanent residents must carry one of the following documents for Traveling abroad from Arizona:
It also indicates that the area to be visited may have additional entry and exit requirements (e.g. a visa).
The agency points out that the foreigner who wishes to return to the country after a temporary absence must do so Present your green card. Upon arrival at the port of entry a CBP officer will check your permanent residence card and any other identification document you provide and will decide whether you can enter the USA.
In general, migrants who travel from Arizona to other North American countries with their green card will not have any problems when they return. However, complications could arise if exceed a certain period of time.
As with the rest of the United States, this is considered a permanent resident who intends to travel abroad for more than a year Arizona they have to First, apply for re-entry authorization using Form I-131. This allows you Return to the country during the Approval validity period without the need to apply for an immigrant visa for returning residents.
The USCIS emphasizes that while this action is a recommended step to demonstrate your intent to live in the United States does not guarantee entry to the foreigner upon his return. Before that you have to are considered “permissible”. by the relevant authorities.
If the time is longer, the following steps are different. The agency points out that the migrant remains out for more than two yearsany re-entry permits issued before your departure will have expired.
In these circumstances it is advisable to do so Consider applying for a return visa (SB-1) at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
On the other hand, if the person loses his green card abroad, it is stolen or destroyedyou will have to do that File a Form I-131AApplication for a travel document (transport document). This is to board an airline or other mode of transportation without penalizing the company.
Among the states that make up the United States, Arizona is one of the countries with the largest foreign population. A study prepared by American Immigration Council appreciated that About 13.2% of the state’s residents were foreign born. In addition, 8.7% of residents born in the country live with at least one parent with a migrant background.
In terms of documentation, approximately 412,500 migrants are eligible to vote in the Grand Canyon State. The number of The number of foreigners naturalized in the region is 425,500.
According to the report, there are 286,900 undocumented immigrants living in Arizona. 90.8% are of working age and around 30,400 are entrepreneurs.
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