Am I eligible for the refugee travel passport?

[girl from germany 0]

I am a former K-1 Visa holder. I got my conditional permanent residence card couple of months ago. I am a Russian citizen, and I have a Russian travel passport. The problem is that I don't want to travel abroad (not to Russia, but to other countries) with my Russian passport, especially as I changed my last name and in my Russian passport I have my maiden name. Someone told me I can still get a refugee travel document although I am not a refugee. Does somebody know if it is possible to get a refugee travel passport in such a situation?

Thanks a lot for you help.

[kc456 0]

I'm not familiar with this, but it would seem odd if you were eligible for a refugee travel document, not being a refuge.

From USCIS http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/travdoc.htm:

What is a Travel Document and Who Needs One?

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may need permission to return to the United States after traveling abroad. This permission is granted through a travel document. Travel documents are also given to people who want to travel, but cannot get a passport from their country of nationality.

Refugee Travel Document

A refugee travel document allows people who are or once were refugees or asylees to return to the U.S. after travel abroad. The refugee or asylee should apply for this benefit before leaving the U.S. In some cases, immigration officials may issue travel documents to refugees or asylees who are physically outside of the U.S. See 8CFR 223.2(B)(ii)

Can I ask why you are reluctant to use the Russian passport for travel? I'm asking since I have a Russian foreign passport too. Thanks.

[zyggy 9]

I'm not familiar with this, but it would seem odd if you were eligible for a refugee travel document, not being a refuge.

From USCIS http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/travdoc.htm:

What is a Travel Document and Who Needs One?

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may need permission to return to the United States after traveling abroad. This permission is granted through a travel document. Travel documents are also given to people who want to travel, but cannot get a passport from their country of nationality.

Refugee Travel Document

A refugee travel document allows people who are or once were refugees or asylees to return to the U.S. after travel abroad. The refugee or asylee should apply for this benefit before leaving the U.S. In some cases, immigration officials may issue travel documents to refugees or asylees who are physically outside of the U.S. See 8CFR 223.2(B)(ii)

Can I ask why you are reluctant to use the Russian passport for travel? I'm asking since I have a Russian foreign passport too. Thanks.

In order to get a refugee travel doucment, you have to be a refugee. Sorry, but you are not eligible for one and must travel on your Russian Passport until you become a US Citizen.