Traveling to Philippines and back to US

[Rissa92 1]

Hi vj members. I want to know about if I go back to Philippines for vacation what do I need to show at the airport here in USA beside the passport?

And when going back to US from Philippines what else I need to show at the airport/immigration?

Hope anyone can help me,I just got here February and I want to go back for vacation this year too.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Hi vj members. I want to know about if I go back to Philippines for vacation what do I need to show at the airport here in USA beside the passport?

And when going back to US from Philippines what else I need to show at the airport/immigration?

Hope anyone can help me,I just got here February and I want to go back for vacation this year too.

Did you file your AOS and TD? If so and when you get either Your TD or GC you can travel. Plan on staying less than 30 days so you dont put yourself in an abandonment situation.

Show immigration your passport With GC or TD At both POE's.

[Rissa92 1]

I have my GC already but I don't know what's TD? So I can't stay in Philippines for more than a month?

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi vj members. I want to know about if I go back to Philippines for vacation what do I need to show at the airport here in USA beside the passport?

And when going back to US from Philippines what else I need to show at the airport/immigration?

Hope anyone can help me,I just got here February and I want to go back for vacation this year too.

Did you file your AOS and TD? If so and when you get either Your TD or GC you can travel. Plan on staying less than 30 days so you dont put yourself in an abandonment situation.

Show immigration your passport With GC or TD At both POE's.

OP came on a CR-1/IR-1 visa and received their GC upon entry to the US. There is no need to file for AOS or AP (Advance Parole the travel document you talk about--TD). As long as the OP does not remain outside the US for more than 6 months there is no issues. For stays longer than 6 months but less than a year there can be issues upon returning, but mostly the interruption of continuous residency is the wost thing that happens.

OP: all you need to travel to the PI is your passport. To return to the US you will need to show your passport and GC before boarding the airplane. Lately the CBP wants to see your passport upon arrival to the US in additon to you GC. Just complete the Customs Declaration form on the airplane--it's a good idea to have a pen with you when travelling internationally--and get in the Citizen/Resident line.

Have a safe trip,

Dave

Edited April 10, 2015 by Dave&Roza

[Tahoma 2,292]

OP came on a CR-1/IR-1 visa and received their GC upon entry to the US. There is no need to file for AOS or AP (Advance Parole the travel document you talk about--TD). As long as the OP does not remain outside the US for more than 6 months there is no issues. For stays longer than 6 months but less than a year there can be issues upon returning, but mostly the interruption of continuous residency is the wost thing that happens.

OP: all you need to travel to the PI is your passport. To return to the US you will need to show your passport and GC before boarding the airplane. Lately the CBP wants to see your passport upon arrival to the US in additon to you GC. Just complete the Customs Declaration form on the airplane--it's a good idea to have a pen with you when travelling internationally--and get in the Citizen/Resident line.

Have a safe trip,

Dave

^^^ Great answer...as usual.

[Rissa92 1]

OP came on a CR-1/IR-1 visa and received their GC upon entry to the US. There is no need to file for AOS or AP (Advance Parole the travel document you talk about--TD). As long as the OP does not remain outside the US for more than 6 months there is no issues. For stays longer than 6 months but less than a year there can be issues upon returning, but mostly the interruption of continuous residency is the wost thing that happens.

OP: all you need to travel to the PI is your passport. To return to the US you will need to show your passport and GC before boarding the airplane. Lately the CBP wants to see your passport upon arrival to the US in additon to you GC. Just complete the Customs Declaration form on the airplane--it's a good idea to have a pen with you when travelling internationally--and get in the Citizen/Resident line.

Have a safe trip,

Dave

Thank u so much for the great answer:)

[Greenbaum 12,259]

OP came on a CR-1/IR-1 visa and received their GC upon entry to the US. There is no need to file for AOS or AP (Advance Parole the travel document you talk about--TD). As long as the OP does not remain outside the US for more than 6 months there is no issues. For stays longer than 6 months but less than a year there can be issues upon returning, but mostly the interruption of continuous residency is the wost thing that happens.

OP: all you need to travel to the PI is your passport. To return to the US you will need to show your passport and GC before boarding the airplane. Lately the CBP wants to see your passport upon arrival to the US in additon to you GC. Just complete the Customs Declaration form on the airplane--it's a good idea to have a pen with you when travelling internationally--and get in the Citizen/Resident line.

Have a safe trip,

Dave

I was on my cell phone answering and it's hard to see her background. But basically between the two of us we were able to help her.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi vj members. I want to know about if I go back to Philippines for vacation what do I need to show at the airport here in USA beside the passport?

And when going back to US from Philippines what else I need to show at the airport/immigration?

Hope anyone can help me,I just got here February and I want to go back for vacation this year too.

You show your green card and passport. When returning to the USA you show your green card and passort

Enjoy your travels... and visit in the Phils.

Did you file your AOS and TD? If so and when you get either Your TD or GC you can travel. Plan on staying less than 30 days so you dont put yourself in an abandonment situation.

Show immigration your passport With GC or TD At both POE's.

She is an IR/CR-1 got her green card upon arrival...

Being a Philippine citizen there is no 30 limitation.

But don't stay longer than 6 months ( I would suggest being back in the USA a day short of the 180 days if gone an extended time) to keep USCIS happy.

(what is the TD ?)

[Rissa92 1]

You show your green card and passport. When returning to the USA you show your green card and passort

Enjoy your travels... and visit in the Phils.

She is an IR/CR-1 got her green card upon arrival...

Being a Philippine citizen there is no 30 limitation.

But don't stay longer than 6 months ( I would suggest being back in the USA a day short of the 180 days if gone an extended time) to keep USCIS happy.

(what is the TD ?)

Thanks hank for ur answer..

I will stay in Philippines for 1-2months????

[tolitzpogi 37]

TD... travel documentation maybe? >.<

[Hank_ 9,174]

Ya I was just pulling Greenbaum's leg....