first time traveling outside of the US

[ds10121990 0]

Hello all,

 

This is my first time posting here.

I've been a permanent resident for roughly 6 years now. Im planning a business trip back to my home country (Hungary) within the next couple months.

Since this is my first time making an international trip ever since i immigrated to the USA, Im kind of concerned/worried if there might be any issues with coming back.

I do not have a criminal background, and my card is currently valid (unexpired).

Can someone tell me what normally happens at the border when permanent residents come back? I want to believe im just being paranoid, but i dont want to risk not being able to come back for whatever reason.

 

Thank you.

[SorrowL 138]

As long as you come back within 6 months, expect nothing out of the ordinary, standard questions for travelers, where did you go, where do you live, any items to declare, Purpose of your trip etc. You are extremely unlikely to be refused entry if your trip is brief (under 180 days) unless you committed crimes.

 

 If you come back within 12 months, expect some questions regarding why you left for so long, more deep questions about the trip. 
 

if you leave for longer than 12 months, you must obtain an Advanced Parole document. 
 

questions and secondary inspection are up to the CBP Officer. You are eligible for Naturalization, as a US citizen you can never be denied entry. Many countries permit dual citizenship, including Hungary.

Edited February 3, 2020 by SorrowL

[ds10121990 0]

6 minutes ago, SorrowL said:

As long as you come back within 6 months, expect nothing out of the ordinary, standard questions for travelers, where did you go, where do you live, any items to declare, Purpose of your trip etc. You are extremely unlikely to be refused entry if your trip is brief (under 180 days) unless you committed crimes.

 

 If you come back within 12 months, expect some questions regarding why you left for so long, more deep questions about the trip. 
 

if you leave for longer than 12 months, you must obtain an Advanced Parole document. 
 

questions and secondary inspection are up to the CBP Officer. You are eligible for Naturalization, as a US citizen you can never be denied entry. Many countries permit dual citizenship, including Hungary.

Hi, SorrowL

 

Thank you for your quick response.

Ive been reading online how permanent resident arent admitted automatically back into the states. I guess im just worrying for no reason then.

I would be gone for about 5 days or so.

Im alredy a dual citizen, and i am planning to become a US citizen eventually.

 

[igoyougoduke 1,662]

4 minutes ago, ds10121990 said:

Hi, SorrowL

 

Thank you for your quick response.

Ive been reading online how permanent resident arent admitted automatically back into the states. I guess im just worrying for no reason then.

I would be gone for about 5 days or so.

Im alredy a dual citizen, and i am planning to become a US citizen eventually.

 

no one is admitted automatically. even citizens will go through an immigration officer  but much quicker 

Edited February 3, 2020 by Donald120383

[ds10121990 0]

Just now, Donald120383 said:

no one is admitted automatically. even citizens will go through an immigration officer  but much quicker 

Thank you.

[SorrowL 138]

3 minutes ago, Donald120383 said:

no one is admitted automatically. even citizens will go through an immigration officer  but much quicker 

Whoops read wrong sorry, disregard.

Edited February 3, 2020 by SorrowL

[SorrowL 138]

8 minutes ago, ds10121990 said:

Hi, SorrowL

 

Thank you for your quick response.

Ive been reading online how permanent resident arent admitted automatically back into the states. I guess im just worrying for no reason then.

I would be gone for about 5 days or so.

Im alredy a dual citizen, and i am planning to become a US citizen eventually.

 

You can have tri-citizenship too.
 

It is true, LPRs can be denied entry to the US, however it must be a very good reason and you still have rights to appeal to an immigration judge. 

 

As a US citizen, you can leave for as long as you please and return whenever you please, without the chance of denied entry.

[SalishSea 17,928]

19 minutes ago, Donald120383 said:

no one is admitted automatically. even citizens will go through an immigration officer  but much quicker 

US  citizens are guaranteed entry.

[ds10121990 0]

14 minutes ago, SorrowL said:

You can have tri-citizenship too.
 

It is true, LPRs can be denied entry to the US, however it must be a very good reason and you still have rights to appeal to an immigration judge. 

 

As a US citizen, you can leave for as long as you please and return whenever you please, without the chance of denied entry.

Thank you for your response.

If im i dont have any type of criminal background, and only plan to stay iverseas for a few days, there isnt a reason to be determined inadmissable, right? They cant just deny your intent to enter the country?

[SalishSea 17,928]

1 hour ago, ds10121990 said:

Thank you for your response.

If im i dont have any type of criminal background, and only plan to stay iverseas for a few days, there isnt a reason to be determined inadmissable, right? They cant just deny your intent to enter the country?

Since only USCs are guaranteed admission, they can deny entry to LPRs and visa holders.  However, for LPRs, it would not just be random, but because of new info that has come to light, such as a crime or violation against the terms of the green card.

[Boiler 45,670]

There is obviously a reason why you are concerned, instead of going around the houses it would help if you could explain why that is.

[ds10121990 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

There is obviously a reason why you are concerned, instead of going around the houses it would help if you could explain why that is.

Ive never left the country ever since i moved here and settled down. I dont want to lose all that just because im going overseas to attend a conference.

 

[Boiler 45,670]

1 minute ago, ds10121990 said:

Ive never left the country ever since i moved here and settled down. I dont want to lose all that just because im going overseas to attend a conference.

 

Why is there a concern, millions travel, why do you have an issue?

[ds10121990 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

Why is there a concern, millions travel, why do you have an issue?

I guess i should ask my doctor to bump up my lexapro dosage. I dont have an issue and i hope i wont have any when i try coming back. Im just anxious

if they wont allow me back. I dont see why they wouldnt, because i read online the only reason they would deny entry if you committed a crime or abandoned your LPR status, right?

[Boiler 45,670]

If that is it then a 5 day trip? does sound more a medical issue.