2007-03-16 13:18:59 · 5 answers · asked by goldilocks 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
A green card is not a visa. There are some situations where you cannot leave the country while your paperwork is in the process. You will need to check the guidelines for your particular type of visa you came here on and the rules you are bound by. Your being British has nothing to do with it.
2007-03-16 13:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Starshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have filed your green card application, then you do not have to leave. In fact, you should probably not leave without a valid visa or an advance parole document because you may abandon your petition. There are certain visas which allow dual intent (such as the H, L). If you are one of those visas, then you can leave and use that visa to reenter the U.S. Otherwise, you probably should not travel without an advance parole document. However, before you use advance parole to travel, you need to be sure that you have not accrued unlawful presence which could result in your being denied reentry to the U.S. You should probably contact an immigration lawyer to discuss if you have questions.
2007-03-16 21:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by Attorney Moona Shakil 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your application is only an application. You are still bound by whatever is in effect now. I have one concern about your question which leads me to believe you're not being truthful here. A "Green Card" is not a visa. Period. It confers "Permanent Resident Alien" status. As I understand it, it never expires. However, before your visa runs out, you'd be well advised to renew it.
2007-03-16 20:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by bullwinkle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you mention that you are British?
Does your nationality matter?
2007-03-16 20:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by Geno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.uscis.gov/
Go to this web site it answers all the questions.
It has forms, and fees if you need to do more.
2007-03-20 18:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by allen w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋