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If the person has a valid, non-expired passport and a non-expired green card (or an unexpired I-551 stamp/I-94), they may be able to leave and re-enter. 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This advisory is not legal advice and does not substitute for the advice of an immigration expert.  \nOver the years, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) agents have placed thousands of non-citizens in removal/deportation proceedings, often following a trip abroad. Below are some questions and answers that may help you decide whether you can leave the United States and comeback without causing immigration problems. Generally, the answer will depend on the facts of your individual case. If any of the following things apply to you, you should seek legal advice from a reputable, experienced immigration lawyer before making any plans to leave the U.S.  \nI am a lawful permanent resident of the United States (green card holder) without any prior law enforcement contact of any kind. If I travel outside the United States, can I come back?  \nYES. As a lawful permanent resident you are free to exit and re-enter the U.S. To re-enter, you need to show your green card (or an unexpired “I-551 stamp” in your passport if you do not yet have your green card), along with a valid passport from your country of nationality ora refugee travel document. As long as you do not stay outside of the U.S. for more than one year, you will keep your permanent residence status. Note, however, that even a departure of more than six months is not recommended, as it will break continuous residency for naturalization purposes and can subject you to an in-depth inquiry into your current ties to the U.S., upon your return. You can take steps to preserve your lawful permanent status if you must remain outside of the U.S. for longer than a year, but these steps must be taken BEFORE you leave the U.S. If you think that it is possible that your trip will last longer than one year (or even just longer than six months), seek legal advice from a reputable, experienced immigration lawyer before you leave the U.S.  \nI am a lawful permanent resident of the United States (green card holder) and have prior law enforcement contact. If I travel outside of the United States, can I come back?  \nYES BUT. Depending on the charges against you, DHS may start removal/ deportation proceedings against you if you travel and seek to return if you have certain criminal convictions. DHS may put you in immigration detention while they try to remove/deport you. If you were arrested, but not convicted, be sure to travel with documentation proving that the criminal charges were dismissed, such as a Certificate of Disposition. Note, however, that you may be found removable/ deportable even for convictions where you paid a fine or got probation, or which were expunged. In some cases, even without a conviction DHS might say they have “reason to believe” you might be inadmissible for certain things; this is particularly a concern if you have stayed outside the U.S. for more than  \n180 days. If you have ever been arrested, whether or not you were convicted, seek legal advice from a reputable, experienced immigration lawyer before you leave the U.S.  \nI am currently in removal (deportation) proceedings. Can I travel?  \nDEPENDS. If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) and are currently in removal proceedings in immigration court, you should be able to leave and re-enter the U.S., as long as you have both (i) a valid non-expired passport, and (ii) a non-expired green card,  \n[www.legalaidnyc.org](www.legalaidnyc.org Page 1 of 5)[ Page 1 of 5](www.legalaidnyc.org Page 1 of 5) Last updated November 22, 2021  \nor a non-expired I-551 stamp in your passport or on an I-94 card. Depending on the facts of your case, though, you might be treated as an “arriving alien” when you return, which could affect your rights. Also, depending on the facts of your case, you might be subjected to mandatory detention upon your return. Moreover, if your green card expires wh","cbCaihcvXINTu9o5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihcvXINTu9o5","pdf",121011,"English","# Travel Advisory for Non-Citizens\n## Disclaimer and purpose\n## Lawful permanent resident with no prior law enforcement contact\n## Lawful permanent resident with prior law enforcement contact\n## Travel while in removal (deportation) proceedings\n## Prior removal (deportation) order and re-entry eligibility\n## Unlawful entry or visa overstay and re-entry considerations","[{\"question\":\"Can a lawful permanent resident with no prior law enforcement contact leave the U.S. and return?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. A lawful permanent resident can exit and re-enter if they show a green card (or an unexpired I-551 stamp) along with a valid passport or refugee travel document. 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