Lawful permanent residents cannot be refused entry unless their travel was not brief (more than 180 days) or they engaged in illegal activity after leaving the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(13).
Lawful permanent residents cannot be refused entry unless their travel was not brief (more than 180 days) or they engaged in illegal activity after leaving the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(13).
There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens. You will need: A valid U.S. passport. A valid Brazilian visa or e-visa, beginning April 10, 2025 for tourists and currently for all other types of travel.
Green card holders who fit the criteria for seeking admission to the U.S., such as those who left the U.S. for a continuous period of more than 180 days, may be denied reentry if they have since become inadmissible.
If you are a permanent or conditional permanent resident who has been outside the U.S. for one year or longer, apply for a re-entry permit before you travel. Use Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.
Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records, is used to apply for the following documents: Reentry Permits, Refugee Travel Documents, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Travel Authorization Documents, Advance Parole Documents, initial Parole Documents for noncitizens ...
If an officer during any secondary inspection determines that you are ineligible to enter the USA, you can be refused entry and returned to your home country. Having travelled from the UK on a long flight, you will understandably feel upset and frustrated if denied entry.
Yes, you can. With a conditional green card, you are considered a lawful permanent resident and have all the rights and privileges associated with that status.
If seeking to enter the United States after temporary travel abroad, you will need to present a valid, unexpired “Green Card” (Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card).