The Law Offices of Tahir Mella
Philadelphia Travel Visa Lawyers
Immigrants applying for a green card or afraid to apply for a passport at their home embassy may be eligible to travel abroad and re-enter the United States with a travel document or re-entry permit. At the Law Offices of Tahir Mella, our immigration attorneys work closely with clients in order to ensure they have the proper paperwork completed in order to qualify for and receive a travel document. Especially when family members are involved, it's not unusual for immigrants to travel back and forth between the United States and their home country in order to take care of sick relatives, the family business, or other matters. As immigrants ourselves, we understand the pressure and stress associated with having two feet in two different countries. That's why we're committed to helping our clients file for a travel document or re-entry permit without delays, confusion, or complications.
If you need to leave the country for a period of time and would like to apply for a travel document, contact travel visa lawyers at the Law Offices of Tahir Mella today. Our Philadelphia office represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Reading, York, Media, Norristown, Doylestown, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Burlington, and Cherry Hill.
Traveling Abroad, Green Cards, and Problem Embassies
6 Months to a Year: If you have a green card or are in the process of getting one and need to travel internationally, you are allowed to stay outside of the US on a continuous basis for up to 6 months. If you stay abroad for up to 1 year, you will need to submit your green card at a port of entry to immigration officials.
1 Year to 2 Years: If you plan on leaving the United States for 1 to 2 years, you need to submit a re-entry permit.
Problem Embassies: Due to the political or cultural situation in some countries, it may not be advisable or safe for an immigrant to apply for a passport at their home embassy. In cases where someone is afraid for their safety or that of their family back home, our office can help you apply for a travel document with the Department of Homeland Security.
Avoiding the Threat of Inadmissibility
People who have been in the US illegally for at least a year may be barred from adjusting their status for 3 to 10 years. In order to avoid creating grounds for your being inadmissible when attempting to re-enter the US, it's important to first discuss your situation with an experienced immigration lawyer. Depending on the nature of your situation, we may be able to resolve your situation favorably in a way that allows you to obtain a travel document.
The Answers and Information You Need
It's important to get the information you need to comply with US immigration law, avoiding penalties and complications that could derail your green card application or re-entry into the United States. Be safe and prepared -- contact Philadelphia, Pennsylvania travel visa attorneys at the Law Offices of Tahir Mella today.
