Is a child able to travel outside of the U.S. while their application for an immigrant visa is in process?
In Rhode Island, the answer to this question is ‘yes,’ a child can travel outside of the U.S. while their application for an immigrant visa is in process. However, the child must obtain a Reentry Permit from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The main purpose of the Reentry Permit is to show that the child’s permanent residence in the United States is not in jeopardy during their time away. Without the Reentry Permit, the child runs the risk of not being able to reenter the US when they return from their trip. In order to apply for the Reentry Permit, the child must be physically present in the United States, have been granted permanent resident status, and be the recipient of a petition for an immigrant visa. The application packet must also include several documents such as a copy of the child’s permanent resident card, a copy of the petition for an immigrant visa, and proof of foreign travel. In addition, the child must be aware that the Reentry Permit does not guarantee their admission to the United States. Upon reentry, the child must still be able to demonstrate their permanent residence status and provide all the necessary documentation. Therefore, it is important for the child and their family to ensure that all the documents are in order before the child leaves the country.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La respuesta a la pregunta de si un niño puede viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos mientras está en proceso una solicitud de visa de inmigrante depende de los requisitos específicos del Estado de Rhode Island. Sin embargo, es importante considerar que varias leyes y regulaciones relacionadas con la inmigración están en vigor en Estados Unidos y pueden afectar los asuntos de viaje de los niños. Por lo tanto, se recomienda verificar con un abogado de inmigración antes de tomar cualquier decision de viaje. En primer lugar, si el niño es un residente legal o no tiene los documentos necesarios para salir y regresar de Estados Unidos, es posible que se le niegue su entrada al país. Esto puede ser cierto aun si el niño posee una visa de inmigrante en curso. Además, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) ha emitido una regla según la cual, a menos que el departamento de USCIS haya aprobado una autorización para viajar, los solicitantes de visa de inmigrante no están autorizados para salir de Estados Unidos mientras se procesa su solicitud. Esta regla se aplica a todas las edades. Por lo tanto, si el niño tiene una visa de inmigrante en curso y planea viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos, se recomienda obtener primero una autorización para viajar de USCIS. Esto le ayudará a asegurar que no desencadenen ningún problema con su solicitud de visa de inmigrante. Además, los padres del niño deben consultar con un abogado de inmigración para garantizar que estén cumpliendo con todas las leyes y regulaciones relacionadas con la inmigración estadounidense.
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