Can I travel outside the US if I am an immigrant?

Yes, you can travel outside the US if you are an immigrant. However, you will need to ensure you have the necessary paperwork in order to do so. If you are an immigrant living in Washington, you will need a valid passport and a visa, if required. Depending on which country you are going to and how long you will be travelling, you may also need other documents, such as a travel authorization or a re-entry permit. You will also need to understand the US immigration laws to ensure you do not violate any of them, as there are consequences for doing so. Failure to comply with the US immigration laws, such as entering the US illegally or overstaying your visa, can result in a removal (deportation) from the US. It is important to note, too, that your travel outside the US may affect your status as an immigrant. Depending on the country you are travelling to, you may need to first apply for a re-entry permit, or your status may be affected as a result of the length of time you are away from the US. Therefore, it is important to know the laws, regulations, and requirements in order to ensure your safe and legal return to the US.

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La respuesta a esta pregunta depende de su estatus migratorio dentro de los Estados Unidos. Si es un inmigrante indocumentado, le recomendamos que no salga del país. Aunque es cierto que algunos inmigrantes indocumentados han viajado fuera de los Estados Unidos antes, no está garantizado que pueda volver a entrar en los Estados Unidos si sale del país. Si sale, es posible que se le niegue la entrada. Si es un inmigrante con una visa de visitante, deberá asegurarse de que sigue cumpliendo con los requisitos para permanecer en los Estados Unidos, lo que puede incluir no permanecer más de un año en los Estados Unidos. Si es un inmigrante con una green card, tendrá que obtener un documento adicional llamado pasaporte de reingreso antes de salir del país si planea regresar. Si está en el proceso de obtener la residencia permanente, no sin antes asegurarse de que se encuentra en proceso de ajustar su estatus. Si sale del país mientras se encuentra en proceso de ajustar su estatus, el proceso se puede interrumpir y tendrá que comenzar de nuevo desde el comienzo.

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