Can I travel with green card while waiting for passport?


Can I travel with green card while waiting for passport? You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States. Theoretically, you could be out of the United States for as long as you have a travel document (one year plus renewals).


Can I stay 3 months outside US with green card?

If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may leave the United States multiple times and reenter, if you do not intend to stay outside the United States for 1 year or more.


Can I travel if I just got my green card?

Yes, you can travel abroad as a green card holder — that's one of the many benefits of being a permanent resident. However, your trip must be temporary and you cannot remain outside the United States for more than 1 year.


Can I travel with my green card and no passport?

While the US does not require permanent residents to have a valid passport to re-enter the US, foreign countries and airlines require you to have a passport. If you do not have a valid passport and you cannot get one, you may be able to use a reentry permit instead of a passport.


Can I leave the US without a passport?

U.S. nationals, including U.S. dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States.


Can I travel while waiting for my passport?

If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and you need to make sure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.