Legal Question in Immigration Law in Massachusetts

Can I visit my deceased father's grave?

I immigrated here from a country with a 2 year mandatory military service. I am now a U.S. permanent resident but my original non-US passport expired (and can't be renewed without the 2 year military service). I always thought I would visit my parents once I have my U.S. passport. My father, however, unexpectedly passed away. If I go back with my original passport they would put me in a military prison. If I go with my U.S. identity (with U.S papers, denouncing the citizenship I had there, I probably wouldn't go to prison). Is there any way for me to pay my respect to my deceased father (a.k.a get out of U.S. and come back to U.S.) with just a PR card with no passport. Any recommendations, please?


Asked on 4/14/09, 11:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Can I visit my deceased father's grave?

You have not told me what country of which you are a citizen. You obviously have not fulfilled your military obligation to your country of which you are still a citizen. Therefore, unless you have citizenship in another country, you are still obliged to meet that military obligation. If you are a lawful permanent resident, and have been in such status for 4 years and 9 months, I suggest you apply for U.S. citizenship, and hold off on visiting your father's grave. Otherwise be prepared to render your country the obligation you owe. Good luck.

Read more
Answered on 4/15/09, 2:46 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Immigration Law questions and answers in Massachusetts