Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Immigration Issue involving re-entering US

I'm a 17-year old pianist that has been invited to play in Kiev, Ukraine. My family are immigrants from Canada, and as of now, are still in the immigration process. My Mother just received her work permit, and we are waiting for the GreenCard. I have to play in June, and our Lawyer thinks this is not enough time to get my papers in order for me to be able to re-enter the country after the trip. I will be traveling with my Aunt, who is a Citizen of the U.S. , and i wonder what can be done to either to receive permission to travel or some/any kind of exemption in this case. I need to be gone for a week in Ukraine. What is your Suggestion?


Asked on 4/01/08, 3:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Janet Greathouse Greathouse Law Firm

Re: Immigration Issue involving re-entering US

From the information you provided, it sounds like your attorney is saying that there may not be enough time for you to obtain an advance parole document to travel. If that is the case, he may be right. If you have an adjustment of status application pending, you do need the advance parole document to travel. However, if your family has either H or L nonimmigrant status, and you have a valid H or L visa, there is a possibility that you may travel without having the advance parole document.

Other than that, you should not leave the country without knowing how your travel will affect your green card application. In other words, please maintain clear communications with your attorney.

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Answered on 4/01/08, 5:20 pm


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