Is it ok to travel immediately after getting your permanent resident card?

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Is it ok to travel immediately after getting your permanent resident card?

I just got my U.S. permanent residence card last week. I need to travel out to Canada today for a over the weekend trip. Is the immediate travel an issue?

Asked on May 18, 2018 under Immigration Law, Michigan

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Yes, it is safe to travel if you have been issued a green card.  It is your document for reentry to the US after international travel.  Make sure that if you travel anywhere where a visa is required based on your country of citizenship, you first secure the necessary visa since the green card does not substitute a visa to enter a different country.


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