| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |  |
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Do I need a work permit after I receive permanent resident status? | | | | | | No,
you do not need to apply for a work permit once you are accorded permanent resident status. As a lawful permanent resident, you should receive a permanent resident card that will provide evidence that you have a right to live and work in the U.S. permanently. |
| 9. | Can I travel outside the U.S. while I am waiting for my application under the Registry provision to be processed? |
| | | | | Yes, if you obtain an Advance Parole
from the USCIS following approval of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, you may travel outside of the U.S. and return without jeopardizing your Registry application. However, if you have accrued more than 180 days of unlawful presence in the U.S. and then travel outside the U.S., you will be inadmissible for a period of three to ten years. |
| 10. | Can I travel outside the U.S. if I have already registered for lawful permanent resident status? | | |
| | | Yes, if you have been granted lawful permanent resident status under Registry, you may travel overseas and be readmitted as a returning permanent resident without having to apply for admission for travels that are six months or shorter. All lawful permanent
residents who travel outside of the U.S. for periods longer than six months must reapply for admission at the port of entry. |
| 11. | How can I check the status of my Registry application? | | | |
| | You may check status by using VisaPro's free visa status service. |
| 12. | Can I appeal a denial of my Registry application? |
| | | | | There is no appeal from the decision of the District Director but your application may be renewed in front of an Immigration Judge. |
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