Questions tagged [us-residents]
People ordinarily residing in USA, whether or not nationals of the country.
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Urgent clarification on transit and Schengen visa requirement at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
I currently reside in Columbia, Missouri (USA). I am in the United States on an F-2 visa, as my husband is pursuing his PhD at the University of Missouri. I am planning to travel to Pakistan with my ...
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Do I need transit visa to Hongkong
I am a Nepali Passport Holder, but I have a US Green Card and am currently living in America.
I am planning to travel to Cambodia and Malaysia. I am flying with Cathay Pacific airline from the USA to ...
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Berlin tourist visa refused, should appeal or file a remonstrance [duplicate]
I applied for schengen (German tourist visa) but was refused a Schengen tourist visa based on the following two reasons
The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and ...
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Indian citizen applying for Singapore tourist visa while residing in the US (choice of authorized agent)
I'm residing in California. The nearest Singapore consulute would be in San Francisco. It would seem that they're not accepting applications
I don't have a local contact (My understanding is that this ...
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Does a US resident born in Mexico need a passport to visit Mexico?
I was born in Mexico and recently became a US resident. Do I need a US passport to travel to Mexico?
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Can a 15-year-old travel alone with an expired Jamaican passport and a valid green card?
My 15-year-old daughter has an expired Jamaican passport and a valid green card. Can she travel alone to Jamaica with the expired passport?
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Applying for Schengen visa in India while doing PhD in US
I need help in applying for Schengen Visa for Germany/Switzerland. I am an Indian national pursuing my PhD in the US in New York. I want to attend a conference in Germany where I am invited to present ...
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Can an Indonesian citizen visit South Korea without a visa?
I'll be going round trip (USA-Indonesia) and transit in South Korea. I have a US green card. I want to stop by in South Korea for 1 week. I think I don't need a visa, but I'm not sure.
I will have to ...
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Can a refugee visiting one Schengen country visa-free apply for a visa to other Schengen countries, while already in one of the EU countries?
I have a US Asylee/Refugee Travel Document. This allows me to travel to a few countries within the Schengen area without a visa requirement.
I traveled to Amsterdam and Belgium two years ago using my ...
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USA resident minor traveling Jamaica— USA — Jamaica
My 3 year old son is in the country of his birth (Jamaica)but he is also a USA resident I want to spend a week with him then send him back to his mom can I buy a two way ticket when he is coming to ...
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E-visa for Turkey using Advance Parole
I am residing in US and have an advance parole document, but my visa has expired. The e-visa requirements for Turkey say that I need to either have a valid US visa or a residence permit. Can I use my ...
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Can a Canadian national resident in the US use the Mobile Passport Control app to travel to the US?
I am a Canadian national and resident in the US (a Green Card holder).
I am unsure if I can use the new Mobile Passport Control (MPC) App for processing at US preclearance at Toronto Pearson or at US ...
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Does a UK citizen with US residency need any paperwork to travel to UK and back?
My son holds a UK passport. He is married to an american girl and has a daughter and has lived in America for around 15 years. He is a legal resident. What paperwork does he need to travel to the UK ...
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I am a Syrian citizen. I am going to Lebanon, transitioning in Istanbul from UK
I am a Syrian citizen holding a Green Card from the USA . I am going to Lebanon, transiting in Istanbul (SAW) from UK on Pegasus flight. Will I need a transit visa to change flight in Instanbul?
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In which situations is a US LPR and French citizen who was refused entry to Canada allowed to withdraw their application for admission to Canada?
I read on https://www.canadaduientrylaw.com/denied-entry-to-canada.php (mirror):
In many situations where a US citizen is refused entry at the Canadian border, the visitor is allowed to request ...
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trying to stay abroad under the limit
I'm trying to find the best option to be able to stay outside for the maximum allowed time and under the six-month limit (re-entry is not preferred since it will delay my citizenship). From another ...
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What am I supposed to declare when driving from Mexico to the United States, as a US lawful permanent resident?
I am confused regarding what I am supposed to declare when driving from Mexico to the United States, as a US lawful permanent resident and French citizen.
https://www.smartertravel.com/customs-duty-...
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Upon entering the United States, is it ok to ask the US immigration agent not to stamp one's passport, and if so, would they always/typically agree?
When entering the United States as a permanent resident, US immigration agent sometimes doesn't stamp one's passport. Upon entering the United States, is it ok to ask the US immigration agent not to ...
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Carry another person's Green Card to Mexico. Is this OK or legal?
friend A and B travel to mexico. friend A accidentally brings expired green card instead of current/valid green card. airline rejects friend A from returning to USA and recommends they go to embassy ...
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As a Green Card holder, can I travel to Iran and come back to the US without restriction? [duplicate]
I am a green card holder and live/work in the US. I want to travel to Iran in July 2021 for a couple of weeks. Am I still exempt from the 14 days quarantine rule in a third country (based on the new ...
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Can one walk into Mexico from the US with a US green card and without a passport?
I am a French citizen and a US lawful permanent resident. Is it possible to enter Mexico with a US green card and without a passport via the US <-> Mexico land border on foot?
I am reading some ...
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Can I use Advance Parole (I-131 Travel Document) to transit through European airports?
I'm an Iranian citizen currently living in the US. My green card application is pending right now but I received my advance parole or I-131 travel document. I want to go to Turkey and come back to the ...
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Do US or Mexican authorities impose any sanction if a US LPR comes back from Mexico to the US after traveling to Mexico for non-essential reason?
I read on https://ktla.com/news/california/san-ysidro-border-line-waits-grow-to-10-hours-in-coronavirus-crackdown/ (mirror):
The crackdown comes after U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it ...
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When an individual enters the United States, can they have an attorney present when going through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection?
When an individual enters the United States, can they have an immigration attorney present (physically or remotely via phone) when going through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? E.g., to ...
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How can I provide a proof of domicile readable in French to renew French passport as a US permanent resident, US domiciled, and currently in Thailand?
I am a French citizen, permanent resident in the United States and currently in Thailand, where I'd like to renew my passport because some airlines require it to be in pristine condition.
I read on ...
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I have a US Refugee Travel Document and am currently studying in the UK for a semester; are there Schengen countries I can travel to without a visa? [duplicate]
I am a US permanent resident and I am currently studying abroad in England with a student short-term visa. I went to apply for a Schengen visa to VFS, but I got told that I would need to go back to ...
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How do I prove my age to buy alcohol in Jamaica?
I am traveling to Jamaica where the drinking age is 18. I am 20 and I plan on drinking. If I show my American driver's license will I be given a drink or will I be turned down?
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Transit visa for US permanent resident travelling thru Toronto
I am permanent resident of US with Indian citizenship, plan travelling from US to India and back by Air Canada: do i need transit visa and how do i apply for it. Not leaving Airport at Toronto
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Minor leaving and re-entering the US on a green card with a foreign parent
According to the CBP, a minor traveling without their parents should have a notarized letter showing parental consent, on top of the usual documentation (i.e., passport / green card).
However, I ...
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transit to south korea for 4days, do I need a visa?
I'm a US permanent resident but have a Philippine passport. Planning to stop by south Korea for 4 days before heading to the Philippines as a final destination.Do I still need to get a visa?
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Jamaican with green card visiting Italy
As a Jamaican with a USA green card, what document would I need to visit Italy?
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Travelling from US to Philippines with layover in Japan
I am a permanent resident (green card holder) here in the US and holding a Philippine passport and we are going to Philippines on vacation.
We have an 8 hours lay over in Japan.
Do I need a visa to ...
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Can I transfer through Vancouver airport without Canada visa? Air Canada and Turkish Citizen [duplicate]
I'm a Turkish citizen living in USA (temporary resident on a H-1B) and I just bought a flight that transfers through Vancouver Airport.
The itinerary is as follows:
Air Canada 8090 -> Seattle, ...
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UK visa for unemployed person
My husband is unemployed and holds a US greencard, I'm an employed US citizen and we have plenty of savings. We plan to travel together to visit friends and family in the UK and France for just one ...
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Traveling to Spain
I’m traveling lo Spain using a Mexican passport. I’m a permanent resident of the US holding a green card. My question is do I need a visa to travel to Spain for 10 days?
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My national passport
I am a US asylee, and I have green card and USA travel document. I want to travel to UAE , and since UAE doesn't accept travel document can I use my national passport?
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Schengen Application submitted in America from a Filipino Green card holder
My friend lives in America and is a green card holder and is applying for a Schengen visa from San Francisco. I read that for Schengen you have to apply from your country of origin, is this correct? ...
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Will airlines let me board with a green card only?
I'm currently in Mexico and lost my passport. I'm not a U.S. citizen, but have a green card and a U.S. drivers license.
CBP clearly state that this should be enough to enter.
However I'm concerned ...
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USA Green Card holder [closed]
I am a Green Card holder (CR1) who is a spouse of an American citizen. My Green Card will expire in March 2020 and I am planning to travel abroad from the USA in December and when I come back it will ...
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Can you travel to Turkey on an approved I-797 and expired US stamping? [duplicate]
Called the Turkish consulate and receiving mixed answers - one lady said since I-797 is valid for the next 2 years, I am eligible for eVisa, and yet another guy said I need a sticker visa from the ...
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Enter UK with an expired H1B Visa [duplicate]
I am an Indian citizen residing in the USA. I have an expired H1B visa with an approved I-797 until 2021.
I am planning to travel from USA to India with a stopover in London (intend to get my H1B ...
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Tracking a UK visa application
How can I get the contact of UK visa center with the address:
VFS services USA,
UKVI scanning hub
80 broad street floor
6 new York 10004
to ask for information about my visa application?
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UK Tourist Visa - Visited countries in 10 years
I am an Indian citizen living in USA on work visa (L-1). I am applying for UK tourist visa.
In visa application it asks:
How many times have you visited the following places in the past 10 years?
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Can I apply for Schengen visa in UK
This is a tricky situation: I have a Chinese passport, currently residing in the US (have a US green card). My company in the US is sending me to Northern Ireland to work for 3 months (September to ...
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Documents required for Korean minor traveling alone to Norway
I'm a Korean citizen with an American green card trying to go to Norway for the summer vacation. I'm 17 years old and I plan to travel by myself. I'm wondering what are the documents I need in order ...
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UK Visa Application for Afghan Family holding Green Card
I have completed the UK visit Visa application for my self, wife and 3 children (6, years, 3 years and 2 years). I also paid the application fee and booked the appointment for Biometric at Spokane, ...
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How long can a US green card holder spend outside the US? [closed]
I am an American green card holder - after living for 2.5 months in the USA, I came to Afghanistan for a family illness and returned back to the US after 6 months. Can I come back for 5 months again?
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BS Flight from Madrid to New York with a stopover in London. (Aug 9th) [duplicate]
Wife is a Cuban Citizen with USA Permanent Residence Card and we just found out that she might need a Transit Visa. Our travel date is July 25th, not enough time to file for this visa.
can anyone ...
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Indian citizen applying for UK visa from US
My mother in law is an Indian citizen residing in US. Can she apply for a UK standard visa from US?
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Travel questions for non US citizens residing in the U.S
While filling the application for a UK visa, they ask if we have traveled in certain countries which includes the US. Since I am a non US citizen living in the US should I give details of my visits to ...
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