Entry Into the U.S. with Expired Green Card: A Tsang & Associates Success Story

- Client's Green Card was expired.
- Client has never lived in the U.S for more than 3 months.
- Client has no residence in the U.S.
- Client has no bank accounts in the U.S.
- Client did not file U.S. federal tax returns.
- Client has no medical insurance in the U.S.
- Client has no employment or job offer in the U.S.
- Client has no family or relative in the U.S.
- Airline staff may deny his boarding to the U.S. bound flight.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the airport may interrogate him, where he would not know how to respond to their questions.
- With all of his issues, the client was at lost for what documentation to bring in the entry process.
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[@sarahbowie7876]

Great Video! Thank you

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Glad you liked it!

[@ziadoonhamad6930]

Need to get hold of you for advice bro.

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

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[@josejosiasurielgomez5594]

I’ve been a permanent resident since 2001 got it through my dad he is a citizen since 1995 or 1999. Don’t remember. I’m 42 yrs old and my card was expired when I left Texas I sent the I90 got he extension for 12 months and waiting for my green card to come in , my question is can I travel! My card is 10 yrs expired and the extension talks about 12 months of expiration date so what I understand I can’t come in back to Texas….???????? I don’t know………trusting God everything works out!

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi Jose, thank you for your question. Please shoot us an email at [e-mail] or call us at 562-924-1981 and we can schedule a consultation about your situation. We are open Mondays to Fridays from 9am-6:pm PT. We look forward to hearing form you!

[@angelshih3099]

入關真是要注意呀

[@pinkvpn]

Permanent Residency means, permanent residency. If your visa is valid, you must be let in regardless of how long you have been out or in. Some stuff in the US makes no sense! Really convoluted immigration rules indeed!

[@frnkper]

I am a US citizen, my wife has a green card we are both over 70 years old. Why the US immigration does not have a policy for seniors green cardholders to remain over 12 months outside the US..we have done everything that a normal citizen does,--still, pay taxes, drawing Social security..and other things that prove even we are out we still return to the US,, of course, we are retired.-. we like to travel all over the world and remain over one or two years in other countries, I think they should amend these rules for Seniors over 70 years of age.. what shall I do to request this change of polices

[@v8customsbodypaint27]

What happens if my brothers green card expired but he was a minor and my father passed away when my brother was 20. He did not know how to renew and he has been working in the Philippines ever since

[@omarquirarte9035]

If the scenario is super similar, do you go through the same process by entering the border from Mexico to USA? Meaning the same questions would be asked?! I’m talking getting in by car.

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@zemsfun8632]

What should my brother do that my brother came from usa to home country before 13 years ago and his green card expired in 2020 how can he go back to usa plz let me know ?

[@gkafafi]

Hi, thank you for this information, but I wonder if he is from Germany (VWP Country) why didn't he get an ESTA visa to enter the US without risking the confiscation of his GC by CBP?

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

ESTA visas are used for non-immigrants who do not hold green cards. Our client already had his green card, so what he could apply for is the SB-1 visa. However, the consulate might cancel his green card right away because he’s been outside of the U.S. for many years. Many of our clients who hold green cards have the same concerns, so that is why they don’t apply for the SB-1 visa to reenter. Great question and thank you for asking!

[@michellec8782]

what should I do to re enter USA when my conditional green card has been expired for 21 years? I chose to go back to my ownl country. Do I need to file a Visa to re enter again?

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi Michelle, thanks for your question. We'll need more details to determine what you'd need for your situation. Please call us at 562-924-1981 or email [e-mail] to discuss. Thank you!

[@vitaliymiychen2041]

When I was five years old we immigrated to US lived there fore 8 years then my parents took me to Ukraine and there my Greencard expired at that time I was a miner and couldn’t go back by my self… is there a chance I could get back in US?

[@chanon299]

Hi there. May I ask why you didn't get a naturalization to become US citizen after all those years of living in the US? Were there extra requirements?

[@brandoninhofer6592]

There was a case of a woman similar to yours, she was from Hong Kong or something like that. She was able to argue in court that because her parents took her away as a child the decision wasn't hers and she wanted to return upon turning 18 years old and becoming an adult. Ultimately, she was successful in court and went on to live in the US 🇺🇸. Remember, once you are an LPR or green card holder you are one for life, the only way you loose that is through voluntary surrender or a judge rules against you. Technically, you could try to reenter the US. If you do this you may get the card confiscated and a cout date in federal immigration court.

[@no-de3lg]

My grandma lost her green card and it’s expired now since 2017 and she is overseas

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Sorry to hear that! If you would like us to help, please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT.

[@user-dv4uw9un2r]

Hello lawyer, I have something to ask you. How can I contact you? Thanks

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hello! Please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@aoiyuwm4401]

I have expired 2 year green card and approved i797 letters. I plan to start Korea over 6 months can I get back to USA without problems?

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@krissyalbero3631]

hi i am 2 year conditional greencard. i was travel outside usa with my daughters. Who is derivative dependent to me we dont intention to abandoned my greencard its because. 2020 lockdown in my country has travel restrictions. And unfortunately. My husband's hospitalized here in .my country. my greencard Expired last 2021 nwo im still in phillippines. we dont fly back Because financial problem also my husband. Going back to texas soon does he can apply this I-751 to me so i could. Fly back with my daughter and i presented only my greencard my daughter has no greencard she is derivative dependant when i filed adjustment of status please enlightenment me

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi Krissy, thank you for your comment! Please reach out to us at [e-mail] and we are happy to schedule an appointment for you!

[@ditasreyes3158]

My green card is not expired yet.it will expire july 2028.I was not able to back to US because of pandemic and medical conditions.I AM ALMOST 3 YEARS NOW HERE IN THE PHIL.WHAT SHALL I DO?

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@brandoninhofer6592]

Did you try to board a plane and fly back?

[@MrEDDIE5656]

Where can I contact you sir ?

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@alliahdecastro1235]

Hello. Our 2 years greencard is expired and we are out of the usa for almost 7years. We are still a minor at that time and we really can’t go back for some reasons. Can i still apply for returning resident visa?

[@TsangAssociatesPLC]

Hi Alliah, Thank you for your question. Please reach out to us at [e-mail], or call us at (562)-924-1981 to talk further about your specific case. We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm PT. Feel free to watch our other playlist "Expired Green Card and Living Abroad Over 1 Year". It may be a helpful resource for you. We look forward to hearing from you!