San Jose, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: Can I travel back to my country of asylum with a travel document and green card status(granted from Parent becoming citi

Can I travel back to my country of asylum with a travel document and green card status(granted from Parent becoming citizens)

Looking to go back for the funeral of my grandfather, applied for a travel document and stated this reason for returning to my country.

I understand due to my status it’s fragile to travel as my status can be revoked.

Point:

-Never applied for anything from my country or any other country

-Clean background

-In my travel doc app, I stated where I’ll Be going and why ..with proof attached

-My entire family are now all citizens, I’m the only green card holder.

Due to the current state of US immigration, I would love to know truly what my options are and if I get stuck in my countries what could be my next steps.

I really have to be present for this funeral.

Other notes

Country of origin is: Cameroon (central Africa)

Please help.

Thank you

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1 Lawyer Answer
Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Seems like you understand the problem. Since your green card was based on asylum, and your asylum application was based on your fear of persecution in your country, if you now return to your country for your grandfather's funeral, your green card could be revoked and you may never be allowed to return to the US.

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