Guest Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 Under 8 U.S.C. § 1304(e), lawful permanent residents (LPRs) of the United States are required by law to carry their Green Card (Form I-551) at all times. The law states: "Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him … Any alien who fails to comply with these provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both." This means that lawful permanent residents must carry their Green Card and present it when required by the authorities. While enforcement of this law is relatively rare, failure to comply could result in legal consequences. Recent Immigration Trends and Advisory forLawful Permanent Residents 1. Increased Scrutiny on Green Card Holders Traveling Abroad · CBP officers at U.S. ports of entry have increased questioning of lawful permanent residents, particularly those who have spent extended time outside the U.S. · LPRs who remain outside the U.S. for more than six months risk being questioned about whether they have abandoned their residency. Those who stay outside for one year or more without a reentry permit, are at risk of having their residency being deemed abandoned and will need to carry proof of ties to the U.S. on their return. · Please note that all residents have a right to prove their ties to the U.S. and should not sign Form I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Permanent Resident Status) duress when attempting to re-enter as that form states that you are voluntarily abandoning your residency. · When you have stayed outside of the U.S. for over a year, you have a right to see an immigration judge and only an immigration judge may revoke your residency after assessing your ties here. · If planning extended travel, consider applying for a Reentry Permit (Form I-131) to preserve your residency. 2. Criminal Convictions Can Impact Status · Certain crimes, including drug offenses, fraud, and domestic violence, can make a lawfulpermanent resident deportable. · Even minor offenses, if classified as "crimes of moral turpitude," may result in immigration consequences. · Consult an immigration attorney before pleading guilty to any criminal charges. 3. Delays in Green Card Renewals · USCIS has reported processing delays for Green Card renewals (Form I-90), sometimes taking over a year. · Receipt notices for pending renewals now serve as temporary proof of status for 24 months beyond the card's expiration date. · Apply for renewal at least six months before expiration and carry the receipt notice if traveling. 4. Naturalization Backlogs and Eligibility Issues · Many LPRs are facing delays in Form N-400 (naturalization applications) due to increased scrutiny over past travel, tax filings, and criminal history. · USCIS has increased requests for evidence (RFEs), particularly for individuals with long absences from the U.S. · If eligible, apply for U.S. citizenship as soon as possible to secure full rights and avoid changes in immigration law that could affect LPR status. Quote
perugu_vada Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 India lo Aadhar Card.. PAN card photo-copy carry chesinatlu cheyocha unclr ? Ani asking @csrcsr uncle Quote
megadheera Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 11 minutes ago, perugu_vada said: India lo Aadhar Card.. PAN card photo-copy carry chesinatlu cheyocha unclr ? Ani asking @csrcsr uncle @Sucker uncle opening lamination and xerox centers Quote
Android_Halwa Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 16 minutes ago, Guest said: upon conviction, be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. Chill…max fine $100, max imprisionment 30 days..! 2 Quote
akkum_bakkum Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 21 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said: Chill…max fine $100, max imprisionment 30 days..! idi chalu....assam gaya re. Quote
Android_Halwa Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 4 minutes ago, akkum_bakkum said: idi chalu....assam gaya re. Max Imprisionment….ante MAX…nuv malla malla doriki, laude ke baal panulu sesthe apudu estaru ie max punishment.. 1 Quote
Android_Halwa Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 1 minute ago, vetrivellunza said: Max 16 months jalaga jail.. jaffa buddulu ediki pothayi ra bosdi Max 30 days…ante maa Baboru kante 25 days takkuve… 2 Quote
RPGPulka Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 43 minutes ago, Guest said: Under 8 U.S.C. § 1304(e), lawful permanent residents (LPRs) of the United States are required by law to carry their Green Card (Form I-551) at all times. The law states: "Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him … Any alien who fails to comply with these provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both." This means that lawful permanent residents must carry their Green Card and present it when required by the authorities. While enforcement of this law is relatively rare, failure to comply could result in legal consequences. @csrcsr tolded GC aduguthee Tell Rahul reddy name Quote
RPGPulka Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 2 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said: Max Imprisionment….ante MAX…nuv malla malla doriki, laude ke baal panulu sesthe apudu estaru ie max punishment.. anna opt ead ki rules changes ainayya Quote
akkum_bakkum Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 13 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said: Max Imprisionment….ante MAX…nuv malla malla doriki, laude ke baal panulu sesthe apudu estaru ie max punishment.. ippudunna admin zamana lo chinna thappaina max punishment ae annattundi... Already JD seppadu LPR does not have indefinite right to live in US ani...."permanent" ane word ke meaning marchesaru, identha. Quote
Android_Halwa Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 27 minutes ago, vetrivellunza said: 10 lakshala kotlu prajala sommu 10gesina mee jalaga gadila andaru dorakunda undaleru ra Laksha annaru…adi 10 lakhs ayinda ? 2 Quote
Android_Halwa Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 15 minutes ago, akkum_bakkum said: ippudunna admin zamana lo chinna thappaina max punishment ae annattundi... Already JD seppadu LPR does not have indefinite right to live in US ani...."permanent" ane word ke meaning marchesaru, identha. Punishment esedi admin kadu…judiciary…ledu kadu kudaradu, maa JD seppindu ante vokey alaney kanivvu… Quote
Android_Halwa Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 30 minutes ago, RPGPulka said: anna opt ead ki rules changes ainayya Yes anna…change ayinayi… OPT ki apply sesthe GC istunaru…concurrently file chesthe saripotadi, no need of PERM. 1 Quote
2024 Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 H1b ki dikku ledu ante GC emti ani @gc.nagaraj asking Quote
RPGPulka Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 On 3/24/2025 at 9:28 PM, Android_Halwa said: Yes anna…change ayinayi… OPT ki apply sesthe GC istunaru…concurrently file chesthe saripotadi, no need of PERM. GC card tho OPT ead card kuda istunara anna entha time paduthundhi approval ravadaniki Futime jobs ki apply chesthaaa Quote
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