Immigration Q&A

### Traveling Abroad as an Asylee Green Card Holder 1. **Can You Travel with a Refugee Travel Document (RTD)?** - Yes, as a **green card holder through asylum**, you can travel abroad using a **Refugee Travel Document (RTD)** instead of a passport from your home country. - Some countries accept RTDs, but you should check if **Saudi Arabia allows entry with an RTD**. 2. **Is It Safe to Travel to Saudi Arabia?** - **It depends on your asylum case.** If your asylum was based on **persecution from your home country** and Saudi Arabia has close ties to that country, there could be **risks** (e.g., deportation, refusal of entry, or questioning). - Saudi Arabia **does not routinely deport asylum-based green card holders**, but **verify with an immigration attorney before traveling**. 3. **Key Precautions Before Traveling:** - Ensure your **RTD is valid** for at least 6 months. - Avoid using your home country passport, as it can raise questions about whether you still fear persecution. - If you plan to apply for U.S. **citizenship in the future**, frequent international travel (especially to countries allied with your home country) may raise concerns with USCIS. 4. **Re-entering the U.S.:** - As a **green card holder**, you have the right to return to the U.S., but extended travel (over 6 months) can lead to questioning at the border. - Bring proof of **continuous ties to the U.S.** (job, lease, family, etc.). ### Final Advice: Before traveling, consult an **immigration lawyer** to evaluate the risks based on your specific asylum case.