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wait...so your COP is Turkey, or no?

It's probably also prudent to point out that not all countries accept RTD as a document allowing you entry into the country. As clotty alluded to as well, some countries require applying for visa before arriving, and some will allow you to enter without applying for a visa in advance. The key...

I've been able to get both subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans as a student. I think a good place to start is to talk to the Financial Aid Office at your educational institution. Also check out these two links: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/faq003.htm...

malam, law office of robert jobe in san francisco (http://www.jobelaw.com) is pretty well known and experienced in this area. a caveat is that they are also a very busy law firm and it can feel like you are just a number on their customer list. good luck!

just out of curiosity ccordova624, which one would you suggest in SF?

woohoo. congrats, buddy!

thanks I-K-A-K-O, applyarea, and wantmygcnow! I appreciate your advice and support. I'll definitely keep you updated if my travels go through.

Hey guys, Been away from the forum for a little while and have been trying to catch up on the posts. I'm posting this new thread in anticipation of a trip that I want to make in the next two weeks. I'm hoping to get some feedback as well as report on the trip for your reference. The...

wow...great news. congrats!

pqq...i sympathize with your experience. it's never easy going through immigration or customs and feeling like you're being violated. it sounds like you handled it very well and i'm glad you got through ok! :) if i had taken down the identifying information of the IO, i might contact USCIS to...

my sense is 10-14 days. not uncommon for it to be shorter. i hope it's the latter for you. good luck atique!

atique....why don't you tell us really what you're feeling? haha...i'm kidding. congratulations! froff

fingers crossed for you atique! i know we'll be hearing good news from you soon!

It's 5 years (for asylees anyway...it's different for GC holders who got it through marriage), but like JoeF said, for asylees, the date of official PR status is backdated one year from when I-489 is approved. So...for me, even though I was approved January 2006, my official PR status begins...

yep. JoeF got it right!

Great. I see. It sounds like the Rentry Permit is less of a hassle. Even with a GC, coming back on a RTD, you'll need to go to checking room?

you've had such a long process. all the best to you!

Hmm...Cadel. I thought if you do'nt have a passport to travel on, you should apply for a RTD (refugee travel document)? RP is OK too?

great. thanks rpranesh!

what a ride! all smooth sailing from now on....best wishes...