Laid off 2 weeks after PP stamping with travel upcoming

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zootsoot

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Hi everyone,

I got my 485 approval on Jan 3, and my passport stamped Jan 14. I found out I'm getting laid off this week. I have a trip abroad starting this weekend.

I've looked through this forum extensively, and it looks like I will not have any trouble getting back into the US. Am I right? Or is there any reason for me not to travel abroad right now given that I am getting laid off by my sponsoring employer?

Thanks so much (sorry if I am repeating a commonly-asked question)! Any responses would be much appreciated.
 
You should be ok..

As far as I know, if you have the I-551 stamp, it does not matter that you have been laid off or if you are unemployed.
 
jaykarandikar said:
As far as I know, if you have the I-551 stamp, it does not matter that you have been laid off or if you are unemployed.
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If out of theg country for more than 6 months, the person
is seeking readmission, so he may have to go thru admissibility
criteria. One of them is p[ublic charge criteria and
unemployment might be an issue

And if he go abroad, he may not be eligible
for UI benefits
 
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Thanks!

Thanks very much for the quick replies, I'm going to be away for just 2 weeks, so I'm not worried about reentry permits etc.
 
zootsoot said:
Thanks very much for the quick replies, I'm going to be away for just 2 weeks, so I'm not worried about reentry permits etc.
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Seeking readmission is different from re-entry permit
More than 12 month out, you need a re-entry permit,
but more than 6 but less than 12 months out , you
don't need a reentry permit, but you are seeking
readmission.

Since you want to be only 2 weeks out, neither
is applicable.

But it is still possible they might ask you
where and for whiom you work.
 
If they ask about work...

AmericanWannabe said:
But it is still possible they might ask you
where and for whiom you work.
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What do you think is a suitable response to this? I'm leaving the US the day of my layoff. I also have a job offer letter for a future job.

Thanks!
 
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