Travel

[jaybird]

Hi guys,

I am thinking about going back to china for the chinese new year. Just to be sure...I have a Chinese passport, a valid green card and a marriage certificate to explain my last name change. Do I need anything else to come back to US?

Thanks!

Shuyan

[dnoblett]

That's all you need to travel.

 

Make sure you book airline ticket in passport name.

[jaybird]

Thanks! Will do~~~ (is the copy of the marriage certificate enough or do I have to carry the original one?)

[dnoblett]

Thanks! Will do~~~ (is the copy of the marriage certificate enough or do I have to carry the original one?)

Copy is fine, though the last time my wife went to China she did not have one, only passport and green-card, and had no issues leaving china or arriving in the USA, they do understand this.

[Andy & Joanna]

See also: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?/topic/45216-what-travel-documents-would-my-wife-needs-for-domestic-or-international-flights/

 

So I had the similar issue of many CFL members.

 

Chinese Passport: Given Name

SSN: Given Name

Marriage: Given Name

Green Card/AOS: Given Name is Middle Initial with my Last Name

 

So it is easy to travel domestically. For International Flight, I booked in her Given Name

She brought Marriage Certificate, Green Card, and Passport on a trip back to China.

 

What name do I need to put on the RETURN to US ticket?

TSA statement for names is confusing

 

 

What is my best option for the future?

Just change her name through SSA and Chinese Passport, is there any issue with the marriage certificate then?

[Randy W]

See also: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?/topic/45216-what-travel-documents-would-my-wife-needs-for-domestic-or-international-flights/

 

So I had the similar issue of many CFL members.

 

Chinese Passport: Given Name

SSN: Given Name

Marriage: Given Name

Green Card/AOS: Given Name is Middle Initial with my Last Name

 

So it is easy to travel domestically. For International Flight, I booked in her Given Name

She brought Marriage Certificate, Green Card, and Passport on a trip back to China.

 

What name do I need to put on the RETURN to US ticket?

TSA statement for names is confusing

 

 

What is my best option for the future?

Just change her name through SSA and Chinese Passport, is there any issue with the marriage certificate then?

 

Your marriage certificate shows her given (maiden) name and your name. This can be used as proof of the name change, and will usually be recognized as such. This is not changed.

 

The Chinese passport allows an "also known as" addendum (a new page inserted in the passport) - this should eliminate any confusion.

 

For the return trip, you need to book in the Chinese passport name. Until you can get the addendum, have her show the marriage certificate as proof of the name change. The green card is needed as proof that she will be admitted at the POE.

[Mango Icecream]

I am thinking about going back China this year too. I have Chinese Passport, US conditional green card and Advanced parole. Since my husband came from Hongkong, we are going to fly to Hongkong, spend a few days there, then have another few days in China mainland, then go back to Hongkong and take a fight back to the U.S. Just be sure, can I use Chinese passport to enter into Hongkong and Shenzhen? How long can I stay in Hongkong?

 

Thank a lot!

[dnoblett]

I am thinking about going back China this year too. I have Chinese Passport, US conditional green card and Advanced parole. Since my husband came from Hongkong, we are going to fly to Hongkong, spend a few days there, then have another few days in China mainland, then go back to Hongkong and take a fight back to the U.S. Just be sure, can I use Chinese passport to enter into Hongkong and Shenzhen? How long can I stay in Hongkong?

 

Thank a lot!

Yes, you are allowed stay in Hong Kong for up to 7 days before having to continue on to the main land.

 

Also AP doc not needed for travel, that doc only valid for travel before getting the green card. The green card allows travel and re entry to the USA.

[Mango Icecream]

Thank you for your prompt reply!

Happy Chinese New Year!