I am a Nigerian on asylum status in the US. I have a permanent resident card. I plan to visit Nigeria this December.

Traveling to a country from which you claimed persecution (as a permanent resident) isn't advisable as it may bring into question the validity of you underlying asylum claim. I'd suggest waiting until you naturalize.

Visiting Nigeria will call the validity of your asylum application into question, and could lead to your deportation. Please click the link below for additional information. --------- Carl Shusterman, Esq. Former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) Board Certified Immigration Attorney (1986 - Present) Subscribe to our Free Immigration Newsletter 600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1550 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 394-4554 x0 Web: www.shusterman.com (English) www.inmigracion-abogado.com (Spanish)

I agree with my colleagues. You should NOT travel to Nigeria.

I agree with my colleagues. Travelling to Nigeria when you claimed persecution from there is TOO RISKY for my blood, if not down right STUPID.

As a lawful permanent resident you can travel outside the U.S. However, you should be conscious of your return to NIgeria if that is where you claimed persecution from. While travel to the country is not prohibited by law, the fact that you return there may cause DHS to review your application to determine whether it was obtained by fraud. The fact that Nigeria is a high fraud country makes the likelihood of this happening a distinct possibility/ ----------- Jeffrey A. Devore, Esq. Board Certified Immigration Attorney Devore Law Group, P.A. 4100 RCA Blvd., Suite 110 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Telephone: (561) 478-5353 Facsimile: (561) 478-2144 Skype: jeffrey.a.devore email: [email protected] web: www.devorelawgroup.com