Can an illegal immigrant leave the country with her dog?

September 14, 2018

Question

I have been living in the US illegally for the past 2 years and need to return to Poland because of family issues. I have a small dog (15 lbs). If I go to the airport and buy a ticket with the intention of leaving the US will they allow me to bring my dog with me?

Answer

This is an immigration law question. If you're going for good, then I suppose you're concern is customs and quarantine in Poland - you should talk to the Polish consulate about their rules for bringing in pets. You probably also need to research the airlines own rules about having a pet in the cabin. An Immigration lawyer here can tell you about your ability to return to the U.S. after having been living here undocumented. Good luck.


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