I-751 December 2016 Filers

[Lemon23 400]

1 minute ago, johnxkrn said:

Hi All,

 

Quick question.. my wife is a December filer and we just went to Los Angeles USCIS office by infopass to get her I-551 stamp (Her extension letter extends her residency until 02/05/2018, so we went about a month before expiration date).

She did get her I-551 stamp on her Passport (Extending it to Jan 1st 2019) but they made a hole in her expired 2 yr conditional physical card and took it away. I re-asked if they are suppose to take the card and the officer said yes.

 

Is this normal? Just double checking..

 

Also the officer informed that they are expecting I751 cases to be approved within 1yr 3 months to 1yr 6months.

 

Thanks all

It's a mixed response, some VJ members said the IO took their expired green card some they said no. I guess it depends on the location.

[johnxkrn 4]

Thank you!

 

I hope this isn't an issue when traveling outside of the country..

Thank you!

[Lemon23 400]

7 minutes ago, johnxkrn said:

Thank you!

 

I hope this isn't an issue when traveling outside of the country..

Thank you!

should be not since you have the stamp on your passport already and that is serves as once year of your conditional green card status.

Edited January 2, 2018 by Lemon23

[abby12 13]

10 hours ago, johnxkrn said:

Hi All,

 

Quick question.. my wife is a December filer and we just went to Los Angeles USCIS office by infopass to get her I-551 stamp (Her extension letter extends her residency until 02/05/2018, so we went about a month before expiration date).

She did get her I-551 stamp on her Passport (Extending it to Jan 1st 2019) but they made a hole in her expired 2 yr conditional physical card and took it away. I re-asked if they are suppose to take the card and the officer said yes.

 

Is this normal? Just double checking..

 

Also the officer informed that they are expecting I751 cases to be approved within 1yr 3 months to 1yr 6months.

 

Thanks all

I got the I-551 stamp on my passport at the Minneapolis office, and the officer took my green card as well. She said the stamp in my passport is enough and I do not need an expired green card if I have a valid I-551 stamp on the passport  it is also proof that I did visit the office for the stamp, and  . Also, when I asked when was the correct time to stamp the passport, I guess she heard "why I was getting the stamp" because she told me "we are giving the stamps because the processing time is taking up to two years" .....

......I like better the information that the officer gave you

 

Edited January 3, 2018 by abby12

[dburnt 59]

Is there a way to pin the list to the beginning of the post?  I'd update it, but can't find it.

Went for an Infopass this morning, got my passport stamp.

[Family👨👩👧👦 1]

2 hours ago, dburnt said:

Is there a way to pin the list to the beginning of the post?  I'd update it, but can't find it.

Went for an Infopass this morning, got my passport stamp.

Hello, Are you Dec Filers too? I’m about to take a vacation next month, my GC and Letter of Extension was expired. My Question is, How did you set up an appointment? Whenever I go online, It always sees that there are no availble slots and check again after 14 days lol. After they gave your Passport Stamp, Did they get your Expired GC? Thank you! 

[dburnt 59]

Just now, Family👨👩👧👦 said:

Hello, Are you Dec Filers too? I’m about to take a vacation next month, my GC and Letter of Extension was expired. My Question is, How did you set up an appointment? Whenever I go online, It always sees that there are no availble slots and check again after 14 days lol. After they gave your Passport Stamp, Did they get your Expired GC? Thank you! 

Yes.  Log onto the site at midnight...that is when the spots open for 14 days from then.  It was the only way I could get a spot - you'll still have to wait two weeks, but that's not too bad.

 They kept both my NOA and my green card, but the stamp is valid for a year.

[Family👨👩👧👦 1]

11 minutes ago, dburnt said:

Yes.  Log onto the site at midnight...that is when the spots open for 14 days from then.  It was the only way I could get a spot - you'll still have to wait two weeks, but that's not too bad.

 They kept both my NOA and my green card, but the stamp is valid for a year.

Woaaah! Do you have plans to visit other country? Based on what I’ve heard, We need to show the expired GC, expired letter of extension plus the stamp to Immigration Officer upon coming back here in US? Just wondering why they kept yours? 😬

[Cincyman 127]

17 minutes ago, dburnt said:

Yes.  Log onto the site at midnight...that is when the spots open for 14 days from then.  It was the only way I could get a spot - you'll still have to wait two weeks, but that's not too bad.

 They kept both my NOA and my green card, but the stamp is valid for a year.

Sorry I did not understand, they kept both with you or with them? 

[dburnt 59]

They took my letter and my card.  I have neither now.

[dburnt 59]

9 minutes ago, Family👨👩👧👦 said:

Woaaah! Do you have plans to visit other country? Based on what I’ve heard, We need to show the expired GC, expired letter of extension plus the stamp to Immigration Officer upon coming back here in US? Just wondering why they kept yours? 😬

Based on numerous posts in this thread, it is normal practice, and only the stamp is required.  The stamp clearly states it provides evidence of permanent residency, that my I-751 is pending, and also authorizes employment.

 

[Family👨👩👧👦 1]

Just now, dburnt said:

Based on numerous posts in this thread, it is normal practice, and only the stamp is required.  The stamp clearly states it provides evidence of permanent residency, that my I-751 is pending, and also authorizes employment.

 

Thank you so much for your response. I’m hoping that there will be no problem upon going back here in United States. I’m having a vacation in February. 😃

[dburnt 59]

Please let us know if you have any issues.  I travel in March myself.

[Family👨👩👧👦 1]

6 minutes ago, dburnt said:

Please let us know if you have any issues.  I travel in March myself.

 

6 minutes ago, dburnt said:

Please let us know if you have any issues.  I travel in March myself.

I’m hoping that I won’t encounter any issues, going back here. I only have my passport and passport stamp incase. Are you December filers too? My Uncle got his 10years GC last December 2017. He is October 2016 filers. Hoping to ours to asap. 😃☝🏻🙏🏻

[Lemon23 400]

7 minutes ago, Family👨👩👧👦 said:

 

I’m hoping that I won’t encounter any issues, going back here. I only have my passport and passport stamp incase. Are you December filers too? My Uncle got his 10years GC last December 2017. He is October 2016 filers. Hoping to ours to asap. 😃☝🏻🙏🏻

You should not have any problem entering the US, mostly the problem would be the airlines employees, since most of them were not aware of i-551 stamp and extension letter. That is why it is better to have the documents from CBP when trvaveling that you can show on their face in case you encounter a moron. Which Airline you traveling to? I usually fly with Delta and no issue at all.

 

Here's the link, if you can print the whole the thing then its better but its not advisable. Some members here just printed the first page with Liberty picture and page 37 which is applicable to you:

 

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2017-Nov/carrier-information-guide-english.pdf

 

hope this helps.

Edited January 8, 2018 by Lemon23