Jump to content
Laura1111

Can I travel with an i 551 stamp? HELPED!

By Laura1111 in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

 Share

13 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Laura1111 Rookie

Laura1111   0

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Dominican Republic
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

I am in the process of removing the conditions on my 2 year green card. They sent me the letter telling me that I could travel and work for a year but the letter expired too and I am still waiting for the 10 year green card. I went to get the i 551 stamp. I want to know if is it saved that I travel with that stamp? Im really worried. Please Help!!!! I want to know if anybody has traveled recently like that expired green card + expired letter of extension + i 551 stamp?

Edited by Laura1111
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,576

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

To obtain an I-551 you usually have to surrender the expired green card. 

 

Once you have a stamp you don't need anything else; the stamp is good all by itself. 

Edited by Hypnos

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Laura1111 Rookie

Laura1111   0

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Dominican Republic
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
1 minute ago, Hypnos said:

To obtain an I-551 you usually have to surrender the expired green card. 

 

Once you have a stamp you don't need anything else; the stamp is good all by itself. 

I didnt have to surrender my expired card. They gave it back to me. But I just want to be sure. Some people say that I might have problems boarding the plane when its my time to come back here. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Unlockable Mentor

Unlockable   7,306

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Dominican Republic
 Timeline
Posted

So both your Green Card AND your ROC extension letter are expired? The ROC is taking that long for you?

 

I'm not sure but would seem to be a high risk to travel until some other document is had.

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Laura1111 Rookie

Laura1111   0

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Dominican Republic
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
14 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

So both your Green Card AND your ROC extension letter are expired? The ROC is taking that long for you?

 

I'm not sure but would seem to be a high risk to travel until some other document is had.

Yeah, its been over a year now. Im still waiting 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hdizzo Newbie

hdizzo   0

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted
20 hours ago, Laura1111 said:

Yeah, its been over a year now. Im still waiting 

I was in the same boat..well...plane to be exact ;). I travelled to Mexico with my extension stamp, expired GC and expired letter and it was problem free upon returning. I think you will be just fine to travel with the extension stamp. You may get pulled into secondary (I did) but this should not take very long assuming there are no issues with your case.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Lullaby123 Apprentice

Lullaby123   4

Posted
Filed: Other Timeline
Posted

My letter is expiring in April and my roc is still pending without rfe or anything. If I get my passport stamped next month, would I be able to travel in June and stay abroad for a few months? It will be for medical reason. I mean I'm not dying, but can't afford to see a doctor over here. I'll also be eligible to file N400 in Feb. Should I do that instead? Would it take too long to process both Roc and N400?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,576

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

Do both. 

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 year later...
Family❤️ Apprentice

Family❤️   0

Posted
Timeline
Posted

My flight is on Thursday going to my country. I have my expired GC, expired extension letter and I-551 stamp. Yet, I am so worried and scared that I might not enter the US again or have some issues returning back. I am so anxious right now. 🤧🤧🤧

 

I’ll be gone for two weeks only, still undecided. Please help me! Is there anyone here who travelled abroad with I-551 stamp? What is your experienced? I am Dec 2016 filer for I-751 still waiting for my actual 10 years Green Card. ☝🏻🙏🏻

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WeGuyGal Proficient

WeGuyGal   1,052

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Timeline
Posted
8 minutes ago, Family❤️ said:

My flight is on Thursday going to my country. I have my expired GC, expired extension letter and I-551 stamp. Yet, I am so worried and scared that I might not enter the US again or have some issues returning back. I am so anxious right now. 🤧🤧🤧

 

I’ll be gone for two weeks only, still undecided. Please help me! Is there anyone here who travelled abroad with I-551 stamp? What is your experienced? I am Dec 2016 filer for I-751 still waiting for my actual 10 years Green Card. ☝🏻🙏🏻

Well as others mentioned in another thread here, you're overthinking this.  Thousands have traveled with the stamp.

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,576

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

You need nothing other than your passport if you have an I-551 stamp inside it. It carries the same legal weight as a green card.

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
Dilo Newbie

Dilo   0

Posted
Timeline
Posted
On 2/6/2018 at 7:31 PM, Family❤️ said:

My flight is on Thursday going to my country. I have my expired GC, expired extension letter and I-551 stamp. Yet, I am so worried and scared that I might not enter the US again or have some issues returning back. I am so anxious right now. 🤧🤧🤧

 

I’ll be gone for two weeks only, still undecided. Please help me! Is there anyone here who travelled abroad with I-551 stamp? What is your experienced? I am Dec 2016 filer for I-751 still waiting for my actual 10 years Green Card. ☝🏻🙏🏻

Any updates? Did you have any trouble entering the U.S? Please tell us your experience. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...