Traveling on Extension Letter?

[jakelake 222]

Hi,

 

Is the I-797 Notice Of Action letter the actual extension letter?

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

[mskidw 12]

1 hour ago, jakelake said:

Hi,

 

Is the I-797 Notice Of Action letter the actual extension letter?

 

Thank you.

 

If the letter mentioned 18 months in bold, yes, it is an actual extension letter.

 

[jakelake 222]

7 hours ago, mskidw said:

8 hours ago, jakelake said:

Hi,

 

Is the I-797 Notice Of Action letter the actual extension letter?

 

Thank you.

 

If the letter mentioned 18 months in bold, yes, it is an actual extension letter.

 

Yes, I do see that. Thanks.

[Sally30 0]

Hi all, 

Quick question. If my GC is expired and I have an extension letter, do I need a stamp in my passport or can I travel with those two documents? 

Thanks

[Ali7 7]

33 minutes ago, Sally30 said:

Hi all, 

Quick question. If my GC is expired and I have an extension letter, do I need a stamp in my passport or can I travel with those two documents? 

Thanks

Hi Sally, no, you don’t need the stamp as long as you have the extension letter and this one is not expired. I traveled a lot before getting my I-751 approved, and I used my extension letter all the time with no problems. Once my extension letter expired, I got the stamp though.

[Mike E 11,723]

On 4/26/2017 at 10:54 AM, Derwood said:

There have been quite a few posts recently regarding traveling on an expired GC with the one year extension letter.

 

Page 38 of this document provides some reassurance:

 

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Carrier Information Guide- English.pdf

 

It also makes clear that the 12 month extension is from the card expiry date, not the receipt date of the I-797.

Sadly this link is broken. 

[DavidCP 1]

On 2/15/2020 at 7:40 AM, Mike E said:

Sadly this link is broken. 

 

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2019-Mar/2019 Carrier Information Guide - ENGLISH.pdf

 

Part 1, Section B.

 

Edited February 27, 2020 by DavidCP

[kevecca 2]

I have an extension letter that will be expiring end of August 2020 - I was planning on getting a stamp in my passport if my case hadn’t moved. 
It seems likely, however, that I’ll be needing to go to my parents house in Canada this weekend due to a family emergency and I am worried about travel bans that might happen before I am able to come back to the US (specifically because I live in NYC). If WORSE CASE scenario happens and Covid-19 lasts until the end of August and I’m stuck in Canada and my Extension letter expires while my case is still be judged what could possibly happen? Who would I contact? I’m very worried about the possibility of leaving and not being able to come back due to the virus. 

[SadFace 56]

I traveled within 90 days before GC expired and in NY it didn't work through kiosk and I had to stay in long line to officer. They asked me for extention letter ( I took it with me just in case). So better take it even if your GC is still valid 

[Ctman2019 7]

55 minutes ago, SadFace said:

I traveled within 90 days before GC expired and in NY it didn't work through kiosk and I had to stay in long line to officer. They asked me for extention letter ( I took it with me just in case). So better take it even if your GC is still valid 

I traveled one week before expired my green card didn't work as well,but the lady helping people in there sent me to an empty boot they ask if i had been to china that was it

[Phoenix777 73]

42 minutes ago, Ctman2019 said:

I traveled one week before expired my green card didn't work as well,but the lady helping people in there sent me to an empty boot they ask if i had been to china that was it

Guys, it did not work when you tried to scan your card at the kiosk or when you type your green card number either? 

[Ctman2019 7]

2 hours ago, Phoenix777 said:

Guys, it did not work when you tried to scan your card at the kiosk or when you type your green card number either? 

Scan did not work.

[Neetgill 0]

 

 

I just wanted to know some information.

I am a green card holder of usa. My conditional green card ( marriage base) is going to expire in 21 may 2020. 

 

On 21 feb 2020, i applied for 10 years green card and i got receipt also(i-797)

 

On 13 feb 2020, i reached India and my return date was 30 March 2020, due to covid-19 all international flights are cancelled. 

 

As flights are not working now a days, just wanted to know the process of traveling to usa with expire green card.

 

As per news flights will be working after may or may be june . So can i travel to usa with expire green card ?? 

[Neetgill 0]

On 1/2/2020 at 6:53 PM, sam27_1980 said:

Just got back from New Delhi (expired GC + letter) on United direct flight. United folks were familiar with extension letter. Indian customs officer commented that card had expired and he scanned the extension letter into their system. All went well. I was anxious about the trip. Wanted to share my experience to put other travelers at ease. 

U travel with expire green card + letter .

 

letter means i-797 ??? Or you got another extension letter??

 

mine green card is also expired and i received only i-797 ( payment receipt)

 

can i travel to usa with expire gc with this i-797 letter ???

 

as i am stuck in india due to covid-19

 

[cosmonauts 125]

21 hours ago, Neetgill said:

U travel with expire green card + letter .

 

letter means i-797 ??? Or you got another extension letter??

 

mine green card is also expired and i received only i-797 ( payment receipt)

 

can i travel to usa with expire gc with this i-797 letter ???

 

as i am stuck in india due to covid-19

 

Yes, I-797 is the letter. Read it carefully, it says "your conditional resident status is extended for 18 months....during this extension you are authorized to work and travel"