Traveling on Extension Letter?

[MaceMk 37]

On 11/23/2025 at 5:51 PM, Luis V Leon said:

My wife traveled 3 times this year with the extension letter to Ecuador. The first time was around January, and I was with her. At the airport, they always ask for the letter. They seem to be very updated on this matter. Upon arrival at Miami airport, she showed her expired residence card to the officer, and he asked for the extension letter. No issues at all. Next time in August, she traveled alone. She returned just a few days later. She showed her expired residence card, and the officer called support, and she was escorted to a room. She waited for 20 minutes. Another officer came and asked her if she had the extension letter, to which she replied, "Yes."  She was told she had to show the letter, and she replied, but the CBP officer did not ask for it. She was told to always show both documents together to avoid any misunderstandings. She was on her mind like "okkkkkkkkk, whateer you say". Last time, she traveled alone and presented both documents, and everything was just fine. Some officers are just ignorant or plain jerks. 

So, in summary, show both documents by default and do not think they will "guide" you for an easy pass. 

You always show both they go together one without the other isn't valid. No need to wait for someone to ask cause they will for sure and you present both together. Officer wasn't rude was just doing his job.

[MaceMk 37]

11 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

Has anyone had recent experiences traveling with the extension letter from Canada? My aunt just passed away and I'd really like to be there for my mom. I'd be going through the Montreal airport if that helps any additional insight. 

Not from Canada but travelled from Abu Dhabi and they also have CBP officers and customs clearance on the foreign side before boarding the flight to US. They didn't ask my husband a single question they just saw the papers and that was it. No need to worry. News are highly exaggerated.