Travel after submitting I-751, Removal of Conditions

[KennMario 2]

Hello,

I unexpectedly need to travel out of the country for a week, I'm in Los Angeles.

My Conditional permanent green card expired March 19, I submitted my I-751 Removal of conditions back in December.

I got a I-797 Notice of Action that states my info, the amount I paid for the ROC,

followed by: "your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel...) 

(plus biometrics info which I already did in february)

 

Can I travel using this letter as proof of my case and let back in the US ? 

I read that I can get an I-551 stamp on my passport using info pass, but whenever I check their appointment website it tells me there are not any appointments available.

Do I need the stamp on my passport to travel? can I do a walk in for this stamp? I'm traveling in 2 weeks, again unexpectedly.

 

thanks in advance!

Edited May 10, 2017 by KennMario

[Omarov2009 11]

Yes I did last year.. I travel to Jordan for 2 months with this letter so you are ok 

[Omarov2009 11]

I diid not stamp my passport and when I came back to the state I also used it to enter the country its a green card so no need to worry

[Omarov2009 11]

And dont forget to bring your expired green card with you 😂

[KennMario 2]

4 minutes ago, Omarov2009 said:

I diid not stamp my passport and when I came back to the state I also used it to enter the country its a green card so no need to worry

Did you have any trouble at all coming in? Were the officials familiarized with the letter? 

[Omarov2009 11]

Not at all I told you its a proof that your green card is still valid

[Omarov2009 11]

Yes they know this letter pretty well so relax and enjoy your trip

[KennMario 2]

1 minute ago, Omarov2009 said:

Not at all I told you its a proof that your green card is still valid

Thanks for your reply! 

[Sukie 1,464]

57 minutes ago, KennMario said:

Hello,

I unexpectedly need to travel out of the country for a week, I'm in Los Angeles.

My Conditional permanent green card expired March 19, I submitted my I-751 Removal of conditions back in December.

I got a I-797 Notice of Action that states my info, the amount I paid for the ROC,

followed by: "your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel...) 

(plus biometrics info which I already did in february)

 

Can I travel using this letter as proof of my case and let back in the US ? 

I read that I can get an I-551 stamp on my passport using info pass, but whenever I check their appointment website it tells me there are not any appointments available.

Do I need the stamp on my passport to travel? can I do a walk in for this stamp? I'm traveling in 2 weeks, again unexpectedly.

 

thanks in advance!

Travel with your expired Green Card AND your I-797 letter.  You need BOTH of these to enter the US now.  And, be prepared to be taken to secondary when you come back in.  It's not your fault and not your issue.  Sometimes they need to check your credentials at secondary instead of primary.  Don't worry - travel and enjoy!

 

Sukie in NY

[d&C 7]

The only other suggestion I would have to what has already been posted here is to make sure you take the original I-797 letter and not a copy.  

[KennMario 2]

On 5/9/2017 at 6:01 PM, Sukie said:

Travel with your expired Green Card AND your I-797 letter.  You need BOTH of these to enter the US now.  And, be prepared to be taken to secondary when you come back in.  It's not your fault and not your issue.  Sometimes they need to check your credentials at secondary instead of primary.  Don't worry - travel and enjoy!

 

Sukie in NY

Oh ok, would it be any different if I'm crossing from the border in Tijuana ?

Thanks

[KennMario 2]

On 5/10/2017 at 0:38 PM, d&C said:

The only other suggestion I would have to what has already been posted here is to make sure you take the original I-797 letter and not a copy.  

Got it, I'll take the original then, thanks for your reply!

[Sukie 1,464]

17 hours ago, KennMario said:

Oh ok, would it be any different if I'm crossing from the border in Tijuana ?

Thanks

You never know with the Border guys/gals.  Depends on what they ate for breakfast, I think.

 

Just be prepared to be questioned, and don't be afraid.

 

Sukie in NY