First time travelling with conditional GC

[FormerBrit 0]

Hello All,

I hope this is the right forum. I received my conditional 2-yr GC last September (2006). In 7 days time, I am going on vacation abroad for the first time with my husband for 3 weeks to South America (Ecuador and the Amazon) ...

Just a couple of questions...

1) What do I do with the white I-94 I received upon entering the USA on my K-1 fiancee visa. (I still have it in my passport). I am worried they may take it at check-in when I still need to retain it.

2) Do I just need my GC and passport to travel and re-enter the US? Is there anything else I need?

Many thanks,

Kiki

[Cassie 8]

Well, when I used my AP documents while I was waiting for the GC interview, no-one ever took the I-94 that was in there from activating my K-1 visa. So when I ended up going to my interview, there were two I-94s stapled in my passport. The adjudication officer took out the first I-94, and left the most recent one in my passport, and I think he would have taken both if I had been approved at that point (the decision had to be delayed). I've traveled twice since my GC approval and the I-94 is still there. You don't have to worry abut I-94s after you receive your green card.

When I have traveled, I have my passport, my green card, and a certified copy of my marriage certificate, since my passport is still in my maiden name. Haven't had troubles yet!

Edited May 25, 2007 by Cassie

[Lizzy 0]

You don't need to do anything with it, just keep it, i visited home and took it with me, just in case but was never asked for it, you don't need it you have a GC.

I never had an AOS interview as i went through Cali so i just kept mine in the Immigration folder under the TV!

All you need is your GC and passport!! have a great trip home you lucky thing!

Edited May 21, 2007 by Lizzy

[brtlmj 0]

1) What do I do with the white I-94 I received upon entering the USA on my K-1 fiancee visa. (I still have it in my passport). I am worried they may take it at check-in when I still need to retain it.

Well, just take it off your passport yourself Honestly, I don't think you need it anymore.

2) Do I just need my GC and passport to travel and re-enter the US? Is there anything else I need?

That's all. Obviously, you will need to fill out the customs form before you clear immigration.

Bartek

[Nina+Matt 0]

when your passport is still in your maiden name then dont forget to take your marriage certificate with you to show proof of name change!

plus GC and passport!

[FormerBrit 0]

when your passport is still in your maiden name then dont forget to take your marriage certificate with you to show proof of name change!

plus GC and passport!

Hello,

Thank you for the replies,

I did not change my name after marriage, I have kept my maiden name...should I still take a marriage certificate, just to be safe?

Many thanks,

Kiki

[Cassie 8]

when your passport is still in your maiden name then dont forget to take your marriage certificate with you to show proof of name change!

plus GC and passport!

Hello,

Thank you for the replies,

I did not change my name after marriage, I have kept my maiden name...should I still take a marriage certificate, just to be safe?

Many thanks,

Kiki

if it makes you feel better, yes.