I-751 September 2021 Filers

[johnnyI129F 86]

2 minutes ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Exactly. The feedback I got yesterday was someone was denied in Qatar airport. It was a connecting flight. Now the person was ordered to go back to his home country in Vietnam. 

I really surprised when I called Amsterdam Embassy in Washington D.C. and their answer was  No extension letter can be considered. Expired card is not valid , will send her back ! and i challenged her with alot of questions and why the US immigration extension letter wouldn’t be considered valid since its extending the validity of the expiry date on the card ?! Embassy employee insisted they won’t consider the extension letter ! 

[Southern_Belle07 146]

1 hour ago, johnnyI129F said:

I really surprised when I called Amsterdam Embassy in Washington D.C. and their answer was  No extension letter can be considered. Expired card is not valid , will send her back ! and i challenged her with alot of questions and why the US immigration extension letter wouldn’t be considered valid since its extending the validity of the expiry date on the card ?! Embassy employee insisted they won’t consider the extension letter ! 

The main problem I think are the immigration people in other countries, not the immigration officers when you enter the states. 

[Rocio0010 5,577]

2 hours ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Airlines does not have anything to do with it. 

Yes, they do. It should be on their website as to what documentation you’re allowed to show to be able to board. If you wanted to, you can print it and show it in their faces. They cannot allow you entry if your extension letter is still valid.

[EandS2019 387]

2 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

I really surprised when I called Amsterdam Embassy in Washington D.C. and their answer was  No extension letter can be considered. Expired card is not valid , will send her back ! and i challenged her with alot of questions and why the US immigration extension letter wouldn’t be considered valid since its extending the validity of the expiry date on the card ?! Embassy employee insisted they won’t consider the extension letter ! 

That person seems to have the wrong information. I’m on vacation right now and will be returning to the US with my expired green card and extension letter. The extension letter extends the validity of the green card, it’s valid.

[Rocio0010 5,577]

2 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

I really surprised when I called Amsterdam Embassy in Washington D.C. and their answer was  No extension letter can be considered. Expired card is not valid , will send her back ! and i challenged her with alot of questions and why the US immigration extension letter wouldn’t be considered valid since its extending the validity of the expiry date on the card ?! Embassy employee insisted they won’t consider the extension letter ! 

Show them this document. This is the carrier guide, this is what they should abide, not some hearsay Carrier guide

8 hours ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Thanks. I am just darn worried as the immigration folks in airports are unpredictable. I think of the worst case scenarios so I can plan ahead. This is a work travel that I do not want to compromise just because of some inconsistencies even when we have complete and correct paperwork. Sigh. I wish us all the best and see more approvals!

If you’re worried, show them the Carrier guide. This is what they should abide, not some hearsay

[Sifou.kate 42]

7 hours ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Exactly. The feedback I got yesterday was someone was denied in Qatar airport. It was a connecting flight. Now the person was ordered to go back to his home country in Vietnam. 

I flew last year with extension lettet through Qatar with Qatar airways,they asked me for my expired green card and extension letter. All was good

[eatphyllosophical 8]

8 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

I really surprised when I called Amsterdam Embassy in Washington D.C. and their answer was  No extension letter can be considered. Expired card is not valid , will send her back ! and i challenged her with alot of questions and why the US immigration extension letter wouldn’t be considered valid since its extending the validity of the expiry date on the card ?! Embassy employee insisted they won’t consider the extension letter ! 

Can you clarify? Did you mean Netherlands embassy?

[johnnyI129F 86]

11 minutes ago, eatphyllosophical said:

Can you clarify? Did you mean Netherlands embassy?

Yep Netherlands I meant . 

[Greencard-22 43]

8 hours ago, johnnyI129F said:

I really surprised when I called Amsterdam Embassy in Washington D.C. and their answer was  No extension letter can be considered. Expired card is not valid , will send her back ! and i challenged her with alot of questions and why the US immigration extension letter wouldn’t be considered valid since its extending the validity of the expiry date on the card ?! Embassy employee insisted they won’t consider the extension letter ! 

Oh this is a bit worrying. Planning on  visiting France and then England for a week each later this year. Already got my tickets and now I’m wondering if I should have called the embassy before I booked smh. Praying it won’t be an issue becasue I feel like there is the policy (you can travel with expired GC and extension) and then there are ppl who know and those that don’t know what that is. Hope I get someone who is informed! 

[Rocio0010 5,577]

Everyone, please don’t trust what an embassy employee says. The valid documentation that you need to travel internationally is listed on the Carrier Guide that I’ve just posted. If you’re afraid they won’t know about it, print out several copies of the relevant pages. 
Most international airlines know about the extension letter and the expired green card. Who cares what an embassy employee says?! They don’t have any power whatsoever to decide on plane boarding.

[eatphyllosophical 8]

9 hours ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

Exactly. The feedback I got yesterday was someone was denied in Qatar airport. It was a connecting flight. Now the person was ordered to go back to his home country in Vietnam. 

Some people visit too often and even stayed too long in one trip (usually >6mths) so they may destroy their residency tie to the US. I guess this is the case for this guy. Doha is a big hub; immigration officers should know.

Edited June 16, 2022 by eatphyllosophical

[Rocio0010 5,577]

1 hour ago, Greencard-22 said:

Oh this is a bit worrying. Planning on  visiting France and then England for a week each later this year. Already got my tickets and now I’m wondering if I should have called the embassy before I booked smh. Praying it won’t be an issue becasue I feel like there is the policy (you can travel with expired GC and extension) and then there are ppl who know and those that don’t know what that is. Hope I get someone who is informed! 

What international airline are you using to come back?

[aznhouston 124]

Embassy employees have no idea about US immigration docs. You should check with the airlines. I've been traveling the expired gc and extension letter, and now the temporary stamp in the passport just fine. To Europe, Mexico, and Canada.

[Southern_Belle07 146]

On 6/16/2022 at 9:06 AM, Rocio0010 said:

Show them this document. This is the carrier guide, this is what they should abide, not some hearsay Carrier guide

If you’re worried, show them the Carrier guide. This is what they should abide, not some hearsay

It's not the airlines who are denying entry though. Immigration officers in other airport countries. 

[Rocio0010 5,577]

1 minute ago, Southern_Belle07 said:

It's not the airlines who are denying entry though. Immigration officers in other airport countries. 

I'm sorry, but do you know a person that has been denied entry? Or is it a rumor?

Again, with the carrier guide there should not be any issue at all. And immigration officers from other countries do not know about US immigration necessarily...