GC approved while Im overseas

[lucas1986 0]

 

Hello, my friends.

I came last month to Brazil to stay 3 months ( gonna do a surgery here ) and I came with Passport with i-551 stamp ( expires in nov 2023 )....and also with Expired GC + 48th months extension letter ( good until nov 2024 ) - I received the letter few months after I got the stamp...

 

anyway I just received notification that my GC was approved! ( new card is being produced! ) but Im here in Brazil.....so my question is: Can I enter the US with the documents above?? I could ask my husband to send me the Green Card via USPS/FEDEX however Im afraid its gets lost in the mail.....or Im gonna have problems?

 

because I still gonna stay here in Brazil for 2 months, waiting my surgery and the doctor needs to check me after 30 days, but now Im worried if Im able to reenter the US--- without-- the new green card in my hands

 

thank you

 

 

[Mike E 11,726]

6 minutes ago, lucas1986 said:

just received notification that my GC was approved! ( new card is being produced! ) but Im here in Brazil.....so my question is: Can I enter the US with the documents above??

Yes.

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I could ask my husband to send me the Green Card via USPS/FEDEX however Im afraid its gets lost in the mail....

That would be too high risk for too low a gain.

 

When you return to the U.S., bring copies of your medical records. If CBP asks why you do not have your 10 year gc, explain that you were approved while under going medical treatment. CBP should waive the I-193 fee. But even if it does not, the cost and inconvenience of a lost gc,  exceeds the < $600 for the I-193 fee.

Edited April 17, 2023 by Mike E

[Verrou 1,901]

please dont fedex ur greencard. if u loose it, its gonna take long time and money to get a replacement

[lucas1986 0]

7 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Yes.

That would be too high risk for too low a gain.

 

When you return to the U.S., bring copies of your medical records. If CBP asks why you do not have your 10 year gc, explain that you were approved while under going medical treatment. CBP should waive the I-193 fee. But even if it does not, the cost and inconvenience of a lost gc,  exceeds the < $600 for the I-193 fee.

so they can charge me a fee ???????????? 

[OldUser 5,065]

16 minutes ago, lucas1986 said:

so they can charge me a fee ???????????? 

Yes, it's possible, not 100% though.

But would you rather

- Pay for UPS

- Potentially pay I-90 fee (if GC lost), $455

- Wait 1.5 - 2 years to get replacement

 

?

Edited April 17, 2023 by OldUser

[Crazy Cat 39,595]

1 hour ago, lucas1986 said:

Can I enter the US with the documents above??

Yes.  You have status as a legal resident.  I would not risk sending the new GC over to you.

[lucas1986 0]

5 hours ago, OldUser said:

Yes, it's possible, not 100% though.

But would you rather

- Pay for UPS

- Potentially pay I-90 fee (if GC lost), $455

- Wait 1.5 - 2 years to get replacement

 

?

 

do you know how this payment works? I mean...I would have to pay at the bordeR?

[Mike E 11,726]

6 hours ago, lucas1986 said:

so they can charge me a fee ???????????? 

Yes

36 minutes ago, lucas1986 said:

 

do you know how this payment works? I mean...I would have to pay at the bordeR?

At the port of entry.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-193

 

$585

 

I predict the fee will be waived

 

 

[carmel34 3,534]

15 hours ago, lucas1986 said:

and also with Expired GC + 48th months extension letter ( good until nov 2024 )

You should be fine to enter the US with the expired green card and 48 month extension letter.  You are a legal permanent resident.  If they ask about your 10-year green card, just explain that it was approved while you were in Brazil.