Proof of permanent residency before getting actual greencard?

[greeneclipse 0]

Does immigration at the POE if you any other documents (besides I-551 stamp) that proves/shows you are a legal permanent resident?

I want to travel with my wife, and I want to bring as much evidence as possible in case we run into problems...

thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

On first entry using the CR-1 or IR-1 visa only the visa and immigrations packet are needed, not until after using the CR-1/IR-1 visa do you have residency status. After that just the passport and I-551 stamp are needed, and after you receive the actual green-card, you need to present the green-card to show LPR status.

Edited January 16, 2008 by YuAndDan

[rjp44 1]

Does immigration at the POE if you any other documents (besides I-551 stamp) that proves/shows you are a legal permanent resident?

I want to travel with my wife, and I want to bring as much evidence as possible in case we run into problems...

thanks

If your wife's passport is still in her maiden name, have a copy of the marriage license too until you get the green card.

[greeneclipse 0]

thanks, but I was thinking more about documents that actually say she is a perm. resident?

like will she be given any other papers saying she is a perm. resident besides the I-551 stamp?

thanks again

[payxibka 10,045]

thanks, but I was thinking more about documents that actually say she is a perm. resident?

like will she be given any other papers saying she is a perm. resident besides the I-551 stamp?

thanks again

The stamp in the passport is the "papers" you are asking about. Nothing else in that regard will be forthcoming until the arrival of the card

Edited January 16, 2008 by fwaguy