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bradcanuck   1

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My grandfather passed away this week after a long hospital battle.

The funeral is this weekend and my family has asked that I fly up to be there. I want to go, but here is the issue: I sent my passport in for renewal 2 weeks ago and it is not processed yet. I only have my greencard. I don't even have a birth certificate because I sent it in like 5 copies for all my immigration stuff.

What are my options? I need to leave TOMORROW if I am going to go.

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July, 2011 - US Citizen

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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My grandfather passed away this week after a long hospital battle.

The funeral is this weekend and my family has asked that I fly up to be there. I want to go, but here is the issue: I sent my passport in for renewal 2 weeks ago and it is not processed yet. I only have my greencard. I don't even have a birth certificate because I sent it in like 5 copies for all my immigration stuff.

What are my options? I need to leave TOMORROW if I am going to go.

You do not need the passport to re-enter the USA as your greencard is sufficient....

YMMV

Emancipation Mentor

Emancipation   2

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Brad, nothing helpful to add, but very sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing.

AOS:

2007-02-22: Sent AOS /EAD

2007-03-06 : NOA1 AOS /EAD

2007-03-28: Transferred to CSC

2007-05-17: EAD Card Production Ordered

2007-05-21: I485 Approved

2007-05-24: EAD Card Received

2007-06-01: Green Card Received!!

Removal of Conditions:

2009-02-27: Sent I-751

2009-03-07: NOA I-751

2009-03-31: Biometrics Appt. Hartford

2009-07-21: Touched (first time since biometrics) Perhaps address change?

2009-07-28: Approved at VSC

2009-08-25: Received card in the mail

Naturalization

2012-08-20: Submitted N-400

2013-01-18: Became Citizen

Udella&Wiz Mentor

Udella&Wiz   325

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Good grief - yes, the nearest Cdn consulate should be able to help. I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather

Wiz(USC) and Udella(Cdn & USC!)

Naturalization

02/22/11 - Filed

02/28/11 - NOA

03/28/11 - FP

06/17/11 - status change - scheduled for interview

06/20?/11 - received physical interview letter

07/13/11 - Interview in Fairfax,VA - easiest 10 minutes of my life

07/19/11 - Oath ceremony in Fairfax, VA

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Removal of Conditions

12/1/09 - received at VSC

12/2/09 - NOA's for self and daughter

01/12/10 - Biometrics completed

03/15/10 - 10 Green Card Received - self and daughter

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trailmix Grand Master

trailmix   77

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My grandfather passed away this week after a long hospital battle.

The funeral is this weekend and my family has asked that I fly up to be there. I want to go, but here is the issue: I sent my passport in for renewal 2 weeks ago and it is not processed yet. I only have my greencard. I don't even have a birth certificate because I sent it in like 5 copies for all my immigration stuff.

What are my options? I need to leave TOMORROW if I am going to go.

You do not need the passport to re-enter the USA as your greencard is sufficient....

His question is about entering Canada - not entering the U.S.

Sorry to hear that Brad.

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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My grandfather passed away this week after a long hospital battle.

The funeral is this weekend and my family has asked that I fly up to be there. I want to go, but here is the issue: I sent my passport in for renewal 2 weeks ago and it is not processed yet. I only have my greencard. I don't even have a birth certificate because I sent it in like 5 copies for all my immigration stuff.

What are my options? I need to leave TOMORROW if I am going to go.

You do not need the passport to re-enter the USA as your greencard is sufficient....

His question is about entering Canada - not entering the U.S.

Sorry to hear that Brad.

actually I read for both ... he eventually needs to re-enter the USA... I apologize if it was wrong to give him assurance he does not need to worry about that side of the equation.

Edited by payxibka

YMMV

Flames9_RN Grand Master

Flames9_RN   358

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My grandfather passed away this week after a long hospital battle.

The funeral is this weekend and my family has asked that I fly up to be there. I want to go, but here is the issue: I sent my passport in for renewal 2 weeks ago and it is not processed yet. I only have my greencard. I don't even have a birth certificate because I sent it in like 5 copies for all my immigration stuff.

What are my options? I need to leave TOMORROW if I am going to go.

You do not need the passport to re-enter the USA as your greencard is sufficient....

His question is about entering Canada - not entering the U.S.

Sorry to hear that Brad.

actually I read for both ... he eventually needs to re-enter the USA... I apologize if it was wrong to give him assurance he does not need to worry about that side of the equation.

Not sure about just needing ur greencard. Coming back to the USA i have initially just given my greencard, THEN they ask fo rmy passport!!

I would contact the Closest cdn Consulate, thats 1 reson why they are here!! Sorry for your loss.

Edited by flames9

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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From the CBP:

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...amp;p_topview=1

YMMV

trailmix Grand Master

trailmix   77

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From the CBP:

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...amp;p_topview=1

If he is flying, he is going to need a passport.

Krikit Grand Master

Krikit   1,165

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From the CBP:

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...amp;p_topview=1

If you check the first bullet in that link you will see that he needs his passport.... he is travelling by air.

ALL persons* traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or Air NEXUS card.

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Brad, you may also want to give Passport Canada a call and see what they have to say.... your passport may well be on its way. Link

I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. (F)

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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From the CBP:

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...amp;p_topview=1

If he is flying, he is going to need a passport.

I disagree....

ALL persons* traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or Air NEXUS card.

Please see the qualifier represented by the *(asterix)

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

YMMV

Krikit Grand Master

Krikit   1,165

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From the CBP:

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...amp;p_topview=1

If he is flying, he is going to need a passport.

I disagree....

ALL persons* traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or Air NEXUS card.

Please see the qualifier represented by the *(asterix)

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

PLEASE, Payzibka. Brad is dealing with an emergency. Trust us.... he needs the passport.

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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From the CBP:

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...amp;p_topview=1

If he is flying, he is going to need a passport.

I disagree....

ALL persons* traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or Air NEXUS card.

Please see the qualifier represented by the *(asterix)

*Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), refugees, and asylees (of the United States) will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by DHS, or the Travel Document issued to those with refugee or asylee status to apply for entry to the United States.

PLEASE, Payzibka. Brad is dealing with an emergency. Trust us.... he needs the passport.

and? what have I done to disrespect his situation?

YMMV

 
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