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gqbabson   0

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Hi all,

My wife has been in America for almost 3 weeks now and I am planning to go to Hong Kong for business and want her coming with me. She came to the US with me on her Immigrant Visa (CR1). Is it ok that she travel with me? Any concerns or problems? Her Green Card has not come yet, as it has barely been 3 weeks.

She has a stamp stating she entered US, but what is a "551" stamp?

Any advice would help.

Thanks

Amit

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Hi all,

My wife has been in America for almost 3 weeks now and I am planning to go to Hong Kong for business and want her coming with me. She came to the US with me on her Immigrant Visa (CR1). Is it ok that she travel with me? Any concerns or problems? Her Green Card has not come yet, as it has barely been 3 weeks.

She has a stamp stating she entered US, but what is a "551" stamp?

Any advice would help.

Thanks

Amit

On the letter I got before my green card came it said this is not a visa and cannot be used in place of a visa. My guess is you wait until that green card is in your hand, but I'm no expert.

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The I-551 is NOT a visa it's a temporary GC and CAN be used for travel.

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'PAU' both wife and daughter in the U.S. 08/25/2009

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On the visa page in your wife's passport there will be an entry stamp showing the date she entered the USA. If you read the visa page there is a line that says" On endorsment acts as a I-551 and is valid for 12 months" That is a temp greencard and is good for international travel and employment in the US.

All she needs is her passport that contains the visa to be re-admitted into the US.

Have a good trip.

Tay

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She can travel internationally with her CR1 visa since she's got the entry stamp on it at POE.

You do not need to wait until she gets her GC.

Immigration Process (DCF Japan)

08/06/2008 I-130 petition at Tokyo, Japan

08/13/2008 I-130 approved

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Hi all,

My wife has been in America for almost 3 weeks now and I am planning to go to Hong Kong for business and want her coming with me. She came to the US with me on her Immigrant Visa (CR1). Is it ok that she travel with me? Any concerns or problems? Her Green Card has not come yet, as it has barely been 3 weeks.

She has a stamp stating she entered US, but what is a "551" stamp?

Any advice would help.

Thanks

Amit

You wil want to make sure she has the required documents (ie.. visa) to enter Hong Kong

YMMV

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gqbabson   0

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Thanks Guys!

HK is actually Visa on arrival, so we will have to do it there.

Please PM me if I can help you guys!

Hi all,

My wife has been in America for almost 3 weeks now and I am planning to go to Hong Kong for business and want her coming with me. She came to the US with me on her Immigrant Visa (CR1). Is it ok that she travel with me? Any concerns or problems? Her Green Card has not come yet, as it has barely been 3 weeks.

She has a stamp stating she entered US, but what is a "551" stamp?

Any advice would help.

Thanks

Amit

You wil want to make sure she has the required documents (ie.. visa) to enter Hong Kong

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IIRC - the GC for an I-130 will show up within 30 to 45 days of the POE date. Keep your eyes peeled for a one page letter droning on about 'card production ordered'. Sometimes this is sent, sometimes is not.

If you are fussing about and want to leave next week, get an infopass appointment TODAY (for next week ) and then ask for an I-551 stamp in the passport at the INFOPASS appointment - the stamp is a form of GC.

If you can hold off your business trip until the actual gc arrives, IMO, that's the best scenario.

GOOD LUCK !

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Hey - any news?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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Hi all,

My wife has been in America for almost 3 weeks now and I am planning to go to Hong Kong for business and want her coming with me. She came to the US with me on her Immigrant Visa (CR1). Is it ok that she travel with me? Any concerns or problems? Her Green Card has not come yet, as it has barely been 3 weeks.

She has a stamp stating she entered US, but what is a "551" stamp?

Any advice would help.

Thanks

Amit

It is not clear whether or not the passport had a I-551 stamp.

12/29/2007 Got married in the Philippines
03/28/2008 Got 10yr B1/B2 visa
04/12/2008 Arrived in US under B1/B2 visa
08/06/2008 Filed I-539 visa extension
10/23/2008 I-539 approved
02/23/2009 USC wife filed I-130 Chicago Lockbox
02/26/2009 I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox
02/27/2009 Medical exam I-693
03/01/2009 Negative result on TB skin test
03/04/2009 I-130 received by California Service Center
03/05/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/06/2009 Medical Exam form I-693 released by civil surgeon
03/07/2009 NOA Receipt Notice for I-130
03/14/2009 Mailed I-485, I-864, I-693, I-765 & I-131 thru USPS
03/16/2009 "The Package" delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/16/2009 I-94 expired after 11 months since arrival
03/25/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/26/2009 Received NOA for I-485, I-765, I-131
03/28/2009 Received notice for Biometrics Appointment (April 9)
04/02/2009 Approval Notice for I-130 received
04/09/2009 Biometrics done
05/07/2009 Received Advance Parole Document
05/08/2009 Received Interview Letter
05/09/2009 Received EAD card
05/11/2009 Applied for SSN
05/16/2009 Received SSN
06/23/2009 AOS interview approved
06/27/2009 Welcome Letter received
07/05/2009 Green Card received
06/01/2011 Mailed I-751 Form
06/07/2011 Received NOA for I-751
07/11/2011 Biometrics Done

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Hi all,

My wife has been in America for almost 3 weeks now and I am planning to go to Hong Kong for business and want her coming with me. She came to the US with me on her Immigrant Visa (CR1). Is it ok that she travel with me? Any concerns or problems? Her Green Card has not come yet, as it has barely been 3 weeks.

She has a stamp stating she entered US, but what is a "551" stamp?

Any advice would help.

Thanks

Amit

It is not clear whether or not the passport had a I-551 stamp.

Actually, there is no I-551 stamp. The visa itself is a temp I-551 (green card) when stamped with the entry stamp (class of admission and date).

She was ready to go and did not need anything in addition - for the US side.

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duh - i feel stupid now, as I forgot a basic thing...

The CR-1 visa stamp already allows for multiple entries - I cant remember the 'exact' validity time span (6 months to a year? ). So, really, no 'extra ' thing to do - I apologize for giving bad advice about an INFOPASS appointment, earlier ..

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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