Regarding Extension Letter

[Kalpen 0]

Hi Friends,

We jointly applied for renewal of my Conditional Green Card through I-751 and USCIS, Vermont Service Center received my application on Sept. 9th 2010

As per my status, USCIS sent me the notice of action describing how they will process my case via I-797 which also mention that my green card has been extended for One year

But I did not receive that letter at my residential address and My Conditional Green Card will expire this Nov. the 13th 2010.

After Nov 13th my Job will not keep me at Job, since I won’t be having any status here in US.

The First and only letter which I received at my home was the Biometry letter and that too I finished on Oct. 15th at 12.00 PM at Sugarland TX,

Please can anyone tell me how I can get that Extension letter before Nov. 10th 2010 so that I cannot loose my Job and Travel to any other Country?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hi Friends,

We jointly applied for renewal of my Conditional Green Card through I-751 and USCIS, Vermont Service Center received my application on Sept. 9th 2010

As per my status, USCIS sent me the notice of action describing how they will process my case via I-797 which also mention that my green card has been extended for One year

But I did not receive that letter at my residential address and My Conditional Green Card will expire this Nov. the 13th 2010.

After Nov 13th my Job will not keep me at Job, since I won't be having any status here in US.

The First and only letter which I received at my home was the Biometry letter and that too I finished on Oct. 15th at 12.00 PM at Sugarland TX,

Please can anyone tell me how I can get that Extension letter before Nov. 10th 2010 so that I cannot loose my Job and Travel to any other Country?

Hi Kalpen,

Not to worry. Even though you didn't receive the letter, your green card status has been extended for another year. You just lack the documentation proving that. What you need to do is to make an Infopass appointment at your local USCIS office. Take your passport, your green card and your biometrics letter with you. They will look up your file using your A number to verify your status, then will stamp your passport with the I-551 stamp (the 'green card' stamp). This will extend your green card for one year from the date of the appointment. The stamp in your passport will be sufficient to reassure your employer, although he does not technically have the right to determine what documents you submit as proof of your eligibility to work. Still, it will be easier on all concerned if you can show him the I-551 even though you are not obliged to.

If your passport has expired, then also bring with you 2 passport style photographs and USCIS will make an I-94 which will have the I-551 stamp on it and you can carry that in the expired passport as proof of your status.

I never received my NOA letter either and found it was not a problem at all getting the I-551 stamp in my passport. Remember, your status has already been extended when they accepted your I-751 package. You just need to have documentary proof.

Good luck.

[Okalian 41]

I never received my NOA letter either and found it was not a problem at all getting the I-551 stamp in my passport. Remember, your status has already been extended when they accepted your I-751 package. You just need to have documentary proof.

I honestly would've preferred getting a stamp over receiving a letter just because it's more widely recognized overseas (not that I encountered any problems with the letter) and it's always gonna be in your passport, so less chances of losing it

[Kalpen 0]

I honestly would've preferred getting a stamp over receiving a letter just because it's more widely recognized overseas (not that I encountered any problems with the letter) and it's always gonna be in your passport, so less chances of losing it

Thank You

I really appreciate your response

Hi Kalpen,

Not to worry. Even though you didn't receive the letter, your green card status has been extended for another year. You just lack the documentation proving that. What you need to do is to make an Infopass appointment at your local USCIS office. Take your passport, your green card and your biometrics letter with you. They will look up your file using your A number to verify your status, then will stamp your passport with the I-551 stamp (the 'green card' stamp). This will extend your green card for one year from the date of the appointment. The stamp in your passport will be sufficient to reassure your employer, although he does not technically have the right to determine what documents you submit as proof of your eligibility to work. Still, it will be easier on all concerned if you can show him the I-551 even though you are not obliged to.

If your passport has expired, then also bring with you 2 passport style photographs and USCIS will make an I-94 which will have the I-551 stamp on it and you can carry that in the expired passport as proof of your status.

I never received my NOA letter either and found it was not a problem at all getting the I-551 stamp in my passport. Remember, your status has already been extended when they accepted your I-751 package. You just need to have documentary proof.

Good luck.

Thank You

I really appreciate your response

[Kalpen 0]

Hi Kalpen,

Not to worry. Even though you didn't receive the letter, your green card status has been extended for another year. You just lack the documentation proving that. What you need to do is to make an Infopass appointment at your local USCIS office. Take your passport, your green card and your biometrics letter with you. They will look up your file using your A number to verify your status, then will stamp your passport with the I-551 stamp (the 'green card' stamp). This will extend your green card for one year from the date of the appointment. The stamp in your passport will be sufficient to reassure your employer, although he does not technically have the right to determine what documents you submit as proof of your eligibility to work. Still, it will be easier on all concerned if you can show him the I-551 even though you are not obliged to.

If your passport has expired, then also bring with you 2 passport style photographs and USCIS will make an I-94 which will have the I-551 stamp on it and you can carry that in the expired passport as proof of your status.

I never received my NOA letter either and found it was not a problem at all getting the I-551 stamp in my passport. Remember, your status has already been extended when they accepted your I-751 package. You just need to have documentary proof.

Good luck.

Hi Friends, sorry to bother you one more time

As I filed my I-751, Removing Condition on Residence application, to Vermont Service Center and I finished my biometry from Sugarland, TEXAS

Now I Have Job in New Jersey and I am staying here in NJ.

So should I go to Houston, TEXAS USCIS office or I can go here in NJ to take I-551 stamp in my Passport?