Please please help USCIS has messed up again!!

[Barron 1]

Condolences for your loved one. These types of issues (mistakes, errors, washing machine destroys papers, etc) are not uncommon. Most US embassies and Consulates do have emergency personnel to handle such issues.

The trick is to find a phone number. Many times your own elected person representing your location has back channel access and would be prudent to contact that person.

I feel for you but try harder and do not give up.

Good Luck and Many Blessings.

I called the American Embassy yesterday, it was their emergency number.. She just took my details and said someone will get back to me on Tuesday, I was crying so much she asked me 6 times for my phone number, but I will call them at 8am.. I won't give up until I am back home with my husband

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

You poor thing, My hubby is over in the UK (I'm working on getting my visa to be with him) and his dad passed away in October unexpectedly. I know it comforts your husband to know that you are going to be there soon. Him knowing that you love him and that you're doing everything in your power to be there with him IS a comfort. My condolences to you and the family.

[Barron 1]

You poor thing, My hubby is over in the UK (I'm working on getting my visa to be with him) and his dad passed away in October unexpectedly. I know it comforts your husband to know that you are going to be there soon. Him knowing that you love him and that you're doing everything in your power to be there with him IS a comfort. My condolences to you and the family.

Thank you ever so much, as soon as they sort out my GC I am on the next flight out of here...

Will they not let you come here even though you married to a Brit?? I thought it would be easier? I hope all goes well for you and that your in his arms very soon xx

[Stranded 0]

Please please please help....

So I was approved for my green card February 2011... So it should expire February 2013 right?

Here is my problem...

I have come back home to England for the last few months over Christmas, and I was planning to leave February 27th. But alas my Father in law has died, so I brought my journey forward to leave the country to day to rush back to my hubby today. Well everything booked, went to the airport to check in and what did I find.. I was refused due to my green card saying it expired in January 25th 2012, well I never looked at the dates on it until now. Looking through my immigration papers I wasn't approved until February 25th 2011, yet my card says 25th of January 2010??? This is a mistake right. I keep my paperwork with me at all times and I spoke to USCIS and they said oh as long as you have your 'Welcome to america' letter with you with the right date you should be allowed to leave England to come back to the USA and I would then have to file a I90 when I get back to the USA.. Well they where wrong, I was refused by check in staff and left at Manchester Airport with my 11 month old in tears.. They have given me no solution I don't know what to do, I need to get back to my husband and help with funeral arrangements and I can't leave the country because of the stupid mistake USCIS have done. With it being Presidents Day tomorrow I can't get through to anyone at USCIS or The London Embassy... Please help please please please...

Even though you have been approved of the green card,you must have the green card present with you anytime you plan to go to USA.Expiry dates are 10 years from the date you recieved it from the visit to USA embassy in London when it got approved and sent out. You always gotta double check your date on your green card. You said the last few months over christmas,meaning you were in England at that time,USA green card holders have a limit of less than 6 months outside USA,otherwise it's the airline fault.

[Barron 1]

Even though you have been approved of the green card,you must have the green card present with you anytime you plan to go to USA.Expiry dates are 10 years from the date you recieved it from the visit to USA embassy in London when it got approved and sent out. You always gotta double check your date on your green card. You said the last few months over christmas,meaning you were in England at that time,USA green card holders have a limit of less than 6 months outside USA,otherwise it's the airline fault.

My Green Card is a 2 year green card, and I only received and approved for it February 2011... Never checked the date, I came back here in December so I am well within my limits. It's now just a case of getting out of here because my card has the wrong date on it.

I know in future to double check and triple check everything that I file and do with the immigration process.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Even though you have been approved of the green card,you must have the green card present with you anytime you plan to go to USA.Expiry dates are 10 years from the date you recieved it from the visit to USA embassy in London when it got approved and sent out. You always gotta double check your date on your green card. You said the last few months over christmas,meaning you were in England at that time,USA green card holders have a limit of less than 6 months outside USA,otherwise it's the airline fault.

This is incorrect, on multiple points. Not all cards are 10 year cards. LPRs can be out of the country for up to a year without needing special permission. The OP had her GC with her. USCIS messed up, but it'll be all sorted tomorrow.

Edited February 21, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[Barron 1]

This is incorrect, on multiple points. Not all cards are 10 year cards. LPRs can be out of the country for up to a year without needing special permission. The OP had her GC with her. USCIS messed up, but it'll be all sorted tomorrow.

Again thank you, I am having a very sleepless night, I will be sure to let you all know how it goes.. Lets hope I can get out of here and back to my husband and family by the weekend..

Thank you again

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I'm cheerleading for you Barron! Everything will be fine, and soon! It's a pain the butt, and not your fault.

[Barron 1]

I'm cheerleading for you Barron! Everything will be fine, and soon! It's a pain the butt, and not your fault.

Haha thank you, that has cheered me up So tomorrow brace yourself for me crying or joining you in the cheer-leading! Lets hope I talk to someone at the embassy who knows what they are doing..

If I could have you guys working at the embassy I would be happy

Edited February 21, 2012 by Barron

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

Thank you ever so much, as soon as they sort out my GC I am on the next flight out of here...

Will they not let you come here even though you married to a Brit?? I thought it would be easier? I hope all goes well for you and that your in his arms very soon xx

No its just as complicated...but a much faster process once you have everything in place. Its getting harder and harder though. Condolences again....I hope everything is resolved for you on Tuesday and you can be with your husband in his time of sorrow. x

[Barron 1]

Well I called them this morning and the soonest they can see me is Friday, I was also given an email address to try and speed things a long a bit.. I have to take 3 passport size photos with me and also proof that I haven't been out of america for more then 6 months.

Other then that the kind gentlemen could not tell me much.. So fingers crossed for Friday

[Laure&Colin 558]

No, Laure, this person is a Permanent Resident. She CANNOT use on the VWP anymore. That would be a disaster... She would be giving up her GC rights, etc. She must travel as a Permanent Resident.

Oh I didn't know that, sorry!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Well I called them this morning and the soonest they can see me is Friday, I was also given an email address to try and speed things a long a bit.. I have to take 3 passport size photos with me and also proof that I haven't been out of america for more then 6 months.

Other then that the kind gentlemen could not tell me much.. So fingers crossed for Friday

Ugh Friday! I'd show up on their doorstep. Really, Friday is far away... you've been waiting already. Hopefully the email can make things go faster.. did the person you spoke to realize it was only a clerical error on your card?

[Barron 1]

Ugh Friday! I'd show up on their doorstep. Really, Friday is far away... you've been waiting already. Hopefully the email can make things go faster.. did the person you spoke to realize it was only a clerical error on your card?

Yes I sure did and I told them how important it was, this sucks so much... I can't believe this has happened! And now to wait so long for a 'Travel Document'...

[STEBEA1 1]

Wow, so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family. Hope everything works out for you on Friday. What a frustration and distressing situation. Keeping you in our prayers.