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My 1st US re-entry as a conditional GC holder

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A + M   29

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Hello everyone! :)

I'm a conditional GC holder and I recently traveled abroad. On Saturday I re-entered US for the very first time as a conditional LPR. Surprisingly, I didn't encounter any complications while doing so. The IO asked for my Slovene passport (which he stamped) and my conditional GC. The IO also collected my fingerprints and my photo. In all, it only took a few minutes to complete the process.

I wanted to share my positive experience with all of you and thank the ones who gave me advice prior to my departure.

Happy Monday!

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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fingerprints and photo? That smells new.

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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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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fingerprints and photo? That smells new.

It's US Visit. Not that new.

Yay for A + M!

Edited by Harpa Timsah

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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Darnell   8,478

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US Visit? LPRs with Conditional GreenCards can take that path? wow. OK !

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.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

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

 

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
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US Visit? LPRs with Conditional GreenCards can take that path? wow. OK !

Wiki says since 2009, yes.

Edited by Harpa Timsah

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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Lainie B   465

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Australia
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fingerprints and photo? That smells new.

They took my fingerprints and photo too when I returned to the US from a 5-day trip using my 2-year GC (this was the first time I had left the US since I received it). I hadn't expected that. I had been fingerprinted and photographed plenty of times entering as a visitor or non-immigrant worker, but I thought as a GC holder I wouldn't.

I am not sure if all GC holders are now fingerprinted and photographed when the enter the US, I'd be interested in finding out.

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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They took my fingerprints and photo too when I returned to the US from a 5-day trip using my 2-year GC (this was the first time I had left the US since I received it). I hadn't expected that. I had been fingerprinted and photographed plenty of times entering as a visitor or non-immigrant worker, but I thought as a GC holder I wouldn't.

I am not sure if all GC holders are now fingerprinted and photographed when the enter the US, I'd be interested in finding out.

Wiki says most non-USCs since 2009 (I guess it might exclude diplomatic or other "fancy" types ;)).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US-VISIT

"Beginning January 18, 2009, most non-U.S. citizens (including lawful permanent residents) are subject to US-VISIT requirements."

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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slangofoil   50

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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My husband has been fingerprinted and photographed each time he's come back through on his conditional GC - 3 times now I think.

I'm the USC petitioner.

Timeline:

10/06/2005 Met in Ireland while I was on a study abroad

03/15/2010 K-1 NOA1

05/27/2010 K-1 NOA2

09/10/2010 K-1 Interview

09/22/2010 POE

10/01/2010 Wedding

10/27/2010 AOS/EAD/AP NOA1s

12/22/2010 EAD/AP Approved

04/05/2011 AOS Approved - no interview

04/09/2011 Green Card received

01/24/2013 ROC NOA1

06/28/2013 ROC Approved - no interview

07/05/2013 10-year Green Card received

08/19/2014 N-400 NOA

12/06/2014 N-400 Interview

01/09/2014 Naturalization ceremony

My husband is now a US Citizen! Our journey is over!

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