Travel with an expired GC while i751 is pending

[BeenSoLong 7]

I apologize if this question is been answer, but i cant seem to find it.

My case: i file for my i751 on May 2014, i lost my first NOA letter, down the road i received another ( notice of action I-797C ) for the biometrics appointment on OCT 2014.

And as of now i havent hear anything since my biometrics. I have called and requested my case status, they just say its pending for over 1 year+

Question: Since i lost my first NOA Letter, will the second NOA (biometrics appointment ) extend my GC status for another year? or its a completely different thing. I have yet to stamp my passport.

If the second letter extend my GC for another year, and i go get a stamp on my passpord, will it let me to travel outside the USA with ( stamp + second NOA letter)?

Thanks in advance,

[Pitaya 2,577]

I apologize if this question is been answer, but i cant seem to find it.

My case: i file for my i751 on May 2014, i lost my first NOA letter, down the road Bad news, but it has expired. i received another ( notice of action I-797C ) for the biometrics appointment on OCT 2014.

And as of now i havent hear anything since my biometrics. I have called and requested my case status, they just say its pending for over 1 year+

Question: Since i lost my first NOA Letter, will the second NOA (biometrics appointment ) extend my GC status for another year?NO or its a completely different thing.YES I have yet to stamp my passport.

If the second letter extend my GC for another year, and i go get a stamp on my passpord, will it let me to travel outside the USA with ( stamp + second NOA letter)?As above

Thanks in advance,

Welcome to the forum.

It helps every one that uses the forum.

Suggest that you make an info pass appointment to inquire about the status of your petition and request an I-551 stamp in your valid passport. It is time to get a little proactive about your case.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[BeenSoLong 7]

Welcome to the forum.

It helps every one that uses the forum.

Suggest that you make an info pass appointment to inquire about the status of your petition and request an I-551 stamp in your valid passport. It is time to get a little proactive about your case.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Thanks for the reply. But does this mean i can travel with an stamped passport + my expired GC?.

[Pitaya 2,577]

A GC is a Form I-551, the USCIS stamp is also known as a temporary Form I-551. You should likely be concerned about the status of your petition, considering your I-797 receipt/extension letter likely expired in May 2015 (lost), and it is now December 2015 (6 months ago!). Hence my suggestion to make an Infopass appointment, inquire about a temporary passport stamp and the status of the ROC petition.

[BeenSoLong 7]

A GC is a Form I-551, the USCIS stamp is also known as a temporary Form I-551. You should likely be concerned about the status of your petition, considering your I-797 receipt/extension letter likely expired in May 2015 (lost), and it is now December 2015 (6 months ago!). Hence my suggestion to make an Infopass appointment, inquire about a temporary passport stamp and the status of the ROC petition.

I just got off with a Upper level phone rep, not sure if its the same as having an infopass, but she told me my case is on hold due to a background/security check. Also where do i get the passport stamp? do i need to bring any documents/ make appointment?

Thanks Pitaya, i am new to this =(

[newacct 688]

I just got off with a Upper level phone rep, not sure if its the same as having an infopass, but she told me my case is on hold due to a background/security check. Also where do i get the passport stamp? do i need to bring any documents/ make appointment?

Thanks Pitaya, i am new to this =(

Yes, you get the stamp at your local USCIS office. You have to make an appointment (appointments at local USCIS offices are called "InfoPass appointments" because you make them through InfoPass).

Edited December 1, 2015 by newacct

[Pitaya 2,577]

Yes, you get the stamp at your local USCIS office. You have to make an appointment (appointments at local USCIS offices are called "InfoPass appointments" because you make them through InfoPass).

^^ Exactly