Extension to greencard while filing

[katieflossom 54]

Hi all, I'm back as I am approaching my 90 window to file to remove my conditions, and am starting to research to make sure I am not rushed!

I have read through the I-751 form and all looks ok.

My question is (sorry if this has been answered a million times already) where and how do you get the passport stamp to extend your greencard after it expires? Do you have to file a different form to get this done?

Thanks in advance!

[LoveMyTico 999]

Hi Katie...good to see you online again

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Once you file the I-751 to remove conditions, the USCIS will send you a receipt I-797 NOA letter that states a one year extension on your green card.

Keep the NOA in a safe place, don't lose it.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

Don't forget to send a bunch of evidence of bona fide marriage. (Obvious, I know, I'm just making sure you know this because we had people here before who thought it was just a question of sending in one form and they would automatically receive a 10-year GC.)

[katieflossom 54]

Hi Katie...good to see you online again

Hi, good to see you too! I hope everything is going great for you!

Once you file the I-751 to remove conditions, the USCIS will send you a receipt I-797 NOA letter that states a one year extension on your green card.

Keep the NOA in a safe place, don't lose it.

Thank you, this is so helpful! SO that letter (NOA) means that I could travel out of the USA if I needed to (as long as I have the letter with me)?

[katieflossom 54]

Don't forget to send a bunch of evidence of bona fide marriage. (Obvious, I know, I'm just making sure you know this because we had people here before who thought it was just a question of sending in one form and they would automatically receive a 10-year GC.)

Thank you, I definitely know this. Got a folder started to send them all the info they are looking for Appreciate the heads up though!

[Merrytooth 5,748]

As long as you have your valid passport, your expired Green Card and your extension letter, you wont have any problems travel out of US and come back.

[Leo7777 243]

As long as you have your valid passport, your expired Green Card and your extension letter, you wont have any problems travel out of US and come back.

Well, that may not true. The words that 'you won't have any problems.'

There are several threads here or comments in threads by people who did have problems when traveling in and out of USA trying to use the 'One year extension letter.'

True, most have not experienced problems.

But some have.

As I recall from reading, most of the problems were not with USA Immigration officials, but rather with airlines.

But some have reported 2-4 hour delays by USA Immigration officials also.

Edited April 17, 2016 by Leo7777

[katieflossom 54]

As long as you have your valid passport, your expired Green Card and your extension letter, you wont have any problems travel out of US and come back.

Well, that may not true. The words that 'you won't have any problems.'

There are several threads here or comments in threads by people who did have problems when traveling in and out of USA trying to use the 'One year extension letter.'

True, most have not experienced problems.

But some have.

As I recall from reading, most of the problems were not with USA Immigration officials, but rather with airlines.

But some have reported 2-4 hour delays by USA Immigration officials also.

Ok, good to know! I am not planning on any international trips, but just good to know if I wanted/needed to leave I could.

[Ortolan 381]

Keep a copy of that 1-year extension letter in your wallet along with your expired green card. If you do travel out of the U.S., you shouldn't have problems returning as long as you have it and your passport and your expired card with you.

[mngoalie 10]

Thank you, this is so helpful! SO that letter (NOA) means that I could travel out of the USA if I needed to (as long as I have the letter with me)?

When we traveled to Canada last month, the border agent didn't ask for the letter.. he said it was in the system that an extension had been granted.. We still carried it with tho, just in case.

[at long last 58]

Hi all, I'm back as I am approaching my 90 window to file to remove my conditions, and am starting to research to make sure I am not rushed!

I have read through the I-751 form and all looks ok.

My question is (sorry if this has been answered a million times already) where and how do you get the passport stamp to extend your greencard after it expires? Do you have to file a different form to get this done?

Thanks in advance!

I went on a cruise last October and was hassled and given a hard time about the letter. I carried all my paper work with me and still they were not pleasant.

[Leo7777 243]

MNgoalie wrote: When we traveled to Canada last month, the border agent didn't ask for the letter.. he said it was in the system that an extension had been granted.. We still carried it with tho, just in case.

At long last wrote: I went on a cruise last October and was hassled and given a hard time about the letter. I carried all my paper work with me and still they were not pleasant.

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As I wrote earlier . . . it is not necessarily the Immigration Officers who are going to give you trouble. It is commercial agents who are unfamiliar with the documents. They can prevent you from boarding planes, boats, etc., as you try to make it back into USA. They are sticklers on this, because such companies are responsible for the cost of removing you from USA if the Immigration Officer turns you away upon attempted entry. They are just trying to save their company money . . . as they have been instructed to do.

Edited April 18, 2016 by Leo7777