Traveling overseas with temporarily extended Greencard and RFE

[narnia 24]

My husband and I are planning to travel to Europe soon, but I was wondering if I can possibly run into trouble with my current situation.

Here's a breakdown of what's going on:

I have filed for adjustment of status, I-751, last September and I received my first NOA, so my greencard is temporarily extended until December 2016.

I have received an RFE in April this year, which I have responded to.

My Austrian passport has my old maiden name as my last name; I have visited the Austrian consulate about this and apparently my name has officially never changed in my country according to some new laws and my passport doesn't need to be updated until I undergo an official name change. Good. So traveling into Europe isn't a problem, but I'm worried about coming back to the U.S., since my greencard's date is expired and shows a different last name.

The consulate told me to bring my wedding certificate to show to the immigration officers, should questions arise. I'm planning on bringing my NOA as well to prove my greencard has been extended, but I'm wondering if that is enough to evade any trouble.

Will having received an RFE arise any suspicion?

Has anybody been in a similar situation and what was your experience like?

[Lainie B 465]

Should be fine. Book your tickets in your passport name. The marriage certificate will show the link between your passport name and your green card name.

[jmack2743 7]

Just make sure you take a copy of your green card extension letter with you.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

With the I-751, you filed for remove conditions on your green card. You are not filing to adjust status.

Get the plane tickets with your maiden name to match your passport. This makes it simpler for the airlines to let you fly.

Get back into the US with your green card, extension letter, and marriage certificate. That's all you need to get back in.

The RFE will not affect you.

Have a good trip.