I-751 June 2016 Filers (Merged Threads)

[Teknodude 53]

23 hours ago, observatorka said:

 

 

Great news for you observatorka  - enjoy that feeling when the card lands in your hands. 

Best wishes! 

[Teknodude 53]

25 minutes ago, Eks1022 said:

got stamp I-551 on passport and it is valid till June 2018. Officer told processing time is 1 to 2 years . 

That's great! Feel happy and relax you can not stress for the next 12 months. Your status is confirmed in your passport and on the USCIS computer system so you have nothing to worry about! 

 

Come back soon (I hope) to let us know your card is on the way! Best wishes! 

[observatorka 197]

1 hour ago, Teknodude said:

Great news for you observatorka  - enjoy that feeling when the card lands in your hands. 

Best wishes! 

Thank you. 

[JimmyTheKnife 15]

1 hour ago, Teknodude said:

That's great! Feel happy and relax you can not stress for the next 12 months. Your status is confirmed in your passport and on the USCIS computer system so you have nothing to worry about! 

 

I don't think walking around with an expired GC (or no GC at all) for up to two years is acceptable. And I DO worry about it.

 

True story - my family is contemplating moving and as part of that process pre-applied for a mortgage. As part of the application, we had to supply proof that my wife is a permanent resident. Of course, all we had was an expired GC and an extension letter which required a lot of 'dancing around' to explain what it meant. If I had gotten an I-551 passport stamp and had to surrendered the GC it would have been even more difficult to satisfy the loan underwriters as they have no idea what a I-551 stamp means. They actually demanded copies of the I-751 to 'prove' that we were in the process of getting a 10-year green card. 

 

So no, waiting 2 years for your GC to be renewed is not okay. At least not with me.

 

Jim

Edited June 9, 2017 by JimmyTheKnife

[observatorka 197]

4 minutes ago, JimmyTheKnife said:

they have no idea what a I-551 stamp means

The official name of Permanent Resident Card is Form I-551. Green Card is a common name.

[Erica & L 50]

New Card Is Being Produced

Wahoo!

[observatorka 197]

2 minutes ago, Erica & L said:

Wahoo!

VSC is rocking!  Congrats!

[JimmyTheKnife 15]

14 minutes ago, observatorka said:

The official name of Permanent Resident Card is Form I-551. Green Card is a common name.

Thanks for the clarification. I googled and observed what an I-551 stamp actually looks like and it's much more 'substantial' than I imagined. 

 

So I stand corrected - I could live with an I-551 stamp. I'd prefer an actual card but we live in an imperfect world, right?

 

Jim

[observatorka 197]

1 minute ago, JimmyTheKnife said:

Thanks for the clarification. I googled and observed what an I-551 stamp actually looks like and it's much more 'substantial' than I imagined. 

 

So I stand corrected - I could live with an I-551 stamp. I'd prefer an actual card but we live in an imperfect world, right?

 

Jim

Jim, I got a stamp. It looks pro! In my opinion it's as reliable as the card. 
It's not just a regular ink stamp, there is a raised seal with a bald eagle on it.

[JimmyTheKnife 15]

4 minutes ago, observatorka said:

Jim, I got a stamp. It looks pro! In my opinion it's as reliable as the card. 
It's not just a regular ink stamp, there is a raised seal with a bald eagle on it.

Thanks, Man. Good to know as we're going to be getting one soon.

 

Thanks to all on this forum for talking me in from the ledge.

 

Jim

[Teknodude 53]

4 hours ago, JimmyTheKnife said:

I don't think walking around with an expired GC (or no GC at all) for up to two years is acceptable. And I DO worry about it.

 

True story - my family is contemplating moving and as part of that process pre-applied for a mortgage. As part of the application, we had to supply proof that my wife is a permanent resident. Of course, all we had was an expired GC and an extension letter which required a lot of 'dancing around' to explain what it meant. If I had gotten an I-551 passport stamp and had to surrendered the GC it would have been even more difficult to satisfy the loan underwriters as they have no idea what a I-551 stamp means. They actually demanded copies of the I-751 to 'prove' that we were in the process of getting a 10-year green card. 

 

So no, waiting 2 years for your GC to be renewed is not okay. At least not with me.

 

Jim

 

Hi Jim. 

You do understand that a green card is an I551 right. And if any mortgage company refuses to recognise your I551 then this is an offence. Is basically the same as refusing to recognise your passport. In this situation you get your lawyer to write a very stern letter to the mortgage underwriters and remind them of their responsibilities. 

 

I will stand by this until I'm blue in the face. Your status is not affected! If any organisation doubts your green card, have your lawyer intervene. A I551 is a green card. 

You guys are driving me crazy. Grow some balls and take some responsibility for your lives. 

How do you all even walk out the door without collapsing in a heap? 

[observatorka 197]

6 hours ago, Teknodude said:

 

Hi Jim. 

You do understand that a green card is an I551 right. And if any mortgage company refuses to recognise your I551 then this is an offence. Is basically the same as refusing to recognise your passport. In this situation you get your lawyer to write a very stern letter to the mortgage underwriters and remind them of their responsibilities. 

 

I will stand by this until I'm blue in the face. Your status is not affected! If any organisation doubts your green card, have your lawyer intervene. A I551 is a green card. 

You guys are driving me crazy. Grow some balls and take some responsibility for your lives. 

How do you all even walk out the door without collapsing in a heap? 

Don't be so hard on him. Nobody uses term I-551 on a daily basis, even immigration officers. Everybody says GC, so most of the people have no idea that I-551=GC. 

[jexusjane 1]

19 hours ago, Teknodude said:

I have a feeling one of the previous posters was correct - there is probably a huge pile of applications in the June in tray in the office, and an officer comes and grabs say 100, and then another grabs 100, and so on, so you could see how some people near the top of the date order could be last to be processed as they end up at the bottom of the officers pile.  Someone further down the date order could end up at the top of another officers pile to do.  

I think its all a bit of a show tbh, and we just have to let the process take its course. 

 

For all those who are stressing or having a panic, I would reiterate that your status as a permanent resident is not under threat.  USCIS are very clear that your status remains intact for the entire process.  It may need a stamp in the passport if you need to travel, or show ID for a drivers licence, but USCIS have to give you the extension stamp at the infopass appointment - I have yet to hear of anyone being refused a stamp within 1 month of the GC extension expiry date. 

And if anyone is worried that you will be refused entry at the PoE with a stamp, the worst case scenario is that you will be taken into a secondary questioning area, where they do go and look at your case status with USCIS and the computer will say that you have an extension, and you will be admitted with no issues.  Again, I have not heard of anyone with a valid I551 extension being refused entry on this point alone, at the PoE. 

 

So please don't worry - It is frustrating, but you will all get there.  Hope we all get good messages soon!!!!  

Must be true, mine is june 8th, day after the cut off date of june 7th. And some people further in june dates got approved already.

On a positive note, just filed for citizenship yesterday. At least I can still do that!

Good luck everyone!!

[JULIANAv 4]

I have an info pass next week... my extension expires only at the end of the next month though.

I've been in and out of the country with no issues but last time. It was two weeks ago when the officer told me to check it out, or do something about it. He let me go without further checking because I was with my baby. 

I may travel again for the 4th of July and will use that as an argument to get the stamp, let see if works.

[StuckLikeGlue 1]

Quick question for you guys.... what did it say before you received the "New Card is Being Produced" on the USCIS check status page?? Mine has been the same since we first applied and I'm getting anxious!