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My wife and I intend to travel a couple of days after our interview to her home state to visit my in-laws. Therefore, we won't be home for the 3-4 weeks after the interview. I know that, given most timelines here, this will most likely mean that I will receive the green card approval while away, and that USCIS will probably send it during our trip. Now, I've used USPS's hold mail service before during times I've been away. If I use this service again, will USPS hold the green card envelope as well while I am away?

 

I don't want to submit a change of address with USCIS, since we're not really changing our permanent address (we'll just be at her parents' for a couple of weeks). Thanks in advance!

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2016-06-30: AOS package sent

2016-07-07: NOA received

2016-08-05: Biometrics Appt.

2016-09-13: EAD/AP approved. Case status updated to "ready to be scheduled for an interview".

2016-09-23: EAD/AP combo card received.
2017-04-21: Case status updated to interview scheduled and notice mailed. Interview scheduled for 2017-05-25

2017-05-25: Interview went smoothly. Was told that case would be recommended for approval. About 6 hours later, the case status was updated to approved!

2017-05-31: Card mailed.

2017-06-02: Card received!

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Every time I used the hold mail service, I received all the mail I expected.  Since the GC would come first class (not requiring a return receipt or signature) I don't think you will have any issues assuming nothing is lost.  

 

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On 4/24/2017 at 5:06 PM, Bill & Katya said:

Every time I used the hold mail service, I received all the mail I expected.  Since the GC would come first class (not requiring a return receipt or signature) I don't think you will have any issues assuming nothing is lost.  

 

Good Luck!

Thanks! I didn't know that the GC didn't have "return service requested" envelope. I assumed so because my EAD came like that. Good to know. I'll have some more peace of mind.

AOS (from F-1 Visa)

2016-06-30: AOS package sent

2016-07-07: NOA received

2016-08-05: Biometrics Appt.

2016-09-13: EAD/AP approved. Case status updated to "ready to be scheduled for an interview".

2016-09-23: EAD/AP combo card received.
2017-04-21: Case status updated to interview scheduled and notice mailed. Interview scheduled for 2017-05-25

2017-05-25: Interview went smoothly. Was told that case would be recommended for approval. About 6 hours later, the case status was updated to approved!

2017-05-31: Card mailed.

2017-06-02: Card received!

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USPS will hold onto the green card.  

 

When my friend's wife immigrated to the US earlier this year, they went on a trip to see his family.  He had a mail hold and USPS kept his wife's green card.  He was pretty smart, he registered with USPS and gets notices of anything with a tracking number sent to his home.  While out of state, he was fully aware when USPS received the green card since it comes with a tracking number.

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jvl   3

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2 hours ago, Jojo92122 said:

USPS will hold onto the green card.  

 

When my friend's wife immigrated to the US earlier this year, they went on a trip to see his family.  He had a mail hold and USPS kept his wife's green card.  He was pretty smart, he registered with USPS and gets notices of anything with a tracking number sent to his home.  While out of state, he was fully aware when USPS received the green card since it comes with a tracking number.

Gotcha! Thanks for the reply! I imagined this would be the case, but having put such a huge effort into this, and given that there's so much at stake, I didn't want to risk it. Good to know it's a safe bet. Thank you for the peace of mind.

AOS (from F-1 Visa)

2016-06-30: AOS package sent

2016-07-07: NOA received

2016-08-05: Biometrics Appt.

2016-09-13: EAD/AP approved. Case status updated to "ready to be scheduled for an interview".

2016-09-23: EAD/AP combo card received.
2017-04-21: Case status updated to interview scheduled and notice mailed. Interview scheduled for 2017-05-25

2017-05-25: Interview went smoothly. Was told that case would be recommended for approval. About 6 hours later, the case status was updated to approved!

2017-05-31: Card mailed.

2017-06-02: Card received!

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On 4/27/2017 at 1:37 PM, jvl said:

Gotcha! Thanks for the reply! I imagined this would be the case, but having put such a huge effort into this, and given that there's so much at stake, I didn't want to risk it. Good to know it's a safe bet. Thank you for the peace of mind.

Hi! Just wanted to ask you for an update - did the USPS hold your USICS mail? Kinda similar situation here. Please let me know!

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22 hours ago, Scazy said:

Hi! Just wanted to ask you for an update - did the USPS hold your USICS mail? Kinda similar situation here. Please let me know!

Yup! They did. I had no problems whatsoever. Just make sure that when you go pick up your mail you go with someone who has an ID with your address (as always with USPS hold requests), and you will be golden!

AOS (from F-1 Visa)

2016-06-30: AOS package sent

2016-07-07: NOA received

2016-08-05: Biometrics Appt.

2016-09-13: EAD/AP approved. Case status updated to "ready to be scheduled for an interview".

2016-09-23: EAD/AP combo card received.
2017-04-21: Case status updated to interview scheduled and notice mailed. Interview scheduled for 2017-05-25

2017-05-25: Interview went smoothly. Was told that case would be recommended for approval. About 6 hours later, the case status was updated to approved!

2017-05-31: Card mailed.

2017-06-02: Card received!

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