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It can be a hit or miss with the stamp and any inexperienced check-in agents. 

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10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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Hi! Came to say I just successfully traveled internationally with an expired greencard plus extension letter. Was no problem with carriers or at the border.

The only one who didn't know the combo was a check-in agent at a small European airport, who was happy to read the lines pointed out and just called a supervisor to check that this was indeed a thing. She apologized and said she had just never seen it and wanted to make double sure. 

At the actual border control in the US I wasn't able to use the electronic check points (where you have to fill out the homeland security forms and get a receipt before speaking to a border control officer), and was directly sent to speak to an actual person. Again, low stress, no problems whatsoever.

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  On 8/17/2018 at 2:46 PM, Mena28 said:

Hi! Came to say I just successfully traveled internationally with an expired greencard plus extension letter. Was no problem with carriers or at the border.

The only one who didn't know the combo was a check-in agent at a small European airport, who was happy to read the lines pointed out and just called a supervisor to check that this was indeed a thing. She apologized and said she had just never seen it and wanted to make double sure. 

At the actual border control in the US I wasn't able to use the electronic check points (where you have to fill out the homeland security forms and get a receipt before speaking to a border control officer), and was directly sent to speak to an actual person. Again, low stress, no problems whatsoever.

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Glad you had a great experience!!! 

 

Next Sunday I'm traveling with I-551 stamp in my passport. My flights are with Lufthansa and return ticket is with Austrian Airlines, trough Vienna.

 

Never have  had any problem with both Air Companies, traveling with a "combo" of an Extension letter & expired green card. 

 

Hope,  my trip with the stamp will be the same smooth as it was  with the combo :)

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Hi everyone,

I am sorry if the answer has already been given in this discussion...but I had a question. How long after sending your I-751 application did you receive your extension letter? I will be sending mine early October and will need to travel mid-February...

Thank you! :)

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  On 8/18/2018 at 9:26 PM, Mandinea said:

Hi everyone,

I am sorry if the answer has already been given in this discussion...but I had a question. How long after sending your I-751 application did you receive your extension letter? I will be sending mine early October and will need to travel mid-February...

Thank you! :)

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Anywhere between 2-6 weeks in most cases. 

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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Hello,

Is it unusual to get a 2nd NOA (Extension Letter)? We filed my husband's I-751 9/17, received the 1st extension (12 months) 10/17, and received a 2nd extension (18 months) 8/11/18. It just seems crazy to be looking at 2 1/2 years to get the conditions lifted. 

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  On 8/19/2018 at 6:25 AM, thatgrl said:

Hello,

Is it unusual to get a 2nd NOA (Extension Letter)? We filed my husband's I-751 9/17, received the 1st extension (12 months) 10/17, and received a 2nd extension (18 months) 8/11/18. It just seems crazy to be looking at 2 1/2 years to get the conditions lifted. 

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They have been sending out these letters to help with massive back-log. Processing time at CSC can approach 2 years these days. Your second extension letter extends the validity of the original green card by 18months, so it is not 12+18months, it is just 18months. After that you'll have to get a stamp in your passport.

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ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
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Hi everyone. Another long-time reader here. A quick question on Dublin airport. I have my expired green card and new 18 month letter and plan to go home for Christmas, returning via Dublin... Has anyone had any experience in Dublin airport where they do immigration there and then? Was thinking of having my hometown of San Francisco as my POE but if it’s safe to go via Dublin I will! (Much cheaper!) Any thoughts?

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I just successfully re-entered the US from Canada with an expired green card and my extension letter with no issues. 

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Marriage (if applicable): 2014/10/04

I-130 Sent : 2014-11-04

I-130 NOA1 : 2014-11-12

I-130 Approved : 2015-03-26

NVC Received : 2015-04-14

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2015-04-23

Pay AOS Bill : 2015-04-23

Send AOS Package : 2015-05-15

Submit DS-261 : 2015-04-23

Receive IV Bill : 2015-05-01

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Send IV Package : 2015-05-15

Completed DS-260: 2015-06-11

Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter :2015-08-27

Case Completed at NVC : 2015-07-15

Interview Date : September 24, 2015

Interview Result : Administrative Processing

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I just returned from Canada using the I-551 Stamp (expired green card was taken when I got the stamp)

 

No real issues, but the stamped confused the airline when I went to get my boarding pass, but she printed it without trouble after I explained the stamp. Then in customs, the IO wasn't sure about the stamp. I told him that I applied to remove conditions, but the extension letter was going to expire, so I had to get the stamp to allow me to travel/work. He asked me three times to explain my immigration story (K1, AOS, now ROC etc etc). Finally he said, "have a good vacation" (I was returning home from vacation). I didn't correct him :)

 

Whole process didn't take long, but the stamp definitely seemed to confuse people a bit!

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04/21/2014: Submitted I-129F

05/29/2014: NOA2 via email

01/20/2015: Visa Received

03/15/2015: POE

04/01/2015: Married!! (L)

04/11/2015: Submitted AOS / EAD / AP

10/09/2015: Green Card Approved

07/20/2017: Submitted I-751 ROC

07/27/2017: NOA1 Received

10/14/2017: Biometrics Waived

10/27/2018: ROC Approved

 

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  On 8/28/2018 at 12:26 PM, chiggins82 said:

I just returned from Canada using the I-551 Stamp (expired green card was taken when I got the stamp)

 

No real issues, but the stamped confused the airline when I went to get my boarding pass, but she printed it without trouble after I explained the stamp. Then in customs, the IO wasn't sure about the stamp. I told him that I applied to remove conditions, but the extension letter was going to expire, so I had to get the stamp to allow me to travel/work. He asked me three times to explain my immigration story (K1, AOS, now ROC etc etc). Finally he said, "have a good vacation" (I was returning home from vacation). I didn't correct him :)

 

Whole process didn't take long, but the stamp definitely seemed to confuse people a bit!

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Boils down to the individual. Per the law of averages, there's bound to be an inexperienced airline check-in agent or a CBP officer unfamiliar with the stamp (or extn letter). If an initial explanation falls on deaf ears, ask for a higher up. Keeping this guide handy may be helpful too. Pg 38/39. 

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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  On 8/28/2018 at 12:48 PM, WeGuyGal said:

Boils down to the individual. Per the law of averages, there's bound to be an inexperienced airline check-in agent or a CBP officer unfamiliar with the stamp (or extn letter). If an initial explanation falls on deaf ears, ask for a higher up. Keeping this guide handy may be helpful too. Pg 38/39. 

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I'm aware, just sharing experience. I've traveled a number of times with the combo card + letter and never had to explain what it was. I realize that's anecdotal, but there is a lot of worry about traveling and I think it helps for people to see these experiences. Especially since more people will need to use the I-551 stamp if the ROC wait time continues to be over 12 months.

 

I have the guide and totally agree with you. Good to have, just in case.

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04/21/2014: Submitted I-129F

05/29/2014: NOA2 via email

01/20/2015: Visa Received

03/15/2015: POE

04/01/2015: Married!! (L)

04/11/2015: Submitted AOS / EAD / AP

10/09/2015: Green Card Approved

07/20/2017: Submitted I-751 ROC

07/27/2017: NOA1 Received

10/14/2017: Biometrics Waived

10/27/2018: ROC Approved

 

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Has anyone travelled with the recently introduced 18 month letter? I received mine just a couple weeks ago.

My next international travel is coming up and I wonder which letter to take - 12 or 18 months, as I now have both and my 12 month letter is still valid till April 2019.

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ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
 
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