I-551 Stamp and Expiring Passport

[AugustKnight 1]

Going through the i-751 process.

 

Applied last July, got Biometrics out of the way in August last year.  In September my drivers was up so I went to get a new one, noticed my extension letter was missing.

 

Made an appointment with infopass, gave in my card, and got a stamp in my passport.  Not a issue, was stamped for 1 year after it expired, September.

 

So now I see they are terribly backlogged, still not a issue, I would just get a new stamp if required, however, my stamp and passport expire at the same time.  I can apply for a new passport, but then I would have to send in my old/current one I think.  

 

Would infopass be able to give me something to say im legal if i send in my passport, advice ? I dont think they will stamp an expired passport.(also i get my old one back)

 

I dont really want to send my passport without proof I am here legal or assume the british will send it back / new one in time.

 

If I got it restamped prior to expiry, would that be ok ?

[nightingalejules 678]

You should be able to get them to create a different stamped document (other people have done this when their passports were expired). If you go in with 2 passport-style photos they can generate a different piece of paper (maybe an I-94 but I don't remember) with the stamp on it. 

 

So yes, go ahead and do what you need to do to get a new passport (even if it means sending the old one in) and make an infopass to get the stamp on the secondary document for now.

[Cowface 5]

I wonder if USCIS local offices have those machines where they can print out the card just like the DMVs do. That would be more convenience and make sense.

Especially when they just announced the new type of cards and try to get rid of the stocks from old design.

[mindthegap 2,583]

Expedited UK passport renewal from the US is currently very quick indeed if you want to explore that option, but I believe you have to send your current one still. Requesting a second passport would be an option but a lot of hassle for little point if the primary one expires so soon. 

As soon as you get a new one, take it for a fresh stamp. This would be the more sensible route, given I imagine you will want a valid passport at some point, so may as well get it out of the way for this.

 

 

 As above, the other option would be two passport photos at an infopass and they should be able to issue you something.