Travelling International with passport stamp only!

[Brettnie 2]

I finally got my I-551 stamped on my passport and of course they took my expired green card away. My concern is what if the airline is not familiar with the stamp! I heard bad stories about flying abroad they only had a stamp and the airline cancel thier trip due to expired green card! I’m going to Philippines next month stop over in Taiwan. Is anybody flew Eva Airways with I-551 stamp only? 

[Starkilla09 366]

This isn’t something you should worry about. By far the stamp is way favorable to use than the extension letter and expired green card in the very few cases where they’ve been issues. Most airlines are familiar with both documents and thousands have used it and will continue to. I’ve personally used that stamp to travel and have had zero issues. 

[shell20 746]

13 hours ago, Brettnie said:

I finally got my I-551 stamped on my passport and of course they took my expired green card away. My concern is what if the airline is not familiar with the stamp! I heard bad stories about flying abroad they only had a stamp and the airline cancel thier trip due to expired green card! I’m going to Philippines next month stop over in Taiwan. Is anybody flew Eva Airways with I-551 stamp only? 

Not sure if this applies to the Philippines or Taiwan, however when I had my GC stolen in England and had to obtain a transportation letter to fly,, I was told by the officer at the London Embassy, if there was a problem with the airline to ask to speak to an US immigration officer, apparently they have one located at Manchester Airport. I should imagine at any international airport the same applies. 

 

I would most certainly ask to speak to a supervisor if the agent doesn't recognize the stamp. I had that problem at Dublin Airport in April.. A new agent who hadn't got a clue about the stamp or extension letter, that is until the supervisor was called over and knew exactly what it was.

Edited October 15, 2017 by shell20

[mindthegap 2,610]

If you encounter an idiot, show them this link HERE and point them to page 39. If the problem persists ask for a supervisor and request that they confirm with the RCLG.

It is ALL in that document, which is - for every single commercial airline flying to the US - the bible with regards to acceptable documentation for boarding a flight to the US.

Edited October 15, 2017 by mindthegap

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

9 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

If you encounter an idiot, show them this link HERE and point them to page 39. If the problem persists ask for a supervisor and request that they confirm with the RCLG.

It is ALL in that document, which is - for every single commercial airline flying to the US - the bible with regards to acceptable documentation for boarding a flight to the US.

What is RCLG?

[mindthegap 2,610]

Regional Carrier Liaison Groups

They are CBP staff available 24/7 who airline staff can contact to verify documents/eligibility to entry etc.

 

It is explained in the guide in the introduction page, with their phone numbers.

 

 

[Brettnie 2]

9 hours ago, mindthegap said:

If you encounter an idiot, show them this link HERE and point them to page 39. If the problem persists ask for a supervisor and request that they confirm with the RCLG.

It is ALL in that document, which is - for every single commercial airline flying to the US - the bible with regards to acceptable documentation for boarding a flight to the US.

That’s definitely what’s on my mind what if I incounter the person that doesn’t know what I-551 stamp is or a jerk! That would be a bum! I will print those information and highlight about the I-551 stamp! Thank you! 

[Brettnie 2]

18 hours ago, Starkilla09 said:

This isn’t something you should worry about. By far the stamp is way favorable to use than the extension letter and expired green card in the very few cases where they’ve been issues. Most airlines are familiar with both documents and thousands have used it and will continue to. I’ve personally used that stamp to travel and have had zero issues. 

Thanks for your time to reply. I guess I’m going on my trip majority says it’s fine! I’ll bring all the documents needed for this trip! 

[Brettnie 2]

10 hours ago, shell20 said:

Not sure if this applies to the Philippines or Taiwan, however when I had my GC stolen in England and had to obtain a transportation letter to fly,, I was told by the officer at the London Embassy, if there was a problem with the airline to ask to speak to an US immigration officer, apparently they have one located at Manchester Airport. I should imagine at any international airport the same applies. 

 

I would most certainly ask to speak to a supervisor if the agent doesn't recognize the stamp. I had that problem at Dublin Airport in April.. A new agent who hadn't got a clue about the stamp or extension letter, that is until the supervisor was called over and knew exactly what it was.

Thank you! It’s still nerveracking to fly with this type of document. But I’m going, will bring all the documents needed on this trip! 

[shell20 746]

25 minutes ago, Brettnie said:

Thank you! It’s still nerveracking to fly with this type of document. But I’m going, will bring all the documents needed on this trip! 

Absolutely it is nerve racking, I don't think USCIS understand how it feels in that position.   

 

Most of my time in Dublin was spent worrying about going back through border control, as they have USA border control at Dublin Airport.  I didn't even think that the agent who represented American Airlines would be clueless, they were, but they were also a trainee.  Before that flight I had another flight in January from Manchester, with no GC and a mere transportation letter that cost me around £500 with the train fares and such. It is the most expensive letter I have ever possessed. The person at Manchester Airport just listened to me and understood what it was, so no major problems there. Although I do remember worrying about not being allowed on the flight and such.

 

  That being said mindthegap has a wealth of knowledge and gave you some  invaluable info, armed with that info you should be fine! 

 

Try to enjoy your vacation, I know it's easier said than done, but try to deal with it as and when it happens. 

 

Safe travels and have a great time!

[Brettnie 2]

1 hour ago, shell20 said:

Absolutely it is nerve racking, I don't think USCIS understand how it feels in that position.   

 

Most of my time in Dublin was spent worrying about going back through border control, as they have USA border control at Dublin Airport.  I didn't even think that the agent who represented American Airlines would be clueless, they were, but they were also a trainee.  Before that flight I had another flight in January from Manchester, with no GC and a mere transportation letter that cost me around £500 with the train fares and such. It is the most expensive letter I have ever possessed. The person at Manchester Airport just listened to me and understood what it was, so no major problems there. Although I do remember worrying about not being allowed on the flight and such.

 

  That being said mindthegap has a wealth of knowledge and gave you some  invaluable info, armed with that info you should be fine! 

 

Try to enjoy your vacation, I know it's easier said than done, but try to deal with it as and when it happens. 

 

Safe travels and have a great time!

It’s probably hard to enjoy the vacation knowing going back might have a lil problem. But I will try hard to forget about it during my trip and deal with it when it happens. Thank you for sharing your experience I will difinitely explain it to them as well if they question me and show all my proof