Can i travel without extension letter?can i still use my valid greencard

[Cutepinay 0]

Hi guys i have conditional resident card based on marriage. im on process on removing condition we will file it nextweek FEB.20 2018.my greencard will expire on may 18 2018.but i have to travel to the philippines with my husband on march 5 to 20 for 2 weeks only.my question is 1.HOW LONG IT TAKES BEFORE I RECEIVED MY extension letter

2.DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY EXTENSION LETTER BEFORE TRAVEL.

3.I BE BACK BEFORE MY EXPIRATION GC EXPIRED.

4.HOW LONG BEFORE I RECEIVED MY BIOMETRICS BECAUSE I DONT WANT MISS IT.

5.is it ok to travel with my unexpired greencard?

6.there will be no delayed or problem on port of entry on us border?

[Lemonslice 4,968]

9 minutes ago, Cutepinay said:

Hi guys i have conditional resident card based on marriage. im on process on removing condition we will file it nextweek FEB.20 2018.my greencard will expire on may 18 2018.but i have to travel to the philippines with my husband on march 5 to 20 for 2 weeks only.my question is 1.HOW LONG IT TAKES BEFORE I RECEIVED MY extension letter

2.DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY EXTENSION LETTER BEFORE TRAVEL.

3.I BE BACK BEFORE MY EXPIRATION GC EXPIRED.

4.HOW LONG BEFORE I RECEIVED MY BIOMETRICS BECAUSE I DONT WANT MISS IT.

5.is it ok to travel with my unexpired greencard?

6.there will be no delayed or problem on port of entry on us border?

Why not wait until you're back from your trip before mailing your documents? That way, you'll skip the stress of missing your biometrics appointment. Filing in March is still early.

Edited February 18, 2018 by Lemonslice

[Crazy Cat 42,328]

No need to get the extension letter before you travel since your GC expires in May.

[AmelieAino 40]

1 hour ago, Cutepinay said:

Hi guys i have conditional resident card based on marriage. im on process on removing condition we will file it nextweek FEB.20 2018.my greencard will expire on may 18 2018.but i have to travel to the philippines with my husband on march 5 to 20 for 2 weeks only.my question is 1.HOW LONG IT TAKES BEFORE I RECEIVED MY extension letter

2.DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY EXTENSION LETTER BEFORE TRAVEL.

3.I BE BACK BEFORE MY EXPIRATION GC EXPIRED.

4.HOW LONG BEFORE I RECEIVED MY BIOMETRICS BECAUSE I DONT WANT MISS IT.

5.is it ok to travel with my unexpired greencard?

6.there will be no delayed or problem on port of entry on us border?

1. 1-2 weeks usually

2. No

3. You're fine to travel if it isn't expired yet

4. A couple weeks, but it will probably be scheduled in March, so you will likely miss the appointment (causing trouble for you)

5. Yes

6. Should be fine

[Cutepinay 0]

2 hours ago, AmelieAino said:

1. 1-2 weeks usually

2. No

3. You're fine to travel if it isn't expired yet

4. A couple weeks, but it will probably be scheduled in March, so you will likely miss the appointment (causing trouble for you)

5. Yes

6. Should be fine

 

2 hours ago, AmelieAino said:

1. 1-2 weeks usually

2. No

3. You're fine to travel if it isn't expired yet

4. A couple weeks, but it will probably be scheduled in March, so you will likely miss the appointment (causing trouble for you)

5. Yes

6. Should be fine

Thank u for reply. And for ur informations.in case i missed my biometrics appoinment can i reshedule call from my country?i have someone to check my mail everyday thank u so much

Edited February 18, 2018 by Cutepinay

[Lemonslice 4,968]

8 minutes ago, Cutepinay said:

 

Thank u for reply. And for ur informations.in case i missed my biometrics appoinment can i reshedule call from my country?i have someone to check my mail everyday thank u so much

Missing the biometrics usually means a denial, you will need to reapply.  Why don't you send your documents AFTER your trip and save yourself all the trouble?

[Cutepinay 0]

5 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Missing the biometrics usually means a denial, you will need to reapply.  Why don't you send your documents AFTER your trip and save yourself all the trouble?

Thank u for information lemonslice..uscis said u have to file it within 90days my 90days is nextweek so i have to file it.and i have traveling with 90days before my expiration of gc?it is be okay to travel without filing it yet?are they not gonna questions why u didnt file it yet?

[payxibka 10,047]

3 minutes ago, Cutepinay said:

Thank u for information lemonslice..uscis said u have to file it within 90days my 90days is nextweek so i have to file it.and i have traveling with 90days before my expiration of gc?it is be okay to travel without filing it yet?are they not gonna questions why u didnt file it yet?

You do not have to file at 90 days before.  Your 90 filing window opens at 90 days prior.  You can file anytime up until the day you card expires

[Lemonslice 4,968]

If your card expires on May 18, the earliest you can file is February 17 (90 days before) and the latest you can file is May 17 (which I do not recommend because it is so close to the expiration date).  Filing in March, after your vacations, is perfectly fine and will avoid complications like missing correspondence from USCIS, or your biometrics appointment. 

[Cutepinay 0]

1 hour ago, Lemonslice said:

If your card expires on May 18, the earliest you can file is February 17 (90 days before) and the latest you can file is May 17 (which I do not recommend because it is so close to the expiration date).  Filing in March, after your vacations, is perfectly fine and will avoid complications like missing correspondence from USCIS, or your biometrics appointment. 

Thank you lemonslice  its very helpul.are they not gonna question port of entry here in usa about why not filling it yet?

[payxibka 10,047]

Just now, Cutepinay said:

Thank you lemonslice  its very helpul.are they not gonna question port of entry here in usa about why not filling it yet?

Not there job. Besides, you would not be late in submitting your filing

[Cutepinay 0]

17 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Not there job. Besides, you would not be late in submitting your filing

Thank you payxibka however.i have one more question. my flight will march 5 2018 be back march 20 2018..since it will be 2 weeks when i get back can i file it on march  4 the day before my trip?so i will not missed my biometrics

[payxibka 10,047]

2 minutes ago, Cutepinay said:

Thank you payxibka however.i have one more question. my flight will march 5 2018 be back march 20 2018..since it will be 2 weeks when i get back can i file it on march  4 the day before my trip?so i will not missed my biometrics

You can but I don't see the rush that two weeks will make.  You will continue to be a legal resident regardless

[DrEllaNJ 288]

2 hours ago, Cutepinay said:

Thank you payxibka however.i have one more question. my flight will march 5 2018 be back march 20 2018..since it will be 2 weeks when i get back can i file it on march  4 the day before my trip?so i will not missed my biometrics

it will probably be fine to mail it on March 4 - it won't get processed until a few days after it gets there and it's unlikely they'll have a biometrics appointment scheduled right away. So if you want to get it out, I think you're probably safe to do so.

But then again, 2 weeks later still won't really make a difference. If they ask you if you've sent in the renewal yet (which is highly unlikely), you can tell them the truth - you have the package ready to go but didn't want to risk getting scheduled for a biometrics appt in your absence. It's all perfectly legal!

[Cutepinay 0]

1 hour ago, DrEllaNJ said:

it will probably be fine to mail it on March 4 - it won't get processed until a few days after it gets there and it's unlikely they'll have a biometrics appointment scheduled right away. So if you want to get it out, I think you're probably safe to do so.

But then again, 2 weeks later still won't really make a difference. If they ask you if you've sent in the renewal yet (which is highly unlikely), you can tell them the truth - you have the package ready to go but didn't want to risk getting scheduled for a biometrics appt in your absence. It's all perfectly legal!

Thank you so much  its very helpul to me