I-551 Stamping

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

Hi,

 

I have one more question regarding I-551 stamping. My extension for ROC will expire on 30 August 2018. I wanted to get I-551 stamping on my passport. Below are few of my questions regarding the stamping. Nearest USCIS office is in San Jose.

1. Even though I have 3 month before my extension get over, can I still get the i-551 stamping asap?

2. Should I wait for any specific number of days before getting  i-551 stamping. eg. 90 days before extension gets over or something.

3. what is the procedure for getting i-551 stamping.

 

Thanks for your advises, support and help. The reason why I want to get I-551 stamping is because the new employer wants the I-551 stamping and has some doubts if  one year extension letter is good for proving that I am authorized. (Even though letter clearly mentions that in first paragraph)

 

Thanks

[payxibka 10,047]

14 minutes ago, RAHUL & FLOR said:

Hi,

 

I have one more question regarding I-551 stamping. My extension for ROC will expire on 30 August 2018. I wanted to get I-551 stamping on my passport. Below are few of my questions regarding the stamping. Nearest USCIS office is in San Jose.

1. Even though I have 3 month before my extension get over, can I still get the i-551 stamping asap?

2. Should I wait for any specific number of days before getting  i-551 stamping. eg. 90 days before extension gets over or something.

3. what is the procedure for getting i-551 stamping.

 

Thanks for your advises, support and help. The reason why I want to get I-551 stamping is because the new employer wants the I-551 stamping and has some doubts if  one year extension letter is good for proving that I am authorized. (Even though letter clearly mentions that in first paragraph)

 

Thanks

1) No

2) a couple weeks

3) Infopass at the local USCIS field office

 

Do you have a valid driver's license and an SSN card that does not say "not valid for employment"?

[mindthegap 2,605]

1- yes, no, maybe. Depends on the reason it is needed and the helpfulness of the officer you see. Within 30 days of expiry you shouldn’t have an issue obtaining a stamp most of the time. 

2- see 1 above. I got a stamp something like 80 days before expiry of the valid proof of status I had at the time without issue.

3- Take your passport (or two passport photos if you don’t have a valid passport) plus your expired GC, extension letter and biometrics receipt, to an infopass appointment HERE .

 

 

 

 

Remind your employer of the I-9 requirements and laws regarding discrimination and demanding particular documents. Show them the employees handbook and documents list if necessary and remind them that the employee, not the employer, gets to choose the documents presented. Easiest way of verification is a valid drivers license with an unrestricted SSN card.

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

Thank you all. I will just wait for the employer to respond back and if they want I will schedule something at USCIS field office.

 

 

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

1) No

2) a couple weeks

3) Infopass at the local USCIS field office

 

Do you have a valid driver's license and an SSN card that does not say "not valid for employment"?

My SSN states "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION"

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, RAHUL & FLOR said:

My SSN states "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION"

You missed an opportunity then when you had your valid GC to get that removed

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

21 minutes ago, payxibka said:

You missed an opportunity then when you had your valid GC to get that removed

So still can I get the I-551 stamping?

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, RAHUL & FLOR said:

So still can I get the I-551 stamping?

It's up to the local office and it is probably at best a roll of the dice.  Make an infopass appointment and request it and see what happens

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

Thanks guys. The second employers seems fine with extension letter. Correction my extension ends on 30th September 2018

[mrs thb 331]

Is the field office near you super busy?  Is it easy to book an infopass there?

 

These would be your first questions to answer.  Some field offices are super busy and its hard to book an appt.  If so, it could take weeks to secure an appt., if not you should be able to get an appt within the next 2 weeks.

 

Since this is a work related issue, I would go sooner.  

 

If its for travel purposes and you have no proof of travel then I'd wait til your in that 90 day window.  If you have proof of travel and your return is within 30 days of your letter expiring then yes, attempt to make an appt.

 

Be sure your passport is current and not expiring anytime soon.  You'll need that stamp since this ROC process is taking so long.

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

On 5/16/2018 at 6:28 AM, mrs thb said:

Is the field office near you super busy?  Is it easy to book an infopass there?

 

These would be your first questions to answer.  Some field offices are super busy and its hard to book an appt.  If so, it could take weeks to secure an appt., if not you should be able to get an appt within the next 2 weeks.

 

Since this is a work related issue, I would go sooner.  

 

If its for travel purposes and you have no proof of travel then I'd wait til your in that 90 day window.  If you have proof of travel and your return is within 30 days of your letter expiring then yes, attempt to make an appt.

 

Be sure your passport is current and not expiring anytime soon.  You'll need that stamp since this ROC process is taking so long.

I just scheduled my Info pass at San Jose USICS office for 1st June 2018 for I-551 stamping. That is exactly 90 days before Extension expires. I was just wondering if any one faced the issue while getting stamping on exactly 90 days before extension letter expires. Also what are the papers I should take with me for the stamping. I am ROC filer.

Thanks

[mrs thb 331]

7 hours ago, RAHUL & FLOR said:

I just scheduled my Info pass at San Jose USICS office for 1st June 2018 for I-551 stamping. That is exactly 90 days before Extension expires. I was just wondering if any one faced the issue while getting stamping on exactly 90 days before extension letter expires. Also what are the papers I should take with me for the stamping. I am ROC filer.

Thanks

I brought the expired GC, extension letter, passport and my ROC file just in case AND the info pass appt confirmation.
 

Be sure your passport wont be expiring any time soon.  Also make sure you scan your GC (the front and back) before you go, some office have kept the expired GC and you need this copy to file for naturalization.

[RAHUL & FLOR 2]

3 hours ago, mrs thb said:

I brought the expired GC, extension letter, passport and my ROC file just in case AND the info pass appt confirmation.
 

Be sure your passport wont be expiring any time soon.  Also make sure you scan your GC (the front and back) before you go, some office have kept the expired GC and you need this copy to file for naturalization.

Thank you Mrs thb. I will take everything as you suggested.