Two different extended time

[ATL KIM 0]

Hi.

 

My temporary green card was expired on AUG 2018 and I went to a local USCIS office to get a stamp and got 1 year additional. ( My previous Green card was taken by an officer).

 

A few days later,  I got a letter from the USCIS that extends 1year and half of extension of my conditional resident which has to be along with my previous green card.

 

But the issues are,

 1. I don't have the previous green card that can have 1year and half extended time( the stamp on my passport will be expired 8 months earlier than the letter approved) 

 2. I also got a letter from USCIS that requires additional documents which evidence good faith of my marriage.

 

My question is

1. How I can use the allowed 1year and half extended time without a previous green card?

2.  Can I get another stamp on my passport if I can't get a permanent resident card within expired date on my stamp which is July 2019.( I just submitted additional documents)

 

Please help

 

 

[Lil bear 4,329]

Can you please clarify what you mean by your temporary Green Card...   do you mean 

        the stamped visa in your passport that you got when you entered the US?  

        Your 2 yr Conditional Card obtained either from. CR1 visa entry or Adjustment of Status 

      Or something else? 

[mindthegap 2,605]

12 minutes ago, ATL KIM said:

1. How I can use the allowed 1year and half extended time without a previous green card?

You can't -the extension letters are effectively useless without an expired card. Also, define 'use'. These are proof of status - nothing more. Your status as a permanent resident while the I-751 is pending, remains current, even without a letter or stamp. Proof of status IS good for travel or renewing expiring documents.

 

13 minutes ago, ATL KIM said:

2.  Can I get another stamp on my passport if I can't get a permanent resident card within expired date on my stamp which is July 2019.( I just submitted additional documents)

Yes.

[ATL KIM 0]

44 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Can you please clarify what you mean by your temporary Green Card...   do you mean 

        the stamped visa in your passport that you got when you entered the US?  

        Your 2 yr Conditional Card obtained either from. CR1 visa entry or Adjustment of Status 

      Or something else? 

I received 2yr conditional card from marriage.

34 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

You can't -the extension letters are effectively useless without an expired card. Also, define 'use'. These are proof of status - nothing more. Your status as a permanent resident while the I-751 is pending, remains current, even without a letter or stamp. Proof of status IS good for travel or renewing expiring documents.

 

Yes.

Thanks for the reply. so, Do i just go to a local office and ask  for additional satmp?

[mindthegap 2,605]

Nearer to when it expires, yes

[BRgirlUS 38]

10 hours ago, ATL KIM said:

Hi.

 

My temporary green card was expired on AUG 2018 and I went to a local USCIS office to get a stamp and got 1 year additional. ( My previous Green card was taken by an officer).

 

A few days later,  I got a letter from the USCIS that extends 1year and half of extension of my conditional resident which has to be along with my previous green card.

 

But the issues are,

 1. I don't have the previous green card that can have 1year and half extended time( the stamp on my passport will be expired 8 months earlier than the letter approved) 

 2. I also got a letter from USCIS that requires additional documents which evidence good faith of my marriage.

 

My question is

1. How I can use the allowed 1year and half extended time without a previous green card?

2.  Can I get another stamp on my passport if I can't get a permanent resident card within expired date on my stamp which is July 2019.( I just submitted additional documents)

 

Please help

 

 

"If you are 18 or older, you do have to carry your green card with you. Section 264(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) requires all lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to have “at all times” official evidence of LPR status.

Failing to have your green card with you is a misdemeanor and if you are found guilty you can be fined up to $100 and put in jail for up to 30 days. (I.N.A. Section 264(e).)"

 

I suggest you go back to that office, say they forgot to give your green card back to you, and ask to have it back. Mention this law if you want to show that you know the rules.

Although it is expired they aren't supposed to hold on to it. They give you the 18 months extension letter because the processing times for the I751 are up to 21 months in some offices. So the 12 month stamp won't be enough. 

The Green Card have some important information, like your A number, and it is important to have it even if it is expired.

[Mollie09 1,543]

2 hours ago, BRgirlUS said:

"If you are 18 or older, you do have to carry your green card with you. Section 264(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) requires all lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to have “at all times” official evidence of LPR status.

Failing to have your green card with you is a misdemeanor and if you are found guilty you can be fined up to $100 and put in jail for up to 30 days. (I.N.A. Section 264(e).)"

 

I suggest you go back to that office, say they forgot to give your green card back to you, and ask to have it back. Mention this law if you want to show that you know the rules.

Although it is expired they aren't supposed to hold on to it. They give you the 18 months extension letter because the processing times for the I751 are up to 21 months in some offices. So the 12 month stamp won't be enough. 

The Green Card have some important information, like your A number, and it is important to have it even if it is expired.

Incorrect, the office is required to take the expired green card when giving the passport stamp.

 

The passport stamp is the proof of status you need, the letter is useless without the expired card. You should keep it for documentation purposes but won't be able to use it.

[lummo 61]

On 12/17/2018 at 4:53 AM, BRgirlUS said:

So the 12 month stamp won't be enough.

OP can get another I-551 stamp when the current stamp is about to expire. Carrying a foreign passport with a current I-551 stamp is compliant with INA 264(e).

Edited December 18, 2018 by lummo