18 Month Extension Question

[J/G 85]

Hello All, 

 

So I received an 18 months extension when I filed for ROC in 2019.

 

I believe the 18 months extension begin on the day of my Green Card became expired (12/26/2019), so said extension will be expired on Jun 26, 2021.

 

I've filed my N-400 in September 2020, and my ROC recently moved to a local office (MO). 

 

What do I need to do if my I751/N-400 are not approved in June 2021? What to do and when can I do it? 

 

Please advise. 

 

THANK YOU. 

[Mike E 11,742]

6 minutes ago, J/G said:

What do I need to do if my I751/N-400 are not approved in June 2021? What to do and when can I do it? 

Nothing unless you need REAL ID, a job, replacement SS card, or travel internationaly.

 

If you have an unexpired passport, then prior to June 2021, you can make an appointment with USCIS to get an I-551 stamp on your passport.  It is too soon to that, unless you are traveling to a place that waives visas for green card holders, but won't accept an extension letter.

[igoyougoduke 1,676]

nothing you need to do and nothing you can do but WAIT, WAIT some more and than WAIT some more 

[J/G 85]

6 hours ago, Mike E said:

Nothing unless you need REAL ID, a job, replacement SS card, or travel internationaly.

 

If you have an unexpired passport, then prior to June 2021, you can make an appointment with USCIS to get an I-551 stamp on your passport.  It is too soon to that, unless you are traveling to a place that waives visas for green card holders, but won't accept an extension letter.

 

5 hours ago, James120383 said:

nothing you need to do and nothing you can do but WAIT, WAIT some more and than WAIT some more 

Hello Mike & James, 

 

THANK YOU!

 

Mike -- What do you mean "if I need a job" am I not legally able to work in the US following the expiration of my 18 months extension? Please explain. 

 

Am I right to conclude that if I have no plan of traveling abroad I don't have to do anything? I'm still legally able to live and work in the US? 

 

THANK YOU. 

J/G

[Thegirl 225]

20 minutes ago, J/G said:

 

Hello Mike & James, 

 

THANK YOU!

 

Mike -- What do you mean "if I need a job" am I not legally able to work in the US following the expiration of my 18 months extension? Please explain. 

 

Am I right to conclude that if I have no plan of traveling abroad I don't have to do anything? I'm still legally able to live and work in the US? 

 

THANK YOU. 

J/G

Still legally able to live and work - correct

The comment is in reference to you starting a new job and needing documentation for i-9 - the green card is not the only document you can use though.. 

 

If you need to absolutely show evidence of status you can get the stamp but that's much closer to when the letter would expire. 

 

Either way you're good. Nothing to do. 

[Mike E 11,742]

3 hours ago, J/G said:

Mike -- What do you mean "if I need a job" am I not legally able to work in the US following the expiration of my 18 months extension? Please explain. 

When you start a new job, you must submit and I-9 with documents.  
 

I-9 verification requires proof of ID and proof of authorization to the work.  
 

An unexpired 2 year green card gives you both.  An expired 2 year green card plus an unexpired extension letter gives you that.  
An unexpired passport with an I-551 gives you that.  
 

So if you are required to submit an I-9 (usually for a new job) you won’t have that.

 

In lieu of the above you can show goverment issued photo ID and a social security card that does not have a restrictive language around work authorization. 
 

It would appear that you are either very certain in your job security or you an emergency fund that will last you long enough should you lose your job and possibly your documents.  Good.  

Edited November 12, 2020 by Mike E