They gave me CR1 at POE...

[raphy2021 29]

2 hours ago, Bug&Bug said:

I really hope they just issue the correct one so there is no hassle. I sent uscis an e-request on their "correcting typo request" even if i dont have the GC yet just in case by any chance that shows in the system when they process it. And we will call CBP now but going in person right now will be difficult.

 

My experience at POE was a bit baffling to be honest. He was like "well thats not my problem I just care you are legal, you figure it out with uscis". I insisted a bit more and he was like " well worse case you just remove conditions, its not a big deal" LIKE WHAT!? 

So i gave up. 

 

 

Which POE was that? like what state

[Bug&Bug 147]

@Villanelle do you know what happens if I do need to renew my passport and I dont have my physical GC?

 

It expires in august. 

 

(CBP say they cant do anything. USCIS are looking see if they can do anything)

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Bug&Bug said:

if I do need to renew my passport

After the 1 year validity, if you need an ADIT stamp and don't have an unexpired passport then USCIS should still be able to help you: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b-chapter-2 "ADIT stamps may only be placed on Form I-94 (with photo) or an unexpired passport."

 

If UK asks about your US status, then the endorsed IV is an I-551 document. The IV clearly says: “UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR.”

Edited February 26, 2021 by HRQX

[Bug&Bug 147]

13 minutes ago, HRQX said:

After the 1 year validity, if you need an ADIT stamp and don't have an unexpired passport then USCIS should still be able to help you: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-11-part-b-chapter-2 "ADIT stamps may only be placed on Form I-94 (with photo) or an unexpired passport."

 

If UK asks about your US status, then the endorsed IV is an I-551 document. The IV clearly says: “UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR.”

 

So even if its a different passport from the one with my visa and stamp it should be fine?

Edited February 26, 2021 by Bug&Bug

[JKLSemicolon 413]

30 minutes ago, Bug&Bug said:

 

So even if its a different passport from the one with my visa and stamp it should be fine?

A couple of years ago, my wife had a visa that was still valid beyond the expiration date of the passport. This meant that she had to carry around two passports for a while (one for the valid visa and one as the unexpired travel/identity document), but otherwise it wasn't an issue. I imagine it would be similar in your case.

 

Edit: meaning that the I-551 you got at POE should still be valid for one year from the date of the endorsement even if the passport expires.

Edited February 26, 2021 by JKLSemicolon

[Bug&Bug 147]

1 hour ago, JKLSemicolon said:

A couple of years ago, my wife had a visa that was still valid beyond the expiration date of the passport. This meant that she had to carry around two passports for a while (one for the valid visa and one as the unexpired travel/identity document), but otherwise it wasn't an issue. I imagine it would be similar in your case.

 

Edit: meaning that the I-551 you got at POE should still be valid for one year from the date of the endorsement even if the passport expires.

Ah cool thats good to know! Less to worry about thankyou!

[Bug&Bug 147]

Phew!

The GC arrived and they gave me the 10 years. All is good.