I-1551 stamp, travel & passport expiring

[Figtrees 12]

Hi VJ-ers

 

Today I went in for the I-1551 stamp. We are planning to travel to the EU in December.

 

Somehow it escaped my attention that my kids passport expires in February 2022.

She got the stamp, but the agent said that she will need a new one in February. That's when I realized the expiration date is less then 6 months when we return and I understand the passport has to have atleast 6 months left.

 

When we are in Europe she can get a new passport. But it will not have the I-1551 stamp. They ussualy return the old passport with a couple holes in it.. But I'm not sure if that's sufficient enough? 

 

Anyone experience with a situation like this?

[mindthegap 2,610]

It’s an interesting question.

US visas in expired passports ARE still valid, so stands to reason that I-551 stamps would be too.

 

My own most recent (lol) stamp actually is for a full year, and my passport expires four months earlier and nothing similar was said to me, so I’m curious. 
I’m gonna have to clarify it before I do anything - I can either do it by mail and get a new stamp in the new one, or travel and renew in person and carry both to return, but only if the stamp is still valid in an expired passport. I’m not risking anything without being certain. 

 

Can the passport be renewed by mail or at an embassy?  Is that something your country can do? 
What about for a ‘lost’ passport? Can that be replaced remotely or at an embassy too? 

 

The other option for you would be having the stamp on an I-94, which is an option (and often used for those without any or any valid passport). You would need to get some passport photos for this, but other than that it is a simple procedure that they (should) be well versed in issuing. 

 

One thing I do know though, is that you cannot get an I-551 stamp outside of the US. Boarding foils are expensive and a huge hassle if that were to be required so like me, get it clarified before travelling anywhere. 

 

Edited October 14, 2021 by mindthegap

[VeVe 76]

My husband and daughter went for the I-551 stamp last month. Her passport expires in November. Her passport was not stamped. A card was stamped and inserted into her passport that is removal. The agent stated this way when the passport is sent to the embassy for renewal, my daughter would still have her valid stamp for the new passport. 

[Figtrees 12]

Hi @mindthegap, when I asked if she could travel he said: yes, she can.

But when I got home my husband was like: uh,it has to have atleast  6 months left for her to be able to travel back into the country.

 

We can go to the consulate in Miami and get a new passport, that takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Atleast that was the case in 2019, everything has changed since last year. We then have to get a new appointment for a new I-1551 stamp ( IF we CAN'T use the stamp in the expiring passport)

If we CAN use the stamp in the old passport I rather wait until we are in Europe. That ussualy takes a week ( or to apply and get the passport.

 

Ugh, this is getting so complicated, on top of all the constantly changing regulations for travel and covid.

 

[HRQX 4,145]

3 minutes ago, Figtrees said:

But when I got home my husband was like: uh,it has to have atleast  6 months left for her to be able to travel back into the country.

That is incorrect in the case of a LPR.

[Figtrees 12]

@VeVe , I just checked.  Unfortunately they did not do that in her passport. It's a stamp good for 4 months.

[Figtrees 12]

4 minutes ago, HRQX said:

That is incorrect in the case of a LPR.

I'm trying to find more information on Google.  But what I'm finding is a foreigner can travel to the US on an almost expired passport , as long as it doesn't  expire during their stay.

 

Our situation is totally different and I can't seem to find any information about that. I'm sure others have been in the same boat before.

[HRQX 4,145]

17 hours ago, mindthegap said:

US visas in expired passports ARE still valid, so stands to reason that I-551 stamps would be too.

The trip is in Dec 2021 so both the passport and the I-551 stamp would still be valid then.

16 hours ago, Figtrees said:

I'm trying to find more information on Google.  But what I'm finding is a foreigner can travel to the US on an almost expired passport , as long as it doesn't  expire during their stay.

 

Our situation is totally different and I can't seem to find any information about that.

Your child will be all good for the December trip since both the passport and the I-551 stamp will be valid.

16 hours ago, Figtrees said:

We can go to the consulate in Miami and get a new passport, that takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

Apply for it in Miami after you return from the trip.

Edited October 14, 2021 by HRQX

[Figtrees 12]

2 minutes ago, HRQX said:

The trip is in Dec 2021 so both the passport and the I-551 stamp would still be valid then.

You child will be all good for the December trip since both the passport and the I-551 stamp will be valid.

Thanks, that's encouraging. 

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I'm confused. 

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3 minutes ago, Figtrees said:

I'm confused. 

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10 minutes ago, HRQX said:

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Gotcha.

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