Got I-797 extension, need to close on mortgage

[EvenG 6]

I'm currently in the process of closing on a house, and the mortgage company is saying my greencard (I-551) is expired. I provided them the I-797 notice saying it's extended 18 months. They can't seem to wrap their head around this, which I find odd seeing as it's a nationally recognized (large) mortgage company. They keep insisting on a valid I-551.

 

What do I do in this scenario? Can I ask USCIS for a temporary I-551 stamp for this reason (I'm in NY state)? Or do I keep fighting with the mortgage company / underwriter?

 

Any help or similar experience appreciated!

Thanks.

 

//. Even

[Beverlyr 69]

2 hours ago, EvenG said:

I'm currently in the process of closing on a house, and the mortgage company is saying my greencard (I-551) is expired. I provided them the I-797 notice saying it's extended 18 months. They can't seem to wrap their head around this, which I find odd seeing as it's a nationally recognized (large) mortgage company. They keep insisting on a valid I-551.

 

What do I do in this scenario? Can I ask USCIS for a temporary I-551 stamp for this reason (I'm in NY state)? Or do I keep fighting with the mortgage company / underwriter?

 

Any help or similar experience appreciated!

Thanks.

 

//. Even

Hi Even

 

I had the same problem. I wrote a detailed letter explaining my whole process and what the I-797 was and attached USCIS webpage info on the extension and they accepted it.

[James T 4]

22 hours ago, Beverlyr said:

Hi Even

 

I had the same problem. I wrote a detailed letter explaining my whole process and what the I-797 was and attached USCIS webpage info on the extension and they accepted it.

Did the same thing. On the third time of me explaining it the underwriter accepted it. I told him the stamp was only for travel and they went with it.