Can I travel outside the US if I'm a Permanent Resident awaiting my (physical) green card?

[Sabela 16]

Hi all. I want to know for sure: Can I travel outside the US if I'm a Permanent Resident awaiting my (physical) green card? Or do I have to wait for the actual green card (piece of plastic)?? Asking because I'd like to return home for Xmas, but I'll enter the USA in November for the first time to get the stamp at the border. Thank you

[powerpuff 6,698]

~~ Topic moved from IR1/CR1 forum to Working & Traveling during US immigration ~~
 

The I-551 stamp you will receive acts as physical green card for a year. You can work and travel with that.

Edited July 25, 2022 by powerpuff

[Sabela 16]

I heard (somewhere) that you had to wait for the actual green card in the mail to be able to travel outside the US, but this is great news!! (if I can travel with my I-551 stamp). Thanks!

[nastra30 2,287]

8 hours ago, Sabela said:

I heard (somewhere) that you had to wait for the actual green card in the mail to be able to travel outside the US, 

What you heard (somewhere) is not correct. Powerpuff has given you the correct info.

[Sabela 16]

That's relieving. Thank you both! @powerpuff and @nastra30