I-551 Stamp Requirements?

[Techniix 7]

Good evening, 

 

We are in the process of getting my wife's passport renewed in her married name as to avoid complications on a trip we plan to take next year. Unfortunately, due to how long it's taking for processing, she will not have her new green card before we travel and so we are considering getting an I-551 stamp on her new passport once we get it. Not sure how long it takes to renew a passport with the Philippines Consulate, or how long the wait is to get an I-551 stamp, but we are having a hard time getting straight-forward information on what is needed to get a stamp. Is the Notice of Action extending my wife's green card while we wait needed for the stamp? If so, will they accept a photocopy if we've misplaced the original? What struggles/obstacles might I face in trying to get this done. Any stories and advice are much apprecaited. 

 

Thank you!

 

 

[OldUser 6,660]

@Techniix to get the I-551 stamp, she needs to schedule an InfoPass appointment. The stamp in new valid passport is all she needs to get back into the US after international trip. When requesting the appointment, she should mention she needs it for international travel and say she doesn't have her physical green card. That should help getting it.

 

 

[da95826 387]

2 hours ago, Techniix said:

Is the Notice of Action extending my wife's green card while we wait needed for the stamp? If so, will they accept a photocopy if we've misplaced the original?

Hopefully yes, a photocopy of the extension letter is not good to travel. You will need the i551 stamp to travel.

 

USCIS normally issues i551 stamps within 30 days of the expiration of the i751 24 month extension letter. Since you don't have the original extent letter it is a good reason to request an i551 stamp in the passport as the photocopy does not work for travel.

 

When you make an infopass appointment for the stamp indicate you need to stamp for travel out of the USA. Bring proof of travel plans. It may take up to 30 days to get the appointment with USCIS.

 

Make an info pass appointment with USCIS main phone number to get the stamps.