To ADIT or not to ADIT, that is the question...

[Zoeeeeeee 797]

Hi friends, I'm back again (though this time in the removing conditions forum)!

 

Yesterday I received my letter from USCIS to confirm that they've approved my request to remove the conditions on my permanent resident status - huzzah! 

 

Now, after reading the letter, I'm a little concerned, as it says "You should not travel outside the United States until you receive your new Green Card, as you may have difficulty reentering the United States. If an emergency arises and you have a need to travel outside the United States before you receive your Green Card, you may make an appointment at your local USCIS office to request an I-551 stamp in your passport that shows temporary evidence of status as a lawful permanent resident."

 

I actually have flights booked for my husband and I to visit my family (in my home country) in 6 weeks 😬. I had no idea my I751 would be approved now or I obviously wouldnt have booked them (it was filed in February 2023 and I haven't had an interview or anything).

 

Now, it's very likely that my greencard will get here before I fly (the letter says I'll get it within 60 days and I fly 55 days after the date of the letter)...however, I like to be prepared just in case! Sooo, I went to uscis.gov to look at how to book an appointment for an I-551 and read the attached (please see attached photo, particularly highlighted section).

 

I was issued an extension notice after filing, that is good until 2025. I also have my expired greencard. As such, does that mean I'd be ok to use those documents when traveling (if my 10 year GC hasn't arrived yet)? And I wouldn't need to get an ADIT/I-551? That's how the attached reads to me, however, the statement in the letter contradicts that, so 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️.

 

Thanks in advance for advice!

Edited May 10 by Zoeeeeeee
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[Crazy Cat 41,727]

I think you'll have your 10 year card before, but your extension letter and expired Green Card would be OK to re-enter the US.  You just need evidence of your status to board the plane and to re-enter.   I wouldn't go through the hassle required to get an ADIT.

Edited May 10 by Crazy Cat

[OldUser 6,561]

This question emerges from time to time. It's likely you're going to receive GC in mail in 2-6 weeks from now, probably before the trip. No need for stamp. Expired GC and extension letter are probably still OK to reenter the US.

Edited May 10 by OldUser

[Zoeeeeeee 797]

Thanks wise ones! 🙏