I-751 extension

[tahm 19]

I have a few questions about the extension on the conditional GC.

• Once you fill out and send the form I-751 do you get the extension automatically? Or you have to wait until you get a letter from USCI? (In case I need to show proof of legal status).
• How long does it take for you to get the letter? 
• Can you travel with your conditional GC when the paperwork has been already sent, but the GC hasn't expired yet? Is the GC still valid even when you already sent the form is my question.
• Do I need extra paperwork to travel internationally? 

[OldUser 6,602]

22 minutes ago, tahm said:

 

• Once you fill out and send the form I-751 do you get the extension automatically? Or you have to wait until you get a letter from USCI? (In case I need to show proof of legal status).
• How long does it take for you to get the letter? 

You get letter automatically after filing. You will see it in online account and it will take 4-8 weeks to get the original in the mail. You need the original to travel internationally.

[OldUser 6,602]

23 minutes ago, tahm said:

 

• Can you travel with your conditional GC when the paperwork has been already sent, but the GC hasn't expired yet? Is the GC still valid even when you already sent the form is my question.

Yes you can, as long as your GC is valid when you're travelling back to the US. Don't travel too close to expiration. There's always a chance of travel discruption which would mean you can be stuck overseas without valid GC.

 

 

 

 

[OldUser 6,602]

25 minutes ago, tahm said:

 

• Do I need extra paperwork to travel internationally? 

With valid GC:

 

- Valid passport with at least 6 months expiration and 2 blank pages plus any applicable visas (this all depends on a countries you travel to)

- Valid GC

 

 

With expired GC:

- Same as above (e.g. have your expired GC with you) plus original extension letter while it's valid.

[tahm 19]

Thank you so much! 
I have one more question. When I was trying to get a DL(with GC) the DMV employers ran a SAVE check on me and it came back as status unable to be verified, or something like that. Eventually, I was able to get a DL because of another employer who said, "If she has a GC with her that's all I need". My question is, Will I have any problem because of the save check status if I travel? I have no idea how to fix that. 

[Timona 4,207]

19 minutes ago, tahm said:

Thank you so much! 
I have one more question. When I was trying to get a DL(with GC) the DMV employers ran a SAVE check on me and it came back as status unable to be verified, or something like that. Eventually, I was able to get a DL because of another employer who said, "If she has a GC with her that's all I need". My question is, Will I have any problem because of the save check status if I travel? I have no idea how to fix that. 

No.

[OldUser 6,602]

31 minutes ago, tahm said:

Thank you so much! 
I have one more question. When I was trying to get a DL(with GC) the DMV employers ran a SAVE check on me and it came back as status unable to be verified, or something like that. Eventually, I was able to get a DL because of another employer who said, "If she has a GC with her that's all I need". My question is, Will I have any problem because of the save check status if I travel? I have no idea how to fix that. 

No.

 

Bonus point: when it comes to employment make sure you have an unrestricted Social Security card.

 

For I-9 verification, you can show employer unrestricted social security card and valid driver's license. This is much better than showing GC / extension letters and getting unnecessary questions / pressure from HR.

 

 

[tahm 19]

Does anyone know why problems with SAVE check (e.g. unable to verify or different status/outdated status) It's not an issue when it comes to travelling but it's an issue to get a DL? I would like to get more details on that if possible. Thank you!

[Timona 4,207]

34 minutes ago, tahm said:

Does anyone know why problems with SAVE check (e.g. unable to verify or different status/outdated status) It's not an issue when it comes to travelling but it's an issue to get a DL? I would like to get more details on that if possible. Thank you!

 

Probably DHS had not updated your records by the time you went to get your DL. You Probably went to DMV the next day after getting your USCIS docs. 

 

Anyway, quit worrying over none issues. 

 

 

[tahm 19]

1 hour ago, Timona said:

2 hours ago, tahm said:

 

 

Probably DHS had not updated your records by the time you went to get your DL. You Probably went to DMV the next day after getting your USCIS docs. 

Actually that’s not true, it was after 5 months of receiving the GC. And that’s why i’m worried. I’m worried they never really updated and I will have problems.

Edited August 2 by tahm