i751 - conditional removal out of country for interview date

[JKLSemicolon 435]

13 hours ago, RM1996 said:

I had biometrics done when I first moved to America on my CR1 visa. From memory, I couldn’t get my SSN/GC till I completed it. No one I knew from Australia who moved on a CR1 visa with me was required to complete the biometrics but I was. 

Great, if that’s the case it sounds like everything is in order.

[Scandi 4,186]

On 1/13/2025 at 7:15 AM, RM1996 said:

Update:
 

I received this email 01/13/25 regarding the rescheduling of my biometrics.

 

The status of this service request is:

You recently contacted us regarding your biometrics. After checking our system, we have found that your biometrics are still valid, and you will not be scheduled for a new appointment at this time. If you need further information regarding the status of your case, please check Case Status online at www.uscis.gov.

Not sure what this means, could it mean that because my green card is STILL valid up until the 24th of January it doesn't need to be rescheduled? On hold with them for an update. My case state has not been updated either.

Doesn't really mean anything, I'm afraid. Nothing more than that they haven't rescheduled your biometrics yet. They requested your biometrics and gave you an appointment for a reason, they will very likely ask you for your biometrics again, it's not like just because you miss your appointment all of a sudden they don't need your biometrics anymore. A new appointment just hasn't been scheduled yet. 

[RM1996 16]

44 minutes ago, Scandi said:

Doesn't really mean anything, I'm afraid. Nothing more than that they haven't rescheduled your biometrics yet. They requested your biometrics and gave you an appointment for a reason, they will very likely ask you for your biometrics again, it's not like just because you miss your appointment all of a sudden they don't need your biometrics anymore. A new appointment just hasn't been scheduled yet. 

Yes that’s what I was thinking… my green card is valid until January 27th. Maybe I’ll hear back after that. 

[RM1996 16]

Hi All, 

 

Do I need form I-551 when traveling with a valid Australian Passport, expired green card, and an I-797 extension letter?

 

I am making my way back to the United States tomorrow with a short layover in Fiji from Australia. I've seen some people have had issues boarding planes back to the USA in these countries and want to ensure I have my ducks in a row. I have downloaded the Carrier Information Guide and it says the below.

B. U.S. RESIDENTS — must provide one of the following:

• Permanent resident card, Form I-551

• Expired Conditional Resident Card, Form I-551 accompanied by Original Form I-797, Notice of Action indicating the card validity is extended

• Immigrant visa and passport

• Temporary residence stamp (“ADIT”) contained in a passport or on Form I-94

• Reentry permit, Form I-327

• Refugee travel document, Form I-571

• Temporary Protected Status, Form I-512T

• Parole authorization, Form I-512 Parole Authorization, Form I-512, or EAD Combo Card

• Employment authorization document, Form I-766

• U.S. Government issued transportation letter / Lincoln Boarding Foil

 

I do not have Form I-551. From what I'm reading above, it states I should provide one of the following per bracket. I only have an expired conditional resident card and original extension form i-797 and I ALSO have an email from USCIS saying that my biometrics didn't need to be rescheduled at this time.

 

Just want to have the reassurance and confidence if I get myself into a pickle.

[OldUser 7,909]

15 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Hi All, 

 

Do I need form I-551 when traveling with a valid Australian Passport, expired green card, and an I-797 extension letter?

 

Form I-551 is your expired GC.

 

No all you need for travel is what you mentioned. Make sure they're all original documents including extension letter.

[mindthegap 2,610]

A permanent resident card - whether unexpired or expired - IS an I-551

[RM1996 16]

For anyone who sees this post in the future - I had no problems traveling with my expired green card, pending a missed biometrics. My case has not been updated as I received an email saying there was no need to do my biometrics appointment at this time. 
 

I flew from Australia > to Nadi with no issues. I was checked in to Los Angeles in Australia and did not have to present my green card or extension letter at any time in Australia or Nadi even though I put in an expired green card on online check in. 
 

When arriving at LAX I went through global entry and saw the CBP with my extension letter and went on my merry way.