Travel while I-751 is being processed

[lara1 0]

URGENT: Advice needed for international travel

I filed an I-751 application in Aug 07 to have the Conditions on my Green Card (through marriage to a US citizen) removed. I simulataneously filed an Advance Parole application for international travel while my application is being processed ( I was not aware that I didn't need to file Advance Parole).

I did not receive a Receipt Notice for the I-751, but only an Appointment Notice for this application to have my Biometrics done, which I completed in Sep.

When I tried to expedite my Advance Parole application, USCIS sent me a letter stating that I only need to get my passport stamped from the local office and can travel with this stamp and the I-751 Receipt Notice. I recently visited my local office and got the I-551 Stamp, which is valid for 1 yr. However, they took my Conditional Residence Green Card as it was about to expire and said it would be sent to the Service center where my application is being processed. I called USCIS Customer Service regarding the I -751 Receipt Notice, which I never received. However, they said they do not issue duplicate notices.

At this point, I only have a photocopy of my conditional residence card, the I-551 stamp in my passport, and the I-751 Appointment Notice. Could someone please advise if this documentation will be sufficient to renter the US after travel overseas. Will I be ok without the I 751 Receipt Notice?

Thank you.

[Georgian 0]

URGENT: Advice needed for international travel

I filed an I-751 application in Aug 07 to have the Conditions on my Green Card (through marriage to a US citizen) removed. I simulataneously filed an Advance Parole application for international travel while my application is being processed ( I was not aware that I didn't need to file Advance Parole).

I did not receive a Receipt Notice for the I-751, but only an Appointment Notice for this application to have my Biometrics done, which I completed in Sep.

When I tried to expedite my Advance Parole application, USCIS sent me a letter stating that I only need to get my passport stamped from the local office and can travel with this stamp and the I-751 Receipt Notice. I recently visited my local office and got the I-551 Stamp, which is valid for 1 yr. However, they took my Conditional Residence Green Card as it was about to expire and said it would be sent to the Service center where my application is being processed. I called USCIS Customer Service regarding the I -751 Receipt Notice, which I never received. However, they said they do not issue duplicate notices.

At this point, I only have a photocopy of my conditional residence card, the I-551 stamp in my passport, and the I-751 Appointment Notice. Could someone please advise if this documentation will be sufficient to renter the US after travel overseas. Will I be ok without the I 751 Receipt Notice?

Thank you.

The notice clearly states that your conditional green card has been extended for the period of one year and also it specifies that within this one year period you are authorized to work and travel. Just take a close look at it.

All you needed before was your passport, expired GC and the letter, but now you can just carry your passport with the stamp and it will serve the same purpose.

Good luck!