Wife traveled to the philippines with an expired green card help!

[kentfin 0]

Hello,

Little stressed out right now and need some answers. My wife and I have have been married for over three years and have lived together here in Minnesota for a little over two years. She wanted to go home and visit the her family. She left on July 5th for a three week trip and was planning on returning home today. Well Unfortunately neither one of us realized that her green card had expired. They would not allow her to get back on the plane for her return flight, and is now stuck in the Philippines. I told her to go the U.S embassy and see what they can do but I have no idea what is going to happen.

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Kent

[Dakine 26]

Hello,

Little stressed out right now and need some answers. My wife and I have have been married for over three years and have lived together here in Minnesota for a little over two years. She wanted to go home and visit the her family. She left on July 5th for a three week trip and was planning on returning home today. Well Unfortunately neither one of us realized that her green card had expired. They would not allow her to get back on the plane for her return flight, and is now stuck in the Philippines. I told her to go the U.S embassy and see what they can do but I have no idea what is going to happen.

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Kent

Are you saying she never removed conditions? [Filed a I-751?].

[kentfin 0]

We never removed anything I thought since we were already married we did not have to do anything after her arrival. That she was permanent resident upon arrival. To be honest I don't really remember it been awhile since I had to deal with immigration. Hind is 20/20 we should of checked it but for now I just want to know how to get her home

[Anh map 2,098]

I suggest an Infopass appointment and a call to a seasoned immigration attorney.

[SuperDuper! 230]

I suggest an Infopass appointment and a call to a seasoned immigration attorney.

Are you suggesting that with a good atty and a little luck, the USEM might print up a one-way visa to get Pinay back home?

[Dakine 26]

I suggest an Infopass appointment and a call to a seasoned immigration attorney.

Are you suggesting that with a good atty and a little luck, the USEM might print up a one-way visa to get Pinay back home?

One hope is if you guys were married more than 2 years when she arrived at her POE. If that was the case she should have received a 10 year GC and she would be OK with a bit of work.

Why do you have K3 in profile?

Hopefully it was a IR-1.

If not having failed to apply to remove conditions before the 2 year GC expired is reason for deportation and you guys are in deep dakine.

Time for a GOOD lawyer.

Edited July 27, 2009 by Haole

[crazytown4u 0]

We never removed anything I thought since we were already married we did not have to do anything after her arrival. That she was permanent resident upon arrival. To be honest I don't really remember it been awhile since I had to deal with immigration. Hind is 20/20 we should of checked it but for now I just want to know how to get her home

wow is all i can say my aunt is on the same boat if it was not 4 me she be on her way home next month b/c i saw her green card was expireing in 1month so i filled an i-90 for her. But in your case u have to call usics and talk to someone i have always goting alot of help from them. So call them as soon as u can and see what u can do for your wife.

[Chris Me lil D 17]

I suggest an Infopass appointment and a call to a seasoned immigration attorney.

Are you suggesting that with a good atty and a little luck, the USEM might print up a one-way visa to get Pinay back home?

One hope is if you guys were married more than 2 years when she arrived at her POE. If that was the case she should have received a 10 year GC and she would be OK with a bit of work.

That was not the case because when she entered USA they were married less than 2 years!

Why do you have K3 in profile?

Because he never changed his visa status

Hopefully it was a IR-1.

Unfortunately not

Anyway, Kentfin - wish you all the best and will pray for ur wifey to get back ASAP with NP

[john_and_marlene 162]

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Start right away on a new I-130. This time she will get an IR1 visa and you won't have to worry about lifting conditions later.

[rmncm 0]

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Start right away on a new I-130. This time she will get an IR1 visa and you won't have to worry about lifting conditions later.

From my limited knowlage I "think" this is your only recourse.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

We never removed anything I thought since we were already married we did not have to do anything after her arrival. That she was permanent resident upon arrival. To be honest I don't really remember it been awhile since I had to deal with immigration. Hind is 20/20 we should of checked it but for now I just want to know how to get her home

Dude, really? In the Welcome Notice she received when she became an LPR, and in the papers they give you along wit ht he visa; it clearly states you have to remove conditions on permanent residence.

Right now, you failed to comply with this part of the law; hence your only option remains to file another I-130 for an IR-1 visa.

Good luck.

[-mitch- 3]

i have a friend from church that the husband went home and realized that his GC is expired.... BUT HES HERE NOW!!!! please, before you apply and file another petition.... get an infopass first... i suppose they paid some kind of a processing fee im guessing 45,000 pesos to the immigration/embassy and he made it home... pls, before you do any move, consult immigration first....have your wife report to US embassy.... coz when i filed my i-90, there are options there if ever GC got expired abroad--- and there are things that you can do about it...

plssssss......if i were you i wouldnt file anything yet! have your wife go to US embassy first.......

[PinayAmerican4 0]

Hello,

Little stressed out right now and need some answers. My wife and I have have been married for over three years and have lived together here in Minnesota for a little over two years. She wanted to go home and visit the her family. She left on July 5th for a three week trip and was planning on returning home today. Well Unfortunately neither one of us realized that her green card had expired. They would not allow her to get back on the plane for her return flight, and is now stuck in the Philippines. I told her to go the U.S embassy and see what they can do but I have no idea what is going to happen.

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Kent

I was stuck in Russia last year! same case! But I have an appoinment in Immigration so I had Biometric appoinment. I went to US embassy and asked for a visa. Then they gave me and luckly I got my 10 yrs green card now. Tell her to go in US embassy in Manila then explain what happen...

[PinayAmerican4 0]

Hello,

Little stressed out right now and need some answers. My wife and I have have been married for over three years and have lived together here in Minnesota for a little over two years. She wanted to go home and visit the her family. She left on July 5th for a three week trip and was planning on returning home today. Well Unfortunately neither one of us realized that her green card had expired. They would not allow her to get back on the plane for her return flight, and is now stuck in the Philippines. I told her to go the U.S embassy and see what they can do but I have no idea what is going to happen.

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Kent

according to your timeline she arrived in US(LAX) March 12, 2007. Did you guys married in US or in the Philippines? She come here with CR1 Visa? or K1 visa? If she intered here as a CR1 visa, she need to apply for removal of condition before her 2 yrs green card expired. Friend, you need to consult now an immigration lawyer here in US. then, She need ASAP to go to US embassy in Manila. It's 4 months expired?....let me know again what happen OK!

[happywifeymom 4]

Hello,

Little stressed out right now and need some answers. My wife and I have have been married for over three years and have lived together here in Minnesota for a little over two years. She wanted to go home and visit the her family. She left on July 5th for a three week trip and was planning on returning home today. Well Unfortunately neither one of us realized that her green card had expired. They would not allow her to get back on the plane for her return flight, and is now stuck in the Philippines. I told her to go the U.S embassy and see what they can do but I have no idea what is going to happen.

I would appreciate any info on how to get her back home as soon as possible.

Kent

If her green card has expired and she did not remove her condition which i think she did not,, then you will be in big trouble for failure to remove her condition. Your only option is to ask the best immigration lawyer's help or file another petition for her (I-130).

I do hope there is a way she can come back here in the US. Keep us all posted.

Edited July 27, 2009 by happywifeymom