Torrance, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: Can I travel internationally before my new green card arrives?

My I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence has been approved and I received the approval notice today. I also received the update online that my new card has been issued and mailed to me. However I need to travel internationally very soon, and I’ve already filed the reentry permit application which biometrics is taken already. My old 2 year new card has been extended until next summer. Can I travel internationally before my new card arrives? Do I need to get i551 stamps? I was planning to have my spouse forward the new card to me internationally before the reentry.

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Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Wheeling, IL

A: The most efficient way to secure your admission upon arrival would be calling the USCIS Customer Service, ask to be requested to Tier II agent and request a personal infopass to place an I-551 LPR stamp into your valid foreign national passport.

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