How free am I to travel while my I-829 is pending if I have an I-551 stamp? - EB5Investors.com

How free am I to travel while my I-829 is pending if I have an I-551 stamp?

My I-829 is currently still pending and the receipt expired, so I received the I-551 stamp from USCIS. The stamp will expire in November 2017. Can I travel to Canada with the valid I-551 stamp? What is the best way to go about this and, if I cannot, do I have any other options?

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Ed Beshara

Ed Beshara

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While the I-829 is being adjudicated, you can travel to any country and return to the U.S.

Julia Roussinova

Julia Roussinova

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Yes, you can travel on I-551 stamp and a valid passport. You should renew your I-551 stamp before its expiration date prior to any future travel plans.

Charles Foster

Charles Foster

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You are free to travel with an unexpired I-551 stamp provided you return to the United States prior to its expiration date.

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

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There is absolutely no problem traveling with the stamp. You are still a lawful permanent resident.

Ying Lu

Ying Lu

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Yes, you can travel with a valid I-551 stamp. Just be sure to return before the stamp expires.

A Olusanjo Omoniyi

A Olusanjo Omoniyi

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Since your I-551 stamp is valid until November 2017, you can certainly travel outside the United States to Canada.

Jinhee Wilde

Jinhee Wilde

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Your I-551 stamp functions the same as a green card. You may travel freely before the expiration date of that stamp.

BoBi Ahn

BoBi Ahn

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Yes, with a pending I-829, you may still travel using an unexpired/valid I-551 stamp as temporary proof of permanent residence if your conditional permanent residence has expired upon filing the I-829.

Lynne Feldman

Lynne Feldman

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You are free to travel. However, if you have a criminal record of any kind, you should consult with legal counsel before doing so.

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