I received a one-year extension of conditional permanent residency right after I filed my I-829 application. This extension will expire next month, but my I-829 case is still pending. Do I have to get an I-551 stamp to maintain my status, or is it only needed when I plan to travel?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration AttorneysIt is needed when you travel and possibly for proof of your right to be employed.
BoBi Ahn
Immigration AttorneysStamp is not needed unless you need to travel or show employment authorization.
Marko Issever
EB-5 Broker DealersTechnically, you do not need the stamp if you are not planning to travel, but it is certainly a good idea to have it just in case you change your mind and need to travel for an emergency reason. Go ahead and schedule an InfoPass appointment with your local USCIS office.
Charles Foster
Immigration AttorneysYou do not necessarily have to get an I-551 stamp after your extension expires, but it is advisable to do so, given the fact that you never know when you may need to travel for emergency or business reasons. However, if you fail to do so, it does not automatically terminate your status.
Salvatore Picataggio
Immigration AttorneysIt might be good to make an InfoPass appointment at your local USCIS office to get a stamp just in case.
Stephanie Lee
Immigration AttorneysYou do not need to get an I-551 stamp if you don't plan to travel.
Julia Roussinova
Immigration AttorneysYou should obtain an I-551 stamp in your passport as proof of your status and authorized employment in the U.S. while I-829 is pending. Your I-551 stamp will be noted that I-829 is pending with a USCIS receipt number for your case. You can obtain this stamp via an InfoPass appointment by scheduling it at USCIS.gov.
Mark AM Catam, Esq
Immigration AttorneysGenerally, you would need it if you plan to travel.
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