Never Picked Up GC After I-751 Approval.
Sep 1st 2005, 5:18 pm
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Never Picked Up GC After I-751 Approval.
Folks:
I know someone who filed his I-751, was approved, and then did nothing.
He's still walking around with his original GC. I really think
something is wrong here, but I don't know what. Two questions, then:
1. What are the implications of his not having a current GC? I think
it's the law that you have your valid GC on you at all times, but what
are the possible penalties, etc. And what other laws apply? What about
travel outside of the US?
2. How does he go about remediating his problem, if it exists.
Thanks,
Laurens de Jong.
I know someone who filed his I-751, was approved, and then did nothing.
He's still walking around with his original GC. I really think
something is wrong here, but I don't know what. Two questions, then:
1. What are the implications of his not having a current GC? I think
it's the law that you have your valid GC on you at all times, but what
are the possible penalties, etc. And what other laws apply? What about
travel outside of the US?
2. How does he go about remediating his problem, if it exists.
Thanks,
Laurens de Jong.
Sep 2nd 2005, 5:20 am
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Re: Never Picked Up GC After I-751 Approval.
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[email protected] wrote:
> Folks:
>
> I know someone who filed his I-751, was approved, and then did nothing.
> He's still walking around with his original GC.
When was the I-751 approved? For that matter, it may not be necessary to
pick up the GC; it may just get mailed.
> I really think something is wrong here, but I don't know what.
Not necessarily.
> Two questions, then:
>
> 1. What are the implications of his not having a current GC?
Well, first of all, when filing an I-751, USCIS will stamp your passport
with a new I-551 stamp that is good for, I believe, one year. That is your
new GC at that point.
> I think it's the law that you have your valid GC on you at all times, but
> what are the possible penalties, etc.
There really is no penalty per se, as far as I know (there might be a fine).
You are considered a legal permanent resident, whether or not you have the
physical GC.
> And what other laws apply? What about travel outside of the US?
The biggest problem may be employment. Of course, the social security number
together with a Driver's license is good enough, so it may not be a huge
deal.
Travel outside the USA may also be a problem, as well as applying for
citizenship.
> 2. How does he go about remediating his problem, if it exists.
Follow the instructions on the approval notice. I don't think there is a
deadline.
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[email protected] wrote:
> Folks:
>
> I know someone who filed his I-751, was approved, and then did nothing.
> He's still walking around with his original GC.
When was the I-751 approved? For that matter, it may not be necessary to
pick up the GC; it may just get mailed.
> I really think something is wrong here, but I don't know what.
Not necessarily.
> Two questions, then:
>
> 1. What are the implications of his not having a current GC?
Well, first of all, when filing an I-751, USCIS will stamp your passport
with a new I-551 stamp that is good for, I believe, one year. That is your
new GC at that point.
> I think it's the law that you have your valid GC on you at all times, but
> what are the possible penalties, etc.
There really is no penalty per se, as far as I know (there might be a fine).
You are considered a legal permanent resident, whether or not you have the
physical GC.
> And what other laws apply? What about travel outside of the US?
The biggest problem may be employment. Of course, the social security number
together with a Driver's license is good enough, so it may not be a huge
deal.
Travel outside the USA may also be a problem, as well as applying for
citizenship.
> 2. How does he go about remediating his problem, if it exists.
Follow the instructions on the approval notice. I don't think there is a
deadline.
- --
Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I encourage
everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
newsgroups.
Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (always under construction)
My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
my Web site for information on how to contact me.
Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my Web site
http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
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Sep 5th 2005, 7:11 pm
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Re: Never Picked Up GC After I-751 Approval.
[email protected] wrote:
> Folks:
>
> I know someone who filed his I-751, was approved, and then did nothing.
> He's still walking around with his original GC. I really think
> something is wrong here, but I don't know what. Two questions, then:
>
> 1. What are the implications of his not having a current GC? I think
> it's the law that you have your valid GC on you at all times, but what
> are the possible penalties, etc. And what other laws apply? What about
> travel outside of the US?
>
> 2. How does he go about remediating his problem, if it exists.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Laurens de Jong.
>
Another way to fix it: file form I-90 and tick the box that says "never
received the GC" (which is true).
--
Above intended as general commentary, not specific legal
advice. Your mileage may vary.
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Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 URL: http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
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> Folks:
>
> I know someone who filed his I-751, was approved, and then did nothing.
> He's still walking around with his original GC. I really think
> something is wrong here, but I don't know what. Two questions, then:
>
> 1. What are the implications of his not having a current GC? I think
> it's the law that you have your valid GC on you at all times, but what
> are the possible penalties, etc. And what other laws apply? What about
> travel outside of the US?
>
> 2. How does he go about remediating his problem, if it exists.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Laurens de Jong.
>
Another way to fix it: file form I-90 and tick the box that says "never
received the GC" (which is true).
--
Above intended as general commentary, not specific legal
advice. Your mileage may vary.
================================================== =============
Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 URL: http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
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