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ProudUSC

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Hi to everybody!Thanks to you all!Last night I had a good sleep in a long time..Now I wait for I-130,and for the GC in order to travel,to see my mother and my 4 children.I received an e-mail that said my current status isrdered production of new card,and that I'll receive the card in max. 30 days[on 25th july,late at night,acctualy i saw the mail next day,morning].Then,on 26th i receive by mail a letter,in which it said my I-485 is approved,NOA 797 Welcome to America!In this letter,is said that I'll receive the card in 3 weeks.Dos anybody knows how long ussualy its take to receive the GC?And what about the I-130?Can i leave USA before being approved?Why they dont get approved I-130 together with I-485? Should I apply for SS number before I leave USA?All these emotions are overwelming...
Jake01,Spring-girl,ProudUSA and anybody else!Please,please take a little time and tell me:can i travel rigth away after i'll receive the GC?Do i need re-entry permit?If not,what's the use of re-entry permit?Who use it/I plan to travel for 7 weeks.And what's the stamp on passport?I dont have one!?They didnt stamp nothing on my passport.Do I need this stamp in order to let me entry in USA when I'll come back?Isnt enough GC?Please,if anyone of you know,share with me.

Hey Florentina

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Sorry, I've been away, but I see everyone has already given you good advice. Enjoy your trip and take care!

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NeedHelpFast

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Does that include Canada Davdah?
I always thought once you had a GC, you could travel anywhere....couldn't she apply for a US Passport?

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Mrs. B.

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Hey Proud!

Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, as long as ever you can.

--John Wesley

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davdah

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Does that include Canada Davdah?
I always thought once you had a GC, you could travel anywhere....couldn't she apply for a US Passport?

Yes, Canada included. If you are a USC you may not need a passport, not sure if that changed yet. For Mexico USC's need a passport for re-entry to the US. Anyone who is a GC holder the rules of their home country apply when it comes to passports and visa requirements.

A US passport is for a USC only. A GC holder needs to keep their original passport up to date. See the home country consular for instructions on how to do that.

You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.

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Florentina

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It is relevent. Not to immigration but to you as a citizen of your home country. Having a GC only makes you a legal resident here. You are still a citizen of your home country. Once you leave here your citizenship becomes more important and so does your passport. The GC will get you back in here but won't do you any good anywhere else. When you travel remember your citizenship and plan accordingly.

You're right davdah,for my country is ok[my country accept 3 citizenships]but for another country my GC can makes me problems.In fact,only now I realize that a stamp on passport,is not always a good think.Thanks very much...Wise advice.I'll remember JUST my citizenship.

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I went to Canada few weeks ago by land, I did not need my passport (I took it anyway). I gave them my GC, no questions asked. I re-entered, did not require my passport, he never asked, except am I considering Citizenship.

You are right though, your Citizenship is what counts over the GC when traveling. Even if you are a resident here, you still require the necessary visas (if applicable) to travel to certain countries depending what Citizen you are.

I came across this recently, with a mission trip my church is planning. Everyone has to have visas except me

They require all USC's to have one, but a BritC doesn't, and I am still a BritC.

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NHF, she can't apply for a US passport until she naturalizes. Only USC's can have a US passport.

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Sorry Davdah, didn't see your answer, I am a bit slow today lol

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ProudUSC

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Hey Proud!

Hey Mrs. B.

. Hope all is well with you.

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davdah

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No prob. See, not all my posts have to do with blow up dolls and things like that.

You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.

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No prob. See, not all my posts have to do with blow up dolls and things like that.

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Mr S.U.

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speed_025

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You need a passport going to Canada.
( thats for USC) Im not sure about permanent resident thou.

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You need a passport going to Canada.
( thats for USC) Im not sure about permanent resident thou.

Going by land is different to air. I think they consider the GC as more than just an ID (like a drivers license which USC's used to use), maybe that is why they accept it for perm residents.

The final new rules for crossing over border will change in the future, can't remember when it comes into effect.

I always take my passport, even for domestic flights, just in case.

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MakeItRight!

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You need a passport going to Canada.
( thats for USC) Im not sure about permanent resident thou.

Unless You Are Native American Indian With Reservation ID!

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