Verah Ans
Jul 2, 2026
International travel while I 751 is pending
Hello!! Has anyone recently traveled (past 6 months) with an expired conditional green card plus an extension letter while waiting for the I-751 to be processed (which has been going on for over 2 years)? Can you share your experience? Thank you!!
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Rocco FortéJul 3, 2026
@Verah Ans I traveled three times while my I-751 was pending. As long as you don’t have a criminal record, you’re fine.
Verah AnsJul 3, 2026
@Rocco Forté yes, I traveled abroad last September under the same circumstances and came back with no problems. But things change all the time and now I will go without my spouse plus after 2 years that is still processing. It does make me feel worried.
p mJul 3, 2026
@Verah Ans DO NOT TRAVEL IN THESE TIME.
Rocco FortéJul 3, 2026
@Verah Ans Nah you’re fine.
gabo pJul 3, 2026
Just returned to the US yesterday, with my expired green day and extension letter, no issues at all.
w s 🇨🇦🇺🇸Jul 3, 2026
@p m stop spreading fear. it does nothing for anyone.
p mJul 3, 2026
@Verah Ans again do not travel!!! wait till your ok properly
Jennie .Jul 3, 2026
@p m that is for those with criminal record.
Verah AnsJul 4, 2026
@p m I do not have any criminal records.
Tasawar SajidJul 4, 2026
my wife just returned 3 days ago with expired green card.. don't forget to have stamp on your passport from uscis office nd get extension letter..
Verah AnsJul 4, 2026
@Tasawar Sajid we don’t need both. extension letter or stamp. glad she returned ok. I guess things are just as before. do you mind if I ask if she is from the 75 banned countries?
Tasawar SajidJul 5, 2026
@Verah Ans yes she is from 75 banned countries..
👾 KimJul 6, 2026
if you don’t have expired green card & receipt notice or ADIT on you, you can’t travel ! they might not let you in.. only you can travel within US
Verah AnsJul 6, 2026
@gabo p 🙌
dreen dreenJul 10, 2026
yes I travel a few times back and forth with the expired green card and extension letter no problem
Verah AnsAug 25, 2026
Updating… I just got back in US last night.
Expired green card since 2024, 48 extension letter, no criminal records. Banned Country. my mom came along with me and went to the same line as resident even though she is a tourist. One question: did you bring any food? It all took 40 seconds.
