Shee ja
Jan 14, 2026
TRAVELING WHILE I-751 IS PENDING
Hi everyone, I’m a conditional green card holder with an I-751 pending and a valid I-797 extension letter. I initially filed my petition jointly with my spouse, but unfortunately we later got divorced. I submitted an amendment/waiver request to USCIS at the end of December. I’m now planning to travel internationally to my home country for about 3–4 weeks, using my expired green card and I-797 extension letter. Has anyone traveled recently in a similar situation? Is it generally safe to travel with the current processing delays, and is there anything specific I should keep in mind or be concerned about? Any recent experiences or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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David YJan 14, 2026
don't risk it
Shee jaJan 14, 2026
@David Y thanks for your response have you traveled?
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Kerriann LawrenceJan 14, 2026
I think you're fine because your extensions letter keep you in status
Jan 14, 2026
with this administration trying to deport everyone,don’t take a risk
Lily GreenJan 14, 2026
I just came back last week without problems. Same situation.
Lily GreenJan 14, 2026
Sorry! similar situation.
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God is,goodJan 14, 2026
don’t risk I have 10 years green card but after what is happening i just cancel my trip and too bad i won’t get a refund only credit to book in the future 😭
Jennie .Jan 15, 2026
@Shee ja my advice, constantly check your name if on removal, if not then U are fine.
Shee jaJan 15, 2026
@Jennie . how do you check if your name on removal list??
Shee jaJan 15, 2026
@God is,good It’s sad to hear
Shee jaJan 15, 2026
@Lily Green so did you file your I-751 with waiver?
Shee jaJan 15, 2026
@Kerriann Lawrence thanks
Jennie .Jan 15, 2026
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David YJan 15, 2026
@Shee ja no I didn't but this admin will look for any reason to not let u back in
Kenny KolaJan 15, 2026
it’s pretty tough out there,I really wonn travel back home so badly but as of now I just can’t afford to risk it. I’ll advice you don’t
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sandy MotaJan 16, 2026
I travel 3 time last year with the 48 month letter whit out a problem
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r littleJan 17, 2026
I have left the country multiple times with my expired conditional green card and just the extension notice. never had any issues returning
Shee jaJan 22, 2026
@God is love ❤️ Bless do you have divorce waiver or did you file jointly?
Shee jaJan 22, 2026
@r little did you have divorce waiver or did you file jointly?
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sandy MotaJan 22, 2026
i still married @Shee ja
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r littleJan 22, 2026
@Shee ja divorce waiver
Shee jaJan 23, 2026
@r little thanks…. have you done it in past couple of months. I am just worried about this new government
Shee jaJan 23, 2026
@God is love ❤️ Bless thanks for your insights
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r littleFeb 6, 2026
@Shee ja divorce waiver. I just realized I’ve also left the country and returned with an expired extension letter. No issues at all. I have not experienced any differences with the new government, and I travel a decent amount

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