What does I-551 null mean?

when i checked online it’s I-551 null (we received your USCIS Immigrant fee payment for your Permanent Resident Card related to your immigrant visa. We will be processing the request for production of your Permanent Resident Card.

How long does it take to get Green Card after port of entry?

It may take up to 90 days from the date you entered to receive your permanent resident card. You entered the U.S. using your immigrant visa, You paid the immigrant visa fee AFTER you entered, It may take up to 90 days from the date you made your payment to receive your permanent resident card.

Who is eligible for i-551 stamp?

If you are a permanent resident and your Green Card tenure has expired, or about to expire within the next 6 months, then you are eligible to begin the renewal process by obtaining an I-551 stamp on your passport.

What is an I 766 document?

Having an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD) is one way to prove that you are allowed to work in the United States for a specific time period. Are required to apply for permission to work; in other words, you need to request employment authorization itself.

How do I know when my green card will arrive?

Yes. You can check your case status by calling the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. You will need your receipt number when you call in. This is useful if you do not have access to a computer to check your green card status.

How can I get my i-551 stamp without a passport?

Foreign Passport with I-551 Stamp or MRIV Sometimes, if no foreign passport is available, USCIS will place the I-551 stamp on a Form I-94 and affix a photograph of the bearer to the form. This document is considered a receipt.

What happens if CBP is not convinced at Port of entry?

If CBP officer is not convinced, they may deny your entry and send you back to your home country. The Port of Entry questions vary by your purpose of travel. The CBP officer’s questions at port of entry are primarily targeted to verify the below details.

What are the procedures to enter the US with a visa?

As part of arrival into US, all the travellers go through Port of entry procedures , where a CBP officer will ask some questions to check and validate your travel intent and verify your purpose of travel. In general, US Visa only allows you to arrive at Port of Entry, it does not grant you automatic entry into US.

What is a letter of acknowledgement for immigration?

A letter can be presented by the parents and relatives of a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident visiting the United States to the Immigration officer at the Port of Entry requesting to grant permission to stay in the United States a short period.

What happens when you enter the United States as an immigrant?

The first U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer you meet will verify your identity, then direct you to a designated secondary inspection area for new immigrants. This inspection normally takes place at the first U.S. airport at which you land, even if your ultimate destination is somewhere else.