I-551 stamp, and secondary inspection

I came through Miami last week and waited two hours for a secondary inspection. They asked me some basic questions and then let me pass, it took about 2 mins. Annoying for a two hour wait.

I did go through the citizens and green card line. Once you have a stamp in your passport you have a green card the same as if you had the actual card, it is just temporary evidence of the status. You have all the rights of a person who has the card. Just because you have not received the card does not mean you don’t have the rights associated with it, for example if you lost the card you do not lose your permanent resident status.
 
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