Sucks !! Sucks !! Sucks !!

OK Guys, enough of fight.

I saw an answer in the Murthy Chat on this topic from Sheela Murthy.....
"I551 is being phased out from 26-Oct, it is likely that people will still be allowed in but there may be additional waiting time in the secondary inspection etc, more so than before until it is no longer allowed as the only evidence of PR status."
She also said .....
"This is initial information that the program will SLOWLY BE PHASED IN OVER TIME starting from Oct-26"

Now it is time for Expert opinions .....
 
Bindaas said:
OK Guys, enough of fight.

I saw an answer in the Murthy Chat on this topic from Sheela Murthy.....
"I551 is being phased out from 26-Oct, it is likely that people will still be allowed in but there may be additional waiting time in the secondary inspection etc, more so than before until it is no longer allowed as the only evidence of PR status."
She also said .....
"This is initial information that the program will SLOWLY BE PHASED IN OVER TIME starting from Oct-26"

Now it is time for Expert opinions .....
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You are relying too much on these boards. I would consult my own lawer if I were you.

In any case, I guess they will continue accepting stamp until such a point they start issuing plastic cards within 4 weeks or so. But again, confirm with a lawer.
 
Update on Murthy.com

http://www.murthy.com/nflash/nf_101504.html

NewsFlash! Travel Possibly Limited for I-551 Stamp Holders
Posted Oct 15, 2004; updated Oct 19, 2004

We initially reported that attorneys from The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C., attending the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) National Conference in Chicago, called in on October 15, 2004, to inform us that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to begin phasing out the temporary I-551 stamps as early as October 26, 2004. The I-551 stamps are temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status. They are issued to people after their applications for permanent residence have been approved as proof of this status and to be used until the actual plastic "green" card arrives. The stamp is valid for work and travel and has served as evidence of lawful permanent resident status while individuals waited for the plastic card to be produced and received by mail.

Few details have yet been released on this matter. There was some initial concern that those who already have I-551 stamps would not be able to continue to use them to travel. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which employs the Port of Entry officers, has now indicated that they will continue to honor the I-551 stamp as a valid travel document. It remains unclear what mechanism will document permanent resident status prior to receipt of the plastic card. We at The Law Office of Sheela Murthy and MurthyDotCom will continue to provide our readers with more information on this important topic as and when it becomes available.
 
NewsFlash! I-551 Stamps Expected to Continue for Now

NewsFlash! I-551 Stamps Expected to Continue for Now
Posted Oct 19, 2004
©MurthyDotCom
There has been a further update regarding I-551 temporary evidence of permanent residence stamps. We received information from AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) after close of business on October 19, 2004, stating that the USCIS has advised that they will continue to issue temporary I-551 stamps. The USCIS had announced on Friday, October 15, that the stamps would be phased out later in the month. [This earlier NewsFlash is available on MurthyDotCom.] This caused a great deal of alarm. The stamps are used as proof of permanent resident status for all purposes, including work and travel, after an application for permanent residence has been approved, but before the plastic "green" card is received by mail.
©MurthyDotCom
It is not clear whether this is represents a permanent policy, or if we will experience more fluctuation in this area. Written confirmation from USCIS regarding this change is expected in a few days. We at The Law Office of Sheela Murthy continue to monitor this very closely for our readers and will update MurthyDotCom when any more information becomes available.
 
Let's not dump every-fifteen-minutes News Flash here. Better to wait for the final reliable details.
 
Just back from stamping - I551 phaseout confirmed by Immigration officer!

Just back from I551 stamp in San Antonio. I asked the immigration officer if the rumor was true, he confirmed that 26th they will begin phasing out the 551 stamp. He asked where I heard about this and I told him on an immigration website (no names). I asked what should I do as I am travelling on the 16th Nov out of the US for business, and he said, and I quote "We have not been issued with guidelines regarding this, but don't leave the US without a way back in". I asked him to elaborate but he had nothing to add. Nice guy, very helpful, but it seems they are as much in the dark as us. Naturally I am concerned about this, and may re-consider my travel. He said to keep checking the BCIS website for news.

BTW the letter I got from BCIS had the old ADIT photo requirements which like a fool I followed. I had to go get my pictures re-taken. The immigration officer said that they had a lot of problems as the form was wrong (also he said the citizenship for has the same issue).
 
timfountain said:
Just back from I551 stamp in San Antonio. I asked the immigration officer if the rumor was true, he confirmed that 26th they will begin phasing out the 551 stamp. He asked where I heard about this and I told him on an immigration website (no names). I asked what should I do as I am travelling on the 16th Nov out of the US for business, and he said, and I quote "We have not been issued with guidelines regarding this, but don't leave the US without a way back in". I asked him to elaborate but he had nothing to add. Nice guy, very helpful, but it seems they are as much in the dark as us. Naturally I am concerned about this, and may re-consider my travel. He said to keep checking the BCIS website for news.

BTW the letter I got from BCIS had the old ADIT photo requirements which like a fool I followed. I had to go get my pictures re-taken. The immigration officer said that they had a lot of problems as the form was wrong (also he said the citizenship for has the same issue).
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When did u go for stamping? I guess, your statement is confusing more, if you see Murthy.com(that started all this sh*t) now saying they r continuing with 551 stamp and will recognize and blah, blah...

Man, it is making me sick. I am also planning for India trip with 551 stamp.

Damn!!
 
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