When does one become a permanent resident?

[GC_Kool]

At the time one\'s I-485 is approved or at the time one\'s passport is stamped?

 

[getGCin2002]

at the time approved. EOM

 

 

[GC_Kool]

Does it mean that when you hear that your I-485 is approved on AVM, you are already an PR?

 

 

[rk12345]

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Yes. You will be PR as soon as I-485 is approved. But I think it will not be effective until the PP is stamped. Also you will not be able to travel if PP is not stamped. Passport stamp becomes a non-issue after the plastic card is received.