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Raquell33
12-09-2007, 08:28 PM
I have a variety of issues but all relate back to my RENEWAL of my PERMANANT RESIDENT ALIEN CARD.
I do not know where to begin so bare with Me. I will try to be clear and factual in order in hopes someone may have some guidance for Me.

1. I was issued a RESIDENT ALINE CARD at age 10 fingerprinted card
ISSUED date was 1979

2. The expiration read November 2007 (That's 28 years now I have had it)

3. I applied for a RENEWAL via ONLINE
4. Sent a letter to do my BIOMETRICS
5. I was told I would get my new card in the mail in 3 mnths

I appiled in AUGUST 2007 for RENEWAL
OCTOBER 2007 INS local office in Atlanta
At that time I asked that IF I wanted to travel for Thanksgiving NOVEMBER 2007 How could I if my card was expiring that date? The rep placed a sticker on the back of my card by punching out a lil hole under DECEMBER 2007
I asked if that was correct I was told the extention was for 6 months or a year. She ignored me and called the next person in line.
So my card sticker was for just 3 months ! ?

OK so NOW I fly to Canada November 2007
I was stopped and questioned and they ran my info
at that time I was denied entry because I was told my CRIMINAL RECORD had a charge of a felony and the records did not show the disposition?

I was charged 200.00 US dollars and given a pass to return back to US

So NOW I go to INS and ask they tell Me they need the DISPOSITION from the court of arrest area. BUT I DID NOT DO THAT CRIME.

So i been trying to find answers and I am at a loss. *I asked if the INS could extend the sticker or give me a pass because I wanted to travel to Mexico to see my mother. The officer will not let me in unless I have an appointment.

BUT dilema is this.
My card according to the sticker will expire on DECEMBER 2007
So How can I visit my family and be there for new years too?

AND Also I have some bogus charges from my X husband * a longer story!
BUT the District Attorney in CA dismissed those bogus charges BUT they are still on my FBI records and criminal record when I cross Borders from US

HELP anyone?

kitkat1
12-09-2007, 11:02 PM
I suggest you make an Infopass appointment to talk to an Immigration Officer. See if you can apply for a travel permit. Also have a consult with a qualified attorney to guide you. Do NOT leave the country without a valid, current travel permit - you have a very good chance of NOT being allowed back in otherwise.

Raquell33
12-09-2007, 11:59 PM
So basically I cannot travel during this Christmas? The sticker is til December 2007. Awe so I will try but how long does this take the travel pass?

kitkat1
12-10-2007, 12:10 AM
If you currently have permission to travel through Dec. 2007, then it's ok. But you MUST return before Dec. 31 and even with the permit, I would feel a little uncomfortable myself.