Problem :(..i think

Ruu_Old

I went into the US on May 17th..filling out the white(customs) form and the green waiver form on the plane..as i was going for 10 days. I got in fine...but when i left yesterday i didnt see in the immigrations at my departure gate to show them the little green departure record thats clipped onto my passport. It says on one side that if its not presented, it may cause problems getting into the US in the future. Anyone know if i'll be ok? i tried calling the US Embassy in Ireland, but they're open early in the morning i think.

thanks

Ruu

Bluehair

Don't worry bout it too much.. happens all the time. They'll pull it next time you go to the US and prob query why it wasn't pulled (just play dumb.. they *might* try to freak you out about it but they know it happens quite frequently).

No harm in calling the Embassy though so don't panic about it

Ruu_Old

Thanks a lot

Our man in Havana

Originally posted by Bluehair
Don't worry bout it too much.. happens all the time. They'll pull it next time you go to the US and prob query why it wasn't pulled (just play dumb.. they *might* try to freak you out about it but they know it happens quite frequently).

No harm in calling the Embassy though so don't panic about it

i would disagree!

Because the green card was not collected, the us govt still thinks you are in the country. Next time you try to enter you will flash up as an overstayer and be banned for up to 10 years. It is a very big deal. Contact the embassy without delay.

It is the airlines job to remove the card and foreward it with the flight details to the immigration people. I hope you still have your ticket and boarding card as proof you left the united states.

From the voice of experience

Ruu_Old

ouchies..i tried calling the Embassy today, their opening hours are 1pm-4pm..and they kept putting me on hold . I'll have to write to them or something i guess..thanks....i have the used flight coupons..from my flight home..

Ruu_Old

Ok...well the airline is meant to remove the I-94 (green stubs) from my passport..but it happens sometimes that they dont..so im responsible for it. Sending a copy of my departure record, my passport and my ticket stubs to the US Embassy in Dublin..and to North Dakota to be sure cos it says that on a few websites to do so..theres no reason why it should cause trouble is there?

Corega

If you had been visiting any sane country they'd have no queries but in the U.S. they'll probably accuse you of being in the 'ra. Just kidding there should be no probs m8.

Ruu_Old

its all good thanks guys. I finally got the visa section in the US Embassy...i sent off my non immigrant application and all the stuff..me passport and records, they said it wasnt a problem, they'd stamp it and send it to the Immigrations so im back on track for my return in September hopefully, now come on Aer Lingus hehe.