Approved but no green card thread.

[cholet 0]

Thanks guys. I got my email about 2 hours ago. There is still hope!

Got my fingers crossed for you all!

[notscenenough 6]

Thanks guys. I got my email about 2 hours ago. There is still hope!

Got my fingers crossed for you all!

Were you APPROVED on april 2 or got the approval letter on apri 2nd?

I got my letter on 8 april but my decision was april 2

Edited April 22, 2009 by notscenenough

[cholet 0]

My approval date was March 27th, got the letter April 2nd.

[notscenenough 6]

My approval date was March 27th, got the letter April 2nd.

Ah, gotcha.. Maybe I'll get an email like that in a week too then.

[ninamyers 0]

Hi all, just got my approval letter today, although the case status online still shows as pending. It looks like the card might not arrive for a while judging by this thread... I didn't receive the NOA1, and my greencard expires in 4 days - do you think the approval letter will be enough for my employer? (they asked to see something that shows I can work after the original expiration date).

I'm sure they'll be fine, just wondered if anyone else was in this situation.

Thanks!

[Beka 0]

Hi all, just got my approval letter today, although the case status online still shows as pending. It looks like the card might not arrive for a while judging by this thread... I didn't receive the NOA1, and my greencard expires in 4 days - do you think the approval letter will be enough for my employer? (they asked to see something that shows I can work after the original expiration date).

I'm sure they'll be fine, just wondered if anyone else was in this situation.

Thanks!

Just show your employer a receipt notice for I-751. It says that your status was extended for 1 year while they are processing your case. And during this year you can work and travel. I actually went to Canada and back with this receipt and an expired GC this January:) Or if you are really worried you can always make an infopass appointment, go to the field office and they will stamp your passport. Though since you are approved already, there is no need to spend a whole day waiting in line for a stupid stamp.

Good luck

[antda 13]

Hi Everyone,

Add me onto this thread too (a VSC to CSC transfer case)....Approved w/approval letter (approved on 4/15/09)....but...

No online updates...No 10 yr green card....yet....

Oh well, I don't care. I have the "approval letter"....and that is sufficient written proof for me to show that I'm done with this removal of conditions stage of the immigration process.... (think: no worries about interviews, rfes, or deportation)

Heck, I'm even going to cross the border to Canada with this approval letter next week, and with no new green card, and hopefully they won't give me any problems then.

I'm tired of letting the USCIS all over again. 8 months of just waiting for an approval is long enough...So who cares if they take an extra month or longer for the actual card...

Besides, they are going to take this this 10yr card away anyways when I get citizenship, so what's the point in having it anyways? A $545 "approval letter" is the same thing really, but in paper form....No need to waste the plastic for the card....

Ant (Still waiting for Baby, Done with I-751....)

Edited April 23, 2009 by AntandD

[ninamyers 0]

Hi all, just got my approval letter today, although the case status online still shows as pending. It looks like the card might not arrive for a while judging by this thread... I didn't receive the NOA1, and my greencard expires in 4 days - do you think the approval letter will be enough for my employer? (they asked to see something that shows I can work after the original expiration date).

I'm sure they'll be fine, just wondered if anyone else was in this situation.

Thanks!

Just show your employer a receipt notice for I-751. It says that your status was extended for 1 year while they are processing your case. And during this year you can work and travel. I actually went to Canada and back with this receipt and an expired GC this January:) Or if you are really worried you can always make an infopass appointment, go to the field office and they will stamp your passport. Though since you are approved already, there is no need to spend a whole day waiting in line for a stupid stamp.

Good luck

Thanks for replying!

That would work... but I didn't receive the receipt notice. I called up USCIS to request a duplicate, but that never showed either. I had an Infopass appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning just in case, but I've cancelled it since I received the approval notice: you're right, I don't want to stand in line for the stupid stamp!! I'm not too concerned really, I'm sure my employer will accept it. The DMV on the other hand... Think I'll have to wait for the greencard to show before I can renew my driver's license!

[Beka 0]

Thanks for replying!

That would work... but I didn't receive the receipt notice. I called up USCIS to request a duplicate, but that never showed either. I had an Infopass appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning just in case, but I've cancelled it since I received the approval notice: you're right, I don't want to stand in line for the stupid stamp!! I'm not too concerned really, I'm sure my employer will accept it. The DMV on the other hand... Think I'll have to wait for the greencard to show before I can renew my driver's license!

I can't believe it only took you 2-3 months for the whole process! Good Job

BTW, I am planning to stamp my passport with a 10-yr stamp anyway (when I have time) just in case I loose a GC or whatever. Anything can happen.

[notscenenough 6]

I'm tired of letting the USCIS all over again. 8 months of just waiting for an approval is long enough...So who cares if they take an extra month or longer for the actual card...

That's how I was. I was like "I already have the approval, who cares!!!". Then 2 weeks passed and I'm back to bitching about waiting for it. I guess I enjoy this to some degree. Waiting for something awesome.

[Beka 0]

I'm tired of letting the USCIS all over again. 8 months of just waiting for an approval is long enough...So who cares if they take an extra month or longer for the actual card...

That's how I was. I was like "I already have the approval, who cares!!!". Then 2 weeks passed and I'm back to bitching about waiting for it. I guess I enjoy this to some degree. Waiting for something awesome.

lol ...ya toje

[notscenenough 6]

I'm guessing all the VSC transfer approvals clogged up CSC's green card stream. It's all good though, I'm glad VSC is finally getting some relief.

[bilson4real 2]

I am also waiting for my card.

My approval letter was received 4/4/09 with an approval date of 3/31/09.

I know the letter said card would be sent within 60 days but I really thought it might be only a couple of weeks until it was with me.

Back to the waiting game

My GC approved too on 04/16/2009, and up till this moment I haven't seen the CARD in the mail. Anyway, let's hold our cool; it will start arriving soon. Congratulations to you all.

[poochie 0]

does anyone know where the GC is manufactured? Would it come from CSC if application was submitted to CSC?

I guess I have to tell my husband to expect a much longer wait than earlier anticipated.

[notscenenough 6]

VSC broke CSC

Anyway, gonna go check the mailbox in an hour, will be very frustrated if there's not at least a notice of any kind, like others with approvals around me have received.