Conditional resident status is extended for one year?

[Ken_Maria 0]

Ok, we received the NOA with the following statements "conditional resident status is extended for one year" and "this extension and authorization for employment and travel does not apply to you if your conditional resident status has been terminated"... is it normal to have the conditional resident status extended instead of lifted?

There was also a note stating we would receive an additional notice for the biometrics which I understand.

Does this mean they extended the conditional status until the biometrics and interview is complete? I hope this does not mean we have to file again in a year.

Thanks

Ken & Maria

[F & J 21]

Ok, we received the NOA with the following statements "conditional resident status is extended for one year" and "this extension and authorization for employment and travel does not apply to you if your conditional resident status has been terminated"... is it normal to have the conditional resident status extended instead of lifted?

There was also a note stating we would receive an additional notice for the biometrics which I understand.

Does this mean they extended the conditional status until the biometrics and interview is complete? I hope this does not mean we have to file again in a year.

Thanks

Ken & Maria

Yes, this is done while your I-751 is being processed to keep your legal status before you get your 10-year green card Don't worry!

[Dakine 26]

Ok, we received the NOA with the following statements "conditional resident status is extended for one year" and "this extension and authorization for employment and travel does not apply to you if your conditional resident status has been terminated"... is it normal to have the conditional resident status extended instead of lifted?

There was also a note stating we would receive an additional notice for the biometrics which I understand.

Does this mean they extended the conditional status until the biometrics and interview is complete? I hope this does not mean we have to file again in a year.

Thanks

Ken & Maria

Normal procedure to get a one year extension. If you submitted adequate evidence you shouldn't have to have a interview and you'll get the 10 year GC in about 4 or 5 month Hawaiian time!

[Ken_Maria 0]

Thanks, guess we need to update our locationon our profile. We are in Little Rock now but not sure which USCIS they will send us to, Dallas or Memphis.

Ken & Maria

[payxibka 10,045]

Thanks, guess we need to update our locationon our profile. We are in Little Rock now but not sure which USCIS they will send us to, Dallas or Memphis.

Ken & Maria

dependent on your zip code it would be Ft Smith or Memphis. I-751 interviews happen but are not all that common

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of....office_type=LO

Edited January 28, 2010 by payxibka

[Otto 83]

Does this mean they extended the conditional status until the biometrics and interview is complete? I hope this does not mean we have to file again in a year.

Yes (as others have said) - you'll want to keep this notice in a safe place. It's your temporary proof of legal presence in the US (while they process your case).

Also - If you're used to tracking your case online at USCIS - the receipt number on this notice you just received will not work. You will shortly receive your biometrics appointment notice; it too will have a unique Receipt Number. This is the number you may use on the USCIS site and/or if you need to call them.

[Ken_Maria 0]

Thanks, just out of town in Hawaii on business and Maria is on her way here for a short vacation. I did a quick search but obviously missed the recent post concerning the same subject. Thanks for everyone's help and comments.

[Otto 83]

Thanks, just out of town in Hawaii...

...sounds awful

[v333k 59]

Ok, we received the NOA with the following statements "conditional resident status is extended for one year" and "this extension and authorization for employment and travel does not apply to you if your conditional resident status has been terminated"... is it normal to have the conditional resident status extended instead of lifted?

There was also a note stating we would receive an additional notice for the biometrics which I understand.

Does this mean they extended the conditional status until the biometrics and interview is complete? I hope this does not mean we have to file again in a year.

Thanks

Ken & Maria

The extension letter means that USCIS received your ROC petition. They have not made a decision since they take a long time to get to your petition. In the meantime, you get this extension so you can go on with your life in the US without being illegal.

Then, as you stated, you will receive a biometrics letter and then after that a period of silence which usually lasts 2-5months depending on which service center you sent you application to. When they review your application, then they will send you an approval letter followed by the 10-year GC.

So yes, in short, you will not have to file again in a year unless you want to apply for citizenship, then you are eligible to file in a year (based on a marriage and being a resident for 3 years).

[Dakine 26]

Yes (as others have said) - you'll want to keep this notice in a safe place. It's your temporary proof of legal presence in the US (while they process your case).

Also - If you're used to tracking your case online at USCIS - the receipt number on this notice you just received will not work. You will shortly receive your biometrics appointment notice; it too will have a unique Receipt Number. This is the number you may use on the USCIS site and/or if you need to call them.

Also - If you're used to tracking your case online at USCIS - the receipt number on this notice you just received will not work. You will shortly receive your biometrics appointment notice; it too will have a unique Receipt Number. This is the number you may use on the USCIS site and/or if you need to call them.

Good point!

You can't get ANY info on your case until you get the number that comes with the biometric appointment letter.The number that comes with the extension letter is worthless.

USCIS can't even use it.

WHY they do this is way beyond me.

[Lona.C. 16]

sometimes even with the biometric # you wont see farther process other then they recievd your case ,

like my case for example I send it nov 25 , had my bio Dec 21 , but online status still says ,

Initial Review

On December 1, 2009, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

even the Dec 1 is a wrong date they cashed my check before that ,so see blah blah blah

Edited January 28, 2010 by Lona.C.