New processing times - is the USCIS lying?

[tammiandtom 0]

Is just money grab like we got accustomed already with USCIS

Look at those fees ....very soon a lot of us will not be able to afford them anymore .It's just business, stinking greedy business

Yeah no kidding. This is why we are applying for naturalization for my husband next week. It may be $675 but we'll be done with the fees forever after that (I hope!!)

I'm not going to waist more money with this USCIS ....BS .Screw them ....I'll just live on GC and travel with my Canadian Passport if that's the treatment we get from US. Sad but true !!!!!!

But what happens when the ten year card runs out and you have to reapply and pay again? That's why my husband is doing the N-400. To be done with it.

[iansig40 1]

Is just money grab like we got accustomed already with USCIS

Look at those fees ....very soon a lot of us will not be able to afford them anymore .It's just business, stinking greedy business

Yeah no kidding. This is why we are applying for naturalization for my husband next week. It may be $675 but we'll be done with the fees forever after that (I hope!!)

I'm not going to waist more money with this USCIS ....BS .Screw them ....I'll just live on GC and travel with my Canadian Passport if that's the treatment we get from US. Sad but true !!!!!!

But what happens when the ten year card runs out and you have to reapply and pay again? That's why my husband is doing the N-400. To be done with it.

Once you lift the condition on the permanent residence and you obtain a GC you can no longer be removed from the country .Your card will expire( like we are accustomed already with USCIS trying to make more money) but you are still a Permanent Resident .That's the trick !

For the travel purpose because I don't need a US passport I can always use mine (Canadian) that I can renew every 5 years .I checked already into this scenario and trust me ....they won't see one more penny from me .

These scavengers ripped me off already with all the taxes(applications) that I paid so far through this K-1 visa process .Enough is enough !

To me a resolution to my I-751 application is not $675.00 invested in N-400 and I refuse to believe that this is the only way you can get the GC in a "reasonable time "

[tammiandtom 0]

Is just money grab like we got accustomed already with USCIS

Look at those fees ....very soon a lot of us will not be able to afford them anymore .It's just business, stinking greedy business

Yeah no kidding. This is why we are applying for naturalization for my husband next week. It may be $675 but we'll be done with the fees forever after that (I hope!!)

I'm not going to waist more money with this USCIS ....BS .Screw them ....I'll just live on GC and travel with my Canadian Passport if that's the treatment we get from US. Sad but true !!!!!!

But what happens when the ten year card runs out and you have to reapply and pay again? That's why my husband is doing the N-400. To be done with it.

Once you lift the condition on the permanent residence and you obtain a GC you can no longer be removed from the country .Your card will expire( like we are accustomed already with USCIS trying to make more money) but you are still a Permanent Resident .That's the trick !

For the travel purpose because I don't need a US passport I can always use mine (Canadian) that I can renew every 5 years .I checked already into this scenario and trust me ....they won't see one more penny from me .

These scavengers ripped me off already with all the taxes(applications) that I paid so far through this K-1 visa process .Enough is enough !

To me a resolution to my I-751 application is not $675.00 invested in N-400 and I refuse to believe that this is the only way you can get the GC in a "reasonable time "

Isn't there a fee to renew the 10 year card? That's my point. If not, then nevermind!

The N-400 isn't our resolution to the I-751 at all. Just something to prevent future headaches for us.

Edited February 26, 2008 by Tammi

[Sister Fracas 5]

Once you lift the condition on the permanent residence and you obtain a GC you can no longer be removed from the country . Your card will expire( like we are accustomed already with USCIS trying to make more money) but you are still a Permanent Resident .That's the trick !

For the travel purpose because I don't need a US passport I can always use mine (Canadian) that I can renew every 5 years .I checked already into this scenario and trust me ....they won't see one more penny from me .

These scavengers ripped me off already with all the taxes(applications) that I paid so far through this K-1 visa process . Enough is enough !

To me a resolution to my I-751 application is not $675.00 invested in N-400 and I refuse to believe that this is the only way you can get the GC in a "reasonable time "

Where did you get that idea??? The only absolute 100% way you can NOT be removed from the country is through naturalization.

Also, you will NOT be done with USCIS once you receive your 10 year card as it will expire and you will have to file the I-90 and pay another fee....not as much as naturalization, but still, you'll have to pay....unless you plan on leaving the US before the 10 years is up.

[iansig40 1]

Once you lift the condition on the permanent residence and you obtain a GC you can no longer be removed from the country . Your card will expire( like we are accustomed already with USCIS trying to make more money) but you are still a Permanent Resident .That's the trick !

For the travel purpose because I don't need a US passport I can always use mine (Canadian) that I can renew every 5 years .I checked already into this scenario and trust me ....they won't see one more penny from me .

These scavengers ripped me off already with all the taxes(applications) that I paid so far through this K-1 visa process . Enough is enough !

To me a resolution to my I-751 application is not $675.00 invested in N-400 and I refuse to believe that this is the only way you can get the GC in a "reasonable time "

Where did you get that idea??? The only absolute 100% way you can NOT be removed from the country is through naturalization.

Also, you will NOT be done with USCIS once you receive your 10 year card as it will expire and you will have to file the I-90 and pay another fee....not as much as naturalization, but still, you'll have to pay....unless you plan on leaving the US before the 10 years is up.

That's not true ,I work with a British guy and his card (GC) expired two years ago .He never had a problem even when he came back from UK last year using the old card

[iansig40 1]

Is just money grab like we got accustomed already with USCIS

Look at those fees ....very soon a lot of us will not be able to afford them anymore .It's just business, stinking greedy business

Yeah no kidding. This is why we are applying for naturalization for my husband next week. It may be $675 but we'll be done with the fees forever after that (I hope!!)

I'm not going to waist more money with this USCIS ....BS .Screw them ....I'll just live on GC and travel with my Canadian Passport if that's the treatment we get from US. Sad but true !!!!!!

But what happens when the ten year card runs out and you have to reapply and pay again? That's why my husband is doing the N-400. To be done with it.

Once you lift the condition on the permanent residence and you obtain a GC you can no longer be removed from the country .Your card will expire( like we are accustomed already with USCIS trying to make more money) but you are still a Permanent Resident .That's the trick !

For the travel purpose because I don't need a US passport I can always use mine (Canadian) that I can renew every 5 years .I checked already into this scenario and trust me ....they won't see one more penny from me .

These scavengers ripped me off already with all the taxes(applications) that I paid so far through this K-1 visa process .Enough is enough !

To me a resolution to my I-751 application is not $675.00 invested in N-400 and I refuse to believe that this is the only way you can get the GC in a "reasonable time "

Isn't there a fee to renew the 10 year card? That's my point. If not, then nevermind!

The N-400 isn't our resolution to the I-751 at all. Just something to prevent future headaches for us.

Yes, of course there is another fee to renew the GC and it's not cheap at all ....three hundred something dollars What's cheap with USCIS other then their lousy services ?

Shall I mention that even that involves a long, long wait ? I don't think so as I'm sure you know by now who you are dealing with

Edited February 26, 2008 by iansig40

[Sister Fracas 5]

That's not true ,I work with a British guy and his card (GC) expired two years ago .He never had a problem even when he came back from UK last year using the old card

You are going to trust YOUR life on the experience of one UK guy? How do you know he didn't have an I-551 stamp in his passport?

Your Rights and Responsibilities

As a permanent resident, you are entitled to live permanently in the US and to work for all but a few types of employers. You will have most of the same rights as Americans. There are just a few exceptions. Except for a few local elections, you will not be permitted to vote in most elections and your attempting to vote in an election restricted to US citizens could get you deported. Also, you can be deported if you commit a crime. Generally speaking, only felonies will subject you to deportation, but certain serious misdemeanors can also have the same effect.

You are also expected to pay your taxes. Your taxpayer status may have changed as a result of a your being granted permanent residency and you are advised to consult with an accountant or other tax professional for advice on this.

If you are a male between 18 and 25 years of age, you are required to register with the Selective Service (this is commonly referred to as draft registration). Failure to register is a grounds for denying naturalization in addition to the other legal penalties that apply to anyone failing to register. You can now register on-line by going to http://www.sss.gov/. Please remember that if your children are becoming permanent residents, this policy applies to them as well.

Traveling

As a permanent resident, you no longer need a separate visa to enter the US in most circumstances. You will be able to enter the US with your passport and an unexpired I-551 stamp in your passport or your passport and your green card. If you are going to be outside the US for between one and two years, you will probably need to apply for a reentry permit.

[iansig40 1]

That's not true ,I work with a British guy and his card (GC) expired two years ago .He never had a problem even when he came back from UK last year using the old card

You are going to trust YOUR life on the experience of one UK guy? How do you know he didn't have an I-551 stamp in his passport?

Your Rights and Responsibilities

As a permanent resident, you are entitled to live permanently in the US and to work for all but a few types of employers. You will have most of the same rights as Americans. There are just a few exceptions. Except for a few local elections, you will not be permitted to vote in most elections and your attempting to vote in an election restricted to US citizens could get you deported. Also, you can be deported if you commit a crime. Generally speaking, only felonies will subject you to deportation, but certain serious misdemeanors can also have the same effect.

You are also expected to pay your taxes. Your taxpayer status may have changed as a result of a your being granted permanent residency and you are advised to consult with an accountant or other tax professional for advice on this.

If you are a male between 18 and 25 years of age, you are required to register with the Selective Service (this is commonly referred to as draft registration). Failure to register is a grounds for denying naturalization in addition to the other legal penalties that apply to anyone failing to register. You can now register on-line by going to http://www.sss.gov/. Please remember that if your children are becoming permanent residents, this policy applies to them as well.

Traveling

As a permanent resident, you no longer need a separate visa to enter the US in most circumstances. You will be able to enter the US with your passport and an unexpired I-551 stamp in your passport or your passport and your green card. If you are going to be outside the US for between one and two years, you will probably need to apply for a reentry permit.

No I don't trust my life in what one guy said ,I did a lot of research and I know quite a few people who chose not to apply for citizenship and they are still permanent residents in this country . Some of them did not leave the country anymore some did .The british guy is just one of those people who is living on an expired GC and ...he's fine !!! He's got more travel immigration stamps in his passport then I do so ....

[deesam 0]

I wonder if this is still valid. I know this memo is Nov 8, 1997 but it should still apply right? Any thought?

http://www.visalaw.com/97nov/8nov97.html

INS ANNOUNCES NEW RULES TO DEAL WITH SLOWER PROCESSING OF PETITIONS TO REMOVE CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE STATUS IN MARRIAGE CASES

The Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued a memorandum addressing the ever-increasing processing times for I-751 cases. These are cases filed by persons who gain conditional permanent residency by marrying American citizens. Those persons are issued green cards with two year expiration dates. In order to convert the two year status to unconditional permanent residency status, the alien must file the Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditional Residence Status within 90 days of the two year anniversary of receiving conditional permanent residency. Current INS policy requires these cases to be decided within six months of applying. However, the INS blames an increase in the receipt of N-400 naturalization applications and I-485 adjustment of status petitions for a significant slowdowns in I-751 processing that are making the six month test impossible to meet.

To address the slowdown, the INS is now informing applicants that the processing time on these cases is now one year. If the case is not decided within a year, each case must be expedited for interview and adjudication within five working days of the date an applicant requests an extension of the validity of their green card or the applicant requests an interview. Applicants will receive notification that there temporary green cards are extended for an additional year during which employment and travel are authorized. For those applicants with cases pending for more than six months already, interviews will be expedited to five working days if they request an extension of the validity of their green card or they request an interview.

[MDZJ 0]

I strongly agreed that the government is being run like a business now, not only at the federal level, but also at the state level. A couple years ago, my state government started to issue 10 year driver's license for people under a certain age. Shortly after that they reverted to 5 year again just one week before I went to renew my driver's license... I guess it has to have something to do with they can only collect this driving tax from you once in 10 years. No, this is no good for the government budget. And when I went there I was asked if I want to donate some money to a certain fund, too. But I should not complain, since even though I had to wait for like a hour to renew my license, at least I got it the same day!

That's not true ,I work with a British guy and his card (GC) expired two years ago .He never had a problem even when he came back from UK last year using the old card

You are going to trust YOUR life on the experience of one UK guy? How do you know he didn't have an I-551 stamp in his passport?

Your Rights and Responsibilities

As a permanent resident, you are entitled to live permanently in the US and to work for all but a few types of employers. You will have most of the same rights as Americans. There are just a few exceptions. Except for a few local elections, you will not be permitted to vote in most elections and your attempting to vote in an election restricted to US citizens could get you deported. Also, you can be deported if you commit a crime. Generally speaking, only felonies will subject you to deportation, but certain serious misdemeanors can also have the same effect.

You are also expected to pay your taxes. Your taxpayer status may have changed as a result of a your being granted permanent residency and you are advised to consult with an accountant or other tax professional for advice on this.

If you are a male between 18 and 25 years of age, you are required to register with the Selective Service (this is commonly referred to as draft registration). Failure to register is a grounds for denying naturalization in addition to the other legal penalties that apply to anyone failing to register. You can now register on-line by going to http://www.sss.gov/. Please remember that if your children are becoming permanent residents, this policy applies to them as well.

Traveling

As a permanent resident, you no longer need a separate visa to enter the US in most circumstances. You will be able to enter the US with your passport and an unexpired I-551 stamp in your passport or your passport and your green card. If you are going to be outside the US for between one and two years, you will probably need to apply for a reentry permit.

No I don't trust my life in what one guy said ,I did a lot of research and I know quite a few people who chose not to apply for citizenship and they are still permanent residents in this country . Some of them did not leave the country anymore some did .The british guy is just one of those people who is living on an expired GC and ...he's fine !!! He's got more travel immigration stamps in his passport then I do so ....

[iansig40 1]

I wonder if this is still valid. I know this memo is Nov 8, 1997 but it should still apply right? Any thought?

http://www.visalaw.com/97nov/8nov97.html

INS ANNOUNCES NEW RULES TO DEAL WITH SLOWER PROCESSING OF PETITIONS TO REMOVE CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE STATUS IN MARRIAGE CASES

The Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued a memorandum addressing the ever-increasing processing times for I-751 cases. These are cases filed by persons who gain conditional permanent residency by marrying American citizens. Those persons are issued green cards with two year expiration dates. In order to convert the two year status to unconditional permanent residency status, the alien must file the Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditional Residence Status within 90 days of the two year anniversary of receiving conditional permanent residency. Current INS policy requires these cases to be decided within six months of applying. However, the INS blames an increase in the receipt of N-400 naturalization applications and I-485 adjustment of status petitions for a significant slowdowns in I-751 processing that are making the six month test impossible to meet.

To address the slowdown, the INS is now informing applicants that the processing time on these cases is now one year. If the case is not decided within a year, each case must be expedited for interview and adjudication within five working days of the date an applicant requests an extension of the validity of their green card or the applicant requests an interview. Applicants will receive notification that there temporary green cards are extended for an additional year during which employment and travel are authorized. For those applicants with cases pending for more than six months already, interviews will be expedited to five working days if they request an extension of the validity of their green card or they request an interview.

How recent is this new rule ,do you have a date ?

If that's the case then I should be done in five days after waiting already 13 months. To good to be tru with these B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S

[deesam 0]

I wonder if this is still valid. I know this memo is Nov 8, 1997 but it should still apply right? Any thought?

http://www.visalaw.com/97nov/8nov97.html

INS ANNOUNCES NEW RULES TO DEAL WITH SLOWER PROCESSING OF PETITIONS TO REMOVE CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE STATUS IN MARRIAGE CASES

The Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued a memorandum addressing the ever-increasing processing times for I-751 cases. These are cases filed by persons who gain conditional permanent residency by marrying American citizens. Those persons are issued green cards with two year expiration dates. In order to convert the two year status to unconditional permanent residency status, the alien must file the Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditional Residence Status within 90 days of the two year anniversary of receiving conditional permanent residency. Current INS policy requires these cases to be decided within six months of applying. However, the INS blames an increase in the receipt of N-400 naturalization applications and I-485 adjustment of status petitions for a significant slowdowns in I-751 processing that are making the six month test impossible to meet.

To address the slowdown, the INS is now informing applicants that the processing time on these cases is now one year. If the case is not decided within a year, each case must be expedited for interview and adjudication within five working days of the date an applicant requests an extension of the validity of their green card or the applicant requests an interview. Applicants will receive notification that there temporary green cards are extended for an additional year during which employment and travel are authorized. For those applicants with cases pending for more than six months already, interviews will be expedited to five working days if they request an extension of the validity of their green card or they request an interview.

How recent is this new rule ,do you have a date ?

If that's the case then I should be done in five days after waiting already 13 months. To good to be tru with these B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S

THis is very old, its Nov 8, 1997. But if you print this and try to take it to the infopass apt it might help. Who knows? No one knows what they are doing over there anyway.

[iansig40 1]

I wonder if this is still valid. I know this memo is Nov 8, 1997 but it should still apply right? Any thought?

http://www.visalaw.com/97nov/8nov97.html

INS ANNOUNCES NEW RULES TO DEAL WITH SLOWER PROCESSING OF PETITIONS TO REMOVE CONDITIONAL RESIDENCE STATUS IN MARRIAGE CASES

The Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued a memorandum addressing the ever-increasing processing times for I-751 cases. These are cases filed by persons who gain conditional permanent residency by marrying American citizens. Those persons are issued green cards with two year expiration dates. In order to convert the two year status to unconditional permanent residency status, the alien must file the Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditional Residence Status within 90 days of the two year anniversary of receiving conditional permanent residency. Current INS policy requires these cases to be decided within six months of applying. However, the INS blames an increase in the receipt of N-400 naturalization applications and I-485 adjustment of status petitions for a significant slowdowns in I-751 processing that are making the six month test impossible to meet.

To address the slowdown, the INS is now informing applicants that the processing time on these cases is now one year. If the case is not decided within a year, each case must be expedited for interview and adjudication within five working days of the date an applicant requests an extension of the validity of their green card or the applicant requests an interview. Applicants will receive notification that there temporary green cards are extended for an additional year during which employment and travel are authorized. For those applicants with cases pending for more than six months already, interviews will be expedited to five working days if they request an extension of the validity of their green card or they request an interview.

How recent is this new rule ,do you have a date ?

If that's the case then I should be done in five days after waiting already 13 months. To good to be tru with these B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S

THis is very old, its Nov 8, 1997. But if you print this and try to take it to the infopass apt it might help. Who knows? No one knows what they are doing over there anyway.

Oh yes ,now I see it .

To bad ,it's way to old ,they won't even look at it

[grenoble38 0]

01 Feb 07 Filed I751 w/NSC

20 Feb 07 NOA1

03 March 07 Biometrics Appt

27 Feb 08 Still Waiting ;(

I went this monday to get my stamp at the St Louis office, I got the 1 year extention on the my passport (temporary I-551) but the officier took my old expired green card away. The officer said that the stamp replace the green card. Kind of scare me at first but it seems to be normal. Any way, the card is expired and I still have my extension paper. So I guess I should be good for another year of waiting. I am considering the N-400

Wanted to double check, is it normal that they took the card away?

[tammiandtom 0]

01 Feb 07 Filed I751 w/NSC

20 Feb 07 NOA1

03 March 07 Biometrics Appt

27 Feb 08 Still Waiting ;(

I went this monday to get my stamp at the St Louis office, I got the 1 year extention on the my passport (temporary I-551) but the officier took my old expired green card away. The officer said that the stamp replace the green card. Kind of scare me at first but it seems to be normal. Any way, the card is expired and I still have my extension paper. So I guess I should be good for another year of waiting. I am considering the N-400

Wanted to double check, is it normal that they took the card away?

That would scare me. Do you have a copy of it at home? The N-400 asks for copies of the card.