Decision letter received

[Ree 9]

Here is my timeline

September 2007 - jointly filed I-751 sent to VSC

November 2007 - fingerprints

August 2008 - RFE

November 2008 - got stamp in the passport

March 2009 - divorce is final

Apr 6, 2009 - divorce waiver I-751 sent to VSC

Apr 16, 2009 - interview for jointly filed I-751. The IO tells me that the rules has recently changed, now if someone files jointly but get divorce finalized before his/her I-751 interview, an IO may amend his/her case at the time of the interview and approve it. He also tells me I will receive a decision letter by mail.

Apr 16, 2009 - fingerprints

Apr 22, 2009 - divorce waiver I-751 returned by VSC because I forgot to sign the check.

Apr 30, 2009 - decision letter received. It says:

"Conditions removed as of: 4/23/2009.

Your request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved."

Edited May 1, 2009 by 04-09 filler

[Nagishkaw 510]

Finally, eh? CONGRATULATIONS!

[Silke 1]

CONGRATULATIONS

[Lexx 0]

What a wait. Congratulations. Hope you didn't resubmit your waiver, you'd save a ton.

Thanks for the info on the change too.

[Ree 9]

What a wait. Congratulations. Hope you didn't resubmit your waiver, you'd save a ton.

No, I didn't. Actually, I was very happy when I got this package back and realized that I had saved $545.

[Lexx 0]

Lucky you, money well not spend :dance:

[Ree 9]

Here is what I found on the USCIS site.

6. I-751 Processing and Adjudication

a. I-751 Petitions for Conditional Residents in Divorce Proceedings

AILA has discussed with USCIS HQ in a number of prior meetings the hardship caused to applicants who are separated but not yet divorced during the I-751 petition process. AILA has advocated for an administrative remedy that would permit an individual whose divorce is finalized during the pendency of the I-751 petition to file a new or amended I-751 petition with the appropriate Service Center, without having to withdraw the original petition. In addition, AILA has recommended that USCIS allow such individuals to present a new or amended I-751 petition at interview at USCIS Field Offices. USCIS has previously indicated it would review our recommendations on this issue and issue updated guidance. AILA respectfully requests an update on whether any progress has been made on this issue and whether updated guidance may be forthcoming in the near future.

Response: USCIS guidance on this subject is currently in the concurrence process with the expectation that it will be issued by or before summer 2009.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments...a_19march09.pdf

[Immigrant2009 0]

Here is my timeline

September 2007 - jointly filed I-751 sent to VSC

November 2007 - fingerprints

August 2008 - RFE

November 2008 - got stamp in the passport

March 2009 - divorce is final

Apr 6, 2009 - divorce waiver I-751 sent to VSC

Apr 16, 2009 - interview for jointly filed I-751. The IO tells me that the rules has recently changed, now if someone files jointly but get divorce finalized before his/her I-751 interview, an IO may amend his/her case at the time of the interview and approve it. He also tells me I will receive a decision letter by mail.

Apr 16, 2009 - fingerprints

Apr 22, 2009 - divorce waiver I-751 returned by VSC because I forgot to sign the check.

Apr 30, 2009 - decision letter received. It says:

"Conditions removed as of: 4/23/2009.

Your request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved."

Congratulations!! Well deserved approval. Your patience paid off .

[MoroccanInTexas 24]

Congrats

[ricebird 0]

Congratulations !!

[It's me 1]

[road2kros 0]

Here is my timeline

September 2007 - jointly filed I-751 sent to VSC

November 2007 - fingerprints

August 2008 - RFE

November 2008 - got stamp in the passport

March 2009 - divorce is final

Apr 6, 2009 - divorce waiver I-751 sent to VSC

Apr 16, 2009 - interview for jointly filed I-751. The IO tells me that the rules has recently changed, now if someone files jointly but get divorce finalized before his/her I-751 interview, an IO may amend his/her case at the time of the interview and approve it. He also tells me I will receive a decision letter by mail.

Apr 16, 2009 - fingerprints

Apr 22, 2009 - divorce waiver I-751 returned by VSC because I forgot to sign the check.

Apr 30, 2009 - decision letter received. It says:

"Conditions removed as of: 4/23/2009.

Your request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved."

Congratulations. That was very stressful, good thing you handled it. Now, enjoy and relax.

[inGODShands 0]

CONGRATULATIONS!