What happens after you hit the 6 month mark?

[Jammin 0]

Today marks 6 months since USCIS received our I-751. Still no news. I plan to call later today and conference in my hubby so that we can make an inquiry (I called this morning and they wouldn't provide any info. to me, the petitioner).

Has anyone else done this? How soon do you hear something? What is the reason that some of us are processed outside normal times when it seems like everyone else from our filing group already got a decision? Does late processing mean anything in particular (e.g. should I expect an RFE or interview request this late in the game?).

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and good luck to everyone else still waiting!

[sugarplum 0]

I have the same problem. My application is been 6 months already since I filed. No updates online. I called USCIS today and customer rep gave me a referral number for my case and told I will get a response within 30 days. I'm hoping to received mine GC soon.

[nycfeng 2]

have you done bio?

[deus360 9]

I think you had to wait so long because of the place where you filed, most probably. I filed in California and it toke me only 1 month to get and answer. Also, it could be because they are trying to make a name check on you, I heard that takes a long time sometimes. Especially if you have too many name people with the same name etc

[john123_123 0]

i am in the same situation . i think you can also ask your congressman or senetor to inquire about your case status.

[Jammin 0]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Yes, we had our bio back in late January. The online status still says Under Review, and I haven't received an email update yet even though I signed up for them.

My husband's name is incredibly common, so this may be part of the problem. We also filed through VSC, which I know has been much slower than CSC, but over 80% of the filers from my month have already been approved through VSC so I'm a bit worried.

I guess I'll just hang in there and ask USCIS to "open a ticket" in the hopes of hearing something in the next 30 days.

Edited June 13, 2011 by Jammin