I-751 October 2011 Filers

[Corinthians 7]

Not that sort of work. Confidentiality is an issue, but that's nothing being a citizen would effect. Over qualified...well yes, I have got that quite a lot. But given the present state of the economy, it isn't like I'd run off for something better in a big hurry.

Perhaps I might have to give up and consider my self retired by default.

Either that or you could dumb down the resume...

So, I have been checking this topic for the last few weeks... Nobody got approved in California center yet... i know, it's all just talking, with immigration you never know but can anybody estimate at least when Cali center can possibly start sending them cards for us "Octobers"? I even went to the last year October topic and most of people last year had cards by now ((( Not fair... I know, Vermont is even slower but C apparently sucks too now.

I bet it will take 5 or 6 months total to see anything out of Cali; so we have at least a month or two left. Probably longer for VSC.

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

Tough field. I bet a different population to work with would be helpful. You wouldn't want to get a graduate degree in social work?

Nah, I don't think social work is what I want to do for my career. I'm kind of exploring my options at this point..

So, I have been checking this topic for the last few weeks... Nobody got approved in California center yet... i know, it's all just talking, with immigration you never know but can anybody estimate at least when Cali center can possibly start sending them cards for us "Octobers"? I even went to the last year October topic and most of people last year had cards by now ((( Not fair... I know, Vermont is even slower but C apparently sucks too now.

I think we've got a while to wait...I'm hoping for a summertime approval!

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

October Filers' approvals should start rolling in any day now. September Filers have been seeing approvals for a while now...

[Corinthians 7]

Nah, I don't think social work is what I want to do for my career. I'm kind of exploring my options at this point..

Have you looked at public health at all? It could let you build on your experience but transition away from social work. I'm a little biased, but you should look at MPH programs. They are pretty flexible and will generally let you customize them into what works for you.

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

October Filers' approvals should start rolling in any day now. September Filers have been seeing approvals for a while now...

*crosses fingers* I hope so!

Have you looked at public health at all? It could let you build on your experience but transition away from social work. I'm a little biased, but you should look at MPH programs. They are pretty flexible and will generally let you customize them into what works for you.

I've definitely been applying to public health jobs! I'm focused more on finding another job rather than going back to school. Grad school is in the back of my mind though. My ideal would be to find a job in higher education so I could go back to school for free

[Corinthians 7]

My ideal would be to find a job in higher education so I could go back to school for free

Free is good. The state university here only gives 50% off to employees (I think) and definitely not more than 75% if I'm wrong.

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

Free is good. The state university here only gives 50% off to employees (I think) and definitely not more than 75% if I'm wrong.

Yeah I've been applying to many colleges & universities around here and they all have different policies. Most pay for tuition for up to 3 classes per semester once you're there 1 year..not too shabby. Some only pay 75% though. Either way would be a huge help though!

[hudons 0]

Hi guys,

It's strange being back on VJ after 2 years but here we are. I have been browsing since we filed the I-751 on October 23rd but now I am posting because I would like your input on something. It seems we have a similar timeline to most of you: NOA 1 11/4/11, biometrics 12/14/11... but throughout this period I haven't been able to get my case status at the USCIS website. It doesn't recognize my receipt number. Have they lost my case? It's been a few months, you would think they have had time to input this information.

Thoughts?

[wasabi 4]

Just another October filing waiting for something. My case hasn't been touched since the day they received our 751. We did go for the Biometric as scheduled.

Edited February 9, 2012 by wasabi

[N M 96]

Hi guys,

It's strange being back on VJ after 2 years but here we are. I have been browsing since we filed the I-751 on October 23rd but now I am posting because I would like your input on something. It seems we have a similar timeline to most of you: NOA 1 11/4/11, biometrics 12/14/11... but throughout this period I haven't been able to get my case status at the USCIS website. It doesn't recognize my receipt number. Have they lost my case? It's been a few months, you would think they have had time to input this information.

Thoughts?

Which number are you trying to use? The one shown on your NOA1? Or the one shown on your Biometrics letter?

[Cacerez 19]

Hi guys,

It's strange being back on VJ after 2 years but here we are. I have been browsing since we filed the I-751 on October 23rd but now I am posting because I would like your input on something. It seems we have a similar timeline to most of you: NOA 1 11/4/11, biometrics 12/14/11... but throughout this period I haven't been able to get my case status at the USCIS website. It doesn't recognize my receipt number. Have they lost my case? It's been a few months, you would think they have had time to input this information.

Thoughts?

I have the same question as N M - which number are you using? It will only recognize the one from the Biometrics letter.

Our year is going well, new baby is great and I just started back at work a week ago :/ It's bittersweet - I would rather be with my baby but it is nice to be back into an established routine again; it helps me accomplish more. As far as job searching, I do recommend education - partially because you get to work with a new group of students every year (usually) so it makes it slighly less monotonous. This is my 6th year teaching and it's nice to have a beginning and end to each school year. It's fun to count down until summer with the students

[Karri 0]

All this waiting is driving me nuts =)

[chinese_mutt 11]

hello.... i seriously cannot remember if i filed oct 1st or end of sept. but i got my gc around dec7.

just wanted to add my timeline here. didn't send a lot, few pics, change of address, insurance.cards, utility bills, affidavits from friends, joint bank account, sa club membership, son's birth cert. and the form. didn't file taxes at the time of filing so we didn't send any tax transcript.

good luck yall

Edited February 10, 2012 by chinese_mutt

[rialtoma 0]

Wow, at least one person got it (hope, it WAS October, coz it would give us some more hope, lol). C'mon California center (and Vermont too)

[Yurika & Jim 77]

hello.... i seriously cannot remember if i filed oct 1st or end of sept. but i got my gc around dec7.

just wanted to add my timeline here. didn't send a lot, few pics, change of address, insurance.cards, utility bills, affidavits from friends, joint bank account, sa club membership, son's birth cert. and the form. didn't file taxes at the time of filing so we didn't send any tax transcript.

good luck yall

Congrats !! Wow, that was fast and even without tax returns! By any chance, is your case militaly involved?

Would you give us the "Receipt Date" on your NOA letter, "Bio date" and "Decision date"? So, we can add you to the list