I-751 Aug 2012 filers

tom&tanya · August 28, 2012

They cashed my check, is that a good sign or is that something they do either way?

I think that's a very good sign that they accepted your petition. You should be getting a NOA1 in the mail in a few days. Then you know for sure you are OK with the filing date. (Let us know)

Start to research everything you can about your personal situation here on VJ and what others did in similar situations, and gather the evidence you need. When you get a RFE, you will be ready.

FrostyMist · August 28, 2012

Bank statement shows that they cashed our check yesterday. I'm thinking we might get our NOA1 in the mail tomorrow or Thursday. Hopefully Friday at the latest.

Canadiandggal · August 29, 2012

7-17-2012 Notification to remove conditions received

8-11-2012 Mailed I-751 packet (Vermont Service Center)

8-13-2012 Package received by VSC

8-18-2012 Notice of Action I-797 received- letter states fees received and to wait for biometric appointment

NOA Receipt Date : 8-13-2012

ASC Appointment Notice Date: 8-20-2012

ASC Appointment: 5 Sept, 2012

Hi!!!!!

Nica_In_Love · August 29, 2012

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday. If anybody is interested in knowing how it went, it went really smooth. I honestly didn't know what to expect, so I thought I'd share it here.

When you walk in, there is a lady on a desk who takes a look at your appointment letter and then gives you a form to fill out. Then you wait in line and they check the form, ask you for your ID (driver's license is fine) and give you a number. Then they take all of your fingerprints, they do each finger at least twice (I think they did mine like 3 or 4 times each), then they take your picture and your electronic signature. Once that's done, they sign and stamp the form and that's it. I went to the office on Pulaski in Chicago and my appointment was at 3:00pm. I think if anybody had done a walk-in they would have been accepted, since it wasn't packed at all.

Kitten24 · August 29, 2012

Hi All,

I'm trying to recap all my immigration information after 2 years of being absent. What if I get to the point where I can file for citizenship but my 10 year green card has not arrived? I just saw that the VSC is processing ROC petitions from Oct 2011

Steve S · August 29, 2012

Hi to fellow August filers. I just mailed my packet today by UPS ground. This is the supporting evidence I included with the packet (possibly overkill):

• Copies of our passports and Irina’s green card.

• 3 notarized affidavits

• 26 photos on 3 composite pages, labeled by number with page detailing date and location of each photo.

• 2 statements from our joint checking account.

• Transcripts of our 2010 and 2011 joint US income tax returns.

• Letter from investment company listing funds balance and showing Irina as beneficiary of all accounts.

• Documentation of life insurance with Irina as beneficiary.

• Copy of our American Express cards with same 12 initial digits of account number.

• Copy of recent American Express statement showing charges by both of us.

• Copy of our Macy’s charge cards showing a joint account.

• 2 medical insurance statements.

• Copy of itemized receipt for Irina’s bridal gown.

• Menu card for wedding reception.

• Delivery card for flowers ordered from Russia to our home in honor of our first anniversary in 5/11.

• Friends' wedding invitation sent to both of us at our home address.

• Copy of airline reservations for Irina’s parents to visit us later this year.

Good luck to everyone. This is certainly easier than the waiting for the K1 visa!

lostinlove03 · August 29, 2012

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday. If anybody is interested in knowing how it went, it went really smooth. I honestly didn't know what to expect, so I thought I'd share it here.

When you walk in, there is a lady on a desk who takes a look at your appointment letter and then gives you a form to fill out. Then you wait in line and they check the form, ask you for your ID (driver's license is fine) and give you a number. Then they take all of your fingerprints, they do each finger at least twice (I think they did mine like 3 or 4 times each), then they take your picture and your electronic signature. Once that's done, they sign and stamp the form and that's it. I went to the office on Pulaski in Chicago and my appointment was at 3:00pm. I think if anybody had done a walk-in they would have been accepted, since it wasn't packed at all.

Thanks for this review. It is very helpful!! : ) Glad everything went well for you.

Kitten24 · August 29, 2012

Did I do this ok?

California Service Center (17 applicants)

VJName............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....

CENTURYMAN..........08/01/12........08/02/12.......09/07/12.......--/--/--....(early bio 8/20)

MRSOO...............08/02/12........08/03/12.......08/30/12.......--/--/--....

NICA_IN_LOVE........08/04/12........08/06/12.......08/28/12.......--/--/--....

NISHI...............08/07/12........08/09/12.......09/10/12.......--/--/--....

BETH AND JOHN ......08/07/12........08/10/12.......09/13/12.......--/--/--....

ROGUE320............08/07/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

BRUIN85.............08/10/12........08/14/12.......09/11/12.......--/--/--....

LOSTINLOVE03........08/10/12........08/14/12.......09/10/12.......--/--/--....

BRACHICAGO..........08/14/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

KATIN...............08/15/12........08/16/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

PII SAM.............08/15/12........08/22/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

ADMAN...............08/18/12........08/20/12.......09/21/12.......--/--/--....

DUKEOFYORK..........08/20/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

FROSTYMIST..........08/21/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

NINA80..............08/21/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

ASHBEY..............08/22/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

PROCEEDWITH.........08/23/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

Vermont Service Center (12 applicants)

VJName............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics.....Approved....

HOPPLA..............08/04/12........08/07/12.......09/07/12.......--/--/--....

AMIT-N-MELODY.......08/09/12........08/13/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

TOM&TANYA...........08/10/12........08/14/12.......09/05/12.......--/--/--....(early bio 8/27)

KAREN_AND_JAY.......08/10/12........08/14/12.......09/19/12.......--/--/--....

CAN2US..............08/11/12........08/13/12.......09/05/12.......--/--/--....

KATIE & SIFA........08/13/12........08/16/12.......09/13/12.......--/--/--....

BOKGAO..............08/16/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

ANGELBLU............08/18/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

CANADIANDGGAL.......08/20/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

SOMEWHEREINNA.......08/20/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

TAYMOM0407..........08/20/12........08/??/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

KITTEN24............08/24/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12.......--/--/--....

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tom&tanya · August 30, 2012

Hi All,

I'm trying to recap all my immigration information after 2 years of being absent. What if I get to the point where I can file for citizenship but my 10 year green card has not arrived? I just saw that the VSC is processing ROC petitions from Oct 2011

There has been discussions about this before on VJ. If you are eligible for citizenship the you can apply even if your ROC has not been approved yet. It seems that this forces them to work your I-751 petition.

Nica_In_Love · August 30, 2012

Thanks for this review. It is very helpful!! : ) Glad everything went well for you.

No problem and thank you!!

Pii Sam · August 31, 2012

Adding ASC appointment date