I-751 December 2012 filers

sdchargers · April 10, 2013

I will also be traveling out of the country in June and in July. I'm sure it will be fine but since you are traveling next week, please make sure you post your experience here so we can all be informed.

Thanks and safe travels!

My wife has a removal of conditions case pending filed in December as well and we'll be traveling out of the country for 3 weeks until June 15th. I'm not worried about her not getting back in at the border with the extension notice. What I'm worried about is missing a RFE or interview notice while we're out! Do you guys know what's the best thing to do?

gringasuramerican · April 11, 2013

My wife has a removal of conditions case pending filed in December as well and we'll be traveling out of the country for 3 weeks until June 15th. I'm not worried about her not getting back in at the border with the extension notice. What I'm worried about is missing a RFE or interview notice while we're out! Do you guys know what's the best thing to do?

I am no expert, but I know an RFE is rare, not everyone gets it. Same thing with an interview. I also know that in the case of RFE or interview,you have plenty of time between the notice and the time they give you to produce the evidence and since you guys are only leaving for 3 weeks, I don' t see that being an issue. Like I said , I am no expert, someone else may have different opinions.

my thoughts to you would be to have someone check your mail while you are gone, and in the case of a piece of mail from USCIS, you can be prepared.

lbounds · April 11, 2013

Our RC and 10 year GC was approved today at our interview.

We fumbled a few questions on dates and a few things but still were approved. I think that was due to some anxiety.

One thing the interviewer asked us if we applied for GC extension and when I said no she was about to cut the 2 year GC. Then I said "well the letter said we had an automatic 1 year extension in the letter" then she didn't cut it.

She said it would take about 2 weeks to get the 10 Year GC in the mail.

We are thankful to have completed this step. Citizenship will be next in a few years..

gringasuramerican · April 11, 2013

Our RC and 10 year GC was approved today at our interview.

We fumbled a few questions on dates and a few things but still were approved. I think that was due to some anxiety.

One thing the interviewer asked us if we applied for GC extension and when I said no she was about to cut the 2 year GC. Then I said "well the letter said we had an automatic 1 year extension in the letter" then she didn't cut it.

She said it would take about 2 weeks to get the 10 Year GC in the mail.

We are thankful to have completed this step. Citizenship will be next in a few years..

WOW that was so fast!!. Congratulations!. I did not expect to see any approvals yet for the December filers but i guess CSC is processing way faster than VCS. So getting a notice for an interview can be a good thing i guess.

Also, i am curious: why a few years to citizenship???. You do not plan on applying for Naturalization as soon as your window opens?. Congrats again!

Edited April 11, 2013 by gringasuramerican

Martyshk · April 11, 2013

Our RC and 10 year GC was approved today at our interview.

We fumbled a few questions on dates and a few things but still were approved. I think that was due to some anxiety.

One thing the interviewer asked us if we applied for GC extension and when I said no she was about to cut the 2 year GC. Then I said "well the letter said we had an automatic 1 year extension in the letter" then she didn't cut it.

She said it would take about 2 weeks to get the 10 Year GC in the mail.

We are thankful to have completed this step. Citizenship will be next in a few years..

Congrats.

From your description it sounds like you are one of those (about) 10% of the applicants that get randomly selected for an interview.

Good stuff!

Martyshk · April 11, 2013

California Service Center (16 applicants, 1 approved - 6%)

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

DOODLY..............11/29/12........12/03/12.......12/28/12.......--/--/13....

LISA011.............11/30/12........12/03/12.......12/28/12.......--/--/13....

ANGELICNURSE........12/01/12........--/--/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....

SAJ102965...........12/01/12........--/--/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....

BAINBRIDGE558.......12/05/12........12/06/12.......01/02/13.......--/--/13....

HAPPYRS.............12/06/12........12/10/12.......01/11/13.......--/--/13....

CHICALIFORNIA.......12/11/12........12/13/12.......01/09/13.......--/--/13....(early bio 01/04)

TENSHISWIFE.........12/14/12........12/17/12.......01/10/13.......--/--/13....

WADE+KRISTIN........12/14/12........12/17/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....

IMREALWOMAN.........12/14/12........12/17/12.......01/11/13.......--/--/13....

LBOUNDS.............12/17/12........12/18/12.......01/14/13.......04/11/13....(Interview on 4/11)

MALARIE.............12/21/12........12/26/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....(RFE RCVD 12/29/12-careless mistake on my part!!-- response to rfe sent 1/2/13)

PATIENT2010.........12/26/12........12/28/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....

CUPPATEA............12/26/12........--/--/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....

PHEL................12/26/12........12/28/12.......01/30/13.......--/--/13....

FLORIANNS MAN.......12/27/12........12/28/12.......01/23/13.......--/--/13....

Vermont Service Center (28 applicants)

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

NICOLE AND AARON....11/28/12........12/04/12.......01/04/13.......--/--/13....

MARTYSHK............11/29/12........12/03/12.......01/07/13.......--/--/13....

KLM9971.............11/22/12........11/30/12.......12/23/12.......--/--/13....

SMB21...............11/30/12........12/03/12.......01/07/13.......--/--/13....

GRINGASURAMERICAN...11/30/12........12/03/12.......01/07/13.......--/--/13....

MARY KATE...........11/30/12........12/03/12.......12/26/12.......--/--/13....

IRISHBYNATURE.......11/30/12........12/04/12.......01/03/13.......--/--/13....(early bio 12/17)

HOUSTONKING.........12/01/12........12/05/12.......01/02/13.......--/--/13....(early bio 12/21)

AANDD...............12/03/12........12/10/12.......01/08/13.......--/--/13....

VIVIZOKA............12/03/12........12/07/12.......01/03/13.......--/--/13....(early bio 12/19)

RAJANDSUKHI.........12/03/12........12/06/12.......01/09/13.......--/--/13....

J & J...............12/04/12........12/06/12.......01/02/13.......--/--/13....

KUKOLKA.............12/05/12........12/10/12.......01/11/13.......--/--/13....

SOON2BATEXAN........12/05/12........12/10/12.......01/08/13.......--/--/13....

NACHOS..............12/06/12........12/11/12.......01/08/13.......--/--/13....

ZEEZAWRYDAN.........12/07/12........12/12/12.......01/09/13.......--/--/13....

MOLEARY.............12/08/12........12/12/12.......01/09/13.......--/--/13....

BOBBY_KVISA.........12/10/12........12/12/12.......--/--/--.......--/--/13....

SOLMARC.............12/10/12........12/17/12.......01/16/13.......--/--/13....

JARED AND MAY.......12/11/12........12/17/12.......01/14/13.......--/--/13....

KIKAPOO.............12/14/12........12/18/12.......01/23/13.......--/--/13....

MIMI0418............12/15/12........12/18/12.......01/23/13.......--/--/13....

HOTGUY..............12/17/12........12/26/12.......01/25/13.......--/--/13....

HENDEA3.............12/18/12........12/26/12.......01/24/13.......--/--/13....

POT121..............12/18/12........12/26/12.......01/25/13.......--/--/13....

MJ&RJ...............12/20/12........12/26/12.......01/30/13.......--/--/13....

MONICAPS............12/26/12........12/31/12.......02/01/13.......--/--/13.... (Divorced)

ENIGMA11561.........12/30/12........01/04/13.......02/05/13.......--/--/13....

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lbounds · April 11, 2013

thanks for the comments, yes we should do citizenship when the window opens. My wife got nervous today and is worried if she can handle the citizenship interview on her own. Does anyone know if the spouse is allowed to attend that interview or is that her only ?

Sometimes it's hard for her to understand english if the person happens to be a fast talker lol..

Martyshk · April 12, 2013

thanks for the comments, yes we should do citizenship when the window opens. My wife got nervous today and is worried if she can handle the citizenship interview on her own. Does anyone know if the spouse is allowed to attend that interview or is that her only ?

Sometimes it's hard for her to understand english if the person happens to be a fast talker lol..

9 times out of 10 the spouse goes in alone.

It's a test of a basic English language and skills. If she gets a fast talker, just politely ask him/her to speak slower.

The test is very easy. I mean you have questions upfront! And proving bona-fide relationships won't be hard (I mean, you just did that!)

lbounds · April 12, 2013

Ah ok, thanks for the info. Well we have plenty of time to study and practice questions.

Alan_G · April 12, 2013

Hi VJ members,

Has anyone (Dec. 2012 filers) heard anything from USCIS after the biometrics appointment?

Yurika & Jim · April 12, 2013

Yes they sent my package and I sent it back last 12/28/13. Can you please tell me how to make an infopass appointment? What do I need for that? Thanks you!

I checked unupdated members' profiles and found we didin't update this angelicnurse's post. So, I'll change her sent date to 12/28...

Almost half of CSC filers abandoned this thread... I hope they will come back!

Congrats lbounds :dance: !!

@Martyshk, I think we should keep lbounds' interview letter received date. It gives other filers an idea So, I'll put it back, OK?