I-751 June 2016 Filers (Merged Threads)

[Kris-Sy 6]

3 hours ago, Erica & L said:

Does anyone know if I need to notify the USCIS for a change of phone number?

No. Address only

[J&E2013 10]

Hi, I just have a question. How do I know when to get passport stamp, sorry guys I just have no idea. I don't know the 1 year extension letter will expire, was it based on the date of our green card? And is it ok if I file N400 anytime I'm eligible even it takes months or years? Thanks 

[AK_2014 113]

21 minutes ago, J&E2013 said:

Hi, I just have a question. How do I know when to get passport stamp, sorry guys I just have no idea. I don't know the 1 year extension letter will expire, was it based on the date of our green card? And is it ok if I file N400 anytime I'm eligible even it takes months or years? Thanks 

General wisdom seems to be to get an appointment for your stamp a month before your extension runs out. There is confusion over the expiration of the extension letter. Most seem to agree that it extends the green card's expiration date by one year, but some (including some USCIS sources, and also DMVs) have been adamant that the extension expires one year from the date on the letter. You can find a lot more discussion on this topic by searching VJ, or probably even reading back through this thread.

 

There is no hurry to file N400. You can file as soon as your window opens, or wait several months, or even years, or never do it at all (i.e. just renew your green card ever 10 years). As long as you have fulfilled the eligibility requirements at the time of filing (based on the immediately preceding 3 or 5 years, depending if you're filing based on marriage or not), you can go for it.

[J&E2013 10]

27 minutes ago, AK_2014 said:

General wisdom seems to be to get an appointment for your stamp a month before your extension runs out. There is confusion over the expiration of the extension letter. Most seem to agree that it extends the green card's expiration date by one year, but some (including some USCIS sources, and also DMVs) have been adamant that the extension expires one year from the date on the letter. You can find a lot more discussion on this topic by searching VJ, or probably even reading back through this thread.

 

There is no hurry to file N400. You can file as soon as your window opens, or wait several months, or even years, or never do it at all (i.e. just renew your green card ever 10 years). As long as you have fulfilled the eligibility requirements at the time of filing (based on the immediately preceding 3 or 5 years, depending if you're filing based on marriage or not), you can go for it.

Thanks AK for the info, I know it's confusing that's why I don't know when to get passport stamp coz I don't know if I should follow the extension letter or the green card. And until now I'm waiting for the update on my rfe that I send back to VSC on 6/24 which is sucks coz I don't want hassle to go to local office and get passport stamp and thinking maybe I'll wait for the update on my ROC hoping it won't take long before my gc or extension letter expires so that I don't need to get stamp. 

About the N400 it's based on 3 yrs married on the same USC, and eligible to file last month June 21 but I don't know when I can apply so I was thinking if it's ok to file anytime, but thanks for the info atleast I know now

Edited July 5, 2017 by J&E2013

[@vic 1]

i waited so long and now i am planing to apply  citizenship. it has been now 13 months since i filed my removal condition and still seems like will take another 3-4 months  . and i also found about citizenship will take another year then it is good to file while wait for green card.any suggestion you guys regarding this. 

[Teknodude 53]

Just had infopass appointment in Washington DC field office. No one there. I was the only person in the waiting room. Called to window after 5 min wait. Nice officer, straight away he guessed I wanted a stamp. No questions asked. I am 51 days from the exact Green Card expiry date.  My new I551 stamp is valid for a year. 

 

I asked about my case. He said it is in "pre adjudication" apparently. So about to be assigned to an officer for adjudication. 

He said he's recommending everyone to apply for N400 if they want to. 

He said the letter extends the expiry date on your green card by 1 year. Nothing to do with the NOA date on the letter. 

 

He also joked that 2 people cried last week when surrendering their green cards for the stamp, and I asked if I was going to do the same. I informed him I didn't plan to. Aha. 

 

Very painless process. On we go..... 

[J&E2013 10]

10 minutes ago, Teknodude said:

Just had infopass appointment in Washington DC field office. No one there. I was the only person in the waiting room. Called to window after 5 min wait. Nice officer, straight away he guessed I wanted a stamp. No questions asked. I am 51 days from the exact Green Card expiry date.  My new I551 stamp is valid for a year. 

 

I asked about my case. He said it is in "pre adjudication" apparently. So about to be assigned to an officer for adjudication. 

He said he's recommending everyone to apply for N400 if they want to. 

He said the letter extends the expiry date on your green card by 1 year. Nothing to do with the NOA date on the letter. 

 

He also joked that 2 people cried last week when surrendering their green cards for the stamp, and I asked if I was going to do the same. I informed him I didn't plan to. Aha. 

 

Very painless process. On we go..... 

That's good to know teknodude 😁 Now I have an idea when to get stamp as the letter extends our green card and not based on the NOA date. Did you make an infopass online? Or you can go directly in local office without appointment 

[allthings1 3]

i was today in charlotte, nc to stamp my pasport.  noa august 1 2016,  green card expiration date is october 23 2016 . They told me " extention letter expire on october 23 2017 and to come back with 30 days before october 23 2017. 

[MiraNYC 3]

3 hours ago, AK_2014 said:

General wisdom seems to be to get an appointment for your stamp a month before your extension runs out. There is confusion over the expiration of the extension letter. Most seem to agree that it extends the green card's expiration date by one year, but some (including some USCIS sources, and also DMVs) have been adamant that the extension expires one year from the date on the letter. You can find a lot more discussion on this topic by searching VJ, or probably even reading back through this thread.

 

There is no hurry to file N400. You can file as soon as your window opens, or wait several months, or even years, or never do it at all (i.e. just renew your green card ever 10 years). As long as you have fulfilled the eligibility requirements at the time of filing (based on the immediately preceding 3 or 5 years, depending if you're filing based on marriage or not), you can go for it.

From my experience in NC and MA DMV's, they treat the extension letter as to extend one year on the Green Card expropriation date. I also traveled overseas (not to my original country) 4 times with the extension letter, I had no problems at all. The first time I traveled, I did ask the custom officer about the letter, he told me it means one more year on the Green Card expiration date. 

Personal experience.

[AK_2014 113]

17 minutes ago, MiraNYC said:

From my experience in NC and MA DMV's, they treat the extension letter as to extend one year on the Green Card expropriation date. I also traveled overseas (not to my original country) 4 times with the extension letter, I had no problems at all. The first time I traveled, I did ask the custom officer about the letter, he told me it means one more year on the Green Card expiration date. 

Personal experience.

Yay! So glad it's been going so smoothly for you! :-) We've also had no problems whatsoever and have also only encountered interpretations about one year from the GC expiration date, thank goodness. (I was mainly giving a heads up that several people have reported experiencing the opposite, i.e. officials that insist on one year from the letter date, so it's good at least know that this can be an issue, even if it hopefully won't be.) Now, if only the ROC adjudication would kick into gear...

[Name O Boy 511]

3 hours ago, Teknodude said:

Just had infopass appointment in Washington DC field office. No one there. I was the only person in the waiting room. Called to window after 5 min wait. Nice officer, straight away he guessed I wanted a stamp. No questions asked. I am 51 days from the exact Green Card expiry date.  My new I551 stamp is valid for a year. 

 

I asked about my case. He said it is in "pre adjudication" apparently. So about to be assigned to an officer for adjudication. 

He said he's recommending everyone to apply for N400 if they want to. 

He said the letter extends the expiry date on your green card by 1 year. Nothing to do with the NOA date on the letter. 

 

He also joked that 2 people cried last week when surrendering their green cards for the stamp, and I asked if I was going to do the same. I informed him I didn't plan to. Aha. 

 

Very painless process. On we go..... 

Good job dude  USCIS don't want to mess with you. They figure out who you are, were you wearing a black suit  Just kidding. Thanks for sharing your experience. 

[Teknodude 53]

3 hours ago, J&E2013 said:

That's good to know teknodude 😁 Now I have an idea when to get stamp as the letter extends our green card and not based on the NOA date. Did you make an infopass online? Or you can go directly in local office without appointment 

Booked the appointment online 2 days ago. Was the only slot available so I was lucky to get it! 

[Teknodude 53]

18 minutes ago, Name O Boy said:

Good job dude  USCIS don't want to mess with you. They figure out who you are, were you wearing a black suit  Just kidding. Thanks for sharing your experience. 

Coming from you Name O Boy, that's almost a compliment! Aha. Maybe not. I was very lovely - didn't scare them at all. 

[coronita98 3]

FYI -got the green card in the mail yesterday. It was send USPS priority (sent on June 30) and it did NOT show up in USPS Informed Delivery Daily Digest email....so check the mail box every day. Good luck to all who are still waiting.

[J&E2013 10]

17 hours ago, Teknodude said:

Booked the appointment online 2 days ago. Was the only slot available so I was lucky to get it! 

I see, good for you 😉 I thought we can choose the date of appointment