I-751 August 2016 Filers

[sddude89 31]

I don't know how strict other offices are.

 

But one thing for sure, trying with the system several times ends up showing up an appointment.

For example, I just randomly entered 60601 (Chicago) and a time slot showed up.

 

So, regardless if other offices will take you or not, personally, I would prefer to try to get an appointment at my local field office by trying several times online. Not because that's what one should do, but just because it is more convenient to go to my assigned field office as it is actually the CLOSEST.  It eventually works.

I think  out of desperation people give up and grab whatever is available first (wherever).

For me, waiting patiently and trying the online system over several days a couple of times a day saves me more time than getting in the car and drive for two hours or more.

 

Edited January 2, 2018 by sddude89

[LynLyn120 3]

3 hours ago, sddude89 said:

I don't know how strict other offices are.

 

But one thing for sure, trying with the system several times ends up showing up an appointment.

For example, I just randomly entered 60601 (Chicago) and a time slot showed up.

 

So, regardless if other offices will take you or not, personally, I would prefer to try to get an appointment at my local field office by trying several times online. Not because that's what one should do, but just because it is more convenient to go to my assigned field office as it is actually the CLOSEST.  It eventually works.

I think  out of desperation people give up and grab whatever is available first (wherever).

For me, waiting patiently and trying the online system over several days a couple of times a day saves me more time than getting in the car and drive for two hours or more.

 

Unfortunately, for me the office in St. Louis or in Indianapolis is actually closer than my assigned  field in Chicago, it’s over 3 hours plus the time you have to look for parking and the mess of a traffic you have to put up with is just too much, it’s not practical to be honest. I desperately need to get my extension done so I can go back to the Philippines and see my grandma, she’s sick and she has been asking for me to go back for over a year now. And my extension letter is expiring next week, so yeah I admit I was desperate and got the schedule for Wednesday at 1:40pm in Indianapolis which is amazing, I don’t have to deal with the stress of watching the uscis website all day, which I don’t have the time to do cause I’m working. 

[indiandude1111 27]

Any approvals today?  Did I miss anything exciting ? 

Edited January 2, 2018 by indiandude1111

[lamodigo 6]

 

 

08/15/2016 NOA CSC

12/18/2017 got stamp on passport 

 12/20/2017 12:40pm E-mail and Text alert: we ordered your new card for Receipt number xxx...and we mail it to you...  Waited 16 months and 5 days 

12/29/2017 Receive letter saying that I was approved and GC for 10 years on the mail 

 

The process was so slow that I thought I was going insane for moments, but I'm glad is over. This forum was the best thing I found, you guys are amazing!  Thanks for sharing your experiences!

 

Happy New Year!

 

Update the list please! 

 

 

 

[Nikki06 46]

46 minutes ago, lamodigo said:

 

 

08/15/2016 NOA CSC

12/18/2017 got stamp on passport 

 12/20/2017 12:40pm E-mail and Text alert: we ordered your new card for Receipt number xxx...and we mail it to you...  Waited 16 months and 5 days 

12/29/2017 Receive letter saying that I was approved and GC for 10 years on the mail 

 

The process was so slow that I thought I was going insane for moments, but I'm glad is over. This forum was the best thing I found, you guys are amazing!  Thanks for sharing your experiences!

 

Happy New Year!

 

Update the list please! 

 

 

 

Congrats !!!

[Yhan2x 37]

Yay finally got an update

noa1 is August 22

 

On January 2, 2018, we mailed your new card for Receipt Number WAC********, to the address you gave us. 

 

If you do not receive your card by February 1, 2018, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request that we send your new card to you. 

 

If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

 

Edited January 3, 2018 by Yhan2x

[dddd 0]

Hi everyone, 

Congrats to the approved ones!!! 

Here's my update, NOA: August 5 for Vermont. We got an RFE, sent the new evidence on september, then I talked to a tier 2 and he told me that I should go to the field office for a stamp just in case in 30 days after the extension is over. So I  went to uscis office as emergency to get my I-551 stamp on october, they said no, go get an infopass. That 30 days things are nonsense etc etc etc. I could get the infopass for december 7, I went there, The officer said our case is waiting for an interview date. I asked why they want an interview, and if there's any problem on our file. He said " They passed a new law so now almost all files are gonna be called for interview, so don't panic about this" He gave me my I-551 stamp for a year. I have no idea what kind of law they passed etc. Honestly didn't wanna look up and make ourselves more anxious. On december 9 we got our interview date for january 10th. Now waiting for our interview.

PS: There is still no update about our case online. So I stopped checking case status online. 

Edited January 3, 2018 by dddd

[Name O Boy 511]

13 hours ago, dddd said:

Hi everyone, 

Congrats to the approved ones!!! 

Here's my update, NOA: August 5 for Vermont. We got an RFE, sent the new evidence on september, then I talked to a tier 2 and he told me that I should go to the field office for a stamp just in case in 30 days after the extension is over. So I  went to uscis office as emergency to get my I-551 stamp on october, they said no, go get an infopass. That 30 days things are nonsense etc etc etc. I could get the infopass for december 7, I went there, The officer said our case is waiting for an interview date. I asked why they want an interview, and if there's any problem on our file. He said " They passed a new law so now almost all files are gonna be called for interview, so don't panic about this" He gave me my I-551 stamp for a year. I have no idea what kind of law they passed etc. Honestly didn't wanna look up and make ourselves more anxious. On december 9 we got our interview date for january 10th. Now waiting for our interview.

PS: There is still no update about our case online. So I stopped checking case status online. 

In fact, there is no law passed yet to conduct interviews for all I-751 applicants, it is simply impossible. The immigration officer gave you wrong information with a complete unprofessional behavior. Since October-1 Adjustment of Status based on employment interviews are mandatory by the USCIS because of red flags and issues in the past. 

[indiandude1111 27]

2 hours ago, Name O Boy said:

In fact, there is no law passed yet to conduct interviews for all I-751 applicants, it is simply impossible. The immigration officer gave you wrong information with a complete unprofessional behavior. Since October-1 Adjustment of Status based on employment interviews are mandatory by the USCIS because of red flags and issues in the past. 

I agree..  Perhaps there might be a quota that USCIS wants to fill where they will call you for an interview even if there aren't any red flags. I had a friend of mine who they did call for an interview and they were in and out very quick. The interviewing officer didn't really understand why they were called because he couldn't see anything concerning...  

[tylago 19]

Anyone traveled with I-551 stamp with Japan Airlines? Any issue boarding the plane to US? Thank you for your sharing.

[rt1012 18]

8 minutes ago, tylago said:

Anyone traveled with I-551 stamp with Japan Airlines? Any issue boarding the plane to US? Thank you for your sharing.

I went to japan twice last year with the stamp. No issue at all.

[Ambition19 2]

I want to apply for citizenship... have anyone applied already w/ fee or have their waived? if so, does it change the speeding process??

[johncali9 6]

I received my green card Today. Thank you so much everyone and good luck.

[4444510 33]

14 hours ago, johncali9 said:

I received my green card Today. Thank you so much everyone and good luck.

Congrats! Looks like someone stopped updating the list, few changes have happened since 10 days ago.

[Kmnm 4]

On 1/2/2018 at 5:02 PM, lamodigo said:

Did you apply or do you plan to apply for N-400 as well? 

 

08/15/2016 NOA CSC

12/18/2017 got stamp on passport 

 12/20/2017 12:40pm E-mail and Text alert: we ordered your new card for Receipt number xxx...and we mail it to you...  Waited 16 months and 5 days 

12/29/2017 Receive letter saying that I was approved and GC for 10 years on the mail 

 

The process was so slow that I thought I was going insane for moments, but I'm glad is over. This forum was the best thing I found, you guys are amazing!  Thanks for sharing your experiences!

 

Happy New Year!

 

Update the list please!