I-751 September 2016 Filers

[LiliDeyan 5]

On 4/12/2018 at 6:11 PM, Ozgirl1981 said:

Keeping bumped. @LiliDeyan any news?

I had InfoPass on Wednesday because my stamp expires on 4/18/2018 and I got new stamp till 10/8/2018. The person who gave me the stamp was not helpful at all. He said that my case was never transferred and is still in California. I asked him about the dhs account emails with different dates and the check status websites dates and why they differ and he had no idea why. I asked if someones looking at my case right now and he said that it looks like mine is still in the waiting but I "...should get an approval or date for an interview soon since they are working on September fillers right now...You will get it for sure before the date on your new stamp..."

they all are disrespecting us with all those waiting times, computer errors, and printing errors.   

   

Edited April 14, 2018 by LiliDeyan

[Ozgirl1981 78]

1 hour ago, LiliDeyan said:

I had InfoPass on Wednesday because my stamp expires on 4/18/2018 and I got new stamp till 10/8/2018. The person who gave me the stamp was not helpful at all. He said that my case was never transferred and is still in California. I asked him about the dhs account emails with different dates and the check status websites dates and why they differ and he had no idea why. I asked if someones looking at my case right now and he said that it looks like mine is still in the waiting but I "...should get an approval or date for an interview soon since they are working on September fillers right now...You will get it for sure before the date on your new stamp..."

they all are disrespecting us with all those waiting times, computer errors, and printing errors.   

   

I'm sorry that you got no information about your case. Hopefully by you going in there and asking, it might prompt your case to be looked at. 
I got 3 case transfer status updates last week alone. I thought they were messing with me but today I got the first of the hard-copy letters in the mail. 
Due to being in Washington state, I sent my ROC to CSC. My transfer letter said that my case was transferred to CSC. That might explain why I got 2 more transfers after that. 
So, I'm with you...  

[Mohitj 3]

Question: I used a lawyer to file the initial i751 petition but received an RFE... can I go ahead and file the response myself? The lawyer did a shitty job of preparing the initial application (charged $1700) and now wants another $1000 to prep a response.  I feel we've done a better job thanks to this forum.  

[New Brighton 17]

25 minutes ago, Mohitj said:

Question: I used a lawyer to file the initial i751 petition but received an RFE... can I go ahead and file the response myself? The lawyer did a shitty job of preparing the initial application (charged $1700) and now wants another $1000 to prep a response.  I feel we've done a better job thanks to this forum.  

get another lawyer or do it yourself.  This is low for sure, an RFE should be part of a $1700 fee.   

[Mohitj 3]

3 minutes ago, New Brighton said:

get another lawyer or do it yourself.  This is low for sure, an RFE should be part of a $1700 fee.   

I know right? Another 1000 is crazy...plus if they had done their job right we'd probably not have gotten a RFE...anyway we've already prepped a response...I just want to know if there's a form we need to fill out that says the lawyer won't rep us. I saw a mention of a letter to uscis that we need to write but can't find a specific format. 

[New Brighton 17]

7 minutes ago, Mohitj said:

I know right? Another 1000 is crazy...plus if they had done their job right we'd probably not have gotten a RFE...anyway we've already prepped a response...I just want to know if there's a form we need to fill out that says the lawyer won't rep us. I saw a mention of a letter to uscis that we need to write but can't find a specific format. 

You're right, it seems to me that the RFE is just the last push to get across the line.  Do it well, assume the burden of proof on you always and do more than you think you should and I think you'll be ok.  Ask some questions on this board and get all the info you need.  If your RFE is successful its all done in a week to tens days from the cases I've seen in this thread. 

 

Edited April 15, 2018 by New Brighton

[Mohitj 3]

Just now, New Brighton said:

You're right, it seems to me that the RFE is just the last push to get across the line.  Do it well, assume the burden of proof on you always and do more than you think you should and I think you'll be ok.  Ask some questions on this board and all the get info you need.  If your RFE is successful its all done in a week to tens days from the cases I've seen in this thread. 

Yes.  We've prepped the following from date of marriage (2014 - present) (thanks to this forum)

- joint taxes 

- joint bank statements 

- retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiaries 

- credit card statements and payment via joint account

- drivers licenses showing joint address

- house deed

- utility bills showing payment via joint account

- photos with family 

- travel/event tickets

- life/health insurance 

 

 

[Ketsuban 1,034]

1 hour ago, Mohitj said:

Question: I used a lawyer to file the initial i751 petition but received an RFE... can I go ahead and file the response myself? The lawyer did a shitty job of preparing the initial application (charged $1700) and now wants another $1000 to prep a response.  I feel we've done a better job thanks to this forum.  

I despair at these lawyers, I really do an RFE is totally on them and should be free

Edited April 15, 2018 by Ketsuban
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[Scazy 78]

1 hour ago, Mohitj said:

I know right? Another 1000 is crazy...plus if they had done their job right we'd probably not have gotten a RFE...anyway we've already prepped a response...I just want to know if there's a form we need to fill out that says the lawyer won't rep us. I saw a mention of a letter to uscis that we need to write but can't find a specific format. 

Wow, don't forget to leave them a review at avvo to help other people not to choose that lawyer. RFE is a part of initial ROC fee. Not to mention the whole idea of getting a lawyer for ROC is to make sure you won't get one. 

Maybe consider creating your own thread here to see how to remove the lawyer from your file, I don't think you need one for the list of evidences you provided 

good luck 

[Mohitj 3]

5 minutes ago, Scazy said:

Wow, don't forget to leave them a review at avvo to help other people not to choose that lawyer. RFE is a part of initial ROC fee. Not to mention the whole idea of getting a lawyer for ROC is to make sure you won't get one. 

Maybe consider creating your own thread here to see how to remove the lawyer from your file, I don't think you need one for the list of evidences you provided 

good luck 

Exactly the only reason we hired a lawyer was to ensure we didn't get a RFE!  I was soo pissed when they were like oh no big deal it ll be another 1000! 

 

We've prepped a comprehensive package and won't be getting a lawyer this time. 

47 minutes ago, Ketsuban said:

I despair at these lawyers, I really do an RFE is totally on them and should be free

Completely agree! 

[Ketsuban 1,034]

22 minutes ago, Mohitj said:

Exactly the only reason we hired a lawyer was to ensure we didn't get a RFE!  I was soo pissed when they were like oh no big deal it ll be another 1000! 

 

We've prepped a comprehensive package and won't be getting a lawyer this time. 

Completely agree! 

I would honestly report them because they probably did this on purpose in order to charge you again. Any lawyer worth their salt would not get you an RFE to begin with and in the unfortunately even they did, would not make it out to be your fault or problem to fix.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I just checked my USCIS account and saw that it's updated to say they scheduled me for biometrics. The letter hasn't been uploaded yet. Was hoping they'd waive the requirement given the circumstances.

[darnit 2]

Hi everyone,

My case (Removing conditions on GC) was approved back on Feb 12th, and still haven't received the GC in the mail.. was wondering if anyone is experiencing the same situation! is it worth submitting an inquiry?? I feel like it won't make a difference but wanted to check with you guys!

 

Thanks

[HighlyBeloved 23]

1 hour ago, darnit said:

Hi everyone,

My case (Removing conditions on GC) was approved back on Feb 12th, and still haven't received the GC in the mail.. was wondering if anyone is experiencing the same situation! is it worth submitting an inquiry?? I feel like it won't make a difference but wanted to check with you guys!

 

Thanks

 

That is a long time ago. Did you check the status of your application on https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/?

 

[darnit 2]

50 minutes ago, HighlyBeloved said:

That is a long time ago. Did you check the status of your application on https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/?

 

Oh I just created an account and logged in and saw this notice:

 

February 15, 2018

We mailed your card to you. The U.S. Postal Service will deliver it.

You do not need to do anything at this time

The post office will deliver your card to your current mailing address. If your mailing address changes, update your address with us.

If you do not receive your card by March 17, 2018, send us a case inquiry and select that you did not receive your card by mail.

==============================================================================

So I just submitted a case inquiry and got an email saying to expect a response by May 8th!

I'm so confused about how long can postal service take.. this's so weird..

 

I want to thank you so much for telling me about creating a uscis account!

At least one can see the updates