I-751 September 2016 Filers

[fralifay 1]

Just got my passport stamped today. The officer gave me 6 months extension and took my CR-1 card. I asked if it was advisable to file N-400 while waiting for the 10yr GC. She said they can't really advise us what to do and that there is no guarantee that the I-751 will get adjucated when you file for N-400 and that the case might even be transferred to another office and might cause other delays.

I sure hope that CSC will process things faster so that we can move on and breath a little better. Good luck to us guys!

[Christopher1384 12]

Hi everyone,

 

we wanted to make an info pass appointment in san francisco so that we could get a stamp in my wifes passport in order for us to keep traveling as we often do because her 1 year extnsion letter will expire in November 2017. There are no appointments available according to the website and we called in for help and received none, just told us to check for appointments daily. Is there a specific person we can ask to speak to who can make us an appointment to get the stamp in her passport so that we can go on vacation? Thank you.

Edited October 16, 2017 by Christopher1384
added info

[fralifay 1]

@Christopher1384 Try booking the appointment around 12 midnight. That's what I did and it worked for me.

[BFP XX 62]

Check after midnight or 2am, it seems that is when the new appts get released. You may need to be flexible, but there will be new appointments available to book for that following at week 👍

[Christopher1384 12]

3 minutes ago, BFP XX said:

Check after midnight or 2am, it seems that is when the new appts get released. You may need to be flexible, but there will be new appointments available to book for that following at week 👍

Thank you! I assume you mean midnight California time??

[BFP XX 62]

11 minutes ago, Christopher1384 said:

Thank you! I assume you mean midnight California time??

I'm not sure tbh. I'm on mountain time, and I can't remember for sure... But I think they became available at midnight for me. If you don't see them by 12:10am, I would check back after 2am 👍 But they will be there. I was panicked too, wondering how I would ever get an appt! But that's just the way they release them... Probably to stop no shows/cancellations 👍

[arpit25 4]

On 10/10/2017 at 2:24 PM, shell20 said:

I would definitely go for citizenship if you're eligible and  so inclined.  I would try a service request, if it allows you to do one, before contacting a senator, although you're still in processing times according to their processing times, so I doubt there is much you can do about it. I'm sure you will get news very, very shortly. 

 

I would recommend USPS informed service to you, so you can see what is coming in your mail (if you don't already have it) and then you don't miss your approval or interview or rfe or whatever happens with your case.

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So I just received some good news. My wife's case got approved on 10/6 and the letter arrived in the mail today. Its funny how I called USCIS last week (after 10/6) and even the Tier 2 officer provided no update on the case. Their systems must be really antiquated.

 

I also sent some documents to my congressman's office this morning to follow-up. But I guess I have to withdraw the request now that its approved.  Time to work on the N400 application....

 

Question:

 

How long does it typically take to get the greencard in mail? The letter says 60 days.....I have an appointment with infopass next week....but I am inclined to keep it and get a stamp as we are travelling overseas on 11/10

 

Key Dates:

NOA 1: Sep 23 2016

Fingerprints: Oct 24 2016

Approval Oct 6 2017

 

[shell20 746]

5 minutes ago, arpit25 said:

 

So I just received some good news. My wife's case got approved on 10/6 and the letter arrived in the mail today. Its funny how I called USCIS last week (after 10/6) and even the Tier 2 officer provided no update on the case. Their systems must be really antiquated.

 

I also sent some documents to my congressman's office this morning to follow-up. But I guess I have to withdraw the request now that its approved.  Time to work on the N400 application....

 

Question:

 

How long does it typically take to get the greencard in mail? The letter says 60 days.....I have an appointment with infopass next week....but I am inclined to keep it and get a stamp as we are travelling overseas on 11/10

 

Key Dates:

NOA 1: Sep 23 2016

Fingerprints: Oct 24 2016

Approval Oct 6 2017

 

That's great news around 2 weeks or earlier.  I would get the stamp to cover myself if they allow you to do so, don't risk it being delayed or such. Keep your appointment and you can always cancel it. I am pretty cautious with GC's after getting mine stolen.

Edited October 16, 2017 by shell20

[lesly87 27]

6 minutes ago, arpit25 said:

 

So I just received some good news. My wife's case got approved on 10/6 and the letter arrived in the mail today. Its funny how I called USCIS last week (after 10/6) and even the Tier 2 officer provided no update on the case. Their systems must be really antiquated.

 

I also sent some documents to my congressman's office this morning to follow-up. But I guess I have to withdraw the request now that its approved.  Time to work on the N400 application....

 

Question:

 

How long does it typically take to get the greencard in mail? The letter says 60 days.....I have an appointment with infopass next week....but I am inclined to keep it and get a stamp as we are travelling overseas on 11/10

 

Key Dates:

NOA 1: Sep 23 2016

Fingerprints: Oct 24 2016

Approval Oct 6 2017

 

@arpit25 Congrats! Can you share with us what is your local field office? Is it Houston Texas?

[Ingrid28 69]

Seems like everything to do with that office has some seriously long wait times. I am so sick of it.

[dudeinTriBeCa 38]

5 hours ago, arpit25 said:

 

So I just received some good news. My wife's case got approved on 10/6 and the letter arrived in the mail today. Its funny how I called USCIS last week (after 10/6) and even the Tier 2 officer provided no update on the case. Their systems must be really antiquated.

 

I also sent some documents to my congressman's office this morning to follow-up. But I guess I have to withdraw the request now that its approved.  Time to work on the N400 application....

 

Question:

 

How long does it typically take to get the greencard in mail? The letter says 60 days.....I have an appointment with infopass next week....but I am inclined to keep it and get a stamp as we are travelling overseas on 11/10

 

Key Dates:

NOA 1: Sep 23 2016

Fingerprints: Oct 24 2016

Approval Oct 6 2017

 

If u read my I-751 timeline, u can determine how long it may take to get your card following the approval letter.

[akg25 0]

13 hours ago, lesly87 said:

@arpit25 Congrats! Can you share with us what is your local field office? Is it Houston Texas?

Newark NJ

[kettlefish 10]

My extension letter has expired already. However, I got a passport stamp in March so I could travel. Now the thing is even *that*  stamp is expiring soon because immigration officer only gave me 9 months.

 

Question: If the the first stamp expires (Dec 2017), will I be prevented from later getting another stamp if I need to travel? (whilst still waiting on GC to arrive)

Edited October 17, 2017 by kettlefish

[Lemon23 400]

4 hours ago, kettlefish said:

My extension letter has expired already. However, I got a passport stamp in March so I could travel. Now the thing is even *that*  stamp is expiring soon because immigration officer only gave me 9 months.

 

Question: If the the first stamp expires (Dec 2017), will I be prevented from later getting another stamp if I need to travel? (whilst still waiting on GC to arrive)

No, You can request a stamp over and over again until you got your ROC approval. 

[4444510 33]

18 hours ago, Ingrid28 said:

Seems like everything to do with that office has some seriously long wait times. I am so sick of it.

I hear you, it poisons my life.