I-751 September 2016 Filers

[anatinsley 0]

On 10/14/2017 at 7:57 AM, Starkilla09 said:

There’s no need for you to sweat about anything, CSC is dangerously backlogged barely scratching July 2016 cases. As you can see you still have many months off waiting ahead of you. VSC on the other hand is doing a little better with October 2016 approvals currently. Everything used to be the reverse under 6 months for CSC until backlog generated around late 2016. It has always been a periodic trend that happens in cycles over certain years especially during election times when petitions spike. It has nothing to do with your same sex marriage or this administration. You’re still a permanent resident for all intents and purposes until your I-751 gets adjudicated no matter how long it takes. Same sex marriage by the way is now the law of the land and no administration can overrule what the Supreme Court ruled. The U.S. constitution has checks and balances for a reason between the different branches of government. I’m a December 2016 filer and still waiting since biometrics if that should make you feel better.

Thank you!! I really feel a lot better after reading everybody responses! I was not aware of the serious backlog at CSC, so after seeing that my situation is similar to anybody else, I feel like I can rest a little easier.

Let's hope!!

[Cangreja 1]

On 10/16/2017 at 7:42 PM, 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

 

My approval letter was on September 26h, on October 3rd they made update "card is processing" , on October 13 changed status "we mailed you the new GC" I still waiting for it😱

[4444510 33]

People here like to have a multipage discussions on how many days are between their approval notice and actual receiving their card. But who cares 3 days, 7 days, 10 days when you got an approval. It only distracts us who are still suffering.

Edited October 18, 2017 by 4444510

[Ketsuban 1,034]

12 minutes ago, 4444510 said:

People here like to have a multipage discussions on how many days are between their approval notice and actual receiving their card. But who cares 3 days, 7 days, 10 days when you got an approval. It only distracts us who are still suffering.

I don't see the problem. I'd be anxious too if I got the approval and didn't get the card in a timely manner. 

[mindthegap 2,599]

On 10/17/2017 at 9:51 AM, 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.

 

I am on my fourth stamp....

[4444510 33]

9 minutes ago, Ketsuban said:

I don't see the problem. I'd be anxious too if I got the approval and didn't get the card in a timely manner. 

If I wouldn't receive in a month then yes but please give me a break, I am talking about the same day when they receive the notice

[LiliDeyan 5]

This morning I went to get my stamp. I got it till 18 of April and he didn't take my extension letter and the green card. The immigration officer was really nice and honest about our situation. He said that September fillers won't hear anything before the end of January. I told him that by my calculations I think I would have news by March-April and he said that my calculations are accurate. Although, he mentioned that every week they deal with different amount of applications and some  weeks they have a lot, some are not that many, so there is a chance for February or May, depending of how many are the applicant for August and September. But he said that he is certain that I won't have any news before February. 

[dnp2014 44]

11 minutes ago, LiliDeyan said:

This morning I went to get my stamp. I got it till 18 of April and he didn't take my extension letter and the green card. The immigration officer was really nice and honest about our situation. He said that September fillers won't hear anything before the end of January. I told him that by my calculations I think I would have news by March-April and he said that my calculations are accurate. Although, he mentioned that every week they deal with different amount of applications and some  weeks they have a lot, some are not that many, so there is a chance for February or May, depending of how many are the applicant for August and September. But he said that he is certain that I won't have any news before February. 

Glad that they allowed to keep the old GC 

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I just booked an infopass to get a stamp. The Cleveland office must be really quiet because there were tons of open appointments. 

[Laurynsan 1]

Hi every one... I’m new here!! Just found this helpful website... I’m a late October filler, my NOA is dated on November 3rd 2016, bio dec 7th and nothing yet... getting crazy here!!! Any advise? Oh!! And VSC office... also I noticed that in August 31th where processing October 3... so is supposed to be November already not??? I have a friend with NOA 5 days before me, and got his approval letter on 9/28, same office... could be something wrong with mine???

[TaniaC 8]

1 hour ago, Laurynsan said:

Hi every one... I’m new here!! Just found this helpful website... I’m a late October filler, my NOA is dated on November 3rd 2016, bio dec 7th and nothing yet... getting crazy here!!! Any advise? Oh!! And VSC office... also I noticed that in August 31th where processing October 3... so is supposed to be November already not??? I have a friend with NOA 5 days before me, and got his approval letter on 9/28, same office... could be something wrong with mine???

There are plenty of VSC September filers here, who are still waiting for their approval. Your friend just got lucky, the officer responsible for his paperwork must have worked faster than others, that's it. Sorry to disappoint you, but unless you are as lucky as your friend you won't get approval till mid November - December. I also suggest you look for November filers forum to get a real picture of processing times. 

[Laurynsan 1]

2 hours ago, TaniaC said:

There are plenty of VSC September filers here, who are still waiting for their approval. Your friend just got lucky, the officer responsible for his paperwork must have worked faster than others, that's it. Sorry to disappoint you, but unless you are as lucky as your friend you won't get approval till mid November - December. I also suggest you look for November filers forum to get a real picture of processing times. 

Thank you for your advice... just filled with patience 

[avaya 3]

My NOA date was 9/14/2016, VSC, and did biometrics mid Oct 2016 (don't remember exact date). I got an extension stamp on passport back in 02/2017, which will last till 02/2018, they took the old GC. 

 

I got hold of a level 2 call back today, as customer service can't confirm address on the case. The call back wait time originally stated was 116 min, and it came in at 140 min, it shows up as a 8000000 number. I confirmed my address is correct ( as I filed an address change), and the case is still at VSC. 

This level 2 was not helpful at all, he was just BS for the full time. First he asked me -- did you go to your interview? I told him I never got notice of any interview, and then he double checked, said yep, 'good for you, no interview means you are good'. I asked him about the '10/3/2017' as of date showing on USCIS processing time website, he said that means they are giving priority to cases before 10/3/2017... He then asked me 'is your extension expiring?' I told him I got a stamp extended to 02/2018, and he said that's how long we think it'll take, that's why we give it till then. Which is again BS, the info pass officer gave me till 02/2018 because that's exactly a year since the day of info pass. 

 

Anyway, it's a wait game. Good luck to everyone including myself. 

Edited October 19, 2017 by avaya

[anly8872 25]

Finally, I’ve got the GC today. Here is a timeline. 

 

09/23/2016 : NOA1

11/04/2016 : Biometric

10/12/2017 : Case status changed - New Card is being produced

10/16/2017 : Case status changed - Card was mailed to me

10/18/2017 : Card arrived in mail box

 

NO APPROVAL LETTER. So I didn’t know the Approval date. 

 

Good luck everyone. 

[Cangreja 1]

I do not know why you have to see it as a problem, this is a forum where we share all the updates and if you are waiting almost a year for approval it is logical that you want to have the gc in your hands, like me that I 'm waiting for it 23 days and it not arrives🙄