I-751 September 2016 Filers

[TaniaC 8]

12 hours ago, anly8872 said:

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. 

I wonder if you did not get approval letter what would be a document justifying you LPR status in case your GC gets lost or stolen?

Of course you would immediately apply for the replacement, but let's say for some reason you need a proof of status while waiting...

Do you think it makes sense to call them and ask about the approval letter as well?

[TaniaC 8]

Actually, I just looked through the instructions for the form I-90 (Replacement of Green Card). In case your GC got stolen or lost you need to submit I-90 with just copies of your ID.

 

However, in case your permanent GC was issued but you never received it you have to submit I-90 plus the NOA (I-797) with the decision about you case (i.e. an Approval letter). Quote from I-90 Instructions: "Item Number 2.b. My previous card was issued but never received. Select this reason if you never received your card. Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797, Notice of Action, for any of the following forms that should have resulted in issuance of your Permanent Resident Card: Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence; etc..."

 

So I would strongly recommend to those whose case status changes from "Case was received" to "Card being produced" to call and inquire for the Approval Letter, that it has been sent to your address.

Because if, heaven forbid, you will not receive you new card, you may be in trouble without an official document stating that your I-751 petition was approved.

[Bomzy 19]

21 hours ago, Ketsuban said:

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

I agree, went there two weeks ago, plenty of appointment, got myself stamped for a year .  By the way, when I first landed here, most people here would tell me "Out of all the 50 states, you chose Cleveland? " .  Maybe that's one of the reason it is quiet, lol.

[dudeinTriBeCa 38]

18 minutes ago, Bomzy said:

I agree, went there two weeks ago, plenty of appointment, got myself stamped for a year .  By the way, when I first landed here, most people here would tell me "Out of all the 50 states, you chose Cleveland? " .  Maybe that's one of the reason it is quiet, lol.

I never knew Cleveland was a state! Good to know...

[Bomzy 19]

6 minutes ago, dudeinTriBeCa said:

I never knew Cleveland was a state! Good to know...

My bad, i meant Ohio!! Because we are here in Cleveland, i centered myself around it, applause for a SmartASS 

[4444510 33]

20 hours ago, avaya said:

 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.

That's hilariously dump LOL

[4444510 33]

19 hours ago, Cangreja said:

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🙄

Then maybe should create a separate thread. Approved but GC didn't come ))

[sidelcampeador 18]

i got NOA1 on 9/21/2016 and biometrics done 10/18/2016 and no other news since then  my NOA expires end of this month and i just got hired. Every finger crossed

[Ketsuban 1,034]

3 hours ago, sidelcampeador said:

i got NOA1 on 9/21/2016 and biometrics done 10/18/2016 and no other news since then  my NOA expires end of this month and i just got hired. Every finger crossed

All you need to show them is your driver's license/state ID and unrestricted social security card. If they ask for anything else, they are committing a federal crime. They also cannot re-verify you at a later date for any reason. 

[TaniaC 8]

An update: got my approval letter yesterday.

 

A quick timeline:

I-751 filed 09-13-2016

NOA1 date (receipt date) 09-20-2016

Biometrics taken 10-21-2016

Approval date 10-13-2017

Approval letter received (delivery from VSC to Atlanta, GA) 10-20-2017

 

For your information, Approval letter does not have "Return service request" stamp. Here is the picture of my envelope. So, I think it will be forwarded by USPS if accidentally sent to your old address and you have USPS forward mail service set up. 

[lesly87 27]

2 hours ago, TaniaC said:

An update: got my approval letter yesterday.

 

A quick timeline:

I-751 filed 09-13-2016

NOA1 date (receipt date) 09-20-2016

Biometrics taken 10-21-2016

Approval date 10-13-2017

Approval letter received (delivery from VSC to Atlanta, GA) 10-20-2017

 

For your information, Approval letter does not have "Return service request" stamp. Here is the picture of my envelope. So, I think it will be forwarded by USPS if accidentally sent to your old address and you have USPS forward mail service set up. 

@TaniaC Congrats on your approval! Can you tell us the name of the local service center director who signed your approval letter? Thank you!

[bengad2010 3]

Is there CSC filer in this forum that is still waiting for 10 years Green card?

[Ketsuban 1,034]

3 minutes ago, bengad2010 said:

Is there CSC filer in this forum that is still waiting for 10 years Green card?

Most of us are. 

[BFP XX 62]

Just now, Ketsuban said:

Most of us are. 

Yes, we all are. The one approval on the list turned out to be a mistake... They hadn't been approved, they are also still pending. Could be a few more months until we hear anything.

[bengad2010 3]

1 minute ago, Ketsuban said:

Most of us are. 

Ok. I'm still waiting on mine too, do you think it is advisable to file citizenship now?