I-751 October 2016 Filers

[dnp2014 44]

23 hours ago, AHMILWAUKEE said:

Hello Everyone! 

 

IHave anyone go to an infopass appointment to received the I-551 stamp? I've read that the USCIS office will only put a stamp if you have an expired GC and expired letter of extension (+1 year). Because it seems impossible to get an appointment, I wonder if I could go on Nov. 8th and ask for a case update (as I have seen here, the USCIS website doesn't provide more updates since the Receipt Notice 10/11/2016 ) and get a stamp to make sure I have something in the case the my I-751 process takes longer than the 1 year extension.

 

I don't know if this would help anyone, but St. Louis USCIS field office has LOTS of opening infopass spots in multiple days.

 

I hope I grabbed the latest version.

You can get a stamp from the office. If they suggest that its not expired yet, just tell them you are planning to travel outside.. 

 

They will not provide you a case update. I spoke to a tier 2 yesterday. He told me that he knows the situation and wants to help but he can't physically see whats happening to the case in Vermont. He can only see whatever the system shows him, like any request made on the case (bio appt, RFE etc, Approval, Denial etc). He can't escalate a request to VSC until the case is out of normal processing time. 

 

Since your case is under normal processing time, you will hear the same from the local office. 

 

[Nuovomondo 0]

I couldn’t wait anymore and I submitted my N400 online. Hopefully they will get processed at the same time. (CSC)

[PeaHen 3]

I I have a question - is it absolutely necessary to go to infopass for an extension stamp while the ROC is still pending? It has been over a year since I received my NOA and technically my extended stay has expired but the ROC is officially still in process. So I am legally here now or illegally?

[PeaHen 3]

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

You remain here legally, but you have no proof of this.... not a wise place to be. 

That's why I am asking. Who do I need to prove it to? Because I am assuming that if by any chance I "get caught" by immigration - they sure can check in the database that I am 100% legal resident since my ROC is pending (not my fault it takes them so long) Other than that I don't see a reason getting the stamp. -???-

However my question remains - I "must" get a stamp or I "may" get a stamp?

[nightingalejules 678]

6 hours ago, PeaHen said:

That's why I am asking. Who do I need to prove it to? Because I am assuming that if by any chance I "get caught" by immigration - they sure can check in the database that I am 100% legal resident since my ROC is pending (not my fault it takes them so long) Other than that I don't see a reason getting the stamp. -???-

However my question remains - I "must" get a stamp or I "may" get a stamp?

Totally "may" not "must." Even though you are technically required to carry a valid document, I believe that you'd probably be ok if you "got caught." The rest of this post is mostly for anyone else who might find it on a search:

 

Of course, that depends on what state you live in (some won't allow a full-term state ID if you've got an expiry date on your residency document, among other things, and some places have more aggressive Immigration enforcement than others) and whether you're planning  on traveling overseas. Also, there are some jobs where you actually do have to show your green card (or equivalent) to prove you are legally present. (For most jobs, they can't specify what documents you show for an I-9, but there are exceptions.) Finally, there are a lot of racists out there, and they seem to feel that the government right now is "on their side." So if you're a person of color, or not a totally fluent English speaker, you may run into trouble.

 

That said, if you're not planning to travel AND you have a full term Driver's License AND an Unrestricted Social Security Card AND are not planning to move out-of-state or get a new job until whenever they get around to approving your I-751, you don't need to get a stamp.

[Abby&Mario 100]

On 10/26/2017 at 2:00 PM, PeaHen said:

I I have a question - is it absolutely necessary to go to infopass for an extension stamp while the ROC is still pending? It has been over a year since I received my NOA and technically my extended stay has expired but the ROC is officially still in process. So I am legally here now or illegally?

I highly recommend it. You never know what can happen in life and if you have the stamp it will make for significantly fewer hassles if you suddenly have to travel, apply for a new job, etc. Setting the appointment time online is a pain, but the appointment itself is a breeze. We like that we can truly sit back, relax and just wait for the letter to come now that we have the stamp.

[Tajikboy 0]

Hi Fellas,

 

I wanted to share good news. Today I received my new I-797 NOA which states that my request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved. Date of decision: October 24, 2017. Letter is signed by Laura Zuchowski, Center Director.

 

My timeline: 

October 14 , 2016 - Case was received by Vermont center

November 11, 2016 - Biometrics appointment

 

October 2nd, 2017 - Called and spoke with Tier 2 officers to find out about what is going with case and if the address on file is correct one (confirmed that address is correct, but no more info about case)

October 24th, 2017 - Had an infoPass appointment  in Long Island office of USCIS. Officer stamped an extension for one year and told me that case shows as pending still in Vermont and no other information can be provided.

October 28th, 2017 - Received mail with a letter stating that case has been approved, wait 60 days for the new card (Date of decision October 24th, 2017 - the day of InfoPass)

[Sol De Vries 1]

On 10/20/2017 at 4:07 PM, dnp2014 said:

 

Which bank .. is it for a mortgage ? 

 

If they don't accept the letter then go get a stamp 

We're banking with Wells Fargo. Our mortgage processor and consultant are at odds with one another-- Applying for a mortgage through WF been non-productive and tedious at best. The processor and consultant, both representing WF in this story, insist on complaining about/blaming one another rather then helping us getting this loan together. Also, the fact that the processor is functionally illiterate is def. not helping my case.

 

The first and foremost reason this became a horror-show is their inability to understand my legal status in this country. Another reason is because WF as an institute is not immigrant friendly at all. They did not allow me to establish a credit history through them when they decided bounce my request for a SECURED credit card. Which is why my CC ended up with BoA, which has become the main driver behind my 750+ credit score.

 

Anyway, if they screw us out of this house they lose all our accounts.

 

Sorry for going off topic but I feel that in this particular case if I had known more about my rights and legal status it would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress and paperwork.

[Sol De Vries 1]

On 10/26/2017 at 10:05 PM, nightingalejules said:

Totally "may" not "must." Even though you are technically required to carry a valid document, I believe that you'd probably be ok if you "got caught." The rest of this post is mostly for anyone else who might find it on a search:

 

Of course, that depends on what state you live in (some won't allow a full-term state ID if you've got an expiry date on your residency document, among other things, and some places have more aggressive Immigration enforcement than others) and whether you're planning  on traveling overseas. Also, there are some jobs where you actually do have to show your green card (or equivalent) to prove you are legally present. (For most jobs, they can't specify what documents you show for an I-9, but there are exceptions.) Finally, there are a lot of racists out there, and they seem to feel that the government right now is "on their side." So if you're a person of color, or not a totally fluent English speaker, you may run into trouble.

 

That said, if you're not planning to travel AND you have a full term Driver's License AND an Unrestricted Social Security Card AND are not planning to move out-of-state or get a new job until whenever they get around to approving your I-751, you don't need to get a stamp.

I whole-heartedly underwrite this. And please carry with you at least a copy of your extension letter as to make it clear that you are still a Permanent Resident. This, in combination with a valid driver's license is all you need to get around. The green card plus the NOA are your Status. Your Driver's License is your valid form of identification.

[Sol De Vries 1]

On 10/26/2017 at 3:03 PM, Dee elle said:

You remain here legally, but you have no proof of this.... not a wise place to be. 

From a legal point of view your NOA is your status. The stamp acts as a reentry permit as it requires a non-expired document that establishes your status as a Permanent Resident, which is your NOA plus stamp.

 

As a Florida resident however presenting your Driver's License would be enough I assume.

 

See  https://immigration.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=005535 for more details.

[dnp2014 44]

22 hours ago, Sol De Vries said:

We're banking with Wells Fargo. Our mortgage processor and consultant are at odds with one another-- Applying for a mortgage through WF been non-productive and tedious at best. The processor and consultant, both representing WF in this story, insist on complaining about/blaming one another rather then helping us getting this loan together. Also, the fact that the processor is functionally illiterate is def. not helping my case.

 

The first and foremost reason this became a horror-show is their inability to understand my legal status in this country. Another reason is because WF as an institute is not immigrant friendly at all. They did not allow me to establish a credit history through them when they decided bounce my request for a SECURED credit card. Which is why my CC ended up with BoA, which has become the main driver behind my 750+ credit score.

 

Anyway, if they screw us out of this house they lose all our accounts.

 

Sorry for going off topic but I feel that in this particular case if I had known more about my rights and legal status it would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress and paperwork.

There is a thread already for mortgage application during I-751 process. Please check the thread. some info in there may help you.. 

 

I am also with Wells. I know the loan officer for past 10 years. I was also co-borrower on bro's home loan with Wells for 7 years.  I notified about my wife GC issue before the loan process. He said can't tell how it will workout with underwriters. Anyway we submitted the app and I uploaded the GC and extension letter through loan tracker. After a week they requested to provide proof of extending GC. I don't know if they saw the letter initially.  Few days before the request one of VJ member (@ColGil) posted his experience and the way he explained to the lender. Actually his post was really helpful. I just copied his words and explained by email to the processor with extension letter + copy of processing time from USCIS web site. After a week later I received the commitment. There was no condition related to her GC. So I think they accepted my explanation. Right now my process just slowed down due to some issue with the seller. 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 30, 2017 by dnp2014

[stellar102 2]

On 10/26/2017 at 9:45 AM, Dionysus said:

I couldn’t wait anymore and I submitted my N400 online. Hopefully they will get processed at the same time. (CSC)

same here. I sent mine through mail last Thursday. Hopefully I can hear that they accepted my application by this week. 

 

[Nuovomondo 0]

2 minutes ago, stellar102 said:

same here. I sent mine through mail last Thursday. Hopefully I can hear that they accepted my application by this week. 

 

Hi Stellar. Submitting online was a succes. I did it on Wednesday and I’m already going tomorrow for biometrics. 😇

[technoman 2]

42 minutes ago, stellar102 said:

same here. I sent mine through mail last Thursday. Hopefully I can hear that they accepted my application by this week. 

 

Did you send in a photocopy of the expired GC along with a copy of the passport stamp, if you have one? I'm thinking of applying for the N-400, too. I just don't know if they'd accept a copy of the expired GC.

Edited October 31, 2017 by technoman

[qan714 4]

13 hours ago, Dionysus said:

Hi Stellar. Submitting online was a succes. I did it on Wednesday and I’m already going tomorrow for biometrics. 😇

Hi @Dionysus Can you please show me how you filed i400 online? I looked through entire USCIS website and found nothing.

 

There are only three options:

• Pay immigrant fee
• Application for I-90
• Application for I-131A

I included a screenshot of the page for reference.

 

Thank you in advance!