I-751 November 2016 Filers

[Credo 12]

Filed my ROC on November 23, received Nov 27th , NOA 1 came Dec 28th . Took longer than usual to arrive. 

[thisisgee 3]

23 hours ago, Name O Boy said:

 

Secondly, Use the number on your biometric notice to track your case. The tracking number on the top right of your biometric notice. 

Thanks Name O Boy!!

I went back to form I-797C and saw there are actually two WAC numbers on there - I'd been trying with the 'wrong' one, which appears at the top of form I-797 - What a rookie mistake 

So now I have finally seen with my own eyes the webpage telling me that they received my case and how they waived the fees associated haha!

This notice states that they 'mailed me a notice describing how we will progress your case' - Does this refer to form I-797? Or some other form?? 

We moved house and I am worried that there is some form I never received and didn't know to look out for 

 

I've got a call back set up in 109 minutes time to talk to a Tier 2 operative. I filled out forms to notify a change of address, and would really like confirmation that they have the correct address on file. 

 

Wow, paperwork gets me down sometimes. Do I sound worried much? ha!

 

TL:DR

 

The online notice states that they 'mailed me a notice describing how we will progress your case'

Does this refer to form I-797? Or some other form?? 

We moved house and I am worried that there is some form I never received and didn't know to look out for 

[Name O Boy 511]

1 hour ago, thisisgee said:

Thanks Name O Boy!!

I went back to form I-797C and saw there are actually two WAC numbers on there - I'd been trying with the 'wrong' one, which appears at the top of form I-797 - What a rookie mistake 

So now I have finally seen with my own eyes the webpage telling me that they received my case and how they waived the fees associated haha!

This notice states that they 'mailed me a notice describing how we will progress your case' - Does this refer to form I-797? Or some other form?? 

We moved house and I am worried that there is some form I never received and didn't know to look out for 

 

I've got a call back set up in 109 minutes time to talk to a Tier 2 operative. I filled out forms to notify a change of address, and would really like confirmation that they have the correct address on file. 

 

Wow, paperwork gets me down sometimes. Do I sound worried much? ha!

 

TL:DR

 

The online notice states that they 'mailed me a notice describing how we will progress your case'

Does this refer to form I-797? Or some other form?? 

We moved house and I am worried that there is some form I never received and didn't know to look out for 

It refers to the NOA-2 (biometrics Letter). The message you get from tracking is a standard message for everyone who files for I-751. It only changes when they approve your case and sends you a GC. 

If you moved to a different place with a change of address you need to file two address change forms. One is AR-11 filed online by the immigrant spouse and could be done over the phone talking to USCIS customer service associate. The second form is I-865 (Sponsors Change of address form) should be sent by the sponsor if he/she moves to a different place. Below is the link to I-865. Most people forget to send I-865 and it has to be sent within one month of the address change. Many applicants have sent the form late without any issue. 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-865

 

Edited December 29, 2017 by Name O Boy

[kerry_and 3]

On 12/28/2017 at 12:52 PM, Name O Boy said:

Bring your expire GC, extension letter and passport.  They will stamp the I55-1 on your passport which is the proof of your residency in the country. It would be good to bring any form of picture I.D although not required. 

Secondly, Use the number on your biometric notice to track your case. The tracking number on the top right of your biometric notice. Keep in mind the USCIS tracking system is not going to tell you anything except "we received your case on a specific date etc" Since you are CSC applicant you have to wait for few more months before you hear anything from USCIS. Let's hope CSC pick up some speed. 

 

where do I go to make an appointment?  My wife's green card expires soon, and I need to take action.  

[Name O Boy 511]

5 minutes ago, kerry_and said:

 

where do I go to make an appointment?  My wife's green card expires soon, and I need to take action.  

Here is the link to the infopass appointment: https://my.uscis.gov/appointment

If you don't find a slot try to check at midnight or early morning. 

 

[kerry_and 3]

1 hour ago, Name O Boy said:

Here is the link to the infopass appointment: https://my.uscis.gov/appointment

If you don't find a slot try to check at midnight or early morning. 

 

 

Thank you for the response.  Just to make sure, of my situation; my wife has already done the biometrics last december or so.  Her GC expires in Jan.  The action that I need to take is have an extension to the extension (797).  I can make an appointment, and they can then extend the extension?  Is that correct?  Bring a passport, 797, id, and anything else that they might need, correct?

[Name O Boy 511]

3 hours ago, kerry_and said:

 

Thank you for the response.  Just to make sure, of my situation; my wife has already done the biometrics last december or so.  Her GC expires in Jan.  The action that I need to take is have an extension to the extension (797).  I can make an appointment, and they can then extend the extension?  Is that correct?  Bring a passport, 797, id, and anything else that they might need, correct?

It is not required to get the I55-1 stamp but people sometimes do face problems due to the expiration of their GC. Your case is pending and you are a permanent resident, the I55-1 stamp is just an evidence of your residency. You need to bring your passport, GC, NOA 1 and biometrics appointment. In some cases, the local field office may give you 1 year or 6 months I55-1 stamp which extends your residency until the final decision is made on your pending I-751. The I55-1 is a proof of U.S residency. 

Edited December 31, 2017 by Name O Boy

[MHZ 68]

Quick update. USCIS update their page.

As of October 31st

CSC is processing August 20th 2016

VSC is processing November 14th 2016

[jeffkadrliktorr 99]

18 hours ago, MHZ said:

Quick update. USCIS update their page.

As of October 31st

CSC is processing August 20th 2016

VSC is processing November 14th 2016

I don't really understand how these dates work. VSC December 2016 filers are being approved, so why do they only put November 14th if they're ahead in some cases?

[Lucianapaolac 0]

15 minutes ago, jeffkadrliktorr said:

I don't really understand how these dates work. VSC December 2016 filers are being approved, so why do they only put November 14th if they're ahead in some cases?

Because this is as of October 31st. So in October/November they were processing November cases

Edited January 2, 2018 by Lucianapaolac

[jeffkadrliktorr 99]

1 minute ago, Lucianapaolac said:

Because this is as of October 31st. So in October/ September they were processing November cases

oh i missed the as of Oct 31st part. This makes sense now! 

[Yamil 22]

19 hours ago, MHZ said:

Quick update. USCIS update their page.

As of October 31st

CSC is processing August 20th 2016

VSC is processing November 14th 2016

They really should start sending cases to another offices, it is taking forever! I wanted to start my citizen application but I am afraid it takes forever too

[Hikerwa 28]

USCIS CSC received our paperwork on the 17 of November, and we got the extension letter. Last week we encountered some confusion when re-entering the US. The officer at the border was not going to allow my wife back in because the date on the extension letter was past, but the date on my wife's GC was Feb. 13. The officer said that it was strange the letter had a different expiration date than her GC. Eventually we got through after talking to several other officers, but a bit of a hassle. Just wanted to share the experience, and if you plan on leaving the US it is better to get the infopass appt. and get your visa stamped, it will save you some time when you return.

[shell20 746]

35 minutes ago, Hikerwa said:

USCIS CSC received our paperwork on the 17 of November, and we got the extension letter. Last week we encountered some confusion when re-entering the US. The officer at the border was not going to allow my wife back in because the date on the extension letter was past, but the date on my wife's GC was Feb. 13. The officer said that it was strange the letter had a different expiration date than her GC. Eventually we got through after talking to several other officers, but a bit of a hassle. Just wanted to share the experience, and if you plan on leaving the US it is better to get the infopass appt. and get your visa stamped, it will save you some time when you return.

The date on the letter is always different from the date of card.  I am surprised the officer didn't know this as I am sure they deal with  a lot of them on a daily basis.

[APRC 3]

On 1/2/2018 at 10:21 AM, Hikerwa said:

USCIS CSC received our paperwork on the 17 of November, and we got the extension letter. Last week we encountered some confusion when re-entering the US. The officer at the border was not going to allow my wife back in because the date on the extension letter was past, but the date on my wife's GC was Feb. 13. The officer said that it was strange the letter had a different expiration date than her GC. Eventually we got through after talking to several other officers, but a bit of a hassle. Just wanted to share the experience, and if you plan on leaving the US it is better to get the infopass appt. and get your visa stamped, it will save you some time when you return.

I used the letter twice now, one by myself and the second with my husband, with not problems at all, but I always have carrier information guide with me, it state that the one year extension is from the GC date.  

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2017-Nov/carrier-information-guide-english.pdf

 

they don't always stamp the passport if you still have time from the one year extension....