I-751 December 2016 Filers

[Nikkosan 127]

Just now, CheeseMonstah said:

One question: Since the date of my green card expired, I've been reluctant to use the Global Entry kiosks. Anyone tried using them with an expired GC (and extension letter of course). Jut last Friday had to endure one hour in line for immigration...

 

 

You simply can't use the kiosk as it won't accept your expired green card.

 

What I do, after speaking with CBP shortly before my GC expired, is go to the GE line (skipping the kiosk) with my expired GC, GE card, and extension letter; NEVER an issue, and NO lines! 

[CheeseMonstah 87]

3 minutes ago, Nikkosan said:

 

You simply can't use the kiosk as it won't accept your expired green card.

 

What I do, after speaking with CBP shortly before my GC expired, is go to the GE line (skipping the kiosk) with my expired GC, GE card, and extension letter; NEVER an issue, and NO lines! 

Awesome, thanks

[Snorlux 58]

So yesterday i came back to the US with the expired green card and the renewal letter.. They took me to secondary  I had to wait there for like 10 minutes and then someone called my name and gave me my passport and everything all stamped.. no questions asked.. I was just surprised the IO just casually took me to secondary for no apparent reason ..

[elin123 0]

USCIS made a mistake in my last name on the NOA. My lawyer sent a request to change it. When I check my case status, it says that the name was changed. However, I didn't get a new NOA. My lawyer says it's fine. They usually don't do that. I need to travel soon and I'm a little worried that one letter in my last name is wrong. Do they look at alien # only?

[jeffkadrliktorr 99]

On 6/24/2017 at 2:20 PM, elin123 said:

USCIS made a mistake in my last name on the NOA. My lawyer sent a request to change it. When I check my case status, it says that the name was changed. However, I didn't get a new NOA. My lawyer says it's fine. They usually don't do that. I need to travel soon and I'm a little worried that one letter in my last name is wrong. Do they look at alien # only?

I'm sure it will be fine? But I would definitely look further into it just incase. My first name is spelt incorrectly in my passport, and it's never been an issue from coming here on the visa waiver program, then on the K1 visa. Although I am not from a high-fraud country, so maybe they weren't as @nal about everything?

 

Edited June 25, 2017 by jeffkadrliktorr

[dburnt 59]

On 6/22/2017 at 9:12 AM, Nikkosan said:

 

You simply can't use the kiosk as it won't accept your expired green card.

 

What I do, after speaking with CBP shortly before my GC expired, is go to the GE line (skipping the kiosk) with my expired GC, GE card, and extension letter; NEVER an issue, and NO lines! 

You can however use the Nexus Line with your GE if you cross by land.  I've done so twice since my card expired.  The first time, they asked for the GC (I provided letter as well) and although she was miserable, it wasn't an issue.  The second time, they didn't even ask for the GC, just asked where we were going (airport).   Will see how it goes flying back from Europe next time.  I expect it won't be as easy.

[Nikkosan 127]

8 minutes ago, dburnt said:

You can however use the Nexus Line with your GE if you cross by land.  I've done so twice since my card expired.  The first time, they asked for the GC (I provided letter as well) and although she was miserable, it wasn't an issue.  The second time, they didn't even ask for the GC, just asked where we were going (airport).   Will see how it goes flying back from Europe next time.  I expect it won't be as easy.

 

Interesting, RE the Nexus Line, that's good to know.

 

As for flying back from Europe, that's where my experience is based; you shouldn't have any issues doing what I do. 

Happy travels!

[dburnt 59]

1 minute ago, Nikkosan said:

 

Interesting, RE the Nexus Line, that's good to know.

 

As for flying back from Europe, that's where my experience is based; you shouldn't have any issues doing what I do. 

Happy travels!

Thanks.  Sadly, one of the reasons I started land crossing (fly to Detroit, then drive across) is the problems when I first got my GE (it seems there was an error made when they did it, and now my fingerprints flag)...no fingerprinting usually by land.  All it means is time in secondary, but it's just annoying.

[Nikkosan 127]

Just now, dburnt said:

Thanks.  Sadly, one of the reasons I started land crossing (fly to Detroit, then drive across) is the problems when I first got my GE (it seems there was an error made when they did it, and now my fingerprints flag)...no fingerprinting usually by land.  All it means is time in secondary, but it's just annoying.

UGH, annoying to say the least... What a pain!

[CheeseMonstah 87]

15 hours ago, dburnt said:

You can however use the Nexus Line with your GE if you cross by land.  I've done so twice since my card expired.  The first time, they asked for the GC (I provided letter as well) and although she was miserable, it wasn't an issue.  The second time, they didn't even ask for the GC, just asked where we were going (airport).   Will see how it goes flying back from Europe next time.  I expect it won't be as easy.

Ah interesting, I've never used Nexus, dont you have to have your car's license plates registered also? When I used to have Sentri, you could only use the Sentri lanes when using a car registered with the program (so no rental car).

[hlee265 0]

Filed I-751 in Dec, 2016

Dec 30, 2016 - Fee waiver notice 

Jan 26, 2017 - biometric service done

 

then pending...

I have seen the June, 2016 threads and seems like they are getting approved. (not all) 

[frody 14]

On 22/6/2017 at 9:45 AM, Snorlux said:

So yesterday i came back to the US with the expired green card and the renewal letter.. They took me to secondary  I had to wait there for like 10 minutes and then someone called my name and gave me my passport and everything all stamped.. no questions asked.. I was just surprised the IO just casually took me to secondary for no apparent reason ..

I came back to US with the expired green card too and same thing ...secondary 10 minutes wait and call my name passport on hand no questions. 6 month already since I sent this...someone think will be a year of waiting?

[Starkilla09 366]

12 hours ago, frody said:

I came back to US with the expired green card too and same thing ...secondary 10 minutes wait and call my name passport on hand no questions. 6 month already since I sent this...someone think will be a year of waiting?

Yes at the current processing rate it will take 12 months plus to see approvals. My N 400 window opens December 4th. I'm already stockpiling documents to mail once it opens. 

[Dashinka 24,264]

On 6/27/2017 at 10:30 PM, hlee265 said:

Filed I-751 in Dec, 2016

Dec 30, 2016 - Fee waiver notice 

Jan 26, 2017 - biometric service done

 

then pending...

I have seen the June, 2016 threads and seems like they are getting approved. (not all) 

Noticed a couple from July being approved now as well.

[johnxkrn 4]

Hi All,

 

Quick question.. I've filed the I-751 on Dec 12/19/2016 and NOA is 12/20/2016 and Biometrics is 01/26/2017.

 

1. I did not send the IRS Tax Transcripts when sending the i-751 package. Instead I send the tax return copies. I know this might cause me to receive a RFE. So recently I requested the transcripts and got them through the mail. Should I send the tax transcripts now? or wait until "If" I get the RFE.

Anyone have links to samples on how to send additional documents?

 

2. I did not change the address through AR-11 (we moved twice since receiving conditional greencard back in Feb 2015) when fililng the I-751 but did use the current address and received NOA and biometric appointment letters to my current address. Should I still file for the AR-11 now? I heard that if I use my current address when filing I-751 I shouldn't have problems but some people are saying we should. 

 

Thank you All!