I-751 February 2017 Filers [merged threads]

[anikkandtim 15]

7 minutes ago, rhirhi said:

Ugh, how frustrating  I'm sorry! I guess your best bet would be to try for the stamp, then. Fingers crossed for you!

I know. I'm thinking of calling the Fair Housing and ask about my situation.

I already scheduled info pass too. (My lender sent me letter I need additional documentation to be able to get the loan) Hope it will work out. The earliest schedule I got is Sept. 7th. I will keep you updated. Thanks for the help.

[KVE 29]

I'm applying for a business visa to China, I hope they don't cause a fuss because of the green card extension letter. They require proof of residence in the USA to apply from the USA.

[anikkandtim 15]

On 8/25/2017 at 9:30 PM, rhirhi said:

Ugh, how frustrating  I'm sorry! I guess your best bet would be to try for the stamp, then. Fingers crossed for you!

Update update !!!

I went to immigration yesterday. They check my case and said Vermont is still working on cases blah blah blah. Took my passport and gave me a stamp. I wasn't even had a chance to explain why I need it. I emailed my lender and sent her a copy and voila it's accepted 😊

[Camtor 12]

55 minutes ago, anikkandtim said:

Update update !!!

I went to immigration yesterday. They check my case and said Vermont is still working on cases blah blah blah. Took my passport and gave me a stamp. I wasn't even had a chance to explain why I need it. I emailed my lender and sent her a copy and voila it's accepted 😊

That's great to hear! Good luck!!

[rhirhi 35]

3 hours ago, anikkandtim said:

Update update !!!

I went to immigration yesterday. They check my case and said Vermont is still working on cases blah blah blah. Took my passport and gave me a stamp. I wasn't even had a chance to explain why I need it. I emailed my lender and sent her a copy and voila it's accepted 😊

Yay! Happy for you

[bellylaugh 14]

Hi guys! Hope everyone is doing well. I can't believe it's October already. 

 

Anyway... I checked my case status on the uscis website out of curiosity and to see if they ever fixed the "fees waived" bug. Now my case says that "on February 9, 2017 we approved your form I-539..." 

 

I've never submitted a l-539. Is this just another IT glitch or do I need to call USCIS and make sure they still have me in the system for ROC? 

[shell20 746]

4 hours ago, bellylaugh said:

Hi guys! Hope everyone is doing well. I can't believe it's October already. 

 

Anyway... I checked my case status on the uscis website out of curiosity and to see if they ever fixed the "fees waived" bug. Now my case says that "on February 9, 2017 we approved your form I-539..." 

 

I've never submitted a l-539. Is this just another IT glitch or do I need to call USCIS and make sure they still have me in the system for ROC? 

That is very strange.  I have never had that bug with fees waived, perhaps you have it being an early Feb filer. All I see is when my petition was received, however I never look further into my case as I always get locked and Ive given up trying to sort out the lock out.  The form you are talking about is for a non immigrant visa which is even more bizarre.  Nothing surprises me with this process, not a singular thing. I don't know what to suggest as I don't know if I have one of these with being locked out, however I do suspect that its another computer glitch!  

[DesiCan 16]

N-400 question for all. February I-751 filter here but with a little different history though.

 

Timeline: 
Became Conditional Residence: 1/13/2015

USPS lost Green card (never received one) - Filed I90 replacement Finally got one after couple of months.

Conditional Residence date (printed on GC): 1/13/2015

GC Expiration (printed on card): 7/19/17 <-- This is very unusual as it should be same date as 2 years anniversary.
Filed I-751: February 2017
NOA/extension expiration: February 2018

3 year anniversary permanent residence date: 1/13/2018

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Based on USCIS calculator found at https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator, looks like I'm eligible to apply in couple of days time.

 

Question is: Should I apply or wait it till Feb to apply. Pros cons, whats better in your view. What would you do in my situation?

 

Thanks a lot in advance.

[shell20 746]

If I was you I would file for citizenship and if they deny it due to the failure to deliver the card then contest it. It is very unusual to have a card that has 2 and a half years on it.  I am not sure why you filed ROC in Feb as you could have filed for ROC earlier.  Also if they had gone of the date on the end of your GC your application for ROC would have been denied, so I see no reason at all why you cant file for the N400, if ROC was not rejected for early filing.

[Dualie 185]

On 10/9/2017 at 6:46 PM, bellylaugh said:

Hi guys! Hope everyone is doing well. I can't believe it's October already. 

 

Anyway... I checked my case status on the uscis website out of curiosity and to see if they ever fixed the "fees waived" bug. Now my case says that "on February 9, 2017 we approved your form I-539..." 

 

I've never submitted a l-539. Is this just another IT glitch or do I need to call USCIS and make sure they still have me in the system for ROC? 

Hi bellylaugh, I am just lurking in this thread getting an idea of how many of you have heard anything at all from USCIS. Just letting you know that I too, was stuck with that "Fees Waived" glitch, and now my online status reads that they received my I-539 application blah blah....  I am thinking that it's another glitch. I don't even bother with this online notification system any more, as they can't even get that right. I am a January 2017 filer and, from what I can see, it may be June of 2018 before I see any signs from USCIS, so I am going to ask for my stamp early, for weather and employment reasons. Good luck on you application and (hopefully) pending approval!

[bellylaugh 14]

2 hours ago, Dualie said:

Hi bellylaugh, I am just lurking in this thread getting an idea of how many of you have heard anything at all from USCIS. Just letting you know that I too, was stuck with that "Fees Waived" glitch, and now my online status reads that they received my I-539 application blah blah....  I am thinking that it's another glitch. I don't even bother with this online notification system any more, as they can't even get that right. I am a January 2017 filer and, from what I can see, it may be June of 2018 before I see any signs from USCIS, so I am going to ask for my stamp early, for weather and employment reasons. Good luck on you application and (hopefully) pending approval!

Good to know (kinda!) that is another glitch. I figure I'll be sending my n400 before I hear about this one.

[ivanalex1980 34]

Hi everyone,

just a quick note for those who want to file N400 while their I751 is pending.

in order to file n400 you will need to include copy of your green card in the package. 

since your I751 is still pending which means you do not have 10 years green card in your hands you will not be able to include green card in your package

that means you have to wait until your i751 is approved and green card mailed out to you

 

[mindthegap 2,590]

1 minute ago, ivanalex1980 said:

Hi everyone,

just a quick note for those who want to file N400 while their I751 is pending.

in order to file n400 you will need to include copy of your green card in the package. 

since your I751 is still pending which means you do not have 10 years green card in your hands you will not be able to include green card in your package

that means you have to wait until your i751 is approved and green card mailed out to you

 

This is incorrect.

A copy of your expired 2yr card, your I-751 extension letter and a (brief) cover note will suffice.

[shell20 746]

1 hour ago, ivanalex1980 said:

Hi everyone,

just a quick note for those who want to file N400 while their I751 is pending.

in order to file n400 you will need to include copy of your green card in the package. 

since your I751 is still pending which means you do not have 10 years green card in your hands you will not be able to include green card in your package

that means you have to wait until your i751 is approved and green card mailed out to you

 

Yes,  this is incorrect as mindthegap stated. I asked that question this week, wondering how you could file for the N400 without a GC and was told by someone who was actually in the proceeds of doing so that you could use a photo copy of your conditional GC with the extension card or/and the I55i stamp.  There have been lots and lots of fellow vjer's who have successfully filed for N400 whilst they still are awaiting news about ROC.  So don't let the lack of GC put you off if it is your intention to apply for Naturalization  Good luck!. 

[ivanalex1980 34]

1 hour ago, shell20 said:

Yes,  this is incorrect as mindthegap stated. I asked that question this week, wondering how you could file for the N400 without a GC and was told by someone who was actually in the proceeds of doing so that you could use a photo copy of your conditional GC with the extension card or/and the I55i stamp.  There have been lots and lots of fellow vjer's who have successfully filed for N400 whilst they still are awaiting news about ROC.  So don't let the lack of GC put you off if it is your intention to apply for Naturalization  Good luck!. 

I really appreciate guys all this news as I was unable to find any answer on uscis web site

I guess I will be applying early next year

thanks again and good luck to all of us