I-751 April 2017 Filers

[gc@gc 184]

6 hours ago, journeymanprof said:

Let me give my two cents concerning N-400 applications while the ROC is pending. I spoke to an attorney and she categorically recommended applying for N-400 as soon you become eligible (if becoming a citizen is indeed something you are interested in). Especially, since applying online is so easy and you do not need to submit a ton of documents with your N-400 since you are going to have an interview regardless (so bring all the additional stuff to said interview.)

 

At least in our local office (Boston), the processing times are very fast (about 3-4 months for an N-400), so you are very likely to get your citizenship even before your ROC is decided. Given the way the immigration winds are blowing, I just feel much better having the citizenship as soon as possible. 

 

n-400 can only be approved AFTER i-751 is approved 

 

[Santos12 41]

3 hours ago, gc@gc said:

 

n-400 can only be approved AFTER i-751 is approved 

 

Yes. And applying for the N400 forces adjudication of the I-751

[Bandaria 70]

I just got this update on my case:

We transferred your case to another USCIS office for processing

Read the notice we mailed you for an explanation on why we transferred your case

 

(note that I had already gotten the "transfer to local office" update on February 26th)

Any idea what it could mean? Could it be because I applied for Naturalization so they had to transfer my case over to the office that is processing that?

Man, the wait to get the letter with the "explanation" is going to feel like forever!

 

 

 

 

[Youni27 2]

Hi

guys,

 

I am following this fourm for a long time, today i would like to share good news with you. I am a VSC filer.

[Grateful Soul 9]

11 minutes ago, Youni27 said:

Hi

guys,

 

I am following this fourm for a long time, today i would like to share good news with you. I am a VSC filer.

Congrats!!!

[Santos12 41]

55 minutes ago, Youni27 said:

Hi

guys,

 

I am following this fourm for a long time, today i would like to share good news with you. I am a VSC filer.

Congratulations! What's your NOA date?

[DeBatavia 0]

Hello dear immigrants!

 

I just joined the forum. I mailed my I - 751 in April 2017, apparently in 03/05/2018 my case was received by the local office (CA). Is it true that is taking them between 17.5-19 months to resolve the cases??? My I -797 obviously will expire in April, what happens if i want to travel? Do I have to get an I - 551 stamp in the passport?

 

Thanks!

[Charlii&Rich 0]

 Saw this on my Facebook today So nuts. I'm assuming she already had an expired 10 year one or something, no idea how it would of been so quick. If so the difference is crazy.

Anyways I've got the same question as DeBatavia. My extension expires on June 30th but I'm going to visit family in England from June 12th to August meaning it'll expire when I'm out there, so I'll need that I-551 stamp right? I'm thinking about getting an apt at the end of May as we move in June. Hopefully it'll go well as its earlier 🤔lol Think that's it, good luck to everyone still waiting and congratulations on those who have been approved already 😊

Edited April 7, 2018 by Charlii&Rich

[SashaLise 3]

omg, got a shock from the mail this week - ROC approved! (which i thought was biometrics date for my N-400)

looks like it's true that submitting N400 speeds up the ROC approval

if you have this same situation you should definitely go for the N-400 once eligible !

 

Timeline
June 22, 2018 - LPR for 3 years

Apr 03, 2018 - approval notice date for ROC (no interview)
Apr 03, 2018 - received NOA for N-400
Mar 30, 2018 - submitted N-400 online (basis of 3 yrs)

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June 12, 2017 - biometrics appt for ROC
May 05, 2017 - received NOA for ROC

Apr 15, 2017 - submitted ROC

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June 23, 2015 - Green card issued (waited 1 year, no interview)
June 23, 2014 - Wedding

[Jungleboy 6]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to share with you all, that today i got the approval email in the morning. I aplied march 31-2017. Noa 04-17, finger prints april 28. VSC FILER,  local office newark, New Jersey.

P.S. want to thank everyone of you guys, you guys been a big help. Wish to you all that wait comes to an and soon.

[journeymanprof 29]

Got another "Case Was Received at My Local Office" a third one I believe...  Maybe they are finally reviewing it

[Grateful Soul 9]

1 hour ago, journeymanprof said:

Got another "Case Was Received at My Local Office" a third one I believe...  Maybe they are finally reviewing it

I got same update this morning. Hopefully, something positive will happen soon.

[Y3+E 25]

On 4/8/2018 at 10:43 AM, Jungleboy said:

Hey everyone. I just wanted to share with you all, that today i got the approval email in the morning. I aplied march 31-2017. Noa 04-17, finger prints april 28. VSC FILER,  local office newark, New Jersey.

P.S. want to thank everyone of you guys, you guys been a big help. Wish to you all that wait comes to an and soon.

Congratulations!  Thank you for sharing.  Our NOA1 is five days behind yours, so gives us hope.  ;-)

[Oli_C 23]

On 4/7/2018 at 2:56 AM, DeBatavia said:

Hello dear immigrants!

 

I just joined the forum. I mailed my I - 751 in April 2017, apparently in 03/05/2018 my case was received by the local office (CA). Is it true that is taking them between 17.5-19 months to resolve the cases??? My I -797 obviously will expire in April, what happens if i want to travel? Do I have to get an I - 551 stamp in the passport?

 

Thanks!

What’s the expiration date on your 2-year green card? I think I-751 extends that date for another year.

 

You need to go to the local office to get another letter for extension when it’s close to your current one year extension. And that letter’s date will be the new date for the next one year extension. At least that’s what I have heard.

[Y3+E 25]

Well, approvals for this April Group are not coming as fast as I had hoped.

Our VSC NOA is 21 April 2017.

Yesterday, we received four emails stating:

 

We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time   We will notify you when your case status changes. We last took action on your case on February 26, 2018.   ============================     When I checked the status page online  https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus   The Status said:  Case Was Received At My Local Office On April 9, 2018, we received your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXX, at your local office. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.       So, this is the second Received At My Local Office notification this year.

Edited April 10, 2018 by Y3+E