I-751 May 2017 Filers

[Tina and Johan 206]

13 hours ago, MHZ said:

By my estimation,  you should expect something around Valentine's day!

We shall see.  :)  I'll keep you posted!

[Stephanillia 30]

On 9/25/2018 at 2:21 PM, NYCBoy said:

You are still within processing time 

Cali Or Vermont? 

Cali also within normal processing time

[raintintin 15]

Hi guys,

 

so I have an amazingly awesome update!

 

my i751 is still in process (may 2017, CSC)

 

I applied for my N400 August 2018

 

i received a notice for interview with English and civics test today scheduled for nov 2018!!

 

i am in shock and just blown away!! It’s been a very very long wait. But it’s almost over. 

 

I filed online. And this my last step.

 

they will do both i751 and N400 together. 

 

I took a risk applying for N400 considering all the delays, I reasoned I might as well apply for it now because it’s only going to be delayed till maybe 2020. I can’t explain how relieveing this is. The people at uscis are definitely on it guys. Hang in there! 

 

I am going to be spending the next month watching US history documentaries to soak in the events, and then do the civics test as many times as I possibly can

 

i will update when I am done with the interview! 

 

 

[AlluringSoul 185]

1 hour ago, raintintin said:

Hi guys,

 

so I have an amazingly awesome update!

 

my i751 is still in process (may 2017, CSC)

 

I applied for my N400 August 2018

 

i received a notice for interview with English and civics test today scheduled for nov 2018!!

 

i am in shock and just blown away!! It’s been a very very long wait. But it’s almost over. 

 

I filed online. And this my last step.

 

they will do both i751 and N400 together. 

 

I took a risk applying for N400 considering all the delays, I reasoned I might as well apply for it now because it’s only going to be delayed till maybe 2020. I can’t explain how relieveing this is. The people at uscis are definitely on it guys. Hang in there! 

 

I am going to be spending the next month watching US history documentaries to soak in the events, and then do the civics test as many times as I possibly can

 

i will update when I am done with the interview! 

 

 

That's amazingly fast! Your field office is still Tampa? They are at 10 months wait time for N-400 so that's shocking and great at the same time..

[Jose V 27]

3 hours ago, raintintin said:

Hi guys,

 

so I have an amazingly awesome update!

 

my i751 is still in process (may 2017, CSC)

 

I applied for my N400 August 2018

 

i received a notice for interview with English and civics test today scheduled for nov 2018!!

 

i am in shock and just blown away!! It’s been a very very long wait. But it’s almost over. 

 

I filed online. And this my last step.

 

they will do both i751 and N400 together. 

 

I took a risk applying for N400 considering all the delays, I reasoned I might as well apply for it now because it’s only going to be delayed till maybe 2020. I can’t explain how relieveing this is. The people at uscis are definitely on it guys. Hang in there! 

 

I am going to be spending the next month watching US history documentaries to soak in the events, and then do the civics test as many times as I possibly can

 

i will update when I am done with the interview! 

 

 

Nice! Awesome news! Almost there. Thank you for sharing your case. 

[Stephanillia 30]

Hi VJ friends, 

 

Yesterday, i got an email from USCIS that they request additional evidence. Apparently, they mailed it out yesterday. I keep you guys updated. (I am a divorce waiver filer) 

Hope you guys can help me! 

 

Good luck to everybody!  🤗

 

[Vordana 6]

Let us know what they ask from you. I am a divorce and extreme cruelty waiver filer, I got a RFE from USCIS  on August 3rd. but it was in regards to my affidavit on the emotional abuse. I think I submitted sufficient evidence to prove bona fide marriage. That's all you need when you are filing with divorce waiver.  

 

USCIS provided receipt of my response on Sep. 04, I am looking forward to receiving their answer within 60 days...that's November 3rd. :)

[Stephanillia 30]

On 9/30/2018 at 11:24 AM, Vordana said:

Let us know what they ask from you. I am a divorce and extreme cruelty waiver filer, I got a RFE from USCIS  on August 3rd. but it was in regards to my affidavit on the emotional abuse. I think I submitted sufficient evidence to prove bona fide marriage. That's all you need when you are filing with divorce waiver.  

 

USCIS provided receipt of my response on Sep. 04, I am looking forward to receiving their answer within 60 days...that's November 3rd.

I will! Thank you for your reply. I hope you get an answer pretty soon!!!!!! Good luck! 🤗

 

[Tina and Johan 206]

On 9/28/2018 at 7:18 AM, raintintin said:

Hi guys,

 

so I have an amazingly awesome update!

 

my i751 is still in process (may 2017, CSC)

 

I applied for my N400 August 2018

 

i received a notice for interview with English and civics test today scheduled for nov 2018!!

 

i am in shock and just blown away!! It’s been a very very long wait. But it’s almost over. 

 

I filed online. And this my last step.

 

they will do both i751 and N400 together. 

 

I took a risk applying for N400 considering all the delays, I reasoned I might as well apply for it now because it’s only going to be delayed till maybe 2020. I can’t explain how relieveing this is. The people at uscis are definitely on it guys. Hang in there! 

 

I am going to be spending the next month watching US history documentaries to soak in the events, and then do the civics test as many times as I possibly can

 

i will update when I am done with the interview! 

 

 

Congratulations in advance!  

[Mountain Climber 186]

On 9/28/2018 at 7:18 AM, raintintin said:

Hi guys,

 

so I have an amazingly awesome update!

 

my i751 is still in process (may 2017, CSC)

 

I applied for my N400 August 2018

 

i received a notice for interview with English and civics test today scheduled for nov 2018!!

 

i am in shock and just blown away!! It’s been a very very long wait. But it’s almost over. 

 

I filed online. And this my last step.

 

they will do both i751 and N400 together. 

 

I took a risk applying for N400 considering all the delays, I reasoned I might as well apply for it now because it’s only going to be delayed till maybe 2020. I can’t explain how relieveing this is. The people at uscis are definitely on it guys. Hang in there! 

 

I am going to be spending the next month watching US history documentaries to soak in the events, and then do the civics test as many times as I possibly can

 

i will update when I am done with the interview! 

 

 

Congrats!  Good luck with your interview.

[mrkrabbs 30]

Any May VSC filers still waiting? The processing times have reached May 31st so you can file for case outside normal processing time now.

[curiousgeorgina 52]

May VSC filer here I Just got a letter from USCIS telling me when my interview date is. I hope the officer won't be scary.

[Jane D 24]

3 minutes ago, curiousgeorgina said:

May VSC filer here I Just got a letter from USCIS telling me when my interview date is. I hope the officer won't be scary.

When is your date for the interview?

[curiousgeorgina 52]

1 minute ago, Jane D said:

When is your date for the interview?

Nov 20, 2018 at 10 am philadelphia office

[NoWhereWill 10]

Hey there everyone,

 

I sent my package for I-751 to CSC on 4/17/17, they received it on 4/19, and my CRI-89 form is dated 4/17, but I-751 was formally received on 5/2. So I will post this in both May 2017 and April 2017 threads.

 

Just got my status changed on the old USCIS web-site to "We ordered your card". New website uscis.dhs.gov still showing "Case was transferred..."

 

So, here's my story

 

Got married and filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently. Didn't even file EAD and travel permit. Received my GC in 4 months - got scheduled for an interview for the date less than 3 months after applying, but my interview was re-scheduled one month later due to inclement weather. Got approved some 10 days after the interview. That happened in the very end of February 2016

 

In February 2017, even less than a year after my GC date filed for a divorce. Got my divorce finalized two months later, in mid-April 2017, and filed for I-751 immediately with a divorce waiver.

 

My documents were quite scarce. I did file required minimum for each category listed at USCIS web-site, and I didn't have many docs confirming our co-mingling in financial aspects, nor many pictures. I also attached a couple of postcards from friends addressing both of us, two affidavits. But what I did additionally I wrote a VERY DETAILED letter to the USCIS describing our short-lived marriage and the problems leading to divorce + why I had not too many documents. My situation was  quite severe as my other part turned out to be highly irresponsible financially - I attached documents from IRS + some Facebook screenshots as proofs of very lavish spending habits with quite scarce means for that lifestyle. 

 

I did read all the horrible stories about the problems/troubles/need to hire a lawyer. But in my understanding I didn't really need a lawyer at that stage since I could explain my situation myself clearly - I do believe my detailed letter went a long way. 

 

I received a one-year extension to my original GC (the old one without the direct statement "from the end date on your GC" yet, and that made a few airline employees confused - but never raised a brow of any CBP officer) at once, and started to wait.

 

I have been traveling extensively all the time, and never ever my extension letter with the expired GC was a problem. 

 

Throughout my wait I moved from CSC area to VSC area, but even though I had my fingers crossed they'd move my case with me as VSC was much quicker at that point nothing happened.

 

Then on 2/26/2018 I got my very first message about a "Local office transfer" - the glitch lots of people here got.

 

On 7/19/2018 I received a notice of transfer to VSC. Nice. And then VSC slowed down.

 

I really didn't bother calling/inquiring as online inquiry wouldn't be accepted by the web-site (my receipt was from CSC, even though in my transfer note they explicitly said my new processing times should be from VSC). 

 

And, today I've gotten my status change! I am really glad it's over, and my next step is - N400 in 2 years, exactly when my 5-years term as LPR ends. 

 

I honestly believe that writing a detailed letter explaining the situation helps process your case and eliminates a need for an interview. Immigration officers get the cases from tons of people from all over the world, each of them having a different background and different story, different circumstances and absolutely different style. They receive tons of documents (often unsorted) of various origins, in different languages, etc. I do believe should you want your case go smoothly - give it an effort and write a detailed explanations of your particular situation. 

 

I would like to thank everyone at this forum - your insights and experiences did help me navigate through the process and avoid some mistakes. I wish everyone success, and good luck and staunch patience with this exhausting wait!