I-751 May 2017 Filers

[Jose V 27]

2 hours ago, NoWhereWill said:

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!

Congrats! Tough long journey. I am glad you are done with this process ;).

[Millz 12]

 Finally got an interview date to remove condition from my green card November 13,2018. My filing date was May 22, 2017

[NIMA 110 7]

1 hour ago, Millz said:

 Finally got an interview date to remove condition from my green card November 13,2018. My filing date was May 22, 2017

Good! 

What was your center? Did you apply for N-400 also?

[Millz 12]

44 minutes ago, NIMA 110 said:

Good! 

What was your center? Did you apply for N-400 also?

Vermont service center, and no I didn’t file a N-400 because I’m  divorce 

[NIMA 110 7]

26 minutes ago, Millz said:

Vermont service center, and no I didn’t file a N-400 because I’m  divorce 

Oh! I’m so sorry to hear that .. 

good luck with your interview, thanks for sharing expronces .. 

[Millz 12]

2 minutes ago, NIMA 110 said:

Oh! I’m so sorry to hear that .. 

good luck with your interview, thanks for sharing expronces .. 

Thanks.... I’ll post my  experience 

[Jose V 27]

Hi All. Any CSC filer still waiting for their approval letter? 

 

Last week I received my N-400 interview schedule for November but my i751 is still pending. Today I received another letter from USCIS California saying that my prior 18 months extension letter had an error, so they sent me a new 18 months letter.  Has any one else received a letter like that before? weird. 

 

Hopefully my N400 interview will be a combo interview. 

 

 

Edited October 23, 2018 by Jose V

[azukabenson 13]

37 minutes ago, Jose V said:

Hi All. Any CSC filer still waiting for their approval letter? 

 

Last week I received my N-400 interview schedule for November but my i751 is still pending. Today I received another letter from USCIS California saying that my prior 18 months extension letter had an error, so they sent me a new 18 months letter.  Has any one else received a letter like that before? weird. 

 

Hopefully my N400 interview will be a combo interview. 

 

 

I received same letter today... will be calling USCIS tomorrow. 

[Land of L 19]

Hi, If USCIS Send RFE Which documents they look for and which docs better to keep safe?

[Lemon23 400]

1 hour ago, BlueBuy said:

Hi, If USCIS Send RFE Which documents they look for and which docs better to keep safe?

What I heard, USCIS usually list all the documents that they are requesting and you need to send to to USCIS.

Then explain in writing If you dont have the documents that they requesting.

[Ngozi43 3]

8 minutes ago, Lemon23 said:

What I heard, USCIS usually list all the documents that they are requesting and you need to send to to USCIS.

Then explain in writing If you dont have the documents that they requesting.

I just sent what the letter requested but more than enough and my husband was approved

Edited October 23, 2018 by Ngozi43

[gc@gc 184]

12 hours ago, Jose V said:

Hi All. Any CSC filer still waiting for their approval letter? 

 

Last week I received my N-400 interview schedule for November but my i751 is still pending. Today I received another letter from USCIS California saying that my prior 18 months extension letter had an error, so they sent me a new 18 months letter.  Has any one else received a letter like that before? weird. 

 

Hopefully my N400 interview will be a combo interview. 

 

 

 

uscis had an announcement couple of days ago about sending out new 18 months extension letters

[AlluringSoul 185]

1 hour ago, gc@gc said:

 

uscis had an announcement couple of days ago about sending out new 18 months extension letters

Yup, found here: https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-reissues-receipt-notices-extensions-conditional-permanent-resident-status

[AshTaz 20]

On 9/30/2018 at 10:31 AM, Stephanillia said:

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!  🤗

 

what kind of additional evidence they have requested? if you dont mind sharing the list

[frontgear 194]

2 hours ago, gc@gc said:

 

uscis had an announcement couple of days ago about sending out new 18 months extension letters

Yup, got our new revised 18-month extension letter yesterday. Thought it was an interview appt letter LOL