I-751 September 2017 Filers

mrdikici · October 25, 2017

On 10/12/2017 at 4:21 PM, Marco&Bettina said:

Just like Lemon said, as long as you're in the eligibility window, you can apply for Naturalization with a pending I-751. I've read right here on VJ about countless people who've done so. I have no intention of misleading people. See my rep? That's because I don't say stuff without researching 1st.

Thank you for the clarification. I am sorry If I've offended you. Sometimes people reply with nonsense information. Just wanted to make sure if it's correct information or not. Let me ask you this then. You said eligibility window. For example we got married on 06/23/14, I am a citizen since 9/30/14 but my wife is resident since 12/04/15. That means 3 year window started on 12/04/15 or 9/30/14?

Edited October 25, 2017 by mrdikici

DavidnThao · October 25, 2017

2 hours ago, mrdikici said:

Thank you for the clarification. I am sorry If I've offended you. Sometimes people reply with nonsense information. Just wanted to make sure if it's correct information or not. Let me ask you this then. You said eligibility window. For example we got married on 06/23/14, I am a citizen since 9/30/14 but my wife is resident since 12/04/15. That means 3 year window started on 12/04/15 or 9/30/14?

Of course your wife's eligibility window, which is 12/04/15. Having said that, she is eligible to apply for naturalization 3 months before this date, so she can start filing after 09/04/2018.

Edited October 25, 2017 by DavidnThao

fatty1011 · October 25, 2017

HI ,, i am worried about my work authorization . So I am waiting for marriage base GC status change, is the i 797 NOA sufficient or do we need to file for any other forms? like EAD? Please share your experiences as what docs you have submitted to your work.

afrocraft · October 26, 2017

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I-751: <September> 2017 Filers

California Service Center (17 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName................Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

BILLETT...................09/14/17...........09/18/17........10/12/17........--/--/--

DAVIDNTHAO..........09/08/17...........09/11/17........10/03/17......--/--/--

TomEn.....................09/07/17...........09/11/17........10/04/17......--/--/--

JOHNNYV................09/16/17...........09/18/17........10/13/17.......--/--/--

OURYEAR.................09/16/17...........09/19/17........10/16/17............--/--/--

JUDEFABULOUS......09/08/17...........09/11/17........10/03/17.........--/--/--

NEPOCAT ................09/16/17...........09/18/17........10/11/17.....--/--/--

HIR0..........................09/14/17...........09/18/17.......10/12/17......--/--/--

LEEBEANS................09/15/17...........09/22/17.......10/11/17.......--/--/--

BOODALOO1.............09/16/17...........09/19/17.......10/13/17..........--/--/--

RONI07......................09/23/17...........09/30/17.......10/20/17.........--/--/--

ALICIABCAMPBEL....09/21/17...........09/25/17.......10/20/17.........--/--/--

PKGC.........................09/25/17............09/29/17........10/26/17.........--/--/--

MRSKVELASCO........09/25/17.............09/27/17.......10/25/17.....--/--/--

SAMNATSAMNAT.....09/30/17...........10/02/17.........10/26/17.........--/--/--

TS2014......................09/02/17...........09/09/17......09/27/17....—/—/—

ILLUSI0NSZ...............09/23/17...........10/03/17.....10/24/17.....--/--/--

Vermont Service Center (11 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

MRDIKICI................09/09/17.........09/12/17.....10/16/17......--/--/--

DADARA..................08/31/17........09/14/17......--/--/17......--/--/--

CHALREYSNOW......09/07/17........09/14/17.....--/--/17......--/--/--

ZACKB.....................09/09/17........09/19/17......--/--/17......--/--/--

KATYUSHA.RUSSIA 09/22/17.......09/26/17.....10/25/17......--/--/--

MRS.INLOVE............08/31/17.......09/08/17......10/05/17......--/--/--

JONMAR70..............09/16/17.......--/--/17..........--/--/17......--/--/--

METHOLD.................08/31/17.......9/08/17.......10/03/17...--/--/--

OKSMEL....................08/31/17......09/05/17......10/11/17.....--/--/--

NJSHREW.................09/27/17......09/29/17......--/--/--..........--/--/--

SRM.............................09/29/17....10/02/17.....11/02/17..........--/--/--

methold · October 26, 2017

15 hours ago, fatty1011 said:

HI ,, i am worried about my work authorization . So I am waiting for marriage base GC status change, is the i 797 NOA sufficient or do we need to file for any other forms? like EAD? Please share your experiences as what docs you have submitted to your work.

That's a good question! I wonder if the extension letter is enough for work?

mindthegap · October 26, 2017

1 hour ago, methold said:

That's a good question! I wonder if the extension letter is enough for work?

Yes, but unrestricted SSN and State ID are better.

Google I-9 and pay particular attention to the warnings to employers re: the law, on both the form and the instructions, and the fact that an employer cannot specify which documents are presented.

Edited October 26, 2017 by mindthegap

fatty1011 · October 26, 2017

Hi , thanks for the reply but what does unreistricted SSN mean ? I don’t have anything related to work on my SSN . I filed for marriage based status adjustment and proactively asked my employer if I 797 is sufficient ( one year extension)as in the database my GC expires next month . They said they are looking with other concerned team and I am worried !

mrdikici · October 26, 2017

19 hours ago, DavidnThao said:

Of course your wife's eligibility window, which is 12/04/15. Having said that, she is eligible to apply for naturalization 3 months before this date, so she can start filing after 09/04/2018.

Thank you very much! Good to hear that we don't need to wait until to get 10 years Green card.

mindthegap · October 26, 2017

17 minutes ago, fatty1011 said:

Hi , thanks for the reply but what does unreistricted SSN mean ? I don’t have anything related to work on my SSN . I filed for marriage based status adjustment and proactively asked my employer if I 797 is sufficient ( one year extension)as in the database my GC expires next month . They said they are looking with other concerned team and I am worried !

Unrestricted SS card means one that doesn't have 'not valid for employment' or similar on it.

I-9 instructions, documents and forms are here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

Read it carefully, and point it out to them if necessary - it is the law, and unfortunately many employers are unaware of, or choose to ignore certain aspects of it.

Edited October 26, 2017 by mindthegap

fatty1011 · October 26, 2017

Thanks mindthegap , I will read it carefully . So you’re saying by law I should not worry about my work authorization as I have unreistricted SSN and approved i797 correct ???

mindthegap · October 26, 2017

13 minutes ago, fatty1011 said:

Thanks mindthegap , I will read it carefully . So you’re saying by law I should not worry about my work authorization as I have unreistricted SSN and approved i797 correct ???

You are authorized to work.

An unrestricted SSN and state ID will fulfill the I-9 requirements, no need to even bring the I-797C into it.

Check page 3 of the form for the full document list - it is all there.

Edited October 26, 2017 by mindthegap

fatty1011 · October 26, 2017

Thank you ! Will do !

HKcupcake · October 26, 2017

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone else has not had their biometrics notice yet? I'm doing this all through a lawyer so I know I haven't missed a notice as they would have got one too. I'm filing in California.

Mrs.InLOve · October 28, 2017

On 10/25/2017 at 1:18 PM, mindthegap said:

Yes you wait, and there is no deadline....

There is no requirement in law to get an extension stamp once your initial extension letter expires, before it expires , or indeed, at all.

It is of course sensible to do so - and in many cases will be needed for travel and renewal of drivers licenses etc - but don't panic if you have not done so when it expires, as you can get one at any time.

Nope. 3 year anniversary of becoming a LPR. Eligible to file on that basis if still living in marital union with the same spouse you gained permanent residence from, and you can file 90 days before the 3 year anniversary.

No, but as above, you aren't eligible anyway.

Yep.

Well that sucks!

NJShrew · October 29, 2017