I-751 January 2018

[LIB_pekin 17]

39 minutes ago, chars said:

I'm from West Africa, Liberia and my country doesn't support dual citizenship. Howbeit, I will still apply for that "Eagle"passport (U.S. citizenship) because it has great advantages.

Liberia doesn't support it on PAPER but we do have dual citizens working in Government.

[divemaster19 17]

Got a notification today and this popped up .. double checked my copies and all my information is correct so not sure what this means NOA was 01/04/2018 . 

[LIB_pekin 17]

2 minutes ago, divemaster19 said:

Got a notification today and this popped up .. double checked my copies and all my information is correct so not sure what this means NOA was 01/04/2018 . 

This means you are approved. Congratulations!!! I had similar message when i was getting my first GC.

[Meowz 6]

Hi everyone, 

 

Finally my wait for ROC is pretty much over. Got notification this morning that my card sent in for production. I sent my package on Jan 5th, 2018 California field office. Getting ready for my citizenship now and hope everyone out there getting their card soon. 

[divemaster19 17]

14 minutes ago, farashi25 said:

This means you are approved. Congratulations!!! I had similar message when i was getting my first GC.

I don't believe it until I see the card in my hand... Otherwise this might just be another stupid glitch. 

[chars 151]

38 minutes ago, farashi25 said:

Liberia doesn't support it on PAPER but we do have dual citizens working in Government.

You're right. I had worked in the government myself and cabinet level officials carry other countries' passports; including the United States. I'm glad to know I have a Liberian on this forum.

27 minutes ago, Meowz said:

Hi everyone, 

 

Finally my wait for ROC is pretty much over. Got notification this morning that my card sent in for production. I sent my package on Jan 5th, 2018 California field office. Getting ready for my citizenship now and hope everyone out there getting their card soon. 

Congratulations!

[PP1991 0]

51 minutes ago, divemaster19 said:

Got a notification today and this popped up .. double checked my copies and all my information is correct so not sure what this means NOA was 01/04/2018 . 

I got the same message along with “my name was updated” on Jan 22 and it’s still same. It seems like a positive sign but who knows. Good luck! 

[PP1991 0]

1 hour ago, farashi25 said:

This means you are approved. Congratulations!!! I had similar message when i was getting my first GC.

So how long it took you from “updated” message to actually get approve ? 

[ankitpatel 10]

Guys can you help me with your opinion if I should apply for n400? My wife is a US citizen. 

 

Arrived in 04/16

I-751 filed 01/25/18

Got 18 month extension letter, awaiting decision. 

 

Can I file for citizenship? 

Congrats 

[Jessica Donahue 34]

8 minutes ago, ankitpatel said:

Guys can you help me with your opinion if I should apply for n400? My wife is a US citizen. 

 

Arrived in 04/16

I-751 filed 01/25/18

Got 18 month extension letter, awaiting decision. 

 

Can I file for citizenship? 

Congrats 

Your eligibility will depend on the exact date of your greencard. 

 

Whether or not you "should" apply really is a matter of personal choice.  Given the current climate around immigration, we decided to go ahead with the process to have a sense of stability along with the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.

 

That said, if your "should" refers to possible delays in the I-751 process, my experience has been that it hasn't slowed down the ROC, I was just approved after 12 months which is earlier than expected.  I hear varying reports, most people say if you're going to do it to use the online application.

[yippy_j 17]

It makes me very antsy to see all the applications before and after me getting approved. Where is my approval??? sigh.

[edpa 20]

12 minutes ago, Jessica Donahue said:

Your eligibility will depend on the exact date of your greencard. 

 

Whether or not you "should" apply really is a matter of personal choice.  Given the current climate around immigration, we decided to go ahead with the process to have a sense of stability along with the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.

 

That said, if your "should" refers to possible delays in the I-751 process, my experience has been that it hasn't slowed down the ROC, I was just approved after 12 months which is earlier than expected.  I hear varying reports, most people say if you're going to do it to use the online application.

Hey! Did you apply for N400 before the approval or after?

 

[ankitpatel 10]

16 minutes ago, edpa said:

Hey! Did you apply for N400 before the approval or after?

 

 

 

30 minutes ago, Jessica Donahue said:

Your eligibility will depend on the exact date of your greencard. 

 

Whether or not you ".  Given the current climate around immigration, we decided to go ahead with the process to have a sense of stability along with the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.

 

That said, if your "should" refers to possible delays in the I-751 process, my experience has been that it hasn't slowed down the ROC, I was just approved after 12 months which is earlier than expected.  I hear varying reports, most people say if you're going to do it to use the online application.

I have not received the approval yet, I am in the 90 day window before 3rd anniversary of GC and wanted to check if I should apply or not. 

[M12 0]

13 minutes ago, M12 said:

Hello Friends,

 

Thanks to everyone for all the updates!  My I-751 application got approved.  Below is my timeline...

 

California Service Center

• Submitted date: January 12, 2018
• Notice Date: January 13, 2018
• Received a notice saying that Biometrics is NOT required and the existing Biometrics would be used.
• Received a 12 months extension followed by a 18 months extension.
• Status changed to 'Name Was Updated: January 22, 2019
• Case Approved and the Green Card in Production: January 23, 2019

 

So, as you all can see - on January 22, my case got updated with the status 'Name was Updated' and the very next day on January 23, it changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'.

 

I think that the 'Name Update' or 'Address Update' or 'Date of Birth Update' status is maybe just an indication that someone has started looking at your application and as long as the application is thoroughly complete and everything in it is accurate, you will receive an approval pretty soon.

 

Also, I already submitted an online application for Naturalization (N-400) last week on January 16, 2019.  So, that didn't seem to affect my I-751 application.

 

Hope this helps!  All the very best to everyone who is still waiting for an approval.  Keep your faith in God.  An Approval is coming pretty soon! 🙂

 

 

[TabeaK 517]

4 hours ago, mrandmrsBRS said:

Germans can have both citizenships. That’s why I’m going to start the n-400 sometime this year

You are aware of the fun German process of obtaining a "Beibehaltungsgenehmigung" so you don't loose your German passport? Takes 9-12 months on the German end these days...

That needs to be done first & I personally right now just can't face up to it, lol!