I-751 August 2018 Filers

[changbaihou 125]

Recently, does USCIS still waive the biometric appointment for I-751 applicants?
If USCIS waives your biometric appointment, will they notice you or just let you keep waiting?
Thanks!

[ST52 8]

I am posting this just because I have seen lots of friends from August worried about losing the job because of the expired green card and no NOA1 yet. Now, since, I, unfortunately, is the one with the most complex situation than any of yours since I am the only divorce waiver case from August filing, please hear me out. I have paid tons of money to lawyers for both divorce trials and of course the ROC process. By the way, I paid a lot of money for second and third opinion consultations as well. Here is what the law says

 

1. You are Conditional Permanent Resident until immigration judge denies your status (please note you have working rights, there is no need to show your employer unless you want to change jobs that is when you need the NOA1 to show, otherwise you are good). My employer knew that my green card is expired but because of the influx of immigrants like us, they knew that I am still legal as it is the government process which is delaying the case. So please don't freak out, I was without valid GC for more than 4 weeks before I had NOA1. 

2. Don't call USCIS as most of the officers will never tell you the right thing because based on 2 recent memos USCIS is no longer a customer service department but has been given more power and as per memo from June 28, 2018, they have been given discretionary powers to deny cases. What am I talking about? Just wait for full 60 days before even calling them to inquire about your case, get info pass after that and you should be fine.

 

I know the waiting is the worst part and it kills everyone and I am in the worst position because my supposed to be better half for life turns out to be the backstabber and stealer. I have lost everything all the inheritance savings that I have from last 2 years in divorce and paying attorney fees. I am living in a car right now to pay my debts. Please relax you all are happily married nothing bad is going to happen to you guys and I have my prayers for all of you. You guys are lucky so cherish this time and don't stress too much about it. It is easy for me to say now because I have gone through the initial phase of getting the NOA1 which I had no expectation to get because of Class A scrutiny for cases like me with my religion and country of origin. I just want to motivate you guys to relax, for now, believe me, it will be good in the end. 

[Axle314 12]

Has anyone had an update on their timelines lately? There seems to be a huge discontinuity from when the last few folks received their NOA1s.

[nngrl 2]

32 minutes ago, ST52 said:

I am posting this just because I have seen lots of friends from August worried about losing the job because of the expired green card and no NOA1 yet. Now, since, I, unfortunately, is the one with the most complex situation than any of yours since I am the only divorce waiver case from August filing, please hear me out. I have paid tons of money to lawyers for both divorce trials and of course the ROC process. By the way, I paid a lot of money for second and third opinion consultations as well. Here is what the law says

 

1. You are Conditional Permanent Resident until immigration judge denies your status (please note you have working rights, there is no need to show your employer unless you want to change jobs that is when you need the NOA1 to show, otherwise you are good). My employer knew that my green card is expired but because of the influx of immigrants like us, they knew that I am still legal as it is the government process which is delaying the case. So please don't freak out, I was without valid GC for more than 4 weeks before I had NOA1. 

2. Don't call USCIS as most of the officers will never tell you the right thing because based on 2 recent memos USCIS is no longer a customer service department but has been given more power and as per memo from June 28, 2018, they have been given discretionary powers to deny cases. What am I talking about? Just wait for full 60 days before even calling them to inquire about your case, get info pass after that and you should be fine.

 

I know the waiting is the worst part and it kills everyone and I am in the worst position because my supposed to be better half for life turns out to be the backstabber and stealer. I have lost everything all the inheritance savings that I have from last 2 years in divorce and paying attorney fees. I am living in a car right now to pay my debts. Please relax you all are happily married nothing bad is going to happen to you guys and I have my prayers for all of you. You guys are lucky so cherish this time and don't stress too much about it. It is easy for me to say now because I have gone through the initial phase of getting the NOA1 which I had no expectation to get because of Class A scrutiny for cases like me with my religion and country of origin. I just want to motivate you guys to relax, for now, believe me, it will be good in the end. 

<hugs> thank you for this. i have been through divorce before and it is never easy. i am sorry you have to go through that. i hope things will get better soon.

[nngrl 2]

3 minutes ago, Axle314 said:

Has anyone had an update on their timelines lately? There seems to be a huge discontinuity from when the last few folks received their NOA1s.

i got no updates sigh. my packaged was delivered 8/17. check still has not been cashed yet.

[Axle314 12]

21 minutes ago, nngrl said:

i got no updates sigh. my packaged was delivered 8/17. check still has not been cashed yet.

Same here, and mine was delivered 8/11.

[123Alexch 16]

36 minutes ago, nngrl said:

i got no updates sigh. my packaged was delivered 8/17. check still has not been cashed yet.

 

14 minutes ago, Axle314 said:

Same here, and mine was delivered 8/11.

are you guys both thru csc too？Aug ppl seem to be having the worst wait！

[Hccaldwe 12]

Only CSC had the delay. Then they switched centers. What doesn't make sense is how the delay got longer after the fact. 

[frakina 22]

In the same boat, packaged delivered to CSC on August 15th, haven't heard anything and the check hasn't hit the bank either. 

[ksophie 4]

2 hours ago, Axle314 said:

Same here, and mine was delivered 8/11.

Me too. Mine was delivered 8/13 and nothing. Check has not been cashed.

[aANDg 22]

4th week since the package was delivered and nothing.. we applied i751 exactly 90 days before my GC expires.. Hopefully there will be a good news for us CSC filers.. I'm  getting impatient with this waiting game.. 😔 

[GeorgeandGeorgia 14]

I sent my I751 to CSC last 18th of August and I havent heard back from USCIS yet. Check hasnt been cashed out yet. So i called today and I spoke to Tier 1. He confused me.. I live in Florida and as per USCIS website I should file it to CSC but on their website now, it looks like it should be filed to Dallas TX. I explained to the Tier 1 that I sent it to CSC because it was stated on their website before but he was sure that it should be filed to Dallas TX. He advised me to refile and send it to the correct USCIS address. I am not really sure what I need to do now. Do I need to wait or refile again? Any suggestions?

[iceclub 33]

2 minutes ago, GeorgeandGeorgia said:

I sent my I751 to CSC last 18th of August and I havent heard back from USCIS yet. Check hasnt been cashed out yet. So i called today and I spoke to Tier 1. He confused me.. I live in Florida and as per USCIS website I should file it to CSC but on their website now, it looks like it should be filed to Dallas TX. I explained to the Tier 1 that I sent it to CSC because it was stated on their website before but he was sure that it should be filed to Dallas TX. He advised me to refile and send it to the correct USCIS address. I am not really sure what I need to do now. Do I need to wait or refile again? Any suggestions?

Tier 1 folks really don't know much, and I don't think he/she gave you the right advice. Tier 2 would be able to provide better guidance, however people are being advised to wait till 60 days. A lot of people (including me) are in the same boat as you. I would suggest to wait, or talk to Tier 2 and see what they say

[noini89 56]

SO stupid 😏just scan the damn package and then let it sit on your desk officer! uh

[noini89 56]

24 minutes ago, GeorgeandGeorgia said:

I sent my I751 to CSC last 18th of August and I havent heard back from USCIS yet. Check hasnt been cashed out yet. So i called today and I spoke to Tier 1. He confused me.. I live in Florida and as per USCIS website I should file it to CSC but on their website now, it looks like it should be filed to Dallas TX. I explained to the Tier 1 that I sent it to CSC because it was stated on their website before but he was sure that it should be filed to Dallas TX. He advised me to refile and send it to the correct USCIS address. I am not really sure what I need to do now. Do I need to wait or refile again? Any suggestions?

I would NOT refile. The change wasn't released until September 10th. If you send it before then, you will be fine.

 

I can't believe this hotline is so useless. There are many posts on Visa Journey that tier 1 gives people wrong information all the time.