I-751 Filers (September 2018)

[p-ana 933]

20 hours ago, 123Alexch said:

so you're saying csc actually do take the form g～1145？i thought they dont which is why i didnt put one for my husband，otherwise i would have

The new filing places are all lock boxes so you can send in the g1145 and you will get the receipt notices by phone and email. 

Before you sent your docs to a service center (csc and vsc) and service centers do not send the email and phone notices.

[desiring_dream18 18]

@FelizContigo your dates are 1 day earlier to mine . Only thing is I dont have a receipt number as i didnt send G-1145. Hope everyone gets their paper NOA by end of next week

Then Biometric wait begins...

[MonicaG 8]

3 hours ago, vpalermo85 said:

The letter doesn't have to arrive before the expiration of the green card, you just have to make sure your application is sent before the expiration and they'll still issue the letter.

 

It helps of course to waylay some of the anxiety many people experience during the process.  

 

And also if there's an issue, like a missing check or something they need to do the initial processing, they could send the packet back.  Several reasons why sending earlier is always best, but not necessary.

 

Even though the letters should be sent within 7-10 days, my husband's application is beyond that time and we still haven't received the hard copy letter.  USCIS has several issues at the moment--one of them being slow lol

Thanks for the explanation, but.. if i do not get the extension letter before my GC expires, that means that i can't leave the country? I fly every week for work.

 

When did you guys receive the text/email from USCIS accepting your case?

[Miki28 91]

Just now, MonicaG said:

Thanks for the explanation, but.. if i do not get the extension letter before my GC expires, that means that i can't leave the country? I fly every week for work.

 

When did you guys receive the text/email from USCIS accepting your case?

Yeah, you can’t leave the country without extension letter, that’s correct. 

 

I sent mine on 13th, was ready for pick up 15th, delivered 17th and got e-mail & text on the 20th.  

I signed up for informed delivery, I am tired of checking mailbox every day 😂😂😂 

[MonicaG 8]

2 minutes ago, Miki28 said:

Yeah, you can’t leave the country without extension letter, that’s correct. 

 

I sent mine on 13th, was ready for pick up 15th, delivered 17th and got e-mail & text on the 20th.  

I signed up for informed delivery, I am tired of checking mailbox every day 😂😂😂 

Well, that's why I sent my package day 2 of my 90 days window and why I highly recommend people who travels to fill out the form as soon as possible. I need that letter before my GC expires.

 

I got the email & text one day after you, so i will keep an eye on your posts!! 😁

[MonicaG 8]

4 hours ago, changbaihou said:

My point is:

The USCIS Luckbox facility located in Dallas/Lewisville is making mistakes. When they accept I-751 petitions, they should send us the Receipt Notice (I-797), actually they didn't. I got this conclusion based on some earlier filers' experience.

The I-797 (extension letter) should arrive in 7-10 calendar days, not business days. USCIS will say that if they mean calendar days.

Hope I explained it clearly.

I understand.. so what can we do? Let's hope for the best. At least we are in Texas Service Center. In California takes 6 weeks just to accept the case.

My big concern is to receive that letter before my GC expires to be able to travel outside the country. 

[Texas2016 18]

14 minutes ago, MonicaG said:

I understand.. so what can we do? Let's hope for the best. At least we are in Texas Service Center. In California takes 6 weeks just to accept the case.

My big concern is to receive that letter before my GC expires to be able to travel outside the country. 

So what can you do if you have not received the extension letter by the time your GC expires and you have international travel planned?

[Miki28 91]

Has anyone checked the uscis case Tracker app? I just put in my case number (which btw doesn’t work, or hasn’t been just yet) .. you can see status of other cases. 

[Pennycat 880]

9 minutes ago, Texas2016 said:

So what can you do if you have not received the extension letter by the time your GC expires and you have international travel planned?

I've cancelled our plans. The flight was refundable and while I think we'll have the extension letter before we leave (Oct 30, GC expires Nov 5, we return Nov 8), the hotel needs a non refundable deposit and I don't want to stress about it.

[p-ana 933]

13 minutes ago, Texas2016 said:

So what can you do if you have not received the extension letter by the time your GC expires and you have international travel planned?

You can try to go for an info pass appointment and ask for a i551 stamp. Not guaranteed, though 

[MonicaG 8]

10 minutes ago, Texas2016 said:

So what can you do if you have not received the extension letter by the time your GC expires and you have international travel planned?

I don't think you can.. 

[MonicaG 8]

4 minutes ago, Miki28 said:

Has anyone checked the uscis case Tracker app? I just put in my case number (which btw doesn’t work, or hasn’t been just yet) .. you can see status of other cases. 

Same here :

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283.

[Miki28 91]

Just now, MonicaG said:

Same here :

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283.

I checked 500 cases around my case number but only one was I-751 and that was rejected. I have seen someone in July thread who got GC already tho which was shockingly fast but rather exception than rule of course. 

[Texas2016 18]

4 minutes ago, p-ana said:

You can try to go for an info pass appointment and ask for a i551 stamp. Not guaranteed, though 

How do I make an info pass appointment? I am traveling on December 21st, 2018, I send in my package 09/11/2018 and my green card expires 11/29/2018.

This is my one trip a year to see my parents in the Netherlands and we are going there for Christmas and New Years. What would happen if I go and then come in with my passport?

[Forever4 1]

4 minutes ago, Texas2016 said:

How do I make an info pass appointment? I am traveling on December 21st, 2018, I send in my package 09/11/2018 and my green card expires 11/29/2018.

This is my one trip a year to see my parents in the Netherlands and we are going there for Christmas and New Years. What would happen if I go and then come in with my passport?

You have plenty of time. I'm traveling in three weeks and staying in Vietnam pass my expiration. My checks are only cashed today. I'm really nervous but I'll have my husband mail it to Vietnam if it doesn't arrive in time.