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I need an advice for the process after entering USA on SB1 visa ( Returning Resident visa)

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Valia and Serghei   4

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Hi There , I am looking for advice from members that had an experience with SB1 visa (also known as Returning Resident visa) process after POE

 

Recently I was issued an SB1 visa and I came back in USA in the end of July 2018

but my confusion is : what’s next. 

 

As I am not sure what is the procedure after entering USA 

 

On the border, the officer told me that he is taking my green card for renewal, said Welcome in USA , gave me a new A-number and said wait the new green card in the mail

so he suggested not to do nothing and just wait  4-6 months to receive my new green card in the mail

 

But reading some post I saw people returning on SB1 visa are applying for I-90 for renewal of their green card 

so I called USCIS, asking them to clear the process for me : should I apply for I-90 or just wait ?

the customer service officer was not sure , he Forwarded me to  a Tier 2 officer, who told me that I am supposed to fill I-90 for renewal of the green card with my old A-number , not with the new one. ( its confusing to have two A- numbers too) 

 

So here is why my confusion :

the officer on the border said don’t fill any form , the new green card will come in the mail 4-6 month from date of entry , but the officer from USCIS said  that I shoul apply for I -90 , pay the fee and then a new green card will be produced with my old A-number

who is right in your opinion? 

What path should I take as already 2 months are gone from the date of entry 

 

please , help me with advice especially people that had already entered USA on returning resident visa SB1 

share your experience, please. 

 

thank you in advance 

 

ROC
05/17/2016 Sending I-751 for me and my child
05/19/2016 Application received
05/26/2016 Check cashed
06/03/2016 biometric appointment letter
06/10/2016 biometrics done
08/13/2016 service request filled

11/14/2016 had tried to put service request - unsuccessful

11/15/2016 Approved

11/19/2016 Approval letter in mail

--/--/---- waiting for the GC

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Hi! Same for my mother in law... Are you sure it is 4-6 months not 4-6 weeks? 😩 We also waiting. Our attorney told us just to wait.  Not to do anything. She entered US in August.

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Valia and Serghei   4

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On 9/18/2018 at 11:26 AM, Chef’s Wife said:

Hi! Same for my mother in law... Are you sure it is 4-6 months not 4-6 weeks? 😩 We also waiting. Our attorney told us just to wait.  Not to do anything. She entered US in August.

Hey There , do you have any update ? 

ROC
05/17/2016 Sending I-751 for me and my child
05/19/2016 Application received
05/26/2016 Check cashed
06/03/2016 biometric appointment letter
06/10/2016 biometrics done
08/13/2016 service request filled

11/14/2016 had tried to put service request - unsuccessful

11/15/2016 Approved

11/19/2016 Approval letter in mail

--/--/---- waiting for the GC

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2 hours ago, Marilenny Gil said:

Hi, 

 

To date, any update on this subject? Did one of you receive the Green Card?

@Valia and Serghei was last active on May 23, 2019.

@Chef’s Wife was last active on October 20, 2021.

 

Don't expect reply any time soon.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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