I-751 OCTOBER 2018

[alexpop13 173]

16 hours ago, Carley said:

After you posted this, of course, I immediately searched for the app and downloaded it. SO COOL, thank you for sharing this. My new obsession is trolling through this app. And yes, USCIS is making bank. 

You are welcome! It's so cool, I agree!!

 

12 hours ago, string_beats said:

Hi-

My greencard is expiring on 01/26/19. I sent I-751 packet on 29 Oct and it was delivered on 02 Nov. Still waiting for checks to be cashed. 

 

My question when can I apply for N-400 neutralization (I read we can while we are waiting for I-751 approval)?

 

My conditional green card was issued on 01/26/17.

 

You will be eligible to apply on 10/28/19. 

[alexpop13 173]

15 minutes ago, Patsyuchok said:

Hey guys! I sent my application to Texas Service Center (Lewisville) on October 31 and it was delivered on November 2. I forgot to submit the e-notification form (so sad), so I will be in the dark for quite a while, I imagine.

 

Good to see you all here!

Patsuchok,

Welcome and good luck!

 

Was your check cashed or Credit Card charged? 

Once it is, you may give them a call and they will tell you the Receipt Number #

[Patsyuchok 17]

@alexpop13, no, the check/money order has not been cashed yet (I am obsessively checking). But this is great news - I had no idea you could call them and find the number! Thank you so much for this information!

 

My job is going to be terminated if I do not get the NOA letter by January, so I really hope it comes...

 

Thank you, and good luck to you as well!

[pcke2000 39]

3 hours ago, sos & ogs said:

It’s the hard copy NOA, with the watermark, on thick paper.

Great! Thank you very much!

[string_beats 15]

13 hours ago, Carley said:

Yup, you can apply for naturalization 90 days before your 3 year Green Card anniversary (90 days before 1/26/20). Doesn't matter if your I-751 is still pending (which it most certainly will be). Some people seem to think that sending the N400 app forces adjudication of the I-751 faster actually... I haven't done enough reading yet about that. 

Thanks, thats all I wanted to know, I think its smart to apply for N-400 once the window and done it done with whole immigration process at once then waiting for another process after I-751 approval. By the way, my checks are cashed today(I did not fill the form for e-notification so its a big relief to see they cashed teh checks), now looking forward to receive NOA in the mail.

 

Good Luck to everyone!

[AnaInAmerica 4]

22 hours ago, Carley said:

After you posted this, of course, I immediately searched for the app and downloaded it. SO COOL, thank you for sharing this. My new obsession is trolling through this app. And yes, USCIS is making bank. 

Just wanting to vent, related to the "bank" that USCIS is making...

 

I went to visit my dad earlier.  I was updating him and his girlfriend (I've known her my whole life) about where we are in the process and what comes next and how long it might take (2 years possible based on a post I saw yesterday).  She mentioned bureaucracy.  Which, of course, it is.  Then I mentioned that it seems like USCIS needs more people so these processes don't take so long.  And she replied well yeah.. but tax payer money, you know.  Implying, idk... that its better used elsewhere, or hard to come by, or budgets or idk... She's a republican.  And I replied, yes tax payer money goes into it, but so does the $935 we paid.  And the hefty amount that all applicants pay.  And she argued that those fees wouldn't cover all the expenses of the dept.  And they probably dont but damn, they certainly do add up dont they?  And those are funds a dept doesn't have to fight for, like the federal budget.  AND it double frustrates me because she and so many others seem to like to ignore the fact that immigrants ARE TAX PAYERS TOO!  

 

I was getting a little hot and my dad changed the subject.  

 

I just needed to rant to people that will understand.  But now I'm wondering how much of USCIS's budget comes from the federal budget and how much from applicant fees.  Anybody know where an answer might be found? 

 

I feel a little better. 

[jcra615 53]

1 minute ago, AnaInAmerica said:

Just wanting to vent, related to the "bank" that USCIS is making...

 

I went to visit my dad earlier.  I was updating him and his girlfriend (I've known her my whole life) about where we are in the process and what comes next and how long it might take (2 years possible based on a post I saw yesterday).  She mentioned bureaucracy.  Which, of course, it is.  Then I mentioned that it seems like USCIS needs more people so these processes don't take so long.  And she replied well yeah.. but tax payer money, you know.  Implying, idk... that its better used elsewhere, or hard to come by, or budgets or idk... She's a republican.  And I replied, yes tax payer money goes into it, but so does the $935 we paid.  And the hefty amount that all applicants pay.  And she argued that those fees wouldn't cover all the expenses of the dept.  And they probably dont but damn, they certainly do add up dont they?  And those are funds a dept doesn't have to fight for, like the federal budget.  AND it double frustrates me because she and so many others seem to like to ignore the fact that immigrants ARE TAX PAYERS TOO!  

 

I was getting a little hot and my dad changed the subject.  

 

I just needed to rant to people that will understand.  But now I'm wondering how much of USCIS's budget comes from the federal budget and how much from applicant fees.  Anybody know where an answer might be found? 

 

I feel a little better. 

Definitely...! I actually just checked to see what data is available, and I found this website: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/budget-planning-performance There is a lot there, so I would say check it out, but also they highlight the section I've added below about funding. 

 

Funding

USCIS is funded primarily by immigration and naturalization benefit fees charged to applicants and petitioners. Fees collected from individuals or organizations filing immigration benefit requests are deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IEFA). Congress created the IEFA in 1988, establishing the authority to recover the full cost of immigration benefit processing. This account represents approximately 95 percent of USCIS’ fiscal year (FY) 2016 total budget authority. The remaining budget authority comes from two other mandatory fee accounts and appropriated funding for the E-Verify program. The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 requires that USCIS conduct biennial fee reviews for the IEFA. USCIS last adjusted its fees in November 2010. Results of the FY 2016/2017 fee review indicated that fees should be adjusted by a weighted average increase of 21 percent to ensure full cost recovery. These include the costs associated with fraud detection and national security; service and case processing; and providing services without charge to refugee and asylum applicants and to others for fee waivers or exemptions.

[alexpop13 173]

20 minutes ago, Carley said:

Definitely...! I actually just checked to see what data is available, and I found this website: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/budget-planning-performance There is a lot there, so I would say check it out, but also they highlight the section I've added below about funding. 

 

Funding

USCIS is funded primarily by immigration and naturalization benefit fees charged to applicants and petitioners. Fees collected from individuals or organizations filing immigration benefit requests are deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IEFA). Congress created the IEFA in 1988, establishing the authority to recover the full cost of immigration benefit processing. This account represents approximately 95 percent of USCIS’ fiscal year (FY) 2016 total budget authority. The remaining budget authority comes from two other mandatory fee accounts and appropriated funding for the E-Verify program. The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 requires that USCIS conduct biennial fee reviews for the IEFA. USCIS last adjusted its fees in November 2010. Results of the FY 2016/2017 fee review indicated that fees should be adjusted by a weighted average increase of 21 percent to ensure full cost recovery. These include the costs associated with fraud detection and national security; service and case processing; and providing services without charge to refugee and asylum applicants and to others for fee waivers or exemptions.

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/DHS FY18 BIB Final.pdf

 

Go to page 67, this is for Fiscal Year 2018. It appears that approx 97% of their budget is made by the fees. 

Edited November 7, 2018 by alexpop13

[prok 56]

NOA not here yet, its 20days of case received, and text message gotten with receipt #.......I have till 18th of November, if I didn't receive it, it's wise to give them a call.

[YESWECANDOIT 40]

42 minutes ago, prok said:

NOA not here yet, its 20days of case received, and text message gotten with receipt #.......I have till 18th of November, if I didn't receive it, it's wise to give them a call.

Is it California service center? WAC#****?

[pcke2000 39]

1 hour ago, Malauriea said:

Is it California service center? WAC#****?

Yes.

[prok 56]

52 minutes ago, pcke2000 said:

Yes.

Yes

2 hours ago, Malauriea said:

Is it California service center? WAC#****?

Yes

[prok 56]

On ‎11‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 10:57 AM, cablewyres said:

if someone can update me on the tracker. My receipt number has WAC so that would mean I’m CSC right? thanks

 

Received text confirmation on the 18th but still no NOA in the mail yet. Should I be worried?

No you don't have to be worried, you should wait for 30 days of the reception of your application. If after 30days your application was received and there is no NOA yet, I think it's best to give USCIS a call.

[prok 56]

On ‎11‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 6:55 PM, Carley said:

Hey! So I just got my text notification today and immediately tried to plug it in online. On this website (https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do) it immediately showed me my case update ("Fingerprint Fee was Received") but when I tried to add this case to my USCIS account (https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/) the case number did not show up. 

 

Try that first link to see if that works for you!

Mine shows on the second link, didn't show on the first link, my receipt # SRC.....TSC

[prok 56]

On ‎11‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 7:46 PM, string_beats said:

Hi-

My greencard is expiring on 01/26/19. I sent I-751 packet on 29 Oct and it was delivered on 02 Nov. Still waiting for checks to be cashed. 

 

My question when can I apply for N-400 neutralization (I read we can while we are waiting for I-751 approval)?

 

My conditional green card was issued on 01/26/17.

 

Your 90 days window to file N 400 will open on 10/28/2019....