I-751 January 2019 Filers

[LoRo 49]

6 minutes ago, Cryssiekins said:

It’s been 2 days since delivery, so you might not get a notification it was received yet.

 

If it was an error that would be grounds for rejection, they will send it back to you. 

 

Where was your error on the form?

Signatures.... we switched them.... 

[StefLea 3]

From browsing other filing months I know that the NOA letters are delayed. I might not get it before my green card expires. Do I need to get an infopass appointment before the card expires? Or can I wait till when I actually need to travel(July/August)?

 

Quick rundown on my filing so far. 

Jan 7 - mailed to Texas lockbox

Jan 14 - e-notification receipt SRC

Jan 15 - check cashed

 

GC expires Mar 9

 

[RanKan 13]

We are prepared to mail our ROC documents tomorrow. I've just been reviewing the I-751 to make sure my wife(petitioner) and myself(spouse) signed in the proper areas. I reviewed an earlier post to get my answer on signing Part 7 and Part 8.

My wife and I prepared the petition ourselves like so many of you did. However, I just want to make sure that I do not also need to sign Part 10 of the petition. I am starting to overthink...Can anyone comment as the petitioner's spouse on signing Part 10 in addition to Part 8?

Thanks!

[Kiolas 103]

12 minutes ago, RanKan said:

Can anyone comment as the petitioner's spouse on signing Part 10 in addition to Part 8?

Thanks!

You do not need to sign Part 10. Only if you prepared I-751 on behalf of your wife, then you need to sign it. If she did it herself - you do not need to sign it. 

[Cryssiekins 976]

34 minutes ago, StefLea said:

From browsing other filing months I know that the NOA letters are delayed. I might not get it before my green card expires. Do I need to get an infopass appointment before the card expires? Or can I wait till when I actually need to travel(July/August)?

 

Quick rundown on my filing so far. 

Jan 7 - mailed to Texas lockbox

Jan 14 - e-notification receipt SRC

Jan 15 - check cashed

 

GC expires Mar 9

 

I *think* (and someone please correct me if I’m wrong) that even without the extension letter, your status remains, so while you wouldn’t have physical proof of your status, if someone was to look it up, say an employer doing e-verify, it would still show you as authorized to live and work in the US.

 

Of course, if you’re traveling you would need proof.  

 

If I’m correct, I’d say wait it out until maybe 6 weeks before you are traveling to ensure you can get the stamp, and also allowing some extra time for the extension letter to arrive.

[MariaR323 199]

Talk about waiting 'till the last moment... I just dropped off our submission for FedEx pickup today and delivery tomorrow morning at the Sky Harbor address in Phoenix, AZ.

 

Nerves are roaring 💯! I don't think I'll be able to sleep right anymore! LOL

 

Maria

[Cryssiekins 976]

1 hour ago, MariaR323 said:

Talk about waiting 'till the last moment... I just dropped off our submission for FedEx pickup today and delivery tomorrow morning at the Sky Harbor address in Phoenix, AZ.

 

Nerves are roaring 💯! I don't think I'll be able to sleep right anymore! LOL

 

Maria

My husband the other day said he doesn’t expect me to sleep right until after a naturalization ceremony so I can finally be done.  I must drive him absolutely nuts.  Haha

 

It was a good 21 month break without worrying about anything aside from making sure my green card was in my wallet.

 

I’m just looking forward to when this thread starts having approval messages roll in.  Or at least extension letters

[price411 68]

5 hours ago, RanKan said:

We are prepared to mail our ROC documents tomorrow. I've just been reviewing the I-751 to make sure my wife(petitioner) and myself(spouse) signed in the proper areas. I reviewed an earlier post to get my answer on signing Part 7 and Part 8.

My wife and I prepared the petition ourselves like so many of you did. However, I just want to make sure that I do not also need to sign Part 10 of the petition. I am starting to overthink...Can anyone comment as the petitioner's spouse on signing Part 10 in addition to Part 8?

Thanks!

I believe you are the petitioner in this case. The conditional green card holder and your wife.. the u.s citizen is the spouse..

[AstroCanada 206]

11 hours ago, ken88 said:

Hello all, 

Our open window is Jan 24 and we are working on it now. I'm wondering if we need to wait until we get the tax return form (we not submit yet) for 2018 or just go ahead and submit it w/o tax 2018. Thanks

 

 

If you have other strong financial evidence, go ahead.  Who knows how long until you would get a 2018 transcript with the shutdown.

[MariaR323 199]

5 hours ago, Cryssiekins said:

My husband the other day said he doesn’t expect me to sleep right until after a naturalization ceremony so I can finally be done.  I must drive him absolutely nuts.  Haha

 

It was a good 21 month break without worrying about anything aside from making sure my green card was in my wallet.

 

I’m just looking forward to when this thread starts having approval messages roll in.  Or at least extension letters

We probably will have to go get the stamp for my wife and the boys if the extension letters keep taking so long to arrive.

 

One of my wife's cousin (in Mexico) is having her baby in late March and we want to go visit.

 

Maria

[H-M 169]

11 hours ago, StefLea said:

From browsing other filing months I know that the NOA letters are delayed. I might not get it before my green card expires. Do I need to get an infopass appointment before the card expires? Or can I wait till when I actually need to travel(July/August)?

 

Quick rundown on my filing so far. 

Jan 7 - mailed to Texas lockbox

Jan 14 - e-notification receipt SRC

Jan 15 - check cashed

 

GC expires Mar 9

 

You would definitely need the I-551 stamp before travelling out of the country if you don't have the NOA1 letter. Also if you start a new job, unless you have an unrestricted social security card.

 

11 hours ago, Cryssiekins said:

I *think* (and someone please correct me if I’m wrong) that even without the extension letter, your status remains

Yes, this correct. As per CFR§216.4(a)(1):

Upon receipt of a properly filed Form I-751, the alien's conditional permanent resident status shall be extended automatically, if necessary, until such time as the director has adjudicated the petition.

 

However, I would suggest getting I-551 stamp before your 2yr GC expires if you don't get the NOA letter. You should always have some documentary proof of current lawful status in US, particularly, if you live/travel in any of the border states (North & South borders both included).

[Rick & Apple 233]

I thought I would bring up a subject that I have not seen mentioned. When you get the green card extension letter, check your driver's license. I don't know about other states, but in Arkansas, the driver's license expires on the same date as the green card.

[Cryssiekins 976]

3 hours ago, H-M said:

You would definitely need the I-551 stamp before travelling out of the country if you don't have the NOA1 letter. Also if you start a new job, unless you have an unrestricted social security card.

 

Yes, this correct. As per CFR§216.4(a)(1):

Upon receipt of a properly filed Form I-751, the alien's conditional permanent resident status shall be extended automatically, if necessary, until such time as the director has adjudicated the petition.

 

However, I would suggest getting I-551 stamp before your 2yr GC expires if you don't get the NOA letter. You should always have some documentary proof of current lawful status in US, particularly, if you live/travel in any of the border states (North & South borders both included).

I am in Buffalo, NY, so literally on the border.  I see DHS vehicles every day.  I will definitely be getting the stamp if I don’t have the NOA1 by April, just to be safe. 

[ken88 31]

9 hours ago, AstroCanada said:

If you have other strong financial evidence, go ahead.  Who knows how long until you would get a 2018 transcript with the shutdown.

Thank you. My strongest evidence we have that is our son birth certificate:)

[Megha13 49]

On 1/4/2019 at 3:46 PM, gregcrs2 said:

Yes, and see signature below.

Hi,

I mailed my documents on the 15th Jan. It was received on 16th Jan. Yesterday i saw that USCIS the check was cashed out from my bank account. But I didn't get any  text message . Last time when I filled for AOS i got text message but this time didn't get any. Is this okay?