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22 minutes ago, Lizzie123 said:

I'm in the same boat as you, @Utah123 - I filed I-751 in Nov 2020, was a dreaded YSC, but then my case was transferred in Sept 2022 following my N-400 (Orlando) application. I was at the biometrics stage when my case was at YSC and am back there again now my case is at (I assume) NBC.

Can anyone weigh in? Is it unusual not to move to the "ready to be scheduled for interview" status?

Is your status stucked at 'fingerprints were taken' as well? 

P.S. I got 48 months extension letter today. 

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Just now, Utah123 said:

Is your status stucked at 'fingerprints were taken' as well? 

P.S. I got 48 months extension letter today. 

Yes, exactly.

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40 minutes ago, Utah123 said:

Oh I see. Yeah it's annoying. Did you get your 48 monthd letter yet?

No sign of it yet. But I did make an Infopass for the ADIT stamp a couple of weeks ago.

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On 1/23/2023 at 1:12 PM, Ma08716 said:

Hey guys, anyone still waiting since feb 2021 or before? Just curious lol

Been waiting since October 2019. We just got my husband’s 48 month extension in the mail two days ago. :(

 

I reached out to my congressman’s office last month and they indicated the case was being considered for a waiver but still no updates. It’s crazy how our spouse can live in the states for 5 years and still not hold a 10 year green card. What in the world is happening with this administration!

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USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
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  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

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  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
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  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
  • 10-21-2019:  I-797 NOA received (Notice Date: 10/16) of acceptance
  • 11-01-2019:  I-797C NOA received (Notice Date: 10/25) for Biometrics appointment
  • 11-12-2019:  Biometrics completed
  • 11-13-2019:  Case status changed to “Fingerprint Review Was Completed”
  • 12-24-2019:  Case status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”
  • 05-27-2020:  Case status changed to “Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview”
  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
  • 07-12-2021:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times (reply expected by 8/3)
  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
  • 09-16-2022:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times
  • 10-17-2022:  Requested assistance from local Congressman
  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
  • 03-27-2023:  USCIS Requested additional evidence "as it has been several years since you've submitted this petition" 
  • 05-13-2023:  Sent RFE response via USPS certified Priority mail
  • 05-17-2023:  USCIS received RFE packet
  • 05-19-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “New Card is Being Produced" 
  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
  • 05-24-2023:  USCIS case status updated to reflect new Green Card was mailed
  • 05-25-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" 

 

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1 hour ago, Lizzie123 said:

No sign of it yet. But I did make an Infopass for the ADIT stamp a couple of weeks ago.

I just got my 48 months today. You will be getting soon too. 

13 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

Been waiting since October 2019. We just got my husband’s 48 month extension in the mail two days ago. :(

 

I reached out to my congressman’s office last month and they indicated the case was being considered for a waiver but still no updates. It’s crazy how our spouse can live in the states for 5 years and still not hold a 10 year green card. What in the world is happening with this administration!

When you contact congressman, who do you contact? State senator or like representative? 

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10 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

It’s crazy how our spouse can live in the states for 5 years and still not hold a 10 year green card. What in the world is happening with this administration!

I've said this before, and I'll say it again.  Only around 1% of I-751s are eventually denied.  That statistic should be sufficient justification to eliminate I-751s altogether.  Just give all spousal visa holders and those who adjust status a 10 year Green Card at eliminate all this inefficiency and agony.

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7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I've said this before, and I'll say it again.  Only around 1% of I-751s are eventually denied.  That statistic should be sufficient justification to eliminate I-751s altogether.  Just give all spousal visa holders and those who adjust status a 10 year Green Card at eliminate all this inefficiency and agony.

Exactly. Like with this 48 months extension, CR1 visa holders have like green card for 6 years... 

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37 minutes ago, Utah123 said:

When did you file I-751? And what does your status show? 

Fiiled in 2021 March my status has never change from finger print taken but now it's shows stutus unavailable. How about you? 

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3 hours ago, JessieABC said:

Been waiting since October 2019. We just got my husband’s 48 month extension in the mail two days ago. :(

 

I reached out to my congressman’s office last month and they indicated the case was being considered for a waiver but still no updates. It’s crazy how our spouse can live in the states for 5 years and still not hold a 10 year green card. What in the world is happening with this administration!

Im wondering too what congressman to contact? My husband has been waiting for an interview since 2019 also. And just got the 48 extension slap in the face today 😂

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35 minutes ago, CKMM said:

Fiiled in 2021 March my status has never change from finger print taken but now it's shows stutus unavailable. How about you? 

My status says 'case was updated to show fingerprints were taken'. 

34 minutes ago, mrath5 said:

Im wondering too what congressman to contact? My husband has been waiting for an interview since 2019 also. And just got the 48 extension slap in the face today 😂

Lol Idk either.. Yeah everyone got theit extension letters today.

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1 hour ago, Utah123 said:

My status says 'case was updated to show fingerprints were taken'. 

Lol Idk either.. Yeah everyone got theit extension letters today.

Mine has been like that too for forever. Applying for citizenship next month 

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10 hours ago, mrath5 said:

Im wondering too what congressman to contact? My husband has been waiting for an interview since 2019 also. And just got the 48 extension slap in the face today 😂

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EAD/AP - NOA received May 18, 2020

AOS - NOA received May 18, 2020

Biometrics (Code 2) - August 5, 2020

Biometrics take 2 (Code 3) - August 27, 2020

Ready to be Scheduled for Interview - September 8, 2020

EAD/AP Approval Notice - October  1, 2020

EAD Card Received - October 13, 2020

Interview Scheduled Notification - March 1, 2021

Interview Scheduled - April 6, 2021

GC Approved - May 7, 2021

GC Mailed - May 11, 2021

GC Delivered - May 11, 2021

 

N400 Citizenship:

File Date - January 8, 2024

Biometrics Waiver - January 8, 2024

Interview Scheduled - March 7, 2024

Interview Date - April 12, 2024

Conditionally Approved Pending I-751 Transfer - April 12, 2024

I-751 Case Was Transferred to Another Office - April 12, 2024

Case Approved - May 5, 2024

Oath Ceremony to be Scheduled - May 5, 2024

Oath Scheduled - May 18, 2024

Oath Ceremony - June 18, 2024

Oath Ceremony Cancelled - June 12, 2024

Oath Ceremony Rescheduled Date - July 30, 2024

DONE

 

Removal of Conditions:

File Date - January 7, 2023

Package Delivered - January 9, 2023

NOA Date - January 10, 2023

NOA Received - January 17, 2023 (dated "received" January 9, 2023)

48 Month Extension Received - March 20, 2023

Case Approved - May 3, 2024
 

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