Processing Times (I-751) for MSC (National Benefits Center)

[O&R 5]

1 hour ago, Boodaloo1 said:

I have not, but I am planning to send one today. So sorry you are in the same boat. Is your I-551 expiring as well?

Yes, beginning of May.  I'm not even sure about how to write it, I would appreciate any insight

[Boodaloo1 8]

43 minutes ago, O&R said:

Yes, beginning of May.  I'm not even sure about how to write it, I would appreciate any insight

I decided to call USCIS one last time this morning as a last resort prior to sending the letter. I was able to speak with a tier 2 officer and requested an expedite on my  husband's I-751. They have sent in the request and now I must wait to hear the response. Hopefully this works out!

 

In regards to writing the letter... I'd just write out all your case information (Receipt number, a-number, etc..) and then let them know when you sent in the case, note that it's outside the normal processing time and that you haven't heard anything. Then I'd guess I'd request correspondence on the current status of the case and why it's not being processing within the normal time frame. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. 

 

 

[O&R 5]

53 minutes ago, Boodaloo1 said:

I decided to call USCIS one last time this morning as a last resort prior to sending the letter. I was able to speak with a tier 2 officer and requested an expedite on my  husband's I-751. They have sent in the request and now I must wait to hear the response. Hopefully this works out!

 

In regards to writing the letter... I'd just write out all your case information (Receipt number, a-number, etc..) and then let them know when you sent in the case, note that it's outside the normal processing time and that you haven't heard anything. Then I'd guess I'd request correspondence on the current status of the case and why it's not being processing within the normal time frame. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. 

 

 

Thank you very much! Any particular reason for expediting, may I ask?

[Duncan21 202]

18 hours ago, just_passing_by2 said:

Interview done, green card delivered and received

 

I would like to share my experience as it might suggest best case scenario when it comes to timeline, as I felt the evidence I provided was perfect and I actually thought we wont need an interview, before realizing everyone is getting one if they didn't get it before coming to USA. Evidence: Baby born out of this marriage, bank statements, utilities, leases for 2 years, phone bills, pictures, Car insurance/health insurance/life insurance/dental. Tax returns. Retirement. Bunch of other supplementary stuff as well that I can't recall now.

 

I filed the I-751 on 4/15, USCIS received it on 4/17. NOA 4/29, Biometrics done on 6/27 (Rescheduled this twice, so can save some time on this stage). Biometrics received, awaiting for interview. Longgggg wait. Received email on 1/6/2020, interview scheduled for 2/18. Interview lasted 5 mins. Questions from my spouse were her name, DOB, address, DOB of our child. She asked me my Name, DOB and address. She asked if we want to give any other evidence, at which point I gave several more joint bank statements, New lease extension letter. At that point the officer stated that we have provided more than enough evidence and that she is approving it. Greencard received within 2 weeks. On to next stage. 

 

Total time from I-751 to receiving Green card:  approx 10 months (obviously this all depends on the local center handling each cases).

Congrats!  What is/was your local office?  

 

[Boodaloo1 8]

21 hours ago, O&R said:

Thank you very much! Any particular reason for expediting, may I ask?

Financial hardship 

[O&R 5]

2 hours ago, Boodaloo1 said:

Financial hardship 

Thanks a lot for your help, hope it will go nice and fast for you! 😌

[just_passing_by2 4]

15 hours ago, Duncan21 said:

Congrats!  What is/was your local office?  

 

Detroit 

[Phoenix777 73]

On 3/19/2020 at 12:01 PM, Boodaloo1 said:

Financial hardship 

Hi, tell me please, any updates about your expedited request for 751 form?

and if no difficult, can tell please more about the reason, I see it’s financial hardship, but what exactly, unemployed due Coronavirus, etc? 
thank you in advance. Can send me PM if it’s more comfortable for you.

[Liam2021 574]

38 minutes ago, Phoenix777 said:

Hi, tell me please, any updates about your expedited request for 751 form?

and if no difficult, can tell please more about the reason, I see it’s financial hardship, but what exactly, unemployed due Coronavirus, etc? 
thank you in advance. Can send me PM if it’s more comfortable for you.

Financial hardship can be a valid reason for I-130, but I don't see it a valid reason for I-751 since they 're still LPR and free to apply for jobs.

[vmix 4]

Anyone here seen or heard status changing from "Ready to be scheduled for interview"  to "Case was Approved" or something else without an actual interview?

[PP_2016 246]

Not that I remember clearly. Why? Have you seen anything like that?

[vmix 4]

17 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

Not that I remember clearly. Why? Have you seen anything like that?

I rad it in some thread. Don't remember. Just wanted to see if anyone here experienced anything like this. 

[N.a 0]

I also wanna know, my status is still saying waiting for an interview, has that changed for anyone? My last update was 27 jan. 

[AmyLo 30]

That would be amazing! Us too. We've been on the ready for an interview since mid-January. I feel like there is a possibility. 

[Crazy Cat 41,288]

My wife's status has been "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" since May 29, 2019.....