I-751 July 2019 Filers

[Vito Daniel 17]

On 9/5/2019 at 12:18 PM, Chilindas said:

Nobody knows anything about Potomac filers ? My docs were received in TX on the 1st of July, got my NOA with extension on the 5th of July. Haven’t heard anything yet since then. Not really bothered but would be thrilled to see more updates from YSC filers. 

 

On 9/5/2019 at 12:40 PM, shayden10 said:

I have the same timeline - Docs received in Tx July 1st, received the extension letter shortly after. My file is also in Potomac with no word on Biometrics. I know it will come in time

Same here guys. Docs received in Texas In the begging of July, couple weeks after got extension letter. Still waiting on Biometrics. Also Potomac

Edited September 6, 2019 by Vito Daniel

[shayden10 78]

4 minutes ago, Vito Daniel said:

 

Same here guys. Docs received in Texas In the begging of July, couple weeks after got extension letter. Still waiting on Biometrics. Also Potomac

Hopefully we hear something soon although it will all come in time! This is the easy waiting part, because at least we are here with our loves and aren't struggling through the long distance too!

[Vito Daniel 17]

2 minutes ago, shayden10 said:

Hopefully we hear something soon although it will all come in time! This is the easy waiting part, because at least we are here with our loves and aren't struggling through the long distance too!

Agree! I also called USCIS a week ago and informed them that I have not received my biometrics, lady on the phone submitted from my behalf service request, and told me to wait about a month. If I wont receive it - call back and provide confirmation number. Will see

[shayden10 78]

1 minute ago, Vito Daniel said:

Agree! I also called USCIS a week ago and informed them that I have not received my biometrics, lady on the phone submitted from my behalf service request, and told me to wait about a month. If I wont receive it - call back and provide confirmation number. Will see

Definitely keep me posted with what happens! I am not worrying about it too much at this point so I don't think I will call yet but if you get somewhere through calling let us know!

[Vito Daniel 17]

1 minute ago, shayden10 said:

Definitely keep me posted with what happens! I am not worrying about it too much at this point so I don't think I will call yet but if you get somewhere through calling let us know!

Will do! I am going to Costa Rica in December, so I would hate to get my biometrics in that time frame lol, that was the main reason for my call. Will keep you posted! Cheers

[PQrsntmy 0]

Hi everyone, I filed my I-751 back on July 23, and while I have received a request for biometrics (and completed it) in early august, I have still not received an extension letter. Is anyone else in this situation?

[Liam2021 583]

1 hour ago, PQrsntmy said:

Hi everyone, I filed my I-751 back on July 23, and while I have received a request for biometrics (and completed it) in early august, I have still not received an extension letter. Is anyone else in this situation?

You need to cal USCIS to ask them about that. Possible NOA1 get lost in the mail. This is one of the reason why we recommend USPS informed delivery.

[PQrsntmy 0]

7 minutes ago, H&T said:

You need to cal USCIS to ask them about that. Possible NOA1 get lost in the mail. This is one of the reason why we recommend USPS informed delivery.

Thanks, I have signed up for the informed delivery but nothing yet unfortunately so it must certainly be lost! 

 

I just called USCIS (on 800 3755283)  and was told to email their lockbox email address, but the auto response to my message states that if the application has been referred to a service center (which I assume mine must have been as I received the request for biometrics) so it seems I was referred to the wrong point of contact. 

 

Should I specifically be stating my first Notice of Action was not received and for it to be re-sent? Is there a separate number for me to contact regarding this?

 

I really appreciate your help.

[cosmonauts 125]

1 hour ago, PQrsntmy said:

Thanks, I have signed up for the informed delivery but nothing yet unfortunately so it must certainly be lost! 

 

I just called USCIS (on 800 3755283)  and was told to email their lockbox email address, but the auto response to my message states that if the application has been referred to a service center (which I assume mine must have been as I received the request for biometrics) so it seems I was referred to the wrong point of contact. 

 

Should I specifically be stating my first Notice of Action was not received and for it to be re-sent? Is there a separate number for me to contact regarding this?

 

I really appreciate your help.

You could also put in a service request online and select "did not receive notice" or something like that, and explain you never for the extension letter.

[SMK 89 68]

Hi everyone - i technically dont "belong" to this group but just had a few questions as we had our I-485 interview today!

 

Trying to be with the positive mindset so the GC I will receive will be conditional as we have not yet been married for 2 years. From the research I did, we have to file our I-751 during the 90 day period in advance of the GC's 2 year expiration. But i assume we dont get approved and our new 10-year GC before actual expiration so what do we use to legitimize our ability to work, or if we are traveling abroad to come back in? Do we have to get our foreign passports stamped with something or travel with our NOA1? Also -- not sure how long it is taking to get the 10-year GC's after filing the I-751 but for those who want to move forward with citizenship/naturalization in the future, and for those who obtained their GC from marriage -- could our naturalization application overlap with us waiting for the i-751 to get approved? Just figured i'd ask so i know whats coming my way even though it is somewhat far away

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

10 minutes ago, SMK 89 said:

Hi everyone - i technically dont "belong" to this group but just had a few questions as we had our I-485 interview today!

 

Trying to be with the positive mindset so the GC I will receive will be conditional as we have not yet been married for 2 years. From the research I did, we have to file our I-751 during the 90 day period in advance of the GC's 2 year expiration. But i assume we dont get approved and our new 10-year GC before actual expiration so what do we use to legitimize our ability to work, or if we are traveling abroad to come back in? Do we have to get our foreign passports stamped with something or travel with our NOA1? Also -- not sure how long it is taking to get the 10-year GC's after filing the I-751 but for those who want to move forward with citizenship/naturalization in the future, and for those who obtained their GC from marriage -- could our naturalization application overlap with us waiting for the i-751 to get approved? Just figured i'd ask so i know whats coming my way even though it is somewhat far away

you would get an extension of 18 months after they receive your i-751 you can file your n-400 while your I-751 is pending assuming you meet the criteria 

[shayden10 78]

26 minutes ago, SMK 89 said:

Hi everyone - i technically dont "belong" to this group but just had a few questions as we had our I-485 interview today!

 

Trying to be with the positive mindset so the GC I will receive will be conditional as we have not yet been married for 2 years. From the research I did, we have to file our I-751 during the 90 day period in advance of the GC's 2 year expiration. But i assume we dont get approved and our new 10-year GC before actual expiration so what do we use to legitimize our ability to work, or if we are traveling abroad to come back in? Do we have to get our foreign passports stamped with something or travel with our NOA1? Also -- not sure how long it is taking to get the 10-year GC's after filing the I-751 but for those who want to move forward with citizenship/naturalization in the future, and for those who obtained their GC from marriage -- could our naturalization application overlap with us waiting for the i-751 to get approved? Just figured i'd ask so i know whats coming my way even though it is somewhat far away

Fellow Canadian here  

 

You are correct that you have to apply within the 90 days, not a day sooner! The previous poster is correct, you're NOA1 that you receive typically within 30 days of filing will serve as an 18 month extension letter than is your proof of status which allows you to work and travel. My green card just expired while I was traveling home to Canada to see family and I had no issues with entering the States using my NOA1 and my green card, in addition to my Canadian passport (which still has my maiden name on it and I don't intend to change it until it expires next fall so I also provided our Marriage License to validate the name change). The wait time looks like it's around a 12-18 months but the actual wait time really depends what service center your paperwork is forwarded to.

[SMK 89 68]

1 minute ago, shayden10 said:

Fellow Canadian here  

 

You are correct that you have to apply within the 90 days, not a day sooner! The previous poster is correct, you're NOA1 that you receive typically within 30 days of filing will serve as an 18 month extension letter than is your proof of status which allows you to work and travel. My green card just expired while I was traveling home to Canada to see family and I had no issues with entering the States using my NOA1 and my green card, in addition to my Canadian passport (which still has my maiden name on it and I don't intend to change it until it expires next fall so I also provided our Marriage License to validate the name change). The wait time looks like it's around a 12-18 months but the actual wait time really depends what service center your paperwork is forwarded to.

Thanks so much fellow Canadian haha!

[camerica 60]

4 minutes ago, shayden10 said:

Trying to be with the positive mindset so the GC I will receive will be conditional as we have not yet been married for 2 years.

Another fellow Canadian. Just an FYI, being married for 2 years has nothing to do with the initial temp GC. I was married in October 2015. I applied for adjustment of status in December and had my biometrics done in January. I received a RFI in July of 2016. Then nothing. I finally called my state rep when no one could answer my question as to where my case was, in April of 2017. I finally got an appointment for an interview in March. That day the roads in Pennsylvania were closed because of a massive snowstorm. I phoned and was told everything was okay and I would get a letter with a new appointment date. That came in July 2017 and it was for September. SO...lol...I still only received a conditional 2 year green card, even after all of that. Someone at USCIS suggested that my file got 'lost'. I figure it fell down behind someones desk, after what I saw at our interview.

[shayden10 78]

5 minutes ago, camerica said:

Another fellow Canadian. Just an FYI, being married for 2 years has nothing to do with the initial temp GC. I was married in October 2015. I applied for adjustment of status in December and had my biometrics done in January. I received a RFI in July of 2016. Then nothing. I finally called my state rep when no one could answer my question as to where my case was, in April of 2017. I finally got an appointment for an interview in March. That day the roads in Pennsylvania were closed because of a massive snowstorm. I phoned and was told everything was okay and I would get a letter with a new appointment date. That came in July 2017 and it was for September. SO...lol...I still only received a conditional 2 year green card, even after all of that. Someone at USCIS suggested that my file got 'lost'. I figure it fell down behind someones desk, after what I saw at our interview.

I think you quoted me and not the original poster

 

However, I think that if you submit your paperwork within the first two years of marriage than you will be given a temporary green card no matter when it is issued (even if you receive it after your two years of marriage), if you apply after two years of marriage or you enter already married than you receive a 10 year one. I believe this is the case because the "conditions" of the green card is that you remain married for two years and in those situations the paperwork is submitted after those conditions are met. In your case, your paperwork was submitted during the two years so based on that you hadn't satisfied the conditions.