N-400 November 2019 Filers

[south9 2]

2 hours ago, lesly87 said:

Have you tried renewing online? I just did that in NY. Not sure if Georgia allows this. In NY, you can only get the Real or Enhanced ID / driver's license if you go in person. I had 2 appointments pre-COVID at the DMV and their systems were down both times! 😭 So I gave up on the new ID / driver's license, filed my application for renewal for old license online, paid $85 fee online, went to pharmacy to take eye exam, and boom - renewed driver's license in the mail 2 weeks later. 

Unfortunately Georgia doesn't allow that. For non citizens it's in person only. 

2 hours ago, lucardo3 said:

What city in GA are you residing? When does your driver`s license expire?

Atlanta, northern suburb. it expires  next week.

 

2 hours ago, nagylyndsey said:

What is very odd and also annoying is that some people claim they had absolutely no problem getting an infopass appointment without reason or even for renewing their drivers licenses and some people are getting a hard time about it. 
 

Something seems off here, honestly. I don’t understand why there isn’t one standard procedure for an infopass/extending green cards that applies to everyone. 
 

USCIS will eventually get sued over this especially if they keep picking and choosing who can get an appointment. They need to extended the extension again if they’re going to keep messing around. No reason they can’t approve these green cards and interview for N400 at a later date.

Yes, no clue why USCIS didn't automatically extend green cards for all so people won't ask for infopass appointments so less work for them. This whole situation is ridiculous and upsetting, each USCIS agent gives me  a list of different requirements.

 

[south9 2]

I just found this. it seems we do have the right to get a driver's license with n400 or i751 notice of action letters. I'll print this and present it to DMV. with this now it seems easier to deal with DMV than USCIS.

http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20132014/sb/122Insert other media

Edited July 28, 2020 by south9

[lucardo3 220]

30 minutes ago, south9 said:

Unfortunately Georgia doesn't allow that. For non citizens it's in person only. 

Atlanta, northern suburb. it expires  next week.

 

Yes, no clue why USCIS didn't automatically extend green cards for all so people won't ask for infopass appointments so less work for them. This whole situation is ridiculous and upsetting, each USCIS agent gives me  a list of different requirements.

 

I am also in North area, got my Naturalization paper and was able to make an appointment for next Friday on Norcross DMV. You might want to check which DMV might have opening around on the website.

Edited July 28, 2020 by lucardo3

[AnotherAndrew 22]

17 minutes ago, south9 said:

I just found this. it seems we do have the right to get a driver's license with n400 or i751 notice of action letters. I'll print this and present it to DMV. with this now it seems easier to deal with DMV than USCIS.

http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20132014/sb/122Insert other media

The info is actually on the Georgia website. Says u must have a expired or expiring DL and must show your I-797c (NOA) to only get a one time 120 day extension. I know it's not a renewal but might as well ask about the extension if your USCIS extension letter is still valid. But I would print out your receipt for n400/i751 or even the your USCIS account page to show them youre processing.

 

Very bottom

https://dds.georgia.gov/information-non-us-citizens

Edited July 28, 2020 by AnotherAndrew
Added website

[jsilva89 7]

3 hours ago, lesly87 said:

Have you tried renewing online? I just did that in NY. Not sure if Georgia allows this. 

Thought this was a good idea. Tried to renew online and a big red exclamation point came up saying, not eligible for online renewal and to visit in person. My expiration date of my license  is tied directly to the extension letter for NJ and they want proof of status in person. My wife jokes in a few months I can show up and get my license since they legalized undoctumented immigrants to obtain licenses and techincally I'll be undocumented soon since I have no proof.

[Georgia16 2,858]

20 minutes ago, jsilva89 said:

Thought this was a good idea. Tried to renew online and a big red exclamation point came up saying, not eligible for online renewal and to visit in person. My expiration date of my license  is tied directly to the extension letter for NJ and they want proof of status in person. My wife jokes in a few months I can show up and get my license since they legalized undoctumented immigrants to obtain licenses and techincally I'll be undocumented soon since I have no proof.

Haha it’s sad how it works!! But no you will still be a permanent resident even if your extension letter expires. 

[south9 2]

On 7/28/2020 at 4:12 PM, lucardo3 said:

I am also in North area, got my Naturalization paper and was able to make an appointment for next Friday on Norcross DMV. You might want to check which DMV might have opening around on the website.

Congrats on becoming a citizen!! 🙂

Norcross was booked for the next 2 weeks unfortunately. Need to look for other centers.

[south9 2]

On 7/28/2020 at 4:15 PM, AnotherAndrew said:

The info is actually on the Georgia website. Says u must have a expired or expiring DL and must show your I-797c (NOA) to only get a one time 120 day extension. I know it's not a renewal but might as well ask about the extension if your USCIS extension letter is still valid. But I would print out your receipt for n400/i751 or even the your USCIS account page to show them youre processing.

 

Very bottom

https://dds.georgia.gov/information-non-us-citizens

Might as well get this one-time extension. Who knows maybe n400 will be done during these 4 months.🙄🤦‍♀️

[Red_0009 0]

Can anyone offer some help? I’m waiting for my N400 interview and my I751 is still pending since November 2019. My extension letter expires on August 30th.

 

Everything else also expires on that date like my drivers license and my nursing license. My job keeps telling me that I must renew my nursing license or I won’t be able to work. I called USCIS a few days ago and yesterday someone called me back. They gave me an extremely hard time. They would not issue an infopass appointment and claimed “there’s no appointments available”, try calling back with 10 days. 
 

After that I had a major breakdown, what am I suppose to do? It’s looking like in a few weeks I’ll be jobless with no drivers license and no one cares. I tried to explain that my job pays the majority of the bills, but they did not care. I felt extremely hurt that they can’t just put a stamp in my passport. I’ve waited nearly two years for this I751, we’ve paid thousands of dollars into this entire process, I went to school to better myself, and at the end it’s “there’s no appointment, we can’t do anything.” I even offered to drive anywhere in the country to get a stamp, same thing “uhh no appointments”. 
 

My N400 original case completion date was for September, but now it’s likely some time into 2021. What do I do? Not work until then? USCIS has no solution for this!? At this point I’d pay extra just to expedite the process because this is absolutely ridiculous.
 

Is there anyone in specific I can talk to at the 1800 number? (Already spoke to tier 2). Is there anyone that can help? Losing my mind here 😭

[south9 2]

5 hours ago, Red_0009 said:

Can anyone offer some help? I’m waiting for my N400 interview and my I751 is still pending since November 2019. My extension letter expires on August 30th.

 

Everything else also expires on that date like my drivers license and my nursing license. My job keeps telling me that I must renew my nursing license or I won’t be able to work. I called USCIS a few days ago and yesterday someone called me back. They gave me an extremely hard time. They would not issue an infopass appointment and claimed “there’s no appointments available”, try calling back with 10 days. 
 

After that I had a major breakdown, what am I suppose to do? It’s looking like in a few weeks I’ll be jobless with no drivers license and no one cares. I tried to explain that my job pays the majority of the bills, but they did not care. I felt extremely hurt that they can’t just put a stamp in my passport. I’ve waited nearly two years for this I751, we’ve paid thousands of dollars into this entire process, I went to school to better myself, and at the end it’s “there’s no appointment, we can’t do anything.” I even offered to drive anywhere in the country to get a stamp, same thing “uhh no appointments”. 
 

My N400 original case completion date was for September, but now it’s likely some time into 2021. What do I do? Not work until then? USCIS has no solution for this!? At this point I’d pay extra just to expedite the process because this is absolutely ridiculous.
 

Is there anyone in specific I can talk to at the 1800 number? (Already spoke to tier 2). Is there anyone that can help? Losing my mind here 😭

USCIS gives very hard time to schedule appointments. However your situation seems to be an emergency under their rules. I was told that a letter indicating a potential loss of employment should be presented to get an appointment. You can try to get one and contact USCIS again.

Good Luck! 

[Abogy98 0]

7 hours ago, Red_0009 said:

Can anyone offer some help? I’m waiting for my N400 interview and my I751 is still pending since November 2019. My extension letter expires on August 30th.

 

Everything else also expires on that date like my drivers license and my nursing license. My job keeps telling me that I must renew my nursing license or I won’t be able to work. I called USCIS a few days ago and yesterday someone called me back. They gave me an extremely hard time. They would not issue an infopass appointment and claimed “there’s no appointments available”, try calling back with 10 days. 
 

After that I had a major breakdown, what am I suppose to do? It’s looking like in a few weeks I’ll be jobless with no drivers license and no one cares. I tried to explain that my job pays the majority of the bills, but they did not care. I felt extremely hurt that they can’t just put a stamp in my passport. I’ve waited nearly two years for this I751, we’ve paid thousands of dollars into this entire process, I went to school to better myself, and at the end it’s “there’s no appointment, we can’t do anything.” I even offered to drive anywhere in the country to get a stamp, same thing “uhh no appointments”. 
 

My N400 original case completion date was for September, but now it’s likely some time into 2021. What do I do? Not work until then? USCIS has no solution for this!? At this point I’d pay extra just to expedite the process because this is absolutely ridiculous.
 

Is there anyone in specific I can talk to at the 1800 number? (Already spoke to tier 2). Is there anyone that can help? Losing my mind here 😭

I have a feeling they were told to try not to make an appointments if at all possible. Call back and tell them you’ll have financial hardships without proof of status and tell them you can provide proof of pending termination (get your employer to write a letter stating you need that license to work). Be firm and don’t take no for an answer. 
 

If they don’t get going with these interviews in bigger cities like NYC and Philly they’re going to have to figure out how to deal with making infopass appointments because there’s going to be tons of expired extension letters. Sorry you’re dealing with this..

[PhillyNatz 39]

6 minutes ago, Abogy98 said:

If they don’t get going with these interviews in bigger cities like NYC and Philly

That's the irony of it all, Philly isn't even a big city but now has slower processing times than even Los Angeles and Houston.

[Venus201320 143]

Anyone’s time increased once there timer ran out? My completion time was “September 2020” it updated today and now is showing completion time “December 2020”!!!?? This process is making me go crazy! I won’t be able to vote this year! This is ****** ridiculous!!! 🤬
my estimated wait time also expired but now they updated it showing “Estimated Wait Time 2 months”?!?!

[nagylyndsey 23]

51 minutes ago, Venus201320 said:

Anyone’s time increased once there timer ran out? My completion time was “September 2020” it updated today and now is showing completion time “December 2020”!!!?? This process is making me go crazy! I won’t be able to vote this year! This is ****** ridiculous!!! 🤬
my estimated wait time also expired but now they updated it showing “Estimated Wait Time 2 months”?!?!

My husbands estimated completion date was July 2020 and well that didn’t happen. Perhaps you’re getting a more honest estimate, atleast that’s better than getting your hopes up all month for nothing to happen at all, but I do agree it’s absolutely ridiculous.  

[Giovanna024 442]

I am having interview in 19days and my estimate was Dec 2020 and now its March 2021 😄😄