July 2020 I-751 filers (merged)

[HRQX 4,145]

16 minutes ago, Dzfiction said:

And can you travel overseas with that document?

Yes! But carry it together with the expired 2-year GC.

16 minutes ago, Dzfiction said:

Why is it that some filers get extension letters and others don’t ?

It should be the same paper receipt notice. If you don't get it and have urgent international travel plans, then call USCIS and request an emergency appointment for I-551 stamp in your foreign passport:

Edited August 17, 2020 by HRQX

[mushroomspore 3,043]

39 minutes ago, Dzfiction said:

Why is it that some filers get extension letters and others don’t ?  And can you travel overseas with that document?

Everyone is supposed to get the extension letter. If you don't have it, you can't prove that your GC has been extended for an extra 18 months. And yes it says in the letter that you need to use the letter PLUS your card (even if it's expired) as proof of employment authorization and for travel (technically, the letter and card are used to let you back into the country since the US does not record exits). I thought you already asked this question in the big thread about traveling with the extension letter and it was answered???

Edited August 17, 2020 by mushroomspore

[poh 125]

1 hour ago, Dzfiction said:

Why is it that some filers get extension letters and others don’t ?  And can you travel overseas with that document?i 

I believe all i- 751 filers should get a NOA stating that it extends the expiring greencard to 18 months unless application was rejected.  Otherwise you are here illegally when your greencard card expires.  Yes You can travel with the extension NOA. 

Edited August 17, 2020 by poh

[HRQX 4,145]

13 minutes ago, poh said:

Otherwise you are here illegally when your greencard card expires.

That is very incorrect. Expiration date is only for the document, not the status. INA is very clear that only an Immigration Judge can strip a GC holder of status.

[Rose_3001 23]

Update to my case for anyone on a similar timeline/service centre:
 

27th July: Sent via Fedex to TX

30th July: Fedex notification of receipt 

5th August: $$ taken from account 

6th August: USCIS text with receipt #

17th August: NOA letter received (TX service centre) 

 

Waiting to hear about biometrics and checking the USCIS online account daily to see if I'll get a waiver. Good luck, everyone!

[poh 125]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

That is very incorrect. Expiration date is only for the document, not the status. INA is very clear that only an Immigration Judge can strip a GC holder of status.

Good point but Try telling the CBP officer that... 

Edited August 18, 2020 by poh

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, poh said:

but Try telling the CBP officer that... 

That is why I mentioned earlier:

3 hours ago, HRQX said:

If you don't get it and have urgent international travel plans, then call USCIS and request an emergency appointment for I-551 stamp in your foreign passport:

 

Also, the worst I've seen CBP do (for example, if they believe a Resident has abandoned status after prolonged absence) to a Resident entering the US is to either refer them to an Immigration Judge OR convince the Resident to sign Form I-407 to formally abandon status. So again, if a Resident doesn't willingly sign I-407, only an Immigration Judge can strip a Resident of status.

Edited August 18, 2020 by HRQX

[Dzfiction 14]

4 hours ago, mushroomspore said:

Everyone is supposed to get the extension letter. If you don't have it, you can't prove that your GC has been extended for an extra 18 months. And yes it says in the letter that you need to use the letter PLUS your card (even if it's expired) as proof of employment authorization and for travel (technically, the letter and card are used to let you back into the country since the US does not record exits). I thought you already asked this question in the big thread about traveling with the extension letter and it was answered???

I just wanted to read other experiences than yours, wanna make sure I don’t mess up in case I leave the country with an expired green card.

[GEOntificator 281]

7/29/2020 ROC Divorce Waiver mailed

7/30/2020 USCIS received the package

8/5/2020 Check cashed

8/6 Notifications and Case # received via text

8/10 NOA received (Mailed date on the notice is 8/4)

8/18 Fingerprints were re-used

 

Thank god I do not have to drive 2.5 hrs for fingerprints!

[therealsunnydiego 52]

I don't see anyone from WAC having the biometrics waived  

[DC909 105]

2 hours ago, therealsunnydiego said:

I don't see anyone from WAC having the biometrics waived  

I noticed that too. I feel like all service centers are getting biometrics updates except for California. Lol. 

[Dzfiction 14]

How would I know that they have applied the biometrics that I first got at the port of entry ? I see a lot of people saying applied online, what does that mean and how do I check that please ?

[US <3 IND 53]

40 minutes ago, Dzfiction said:

How would I know that they have applied the biometrics that I first got at the port of entry ? I see a lot of people saying applied online, what does that mean and how do I check that please ?

You can know from the online update, or from receiving a letter in the mail.

 

The website to check online is https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

Just input your case number here to see your current status.

[Choc_pudding21 27]

7/27 - Package sent.

7/31 - Package received.

8/10 - CC Charged for $680.

8/17 - Received I-797 NOA with 18 month extension (Notice date 8/10) - Also says "Notice Type: Receipt Notice".

8/25 - Fingerprints applied to my case.

Edited August 25, 2020 by Choc_pudding21

[therealsunnydiego 52]

4 hours ago, Choc_pudding21 said:

7/27 - Package sent.

7/31 - Package received.

8/10 - CC Charged for $680.

8/17 - Received I-797 NOA with 18 month extension (Notice date 8/10) - Also says "Notice Type: Receipt Notice".

8/25 - Fingerprints applied to my case.

Awesome. What is your processing center?