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I filed for ROC in February 2019 and my case has been waiting for interview to be scheduled since the beginning of June. Now my extension letter is about to expire so I should get the I-551 stamp. But from what I see you need a form I-90 which is $445 + $85, is that correct? 

Also, my passport expired (the plan was to go back to Sweden to visit this year and get a new one at that time but Covid kind of ruined those plans so here I am) so does anyone know if I can get the I-94 stamped instead?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Your status does not expire when the extension letter does. Only the evidence of your status has expired.   If you require evidence of your status for travel, you can call USCIS for an appointment to get a stamp.  Otherwise, there is no need for action at this point.   You do no need an I-90 or pay any fees......

 

I would find a way to renew my passport.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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@Ca & MoMy Swedish husband  went to the Consulate General of Sweden in NYC to renew his expired passport- I don't know all the rules about it, but it was a really quick appointment and they even mailed it to us in Boston a couple of weeks later.

K-1

Nov 23, 2015: I-129F Packet sent to Dallas
Dec 8, 2015: NOA1 hard copy received - Notice dated Dec 1
Jan 16, 2016: NOA2 hard copy received- Noticed dated Jan 11

March 31, 2016: Interview- approved!

June 30, 2016: POE Boston

July 2, 2016: Married

AOS

July 7, 2016: AOS/EAD/AP sent to Chicago

July 18, 2016: NOA 1 hard copies received

August 11, 2016: Biometric walk in completed

September 22, 2016: EAD/AP Approval notice

November 14, 2017: AOS Interview- approved on the spot!

December 1, 2017: 2 year conditional green card received

ROC

September 16, 2019: I-751 sent

September 23, 2019: NOA1 and 18 month GC extension letter received- packet headed to Vermont

July 25, 2020: Approved, no interview

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Just now, Kl30morg said:

@Ca & MoMy Swedish husband  went to the Consulate General of Sweden in NYC to renew his expired passport- I don't know all the rules about it, but it was a really quick appointment and they even mailed it to us in Boston a couple of weeks later.

That would certainly be the prudent thing to do imo........then go to USCIS for a new I-551 stamp.....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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4 minutes ago, Kl30morg said:

@Ca & MoMy Swedish husband  went to the Consulate General of Sweden in NYC to renew his expired passport- I don't know all the rules about it, but it was a really quick appointment and they even mailed it to us in Boston a couple of weeks later.

 

3 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

That would certainly be the prudent thing to do imo........then go to USCIS for a new I-551 stamp.....

It would and I wish I could but there is no way I can travel that far right now. Because of Covid and finances.

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You do not need a valid passport for an I-551 stamp. They can issue it on an I-94 if neccessary. I know Sweden is odd about passport renewals - and their mobile consulate thing that they do every year isn't happening because covid which leaves you with either a trip to DC or NYC for it - so don't worry too much if you can't.

 

As above, you DO NOT need an I-90, and your status does NOT expire when the letter does, only your proof of status. 

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CR1 / DCF (London): 2012 / 2013 (4 months from I-130 petition to visa in hand)

I-751 #1- April 2015 [Denied]

 

April 2015 : I-751 Joint filing package sent fedex next day 09:00am from UK ($lots - thanks). 
Jan 2017: Notification that an interview has been scheduled at a local office. Bizarrely still no RFE... 
Jan 2017: 2hr wait, then interview terminated before it began, due to moving my ID to another state 2 wks prior. New interview 'in a few months...maybe.'   Informed them that divorce proceedings are underway, but not finalised at this time. 
March 2017: An Interview was scheduled - marked as no-show as they didn't actually send out a notification of interview. FML 
April  2017: Filed an official complaint with the ombudsman, and have requested Senator & Congressman assistance
August 2017: Interview - switched to a (finalised) divorce waiver. Told that decision will be made that afternoon, but no problems foreseen with my case. 
October 2017: Letter of Denial received - reason given as 'I-751 petition was not properly filed'. Discovered ex-spouse made false allegations to USCIS in 2015. No opportunity given to review & refute allegations  - contrary to USCIS policy.

I-751 #2 - Oct 2017 - Mar 2021[Denied] 

 

October 2017: Within 72hrs of receiving denial notice, a new waiver I-751, divorce decree & $680 cheque, sent to Vermont via FedEx overnight 9am priority.  
Dec 2019: Filed FOIA request for full A# file
Feb 2020: FOIA request completed - entire A# file received as a .PDF; 197 pages fully redacted, and 80 partially redacted. Don't waste your time!
March 2021: I-751 #2 denied for lack of evidence. No RFE, no interview, and evidence in previous I-751 not reviewed - contrary to policy. Huge errors in adjudication.

N-400 - Feb 2018 - Apr 2021 [Denied]

 

February 2018: N-400 filed online.  $725 paid to the USCIS paperwork wastage fund

February  2019: Interview - cancelled after a four hour wait due to 'missing paperwork' on their end. Promised Expedited reschedule.

March 2021: Interview letter received, strangely dated after I-751 denial. No I-751 interview conducted. N-400 interview and test passed, given 'cannot make a decision at this time' paper due to the ongoing I-751 nightmare...

April 2021: N-400 denial received citing recent I-751 denial as basis for ineligibility, even though it should have been a combo interview 🤯

I AM JACK'S COMPLETE LACK OF SURPRISE

Service Motion - March 2021 [Sent via FedEx & COMPLETELY IGNORED by USCIS]

 

March 2021: Service Motion request sent overnight addressed direectly to field office director, requesting urgent review and re-opening, based on errors in adjudication - citing USCIS policy, AFM and memorandums as basis for errors. This was completely ignored by USCIS.

 I-751 #3 - June 2021 - Jan 2024 [Denied]

 

IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY

June 2021: I-751 #3 (30+lbs/5000 pages of paperwork) & another $680 sent to USCIS via FedEx ($300+..thanks) .... 

June 2021: Receipt issued, card charged, biometrics waived, infopass scheduled for I-551 stamp number ten.....

Feb 2022: RFIE (no, not an RFE, a Request For Initial Evidence) received, for copies of the divorce paperwork that they already have 😑

July 2022: Infopass for I-551 stamp number eleven.....

August 2023: Infopass for I-551 stamp number twelve....

January 2024: Denial received, ignoring the overwhelming majority of the filing, abundance of evidence, and refutation of a provably false allegation. The denial also contradicts itself in multiple places, as if it was written by someone with an IQ <50.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

2024: FML. Seriously. I'm done. 

 

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37 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

You do not need a valid passport for an I-551 stamp. They can issue it on an I-94 if neccessary. I know Sweden is odd about passport renewals - and their mobile consulate thing that they do every year isn't happening because covid which leaves you with either a trip to DC or NYC for it - so don't worry too much if you can't.

 

As above, you DO NOT need an I-90, and your status does NOT expire when the letter does, only your proof of status. 

Thank you! I know my status doesn't expire but my ID does so I do need to get the stamp. I appreciate your help!

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You only need a stamp to show continued proof LPR status, for employment, to get a drivers license or to travel out of the USA. If you not doing any of those things you will be okay to wait until you get your 10 year card or until a need comes up to have proof of your status then make an appointment to get the stamp at local USCIS field office.

K1 Visa Arrived USA July 2017

Married August 2017

AOS Approved July 2018

 

Filed for i751 joint application May 2020

Fingerprints reused October 2020, and February 2021 and June 2021 (Yes 3 fingerprint notices)

Case move to National Benefits Center December 2020 for quicker processing from California Service Center

Oct 2021 out of processing time inquiry made, response May 5th 2022 that our i751 case will be addressed at our n400 interview

Combo interview May 16th 2022, in Sacramento

Approved June 08, 2022

 

Filed for Naturalization May 2021

Fingerprints reused May 2021

Combo interview May 16th 2022, in Sacramento, 

Approved June 08, 2022

Oath Ceremony completed June 29th 2022

 

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So I had my info pass appointment yesterday and I figured I'd update here in case others need this information. 

 

I had my info pass appointment in the Chicago field office. It was fine going there, we drove and used spot hero to get and pay for a parking spot ($14.50 for 7 hours, not bad at all!). 

No lines in, quick and easy to get through security. I got to keep my phone with me which was nice. Got up to the first window, had to fill out a form. Waited about 30 mins for my number to be called. Got up to the window and told what I needed. Gave her my expired passport. This was a problem. She told me she couldn't give me the stamp in an expired passport but if I get two passport photos and bring them back before 3 pm I can still get the stamp. Get out, find the closest CVS, call them to make sure they do passport photos. About 5 minutes away. Get back, give her the photos, sit back down and wait. Took fingerprints and photo. And then sat back down to wait. And wait. And wait... Eventually I got called back up and she handed me my card that is valid for 6 months, not a year. 

 

All in all it was stressful but I'm glad I got it. Now I have to go to the DMV which is so much worse!

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