I-751 November 2020 filers

[Dominicana_20 2]

Just called USCIS customer service.

I asked if I could schedule an infopass to get the stamp.  I was told they will only schedule infopass for me if I have a receipt number. But if I have the receipt, why would I need a stamp?

I also asked if they could give me any estimate on the current receipt processing time. The agent I spoke with advised me to call back next week. They received my package on 11/30. I asked if their current receipt processing time is about 6 weeks. The agent didn’t say yes or no, just said they are having “high volume”. 

[Foxyy 2]

1 hour ago, harrynwaller said:

I am currently employed, but I am worried that if my Green Card expires before this gets sorted - what are my options? Do I have to stop working? 

I was wondering the same thing and I found that on USCIS website :

 

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5.1 Reverifying Employment Authorization for Current Employees

Reverification is never required for U.S. citizens or noncitizen nationals. Reverification is also never required when the following documents expire: U.S. passports, U.S. passport cards, Form I-551 (Alien Registration Receipt Cards/Permanent Resident Cards, which are also known as Green Cards), and List B documents.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/handbook-for-employers-m-274/50-completing-section-3-of-form-i-9/51-reverifying-employment-authorization-for-current-employee

 

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10.4 Avoiding Discrimination in Recruiting, Hiring, and the Form I-9 Process

 

You should treat individuals equally when recruiting and hiring, and when verifying employment authorization and identity.

 

You should not:

 

• Request that an employee who presented an unexpired Permanent Resident Card present a new document when the Permanent Resident Card expires.
• Request specific documents for reverification. For example, you should allow an employee who presented an unexpired Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, during initial verification to present any document from either List A or C during reverification.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/handbook-for-employers-m-274/100-unlawful-discrimination-and-penalties-for-prohibited-practices/104-avoiding-discrimination-in-recruiting-hiring-and-the-form-i-9-process

 

So I think you can keep working and your employer can't ask to verifying you.

Edited December 29, 2020 by Foxyy

[Dominicana_20 2]

3 minutes ago, Foxyy said:

I was wondering the same thing and I found that on USCIS website :

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/handbook-for-employers-m-274/50-completing-section-3-of-form-i-9/51-reverifying-employment-authorization-for-current-employee

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/handbook-for-employers-m-274/100-unlawful-discrimination-and-penalties-for-prohibited-practices/104-avoiding-discrimination-in-recruiting-hiring-and-the-form-i-9-process

 

So I think you can keep working and your employer can't ask to verifying you.

Does that mean, if my Gc expires in Feb, if I start the job now, they should be able to verify me using my current GC? 

[Foxyy 2]

2 minutes ago, Dominicana_20 said:

Does that mean, if my Gc expires in Feb, if I start the job now, they should be able to verify me using my current GC? 

I think so, maybe someone on the forum knows better than me but I think as long as they verify your green card when it is still valid they are not supposed to ask you anything else after it expires. If you start the job now they are going to see anyway that your green card expires next month and might ask about it though, not sure how it works.

[Locito 85]

I had a seasonal job from mid-October to December and my GC expires on January 11. It may not have been a permanent position, but I got no hassle from HR for using my expiring GC to verify my right to work.

 

If I actually do get a job before my extension letter comes in (which seems to be taking excruciatingly long time right now), I was planning to use two documents allowed by the I-9; an unrestricted social security card and my valid ID since I am here legally--just waiting USCIS to do their due diligence.

 

I had a CR-1 visa so I got an unrestricted social security card from the beginning. This option might not work for those who came to the country with a K-1, though, unless you had your social security card replaced with an unrestricted one. And apparently as mentioned earlier in this thread, some states do not issue a DL/ID with longer validity than your I-551.

[emekus94 1,125]

3 hours ago, Dominicana_20 said:

Not sure if I agree. I recently contacted the congressman in my district since I have a potential job opportunity. They asked me for job offer to request expedite. If you can prove you will suffer financial loss, they can assist to request expedited service from USCIS. 

Let’s be specific

you Contacted them to do what exactly?

 

OP asked about contacting about his NOA. His is not expiring till like February so am not sure what a congressman can do when his file can’t even be found yet. It’s not like it expired and now you’re in Jeopardy or something 

 

weve seen in the past particularly on EADs. If u got a job, u now have a REASON to get ahead since processing is so slow. 
 

just because ure stressed and worried that it’s been a while isn’t a reason for expedite- that’s what am saying. 

Edited December 29, 2020 by emekus94

[emekus94 1,125]

3 hours ago, harrynwaller said:

I am currently employed, but I am worried that if my Green Card expires before this gets sorted - what are my options? Do I have to stop working? 

 

3 hours ago, Dominicana_20 said:

I want to know too. Do we need to let the HR know? Or we can keep working? 

I’ve been told that When u are employed already, an employer CANNOT ask for recertification of status.

so even if ur documents expires, u’re good. 

Continue working and go about ur business. 

if for some odd reason something crazy happens, u tell them u have filed for renewal and that’s that. 
 

it only becomes challenging if ure looking for a new job and will need it to get into their system from the get go 
or for those where their state license expires with GC, then getting that NOA ASAP is crucial 

[Marla W 18]

16 minutes ago, emekus94 said:

 

I’ve been told that When u are employed already, an employer CANNOT ask for recertification of status.

so even if ur documents expires, u’re good. 

Continue working and go about ur business. 

if for some odd reason something crazy happens, u tell them u have filed for renewal and that’s that. 
 

it only becomes challenging if ure looking for a new job and will need it to get into their system from the get go 
or for those where their state license expires with GC, then getting that NOA ASAP is crucial 

Hello Emekus, can you apply for a job with just your DL and a expires GC? My DL won’t expire with my GC. 
and what does having a SS restricted looks like? Mine doesn’t seem to say anything like that.

thank you 

[Jorald02 116]

If your Green Card expires during the process of your application, the USCIS give us 18 months of extension using it as long as you have the NOA1 on hand that prove your in process of your application.Thats what the USCIS agent told us. 

[Dominicana_20 2]

1 hour ago, emekus94 said:

Let’s be specific

you Contacted them to do what exactly?

 

OP asked about contacting about his NOA. His is not expiring till like February so am not sure what a congressman can do when his file can’t even be found yet. It’s not like it expired and now you’re in Jeopardy or something 

 

weve seen in the past particularly on EADs. If u got a job, u now have a REASON to get ahead since processing is so slow. 
 

just because ure stressed and worried that it’s been a while isn’t a reason for expedite- that’s what am saying. 

I hope my other replies answered this question already. Are you clear now? 

[RS_ 74]

It seems like no movement today! 

[psgma 94]

3 minutes ago, RS_ said:

It seems like no movement today! 

This is infuriating! My gc and license expire on 01/04. Still no cash checked, no NOA. 

Edited December 29, 2020 by psgma

[RS_ 74]

19 minutes ago, psgma said:

This is infuriating! My gc and license expire on 01/04. Still no cash checked, no NOA. 

Yeah! It's definitely something! It's obvious based on our google spreadsheet that they literally have not touched any ROC applications since 12/17. I called USCIS today and no updates! I'm going to give it until 1/8 then might consult with an attorney. They told me to call them back when it's getting closer to GC expiring within 30 days, i said that would be literally next week! Haha. It sucks that there is no communication from the lockbox facility. The last stakeholders message from them mentioned 30 days of receipt notices which is obviously not what's going on! 

Edited December 29, 2020 by RS_

[astroboy3545 59]

This is frustrating,i  get that this the holiday season and there is limited staff, but some movement would have been nice...

[MariaUSA90 182]

16 minutes ago, astroboy3545 said:

This is frustrating,i  get that this the holiday season and there is limited staff, but some movement would have been nice...

I would keep in mind that not every single person that filed the form is on vj. I'm sure there was some movement. Stay positive! Let's hope we all hear something soon! 🤞🏼

Edited December 30, 2020 by MariaUSA90