I-751 December 2020 Filers

[Emeaba 36]

Hi guys. I literally called my bank yesterday and they told me my check hasn’t been cashed. This morning I opened my informed delivery and behold, I saw a letter from USCIS. Could this be my NOA1 or what? I’m very scared/ excited  as well 😆.

NB. My package was received on 12/5/20, Phoenix, AZ. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

18 hours ago, KULtoATL said:

Here's a quick update to my own question... I called USCIS at 1-800-375-5283. Initially, I said 'no receipt number' and then the system asked follow-up question so I said 'technical problem' and was redirected to an agent. Had to wait 3 minutes which didn't matter because I spoke to a human agent as I wanted to.  Agent Johnny had to verify my details such as:

1. A-number
2. first name, last name
3. date of birth
4. address

Upon verification, I just told him I sent in I-751 paperwork in December 2020, check was cashed on January 15, 2021 and that I haven't received my NOA. He confirmed that my check was indeed cashed on January 15, 2021 and the receipt was sent out on the same day (haha I am sure it has not left the building yet because nothing showed up on my USPS Informed Delivery account).

 

He gave me the receipt number, I repeated it back, thanked him and was going to hang up. He then said he needed to log the call so he asked for my phone number and also asked if I would like to provide my e-mail address. Gave both things to him and said our goodbyes. 

 

So yes fellow filers, if your check has been cashed and you want your receipt number before receiving your paper NOA, just call and ask for it 😉

Another update... My Informed Delivery just showed that there's an envelope from USCIS today, January 22, 2021. Probably the original NOA that was supposedly mailed out on January 15, 2021 😄

[eastcoastgroove 329]

1 hour ago, Emeaba said:

Hi guys. I literally called my bank yesterday and they told me my check hasn’t been cashed. This morning I opened my informed delivery and behold, I saw a letter from USCIS. Could this be my NOA1 or what? I’m very scared/ excited  as well 😆.

NB. My package was received on 12/5/20, Phoenix, AZ. 

I wonder if a few days pass until they can see a cashed check? My husband went to check yesterday and they said the check wasn’t cashed.  I filled out something on the USCIS site about lost mail using my old receipt number from green card (before I remembered visa journey, I didn’t realize they were slow, thought maybe it got lost in mail) and they responded today saying they sent something for my I751 Jan 19 (but as of 21st, check still showed not cashed).

[Emeaba 36]

1 hour ago, eastcoastgroove said:

I wonder if a few days pass until they can see a cashed check? My husband went to check yesterday and they said the check wasn’t cashed.  I filled out something on the USCIS site about lost mail using my old receipt number from green card (before I remembered visa journey, I didn’t realize they were slow, thought maybe it got lost in mail) and they responded today saying they sent something for my I751 Jan 19 (but as of 21st, check still showed not cashed).

I actually called the bank today again and they told me the check was cashed on the 20th. I was kinda surprised because I spoke with one of the supervisors yesterday and it was still pending. Like you said, it’s taking some days for them to see a cashed check.

[Joselio 196]

Hi,

 

We are planning to send our I-751 package the 1st week of Feb.

 

how important is to have the Sworn Affidavit letter from friends???  We have everything except the letters.

 

Thanks,

[Emeaba 36]

Finally got my I-797 NOA today! Yay!!!! 

[MarshaPM 11]

Just received my NOA!!!

 

Received by Lockbox : 12/02/2020

Check Cashed : 1/15/2020

NOA received : 1/22/2020

 

I got LIN - Nebraska Service Center. Anyone knows if this is a slow or fast moving service center? 

[Yusuf0104 11]

1 hour ago, MarshaPM said:

Just received my NOA!!!

 

Received by Lockbox : 12/02/2020

Check Cashed : 1/15/2020

NOA received : 1/22/2020

 

I got LIN - Nebraska Service Center. Anyone knows if this is a slow or fast moving service center? 

Congrats. Not sure how updated USCIS website is,

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

Based on above, Nebraska is 14-28months. They gave such a wide estimate range😔

 

By the time we get ROC approved, we will probably already applied citizenship at that point. Process moves speed of the smell!

Edited January 23, 2021 by Yusuf0104
grammer

[KULtoATL 1,551]

One proper update before I hear from USCIS regarding biometrics and interview:

 

29 Nov 2020 (Sun): Earliest filing date and the beginning of the 90-day window.
1 Dec 2020 (Tue): FedEx 2-Day 10.30 AM to Phoenix, AZ.
3 Dec 2020 (Thu): Delivered to Phoenix, AZ. <Signed for by: F. Brown>
14 Jan 2021 (Fri): NOA1 hardcopy's date.
15 Jan 2021 (Fri): Check cashed.
19 Jan 2021 (Tue): NOA1 hardcopy's postmark.
21 Jan 2021 (Thu): Called USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 and requested for receipt number since the check has been cashed but NOA1 hardcopy has not been delivered yet. 
22 Jan 2021 (Fri): NOA1 hardcopy via normal mail. Case assigned to Texas Service Center.
27 Feb 2021 (Sat): Conditional green card expires.

 

Good luck to everyone!! 😊

[Joselio 196]

What happens when the GC expires ???

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 hour ago, Joselio said:

What happens when the GC expires ???

 

On 1/17/2021 at 11:59 AM, SimpleLife21 said:

As mentioned by LuckyCat, 

expiration of GC does not mean you are "undocumented" or "illegal".

Your legal status is still valid in the USA.

With the expired GC - you cannot travel outside the USA as re-entry won't be permitted.

If you need to travel - you must get I-551 stamped 

Please see the quoted post

[SimpleLife21 7]

On 1/22/2021 at 4:20 PM, Joselio said:

Hi,

 

We are planning to send our I-751 package the 1st week of Feb.

 

how important is to have the Sworn Affidavit letter from friends???  We have everything except the letters.

 

Thanks,

It is always better to have as much submitted as recommended in the instructions.

Sworn affidavit is one of them - they specifically list two. As you know, it serves to affirm that your marriage is genuine. 

 

 

[eastcoastgroove 329]

On 1/22/2021 at 3:20 PM, Joselio said:

Hi,

 

We are planning to send our I-751 package the 1st week of Feb.

 

how important is to have the Sworn Affidavit letter from friends???  We have everything except the letters.

 

Thanks,

I personally didn’t include any affidavits.  I had lots of other stuff. I’m not worried one bit.  No one can really know how important they are though, unless you’re an officer! 

[daleguthery 305]

Hopefully we will be getting our NOA1 and extension letter within the next week or two. Mailed I-751 on Dec 21st. Her CG doesn't expire until March.

[iamchrista 14]

28 minutes ago, daleguthery said:

Hopefully we will be getting our NOA1 and extension letter within the next week or two. Mailed I-751 on Dec 21st. Her CG doesn't expire until March.

Mine arrived 26 December. My gc expired yesterday. Hopefully it'll hurry up and get our letters sent out to us. Im beyond ready to forget about this for a little while.