I-751 and NOA

[Wismer 5]

Hi.

 

My temporary green card expires on May 9.

 

Per the rules, I filed my I-751 at the beginning of Feb (must be in the 90 days prior to expiry).

 

The fee check has not been cashed, and I have not received the NOA.

 

I got a confirmation from FedEx that my application was received by the Phoenix Lockbox - assuming that it will head to the California USCIS processing center.

 

Per the process, it asks to email the lockbox address if you are more than 30 days from the filing date and have not heard anything at all back.

 

I sent an email ... and got this reply .....

 

"Inquiries related to a form received at the lockbox or general questions related to the lockbox, should receive a response within 30 business days, with the following exception: An inquiry related to a receipt notice for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence"

 

When I phone the USCIS number ... you never get a live person (expect that you probably cannot), but worse, the recording states to email the lockbox email. It spins round and round and eventually the voice states "sorry I cannot help you and will end the call".

 

I can no longer make appointments at the Boise field office to talk to someone.

 

Assuming I have to quit my job and leave the USA on May 10 if I get nothing back - or any confirmation or advice of any kind.

 

As I have no receipt number or case number, there is nothing for me to track online.

 

Does anyone know of a number to call that has a person associated with it?

 

Perspective or experience from anyone who has recently filed an I-751?

 

When I filed the 485, the check was cashed in less than 1 week ... and the NOA and biometrics appt were not that far behind.

 

Thanks for any thoughts or guidance.

 

W

 

[Crazy Cat 41,893]

Your status does not expire when your green card expires.  Only the evidence of your status expires.  Extension letters are taking several weeks to a few months now.  If you need evidence of your status for travel or work, you can call USCIS to request an appointment for a stamp in your passport.

To speak to a person at USCIS, call the number, then ask for technical assistance at each prompt.  It will connect you to a human.  Good luck.

 

BTW, your I-751 could be processed at any one of the USCIS service centers.

Edited March 16, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Wismer 5]

This is extremely helpful.  Thank you.

[Kori-Kosun 1]

On 3/16/2021 at 2:47 PM, Wismer said:

Hi.

 

My temporary green card expires on May 9.

 

Per the rules, I filed my I-751 at the beginning of Feb (must be in the 90 days prior to expiry).

 

The fee check has not been cashed, and I have not received the NOA.

 

I got a confirmation from FedEx that my application was received by the Phoenix Lockbox - assuming that it will head to the California USCIS processing center.

 

Per the process, it asks to email the lockbox address if you are more than 30 days from the filing date and have not heard anything at all back.

 

I sent an email ... and got this reply .....

 

"Inquiries related to a form received at the lockbox or general questions related to the lockbox, should receive a response within 30 business days, with the following exception: An inquiry related to a receipt notice for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence"

 

When I phone the USCIS number ... you never get a live person (expect that you probably cannot), but worse, the recording states to email the lockbox email. It spins round and round and eventually the voice states "sorry I cannot help you and will end the call".

 

I can no longer make appointments at the Boise field office to talk to someone.

 

Assuming I have to quit my job and leave the USA on May 10 if I get nothing back - or any confirmation or advice of any kind.

 

As I have no receipt number or case number, there is nothing for me to track online.

 

Does anyone know of a number to call that has a person associated with it?

 

Perspective or experience from anyone who has recently filed an I-751?

 

When I filed the 485, the check was cashed in less than 1 week ... and the NOA and biometrics appt were not that far behind.

 

Thanks for any thoughts or guidance.

 

W

 

HI, have you managed to get some kind of response? 

 

[Wismer 5]

Hi Kori-Kosun. No, there has been no correspondence of any kind, and my fee check has yet to post (which I shall assume means that no USCIS officer has started looking at my file). 

[Wismer 5]

Hi. Well, all in all a good day yesterday. I managed to connect with a live person. They were able to come up with - and give me - a receipt number (that works to track). It stated that my application was received on Feb 18. That rep mentioned that the check had been cashed (alluding to a while ago), which it had not .... until this morning. I also learned that application can be processed anywhere - so my assumption that it would be California was wrong. It was sent to Texas. The prediction on the system was if I were approved, it may be a min of 5 months from the receipt date. Further, I have learned that a biometrics appt is not always happening (although I don't know why this would be), and interviews are not always mandatory. I suspect both may be due to covid-19 restrictions. While I wait for the permanent "permanent resident" card, I was told that the extension letter would allow me access back home here in the event that I need to visit my family in Canada. I was told that it can be as long as 60 days before we should expect any communication back from USCIS (i.e. a receipt number and/or extension letter). The representative said that if I needed an extension letter right away for any reason, they would email it to me. Also, I told the representative that my 485 check was cashed within the same week that the courier delivered my application, so I was really concerned that the 751 fee had not posted yet. This forum helped me past the fear that I would be deported, or have to quit my job, if I got nothing back before my temporary permanent resident card expired this spring. The representative was knowledgeable, professional - and empathetic towards my anxiety.  At any rate ... I am feeling MUCH better about the world today, than even 48 hours ago. 

[Kori-Kosun 1]

Glad to read you finally got some form of response. It's reassuring to get an acknowledgement, to know that though delayed, everything is still on track. 

Appears, like you wrote, 60 days is now the norm for NOA1... Thanks so much for keeping us posted 

[Wismer 5]

No problem at all.  We have all spent years in this process,  lots of money and lots of sacrifice- with zero guarantees. 

[Jaimekr08 48]

1 hour ago, Wismer said:

No problem at all.  We have all spent years in this process,  lots of money and lots of sacrifice- with zero guarantees. 

SRC (Texas) has been cruising on getting cases approved. Last I heard, there were some November/December 2020 approvals. Seems like the best place for cases to be processed right now!  Good luck!

[Wismer 5]

That is very welcomed news!