I-751 May 2021 Filers

[elmers 293]

On 6/9/2021 at 8:10 AM, faycher said:

Why do we need to update my SSA card?  I think I did updated to remove the red print of not authorized to work in the US.  what else do we need to update?  Just curious lol

No other reason than having a 'normal' card. If you did that (removed the red print), you're good. I got mine when I entered the country as an F1 student back on 2005 and says work with DHS authorization only. I am not going to remove it until after I get a US passport haha. Has zero implications on my employment forms so I'll wait.

[anjad22 10]

2 hours ago, elmers said:

No other reason than having a 'normal' card. If you did that (removed the red print), you're good. I got mine when I entered the country as an F1 student back on 2005 and says work with DHS authorization only. I am not going to remove it until after I get a US passport haha. Has zero implications on my employment forms so I'll wait.

I never did anything with mine, I got mine on a TN visa and they never sent me a new one once my conditional perm resident card was approved. Never called or did anything. The number stays the same for life, maybe ill call once my permanent green card is approved. It doesn't say anything about doing it since Homeland Security does it for you and the reason they've asked for a SSN on every form you fill through the immigration process. 

 

Unless I am completely wrong? Please advise me of something else. 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

You are all good. I only mentioned it to Nickandkat because his/hers card still shows the "valid for work only with DHS authorization" disclaimer. Nickandkat just filed the I-751 and coincidentally, is about to start a job. Se he/she got caught in that inbetween where you are waiting for your NOA/extension letter and not having documents to show for the I-9. They got the extension letter and they're good to go now.

 

I did update my card when I became a permanent resident but forgot to update it when I became a citizen. I was a student at the time and kept having to submit my documents to the registrar's office/financial aid office every semester. So I finally went to the Social Security Office and updated it. 

 

 

 

 

[anjad22 10]

10 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

You are all good. I only mentioned it to Nickandkat because his/hers card still shows the "valid for work only with DHS authorization" disclaimer. Nickandkat just filed the I-751 and coincidentally, is about to start a job. Se he/she got caught in that inbetween where you are waiting for your NOA/extension letter and not having documents to show for the I-9. They got the extension letter and they're good to go now.

 

I did update my card when I became a permanent resident but forgot to update it when I became a citizen. I was a student at the time and kept having to submit my documents to the registrar's office/financial aid office every semester. So I finally went to the Social Security Office and updated it. 

 

 

 

 

I actually looked at mine and it does still say authorized only through DHS. So I called the offices and they're doing appointments only so I have one for next week to update. They advise that we update with every step of our immigration changes, I guess that is a requirement and DHS does NOT do it for us. There's no penalty for me not doing in for the last two years. But I definitely would do it. My employer didn't care since they understand that I am still authorized to work. 

[ChrisLaura120 1]

On 6/4/2021 at 3:16 PM, ChrisLaura120 said:

Hi May 2021 filers! This is my first post here. My wife and I mailed our I 751 package on 5/24/2021, and it was confirmed delivered on 05/28. A few days later, I looked back at my check book and noticed that I had written "U.S. Department of State" instead of "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." We were so disappointed, because we had double-checked everything for accuracy, and took every step to provide as much evidence as possible (tax returns, bank statements, insurance information, leases, pictures, etc.). We even double hole-punched the whole package across the top! 

 

We know that our application will be rejected, and we have already re-printed a new application and supporting documents. When do you think we will receive the rejected application back? My wife's GC expires 08/22/2021, and we're afraid we won't hear back in time to refile before then. Do we need the I-797C that will come with the rejected application before we can refile? I've seen conflicting statements online about whether or not you need it. 

 

Thank you and wishing everyone good luck!

Update:

 

By some stroke of dumb luck, our check was cashed. It showed up in my bank as an ACH (which is probably why it was able to go through despite having the wrong name?) on 6/9, and we received out NOA1 in the mail today (6/12). What a relief!

[elmers 293]

26 minutes ago, ChrisLaura120 said:

Update:

 

By some stroke of dumb luck, our check was cashed. It showed up in my bank as an ACH (which is probably why it was able to go through despite having the wrong name?) on 6/9, and we received out NOA1 in the mail today (6/12). What a relief!

Phew, relief indeed! 😃

[E&M2021 12]

Received date is 5/28

Notice date is 6/4

 

I should be part of May or June group? 

 

 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

17 hours ago, E&M2021 said:

Received date is 5/28

Notice date is 6/4

 

I should be part of May or June group? 

 

 

@E&M2021, you are technically a May 2021 filer.  

[LirikVJUser 28]

18 hours ago, E&M2021 said:

Received date is 5/28

Notice date is 6/4

 

I should be part of May or June group? 

 

 

did you get the notice in mail?

[E&M2021 12]

5 hours ago, LirikVJUser said:

did you get the notice in mail?

Yes. 
 

Is there any site where we can get information about the status? The letter I-797 notice of action I received in post but is this letter also available online? Incase I don’t receive biometrics letter will it be available online? 

[LirikVJUser 28]

3 hours ago, E&M2021 said:

Yes. 
 

Is there any site where we can get information about the status? The letter I-797 notice of action I received in post but is this letter also available online? Incase I don’t receive biometrics letter will it be available online? 

https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

[LirikVJUser 28]

On 5/27/2021 at 10:34 PM, ChinaSandeep said:

5/5 Package Sent UPS

5/10 Package Delivered 

5/24  Money Order Cashed

5/24 Text Received 

--> SRC Assigned. 

Did your extension envelope use first class or international stamp(top right corner)?

[LirikVJUser 28]

On 6/7/2021 at 8:25 AM, rrobin0609 said:

Yeah, where they send the cases are not dependent on geographical location in the least. I live about 20 minutes from the NBC where MSC cases are processed (I used to drive by it on the way to work before I started working from home) and our file got routed to Texas.

Silly question but keeps me wondering about letters from Texas service centers

Did your extension envelope use first class or international stamp(top right corner)?

 

[Viridian 10]

I just got an update from VJ saying my estimated processing date for the I-751 (based on other users’ submitted info) is August 2022. If so, that’d be about 14.5 months, but the current processing time for the Potomac Service Center on the USCIS website is 19.5-20.5 months. Does this mean things are starting to speed up?

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

24 minutes ago, Viridian said:

I just got an update from VJ saying my estimated processing date for the I-751 (based on other users’ submitted info) is August 2022. If so, that’d be about 14.5 months, but the current processing time for the Potomac Service Center on the USCIS website is 19.5-20.5 months. Does this mean things are starting to speed up?

@Viridian I would say that USCIS Processing times provided by USCIS on the USCIS website are a better indicator. USCIS has access to all petitions submitted. VJ does not.