i751 - Removing Conditions - Expiring Extension - Urgent Advice Needed

[shammu 4]

Hello community,

 

In the state of Texas, the current timeline for i751 cases are taking up to 7.5 months. However my case is "ready to be scheduled for an interview" for over 10 months. My actual case is approx 1 year and 6 months. 

 

ISSUE:

• my temp 18 month is expiring in less than 30 days. 
• any attempt to contact USCIS, (for creating "Case outside of normal processing times inquiry") never got a call back as promised within 20 days. When called, the rep simply deleted the old "outside of normal processing times inquiry" and re-created a new one with a new 20 day wait. 
• Infopass request is given a 20 day wait, for a call back from a USCIS rep/agent/officer. 

 

 

QUESTIONS: 

1. What are my options. Once the 18 month period expires, am I expected to leave the country? 
2. Can I remain in country till I hear back from USCIS? 
3. will this further complicate the case?
4. Can we not schedule an appointment without waiting for a callback? whats they keyword to use when talking to a phone rep to better explain the situation? 

 

 

Unfortunately, we are not in a financial position to afford a lawyer. 

 

Every bit of information helps. 

[Mike E 11,739]

25 minutes ago, shammu said:

QUESTIONS: 

1. What are my options. Once the 18 month period expires, am I expected to leave the country? 

No.  If you leave the country you might be considered to have abandoned your LPR status.  Your status is permanent and can only be taken away by an immigration court.  Since you filed I-751 on time, there are no grounds for your removal.  

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1. Can I remain in country till I hear back from USCIS?

yes.  

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1. will this further complicate the case?

no

 

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1. Can we not schedule an appointment without waiting for a callback? whats they keyword to use when talking to a phone rep to better explain the situation 

Say info pass and explain you need an I-551 stamp on your passport.  

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Unfortunately, we are not in a financial position to afford a lawyer. . 

A lawyer isn’t likely to be of much assistance on this issue.  
 

btw once the beneficiary has been married three years to a US citizen less 90 days, the beneficiary can apply for US citizenship.  Dare I say that in most USCIS districts this will accelerate the I-751.  

Edited July 30, 2021 by Mike E

[shammu 4]

9 minutes ago, Mike E said:

btw once the beneficiary has been married three years to a US citizen less 90 days, the beneficiary can apply for US citizenship.  Dare I say that in most USCIS districts this will accelerate the I-751.  

 

this is my plan as well. if this is going to keep on delaying, I want to simply apply for the Naturalization and get it done.

 

Thank you for the detailed response. Helps mind be at ease. 

Edited July 30, 2021 by shammu

[Scandi 4,166]

"Ready to be scheduled for an interview" means you need to look at your local field office processing times, not Texas processing times. Texas has several field offices, all with their own processing times. 

 

Nothing happens when your extension letter expires, other than that you can't do certain things that require you to show proof of your status (such as travel abroad for instance). That's all the greencard and extension letter is - proof of your status. They're not the status itself. 

 

So unless you feel that you need proof of your status for whatever reason, you don't need a stamp in your passport.