Missed Biometrics appointment

[ljujas2019 23]

Hi!

 

I just returned from a visit to Sweden, where I spent the holidays with my family. Right before I left, my spouse and I had filed the I-751 form to remove the conditions on my residence (CR-1). However, unfortunately, as I came home last night, I found the appointment letter from USCIS, saying I had a biometrics appointment 3 days ago. As you can understand, I missed my appointment. I was so nervous about this and could not sleep last night. It was definitely not a great way to start the new year. Not really the best news to come home to. Moving forward, what can I do in this case? In the letter, it says that the USCIS does not reschedule these appointments. Friends have recommended me to call the USCIS and request to speak to a tier 2 officer, to get support in rescheduling. If it was not for the pandemic, I would have gone directly to the ASC office, but it is now by appointment only. Finally, I never received a notice that my application was received? I just got the biometrics appointment letter. I am honestly surprised, because after reading about this quite extensively before my trip, I thought it would take at least 2 months to get the biometrics appointment. And the fact that my appointment was made around Christmas time - quite surprising I must say.

 

I welcome any insights or advice! Thank you for all your support.

 

Best,

[Crazy Cat 41,858]

7 minutes ago, ljujas2019 said:

In the letter, it says that the USCIS does not reschedule these appointments.

Call USCIS and reschedule.  Did you receive the 24 month extension letter?

[Rocio0010 5,579]

47 minutes ago, ljujas2019 said:

never received a notice that my application was received? I

Then how were you able to come back? You need the i797 when you have a pending case…

[ljujas2019 23]

31 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Then how were you able to come back? You need the i797 when you have a pending case…

I came back 20 days before my green card expired.

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Call USCIS and reschedule.  Did you receive the 24 month extension letter?

I will call first thing in the morning. Oh...No, I did not receive that. What is that and how do I get it? Thanks for letting me know.

[Crazy Cat 41,858]

10 minutes ago, ljujas2019 said:

I came back 20 days before my green card expired.

I will call first thing in the morning. Oh...No, I did not receive that. What is that and how do I get it? Thanks for letting me know.

The 24 month extension letter is what should have been sent first from USCIS.  It extends the expiration date of your Green Card for 24 months.  

[ljujas2019 23]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The 24 month extension letter is what should have been sent first from USCIS.  It extends the expiration date of your Green Card for 24 months.  

What happens if I do not get this letter? Do I need it for my biometrics appointment, too? My green card expires in 20 days, but I filed the I-751 form properly and timely (on November 27, 2021). I unfortunately missed my biometrics appointment, but I am hoping to reschedule it. It looks like the USCIS skipped a step for me? I will ask them to send my receipt notice (extension letter?) as well, when I call tomorrow.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

8 minutes ago, ljujas2019 said:

What happens if I do not get this letter? Do I need it for my biometrics appointment, too? My green card expires in 20 days, but I filed the I-751 form properly and timely (on November 27, 2021). I unfortunately missed my biometrics appointment, but I am hoping to reschedule it. It looks like the USCIS skipped a step for me? I will ask them to send my receipt notice (extension letter?) as well, when I call tomorrow.

I think (don’t quote me on this one) you might be able to get a copy of your i797 if you do a service request online. Did you keep a copy of your mailing receipt? Do you know if your package was delivered or not? 

[ljujas2019 23]

18 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

I think (don’t quote me on this one) you might be able to get a copy of your i797 if you do a service request online. Did you keep a copy of your mailing receipt? Do you know if your package was delivered or not? 

I only received a text from USCIS at the end of November saying that they received my application. The text read "Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) to follow in mail". However, I only received the I-797C "Notice of Action" letter (biometrics appointment letter). 

 

When I log in to my USCIS account, I do not see any active application there at all. Can I still request services online?

[SoCal2021 201]

9 minutes ago, ljujas2019 said:

I only received a text from USCIS at the end of November saying that they received my application. The text read "Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) to follow in mail". However, I only received the I-797C "Notice of Action" letter (biometrics appointment letter). 

 

When I log in to my USCIS account, I do not see any active application there at all. Can I still request services online?

When they sent you a text, you should have received your receipt number.  It starts with 3 letters and then bunch of numbers.  If you live in CA, it would start with WACXXXXXXX (other locations start with different 3 letters).  You will need to use that case number and then find the current status by visiting this web site:

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

Edited January 2, 2022 by SoCal2021

[ljujas2019 23]

2 minutes ago, SoCal2021 said:

When they sent you a text, you should have received your receipt number.  It starts with 3 letters and then bunch of numbers.  If you like in CA, it would start with WACXXXXXXX (other locations start with different 3 letters).  You will need to use that case number and then find the current status by visiting this web site:

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

I just did that, and it says my case was received and that a receipt notice was sent to me. However, I just have the I-797C, not I-797.

[SoCal2021 201]

5 minutes ago, ljujas2019 said:

I just did that, and it says my case was received and that a receipt notice was sent to me. However, I just have the I-797C, not I-797.

So if you have not received your i-797, then you need to call USCIS and give them the receipt number and ask them to send you another copy.  Sometimes mails get mis-delivered, etc. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Call USCIS and tell them you never received the i-797. Request a copy of it.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Create an account at my USCIS.   Any letter that is sent out will be available there as a PDF.  Check there when you have a pending case with USCIS.  Sure way not to miss any letters from USCIS.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

4 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Create an account at my USCIS.   Any letter that is sent out will be available there as a PDF.  Check there when you have a pending case with USCIS.  Sure way not to miss any letters from USCIS.

Great advice. And also, create an account with USPS informed delivery.

[Loren Y 2,755]

Usually the letter comes before Biometrics. Just did my wifes I-751, we even got a reminder letter reminding us to file it( couldn't believe that). the I797C you get has this important paragraph extending your green card. We get to try this out in a few weeks as we will be leaving and returning to the US.Receipt.pdf