I-751 ROC Filers - January 2023

[James80 10]

Update: weird, it was a biometrics appointment for two weeks from now. I wonder how they lost the previous set?

[Fe.Ta 874]

Just now, James80 said:

Update: weird, it was a biometrics appointment for two weeks from now. I wonder how they lost the previous set?

They don't "lose" it.  Sometimes they just issue a new biometrics appointment, it is normal.  Nothing to worry about.  They just choose to do that sometimes.  As always, no logical process with USCIS or pattern.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

2 hours ago, James80 said:

Update: weird, it was a biometrics appointment for two weeks from now. I wonder how they lost the previous set?

I strongly suggest you to become acquainted with the immigration process. They don’t “lose” fingerprints; for some reason they require you to get fingerprinted again.

[soco 99]

Got mail saying biometrics are waived and case status is updated to show fingerprints were taken. Was updated Jan 31st but haven't checked in a while.

[Rearviewmirror 396]

54 minutes ago, soco said:

Got mail saying biometrics are waived and case status is updated to show fingerprints were taken. Was updated Jan 31st but haven't checked in a while.

Which service center are you? Filling out your timeline would be helpful for other users

[soco 99]

14 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Which service center are you? Filling out your timeline would be helpful for other users

Thanks for the reminder, forgot about the timeline feature. We're LIN, Nebraska service center.

[Jules15 5]

On 2/10/2023 at 8:12 PM, Jules15 said:

Hi all! Just wanted to update you all on my husbands case. I submitted his I-751 on January 30th and today we received his extension letter (48 month extension!!!). Good luck to everyone in this long waiting line!!

Another update here: I checked my husbands case status and it says that as of 2/14/2023 his case was updated to show finger prints were taken. Glad that biometrics can be re used!

[Juls801 70]

On 2/10/2023 at 1:44 PM, beloved_dingo said:

I was going to mention the same. 

 

@Juls801 I know there are different rules that can apply with the military, but generally speaking you have to be an LPR 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen to apply for citizenship, not 2 years. 

We have been married just barely 3 years because of covid it took so long to get the adjust of status it put us over the 3yr limit.

[jackiegringa 419]

3 hours ago, Juls801 said:

We have been married just barely 3 years because of covid it took so long to get the adjust of status it put us over the 3yr limit.

Your timeline states you have received your green card in February 2021. That means you will be a LRP for three years in 2024. It is not the marriage that counts on its own, it's being a LRP for 3 years while married to an USC.

 

If for example in 2024 you were not married to the USC anymore then you would have to wait until you complete 5 years as a LRP.

 

The rules are on the duration of your permanent residency with the different timelines if you are or are not married to an USC. Please do not apply for citizenship before 2024, it is gonna be a waste of time and money.

 

You can verify exactly when you will be eligible yourself with this USCIS tool

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility

Edited February 21, 2023 by jackiegringa

[Rearviewmirror 396]

1 hour ago, jackiegringa said:

Your timeline states you have received your green card in February 2021. That means you will be a LRP for three years in 2024. It is not the marriage that counts on its own, it's being a LRP for 3 years while married to an USC.

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-eligibility

One addition - you need to have lived with your USC spouse for the past 3 years - "You are required to have been married to and living with your spouse for the past 3 years and your spouse is required to have been a U.S. citizen for the past 3 years."

 

So it's greencard holder for 3+ years and the above.

[beloved_dingo 1,974]

7 hours ago, Juls801 said:

We have been married just barely 3 years because of covid it took so long to get the adjust of status it put us over the 3yr limit.

The other commenters are correct, the 3 year rule is not based on how long you've been married, it's based on how long you've been a Permanent Resident + married to your USC spouse. In other words, the date of issue on your green card is when the 3 year countdown begins. Unfortunately, that means that the delay to your AOS process also means waiting longer to file N-400. 

[jackiegringa 419]

On 2/10/2023 at 11:11 PM, jackiegringa said:

Got a "We took an action on your case" email this morning with no actual changes on the USCIS online account, let's see if that changes in the next 24 hours...

Once again I have a new email and no changes, my other process is already closed (I-90) so who knows what's going on with my I-751. Wouldn't be nice if I have good luck like one time and get it approved before the end of this year? One can dream...

[Singhnx01 0]

Hello all, Filed joint I-751 on January 7th, 2023. Package was received at Phoenix Lock Box on 01/10/2023. Received Text for NOA on 01/12/2023 and NOA letter in mail on 01/16 with 01/11/2023 date. It is assigned to California Service Center (WAC) As of today, 61 days in, No other updates. How quickly the biometrics appointment letter or previous biometrics applied update is happening for California Service Venter?

 

I-751 regular ROC (WAC)

January 11 2023- Received

January 17,2023- NOA + 24 months extension received in mail

[OldUser 6,107]

13 minutes ago, Singhnx01 said:

Hello all, Filed joint I-751 on January 7th, 2023. Package was received at Phoenix Lock Box on 01/10/2023. Received Text for NOA on 01/12/2023 and NOA letter in mail on 01/16 with 01/11/2023 date. It is assigned to California Service Center (WAC) As of today, 61 days in, No other updates. How quickly the biometrics appointment letter or previous biometrics applied update is happening for California Service Venter?

 

I-751 regular ROC (WAC)

January 11 2023- Received

January 17,2023- NOA + 24 months extension received in mail

WAC got pretty slow in the recent months.

Even prior to this, biometrics for me took around 140 days (close to 5 month) after application was received (not filed).

[kers123 24]

On 2/8/2023 at 12:12 PM, kers123 said:

1/31 shipped package

02/02 picked up from PO Box
02/08 received text!

I got the 48 months letter somewhere in February and randomly I’m expecting a letter from USCIS today according to USPS informed delivery. Online status hasn’t been updated from ‘case was received’. Anyone has any idea what the letter is for?