When should I worry about not receiving I-797C in mail? [merged threads]

[Ani_B 9]

Hi all!

 

I mailed out my ROC package on December 29th 2022, I received a text on the 6th January 2023 confirming they received my case and that I-797C will follow in the mail.

Using the case number, I went on the check case status page offered by USCIS and plugged in my receipt number and saw they actually got it on the 3rd of January 2023.

I just checked my case status today and it says that fingerprints were taken, so I am assuming they're using my biometrics from when I took them for AOS back in 2020.

 

Only thing I am slightly worried about is that I have not received any I-797C in the mail yet.

 

Should I be worried that it is taking this long? Am I worrying too soon?

 

It made me double check all the forms I sent out ( which I always do a zillion times ) and the address is correct.

 

At what point should I be concerned that I have not received my I-797?

 

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Verrou 1,961]

it will come. the direct mail usually a bit delayed. 1-2 weeks is normal

[Ani_B 9]

6 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

it will come. the direct mail usually a bit delayed. 1-2 weeks is normal

I appreciate the reassurance. Thank you!

[Jujusmom 49]

7 hours ago, Ani_B said:

Hi all!

 

I mailed out my ROC package on December 29th 2022, I received a text on the 6th January 2023 confirming they received my case and that I-797C will follow in the mail.

Using the case number, I went on the check case status page offered by USCIS and plugged in my receipt number and saw they actually got it on the 3rd of January 2023.

I just checked my case status today and it says that fingerprints were taken, so I am assuming they're using my biometrics from when I took them for AOS back in 2020.

 

Only thing I am slightly worried about is that I have not received any I-797C in the mail yet.

 

Should I be worried that it is taking this long? Am I worrying too soon?

 

It made me double check all the forms I sent out ( which I always do a zillion times ) and the address is correct.

 

At what point should I be concerned that I have not received my I-797?

 

Thanks for any advice!

 

Hello! Idk if this is gonna be really helpful but if you sent it through USPS and don’t have a USPS mobile app, maybe try signing up so you can monitor it via informed delivery? I’ve been anxious like you waiting for the I-797 because I’m set to travel at the end of the month but mine was delivered on 1/5 at Carol Stream, IL. Received the email and text notif that they received my case with the case number on 1/9. But like @Misscloud said it will take 1-2 weeks and sometimes a month before it arrives (I tried inquiring for it yesterday via the USCIS website but it says wait for 30 days lol). 
 

I’ve been checking informed delivery everyday since I got the case number (I know I know 🤣). An hour ago I checked it again and there it is. It says it’s arriving tomorrow. 
 

Hopefully you receive yours soon! Good luck!

Edited January 14, 2023 by Jujusmom
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[Ani_B 9]

15 hours ago, Jujusmom said:

Hello! Idk if this is gonna be really helpful but if you sent it through USPS and don’t have a USPS mobile app, maybe try signing up so you can monitor it via informed delivery? I’ve been anxious like you waiting for the I-797 because I’m set to travel at the end of the month but mine was delivered on 1/5 at Carol Stream, IL. Received the email and text notif that they received my case with the case number on 1/9. But like @Misscloud said it will take 1-2 weeks and sometimes a month before it arrives (I tried inquiring for it yesterday via the USCIS website but it says wait for 30 days lol). 
 

I’ve been checking informed delivery everyday since I got the case number (I know I know 🤣). An hour ago I checked it again and there it is. It says it’s arriving tomorrow. 
 

Hopefully you receive yours soon! Good luck!

Thanks for the advice! 

[Ani_B 9]

Hey everyone,

 

I just received my I-797C in the post this morning and it told me that I don't need to go for a biometrics appointment because they will use my stuff from AOS. The only thing is, I don't see anything in this document that mentions anything about acting as an extension for my conditional GC when it expires?

 

Will I be getting some other NOA letter that will act as an extension letter? Or does the I-797C act as proof of extension (however long that is) until my case has been dealt with?

 

Which letter acts as my extension while I wait for a new card?

 

Thanks for any insight!

 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

Unless says “your conditional permanent resident status is extended” it isn’t an extension letter. You should have received one by now. 

[Ani_B 9]

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Unless says “your conditional permanent resident status is extended” it isn’t an extension letter. You should have received one by now. 

I got a confirmation text on January 6th that they received my case. But when I checked my case status online, I saw that they actually received the case on January 3rd.

I then noticed my case was updated to fingerprints accepted a few days ago, and I just received I-797C this morning.

When I had the text confirming that they have received my text, it was specifically worded that "Form I797-C to follow in mail" - which is what I just received.

I have not had any other letter.

[Mike E 11,739]

It’s unusual to get the biometric notice before the extension letter. It is still early though, so you might yet get the extension letter.  
 

When did you set up usps informed delivery?

[Ani_B 9]

Just now, Mike E said:

It’s unusual to get the biometric notice before the extension letter. It is still early though, so you might yet get the extension letter.  
 

When did you set up usps informed delivery?

I don't have any set up for USPS informed delivery. I just wait to see what arrived when it does. I am not planning on leaving the country or applying for work or anything like that any time this year because I am busy finishing university.

I guess I'll wait and see. Clearly, they have the correct address, else I would not have received this.

 

To be clear, to renew my Conditional GC, I just filed I-751

 

This is correct, yes? And I should expect to get a separate extension notice along with this I-797C ?

[Mike E 11,739]

4 minutes ago, Ani_B said:

don't have any set up for USPS informed delivery. I just wait to see what arrived when it does

Omg. Why?

 

The letter could have been sent and mis delivered or lost.  
 

Set up informed delivery now.  

4 minutes ago, Ani_B said:

To be clear, to renew my Conditional GC, I just filed I-751

 

yes. If you filed no earlier than 90 days before the 2 year card expired or if you have a divorce decree or evidence of spousal abuse.  

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This is correct, yes?

yes. 

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And I should expect to get a separate extension notice along with this I-797C ?

Assuming it wasn’t already misdelivered or stolen, yes.  

Edited January 14, 2023 by Mike E

[Ani_B 9]

I filed just at the start of the 90 day period, so should be good.

 

Well, I just tried to sign up for USPS informed delivery and apparently my address is not currently eligible. So that's not great. Apparently because I am the second floor apartment of this address. I tried just the address minus apartment number and it didn't like that either. I looked it up and it won't work for addresses that aren't unique.

 

So I guess I should just wait.

 

How many weeks should I give to wait for it to arrive?

 

[Mike E 11,739]

I’d allow 2 more weeks. 

[Ani_B 9]

Out of curiosity, if I do not receive my extension letter, will this only affect me if I am crossing any borders / leaving the country?

 

I already have a NY State ID that is valid until 2027 and a non restricted SSN, so I should be good to work and day to day things if for some reason I do not receive one.

 

Out of curiosity, what happens if I just wait for a decision to be made on my case and do not chase them up for a new letter? Do they even re-issue extension letters if they are not received if I do chase them up? What exactly would it affect in terms of me still being allowed to be here? 

 

Or is it essential that I must have one of these extension letters by law?

 

Thank you for any insight.

[Ani_B 9]

Also, I am somewhat confused, if I look on the USCIS website, I see the following. Does this not essentially say that I-797 and I-797C are the same thing, except C has information about biometrics also?

I just found it interesting that when I got the text confirming they received it, they specifically said I-797C and not just I-797.

 

Edited January 14, 2023 by Ani_B