I-751 February 2023 Filers

[Purplekimmiecool 7]

On 3/10/2023 at 10:41 AM, OldUser said:

On the other hand I can add case no problem, but it doesn't ask for any code and doesn't show documents tab... But my case is WAC, does your case @Purplekimmiecool start with IOE? 

Yes mine starts with IOE

[YvetteS 178]

On 3/13/2023 at 7:35 AM, ecuatorianos2018 said:

I just checked my case status online and it says updated to show fingerprints were taken. Glad we don’t have to go back in!

I see many people have had fingerprints waived! So good! What does your case number start with? Mine is SRC and I am yet to hear anything about biometrics being re-used or a biometrics appointment letter. 

[Purplekimmiecool 7]

On 3/12/2023 at 7:13 PM, m911 said:

Hi everyone,

I filed my 751 a three weeks ago, and was waiting for the NOA so I can travel internationally, because of the expiration of the GC

Oddly, I've received 2 letters from USCIS, one stating, that the biometric isn't required, and the second one for the Online Account creation, but haven' t received the main NOA letter (green paper).

 

Can you please share if this is normal or if you received these letters all at the same time? I'm really afraid it can get lost in mail and freaking out.  

Thanks!

I received the green paper first then days after I received the biometric reuse.

[Woodpecker07 52]

On 3/13/2023 at 9:56 AM, Woodpecker07 said:

Me too! Just checked and they were reused last Friday

Hi!

Yesterday I got the letter of biometrics being reused.

[PhoenixNiro 83]

My biometrics are being re-used....LOVE IT!!! Got 48 month extension notice for green card. Application being processed at Nebraska Service Center.

[Russel1995 163]

Hey guys.  My wife and stepson just got a notice from USCIS,

 

Theyre reusing their old fingerprints!!!

 

Makes it easier lol.

[Mimi24 39]

It’s weird I received my NOA letter twice in the mail. First one, I received it week after I submitted. The second was this week. 

[FM.MS 0]

On 3/18/2023 at 9:07 PM, Mimi24 said:

It’s weird I received my NOA letter twice in the mail. First one, I received it week after I submitted. The second was this week. 

Same thing with me.. when I saw the letter, I thought it is biometric reuse notice..but it's extension notice again. 

[OldUser 6,541]

On 3/18/2023 at 6:07 PM, Mimi24 said:

It’s weird I received my NOA letter twice in the mail. First one, I received it week after I submitted. The second was this week. 

 

46 minutes ago, FM.MS said:

Same thing with me.. when I saw the letter, I thought it is biometric reuse notice..but it's extension notice again. 

Note the different extension period in the letter. The first NOA letter probably didn't extend your status by 48 months, it was shorter.

Edited March 21, 2023 by OldUser

[YvetteS 178]

Can anyone tell me how soon after filing I can expect to get my biometrics appointment. I filed in February, Texas Service Center and I never received a biometrics waiver notice. Thanks!

[Woodpecker07 52]

On 3/20/2023 at 10:50 PM, FM.MS said:

Same thing with me.. when I saw the letter, I thought it is biometric reuse notice..but it's extension notice again. 

I got the second one too, today.

[YvetteS 178]

21 hours ago, Woodpecker07 said:

I got the second one too, today.

Me too. Got my second one today.

[Nastya_7smile 97]

Good morning! Today I also received my extention letter for the second time.  So I think this way they probably make sure that applicant received a document. Good for me as my green card expired on April 8th. I can use this extra copy for travel.

No biometrics or other letter yet.

 

I searched other month filers and most of them got their green card approved at the date of citizenship interview. So now at least I know what to expect. My friend got her second green card in 2021 within 5 month so will see how it goes;) 

Edited April 10, 2023 by Nastya_7smile

[Jish&Abt 48]

How difficult is it to get the 48 month GC extension stamped on the passport? We are thinking of traveling to Mexico and read in reddit that few people had difficultly boarding flight to Mexico because their GC was expired and the agent/airlines didn't accept the extension letter. I heard its a hit or miss when it comes to travel using expired GC and extension letter except for Canada.

 

[OldUser 6,541]

12 minutes ago, Jish&Abt said:

How difficult is it to get the 48 month GC extension stamped on the passport? We are thinking of traveling to Mexico and read in reddit that few people had difficultly boarding flight to Mexico because their GC was expired and the agent/airlines didn't accept the extension letter. I heard its a hit or miss when it comes to travel using expired GC and extension letter except for Canada.

 

You won't get 48 months extension in passport.

If you ask for ADIT (I-551) stamp you'd have to provide reason why you need it. Because you already have an expired GC and extension letter, it's going to be hard to convince anybody at USCIS. Even ifyou can convince them, I wouldn't do it. Your current extension letter is 48 months. The stamp in passport is only valid for 12 months. In a year, you'll have to ask for it again. Also, a lot of the times, when you get a stamp, your plastic GC is taken away. Meaning you will have to depend on USCIS to give you these stamps in passport. You also create dependency on passport validity. If your passport is about to expire, you'll have to renew it first to get the stamp.

In short, you shouldn't do it.

12 minutes ago, Jish&Abt said:

I heard its a hit or miss when it comes to travel using expired GC and extension letter except for Canada.

 

I travelled to Canada and two European countries on extension letter. OK so far (knock on the wood).

Edited May 8, 2023 by OldUser