MAY 2023 filers

[theflyhigh 63]

Just now, oneoftheunderdogs said:

I received mine after 5 days

Ahh, Ok. Thanks !

[hlynnf23 16]

34 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Some people don't get notifications yet get receipt letter later. I wouldn't rely too much on it.

I panicked for no reason…the payment is getting taken out tonight 🤪 Thanks for all of your feedback and help!

[theflyhigh 63]

37 minutes ago, Geekosnap said:

Case Timeline/Update:

• Sent application on May 5th, 2023
• Application received at Phoenix lockbox on May 8th, 2023
• Credit card charged for $680 on May 10th, 2023
• Waiting to get text for Case number, etc.

Does anyone know how long does it take to get SMS/Email for Case number?

Lol, just got the text with case number starting with IOExxxx. Although can't access it online since i don't have the access code. Gonna wait for the letter.

 

[theflyhigh 63]

In my all past USCIS applications i never received IOE case number. Let's see what difference it makes. Although i have seen on VJ people have been getting direct service center case number too.

[oneoftheunderdogs 86]

2 hours ago, Geekosnap said:

In my all past USCIS applications i never received IOE case number. Let's see what difference it makes. Although i have seen on VJ people have been getting direct service center case number too.

I am confused as well as to if and what difference an IOE case number makes... we shall see!

[Entheos 95]

Mailed the packet off on Monday 4:30PM ET, May 8, delivered around 10AM MST, May 9. Credit card charged today, May 11. That’s way faster than I’ve previously experienced. No text yet… hopeful to receive that and not have to wait for the NOA letter, but huge weight off the shoulders once we get to this stage!!

[ketchupclouds 0]

Hi. 
my lawyer sent my divorce waiver case on May 2nd. Haven’t received any updates but they did cash one check on the 10th, but not the biometrics. Anyone else have this happen? 

[Entheos 95]

Update. Received my IOE based case status this afternoon!

 

Although it shows an error when I search the case number supplied… maybe takes a day or so to generate in the system? A little like a tracking number I guess?

[theflyhigh 63]

Case Timeline/Update:

• Sent application on May 5th, 2023
• Application received at Phoenix lockbox on May 8th, 2023
• Credit card charged for $680 on May 10th, 2023
• Received SMS/text with Case number (IOE) on May 11th, 2023
• Status Updated to "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS" on May 12th, 2023

Waiting to receive NOA(s) and Extension Letter.

[newyork1234 33]

Could someone assist me with the following question?

If I submit an i-751 application to remove the conditions on my residency, the processing time will vary based on the specific office center handling my case. However, during this period, I am eligible to apply for naturalization. In the event that I haven't received a decision on my i-751 application, what should I do if I want to apply for citizenship at the same time?

[OldUser 6,624]

1 hour ago, newyork1234 said:

In the event that I haven't received a decision on my i-751 application, what should I do if I want to apply for citizenship at the same time?

You apply for N-400 and let USCIS know about pending I-751 by including copy of receipt in the packet and cover letter. Then, you may have a combo interview for both petitions and decision for both. Or sometimes, you will only get interviewed for N-400 and you will have to wait for I-751 to be approved to naturalize.

[newyork1234 33]

17 minutes ago, OldUser said:

You apply for N-400 and let USCIS know about pending I-751 by including copy of receipt in the packet and cover letter. Then, you may have a combo interview for both petitions and decision for both. Or sometimes, you will only get interviewed for N-400 and you will have to wait for I-751 to be approved to naturalize.

Thank you so much for the answer. It was very helpful.

 

[FeelingYoung66 14]

We received our I-797 NOA (48-month extension) in today's mail. A separate mailing also arrived with the notification that the biometrics are to be re-used, and a third envelope with the online access code. We never did receive a text message, but that was no biggie since this whole thing from start to finish took less than two weeks.

 

Some comments.

 

1) Our I-751 submission was well under a hundred pages long, and that included 4 sworn affidavits and several pages of photos. 

 

2) The only financial ties evidence presented were three consecutive years of Federal tax returns (Married filing jointly), one joint car lease, and one shared credit card. That was it.

 

2) We saved $2,500 by doing this ourselves. The immigration attorney we used for the original K-1 Visa and the AOS wanted that sum to fill-out the I-751 and send it in with all the evidence paperwork that we would have had to supply her with anyway. I'm not saying that using an attorney is a bad idea, but if you're reasonably diligent and have the time you can easily do this yourself and save a wad of money.

[oneoftheunderdogs 86]

1 minute ago, FeelingYoung66 said:

We received our I-797 NOA (48-month extension) in today's mail. A separate mailing also arrived with the notification that the biometrics are to be re-used, and a third envelope with the online access code. We never did receive a text message, but that was no biggie since this whole thing from start to finish took less than two weeks.

 

Some comments.

 

1) Our I-751 submission was well under a hundred pages long, and that included 4 sworn affidavits and several pages of photos. 

 

2) The only financial ties evidence presented were three consecutive years of Federal tax returns (Married filing jointly), one joint car lease, and one shared credit card. That was it.

 

2) We saved $2,500 by doing this ourselves. The immigration attorney we used for the original K-1 Visa and the AOS wanted that sum to fill-out the I-751 and send it in with all the evidence paperwork that we would have had to supply her with anyway. I'm not saying that using an attorney is a bad idea, but if you're reasonably diligent and have the time you can easily do this yourself and save a wad of money.

Awesome, thanks for the update! Going to check my PO Box today, hopefully my NOA got here, too!

 

Agree with you on the need (or lack thereof) for an attorney, but everyone's case is different, obviously! But $2500, damn!

[ketchupclouds 0]

I’m starting to think I got scammed lol. 
I paid 7000 for the I-751 filling + them coming to the interview with me. 
I got my Notice in the 13th and filed on the 2nd.