Infopass for I-551 stamp strategies

[classyam 4]

Has anyone gotten pushbacks from trying to get your passport stamped?  Do I have to make up a real emergency story for it to happen?  Last time I was told that I'd get a call within 30 days, then at the 30 day mark, I got an email saying something like "...there's no appointment available...."

What are your strategies?

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

Option 1.  You could call and request they mail you an ADIT stamp if you need evidence of status. 

Option 2.  Schedule short notice refundable tickets.  Call USCIS for an emergency appointment.

Edited July 14, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mike E 11,739]

33 minutes ago, classyam said:

Last time I was told that I'd get a call within 30 days, then at the 30 day mark, I got an email saying something like "...there's no appointment available...."

Passport stamps are unicorns per the new process:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-announces-additional-mail-delivery-process-for-receiving-adit-stamp

 

You will instead get an I-94 that has your photo and an I-551 stamp.

 

[classyam 4]

32 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Passport stamps are unicorns per the new process:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-announces-additional-mail-delivery-process-for-receiving-adit-stamp

 

You will instead get an I-94 that has your photo and an I-551 stamp.

 

 

Thanks guys.  This is not something I'm aware of.  When I call to request it, do I need to come up with any gimmick to not get any kind of pushback?

 

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

1 minute ago, classyam said:

 

Thanks guys.  This is not something I'm aware of.  When I call to request it, do I need to come up with any gimmick to not get any kind of pushback?

 

Am urgent need.

[Mike E 11,739]

16 minutes ago, classyam said:

 

Thanks guys.  This is not something I'm aware of.  When I call to request it, do I need to come up with any gimmick to not get any kind of pushback?

 

from the link I gave you, USCIS has, finally, conceded,

 

”Lawful permanent residents are entitled to evidence of status”

 

That is all the justification you need. If they say no, then  DIY Writ of Mandamus for the ADIT,  your I-751, and your N-400 is all you need.  
 

Your N-400 interview was 3 years ago. So you should be litigating.

[Crazy Cat 41,608]

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Your N-400 interview was 3 years ago

Wait a minute... What???

[Mike E 11,739]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Wait a minute... What???

I-751 was filed 2017.

 

I did not understand why someone with a 4 year extension letter needs an ADIT

Edited July 14, 2023 by Mike E

[classyam 4]

29 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I-751 was filed 2017.

 

I did not understand why someone with a 4 year extension letter needs an ADIT

4 year extension letters only apply to I-751 filed in the last two year or so.  When I filed mine, it was only 18 months.

[classyam 4]

44 minutes ago, Mike E said:

from the link I gave you, USCIS has, finally, conceded,

 

”Lawful permanent residents are entitled to evidence of status”

 

That is all the justification you need. If they say no, then  DIY Writ of Mandamus for the ADIT,  your I-751, and your N-400 is all you need.  
 

Your N-400 interview was 3 years ago. So you should be litigating.

 

Thank you.  I'll try calling again, I wonder how long before I can get it in the mail if they decide to process it. 

I've actually gotten stamps before, each time felt like an uphill battle though, once you're scheduled for an appointment, it's quick.

Edited July 14, 2023 by classyam

[jackiegringa 419]

11 minutes ago, classyam said:

4 year extension letters only apply to I-751 filed in the last two year or so.  When I filed mine, it was only 18 months.

Ooh, interesting situation, many thoughts:

 1.  They sent out 4 years extensions for everyone in the I-751 by now. Just read your posts, even with the extension your green card is completely expired in 2021.

So now even more reason for you to get working on your immigration issues! You need to fix this yourself since USCIS isn't. You can't just wait forever for an answer!

 

 2. You have to be relentless to get an ADIT stamp. Call everyday, call your representative, make it your second job. Talk about your emergency, request a mailed admit stamp, say you have to have proof of status it is the law etc.

 

 3. Definitely look into forcing them to give you an answer, 3 years for a response post interview is not normal. Unless your case has something very wrong with it, even a DIY writ of mandamus can get you both the removal of conditions and naturalization in a couple of months.

 

 

Edited July 14, 2023 by jackiegringa

[classyam 4]

10 minutes ago, jackiegringa said:

Ooh, interesting situation, many thoughts:

 1.  They sent out 4 years extensions for everyone in the I-751 by now. Just read your posts, even with the extension your green card is completely expired in 2021.

So now even more reason for you to get working on your immigration issues! You need to fix this yourself since USCIS isn't. You can't just wait forever for an answer!

 

 2. You have to be relentless to get an ADIT stamp. Call everyday, call your representative, make it your second job. Talk about your emergency, request a mailed admit stamp, say you have to have proof of status it is the law etc.

 

 3. Definitely look into forcing them to give you an answer, 3 years for a response post interview is not normal. Unless your case has something very wrong with it, even a DIY writ of mandamus can get you both the removal of conditions and naturalization in a couple of months.

 

 

Thank you.  Without getting into more depressing details, but let's just say even a 4 year extension letter would have been rendered useless for me.  Stamp is my only option at this point.