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Hi, 

 

I received a letter regarding my biometric interview on December 31st, 2024. However, I was in California and received the letter once I returned to Florida. I never got an email regarding the interview schedule, so I missed the interview.

 

I called today to reschedule, and he said that if USCIS believes I haven't abandoned my case they will reschedule an interview in 30 days and I leave the country back to Australia in 2 weeks for 3 weeks! Will I be able to re-enter America when I return? Gives me so much anxiety after the nightmare I had getting into the country almost 2 years ago!

 

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OldUser
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Try to walk in and do biometrics late. Just apologize and explain everything. Before the trip

Bob in Boston
Bob in Boston

Do a walk in. They may not take you right away but once they have a hole they will slide you in. The Biometrics are not USCIS. They are a private company under contract to do the Biometrics and are pr

Lemonslice
Lemonslice

That is also what I would do.  Do not go a Monday morning, it will be super busy.  Say you are prepared to wait as long as it takes for them to slide you between people with appointment; show how impo

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15 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Hi, 

 

I received a letter regarding my biometric interview on December 31st, 2024. However, I was in California and received the letter once I returned to Florida. I never got an email regarding the interview schedule, so I missed the interview.

 

I called today to reschedule, and he said that if USCIS believes I haven't abandoned my case they will reschedule an interview in 30 days and I leave the country back to Australia in 2 weeks for 3 weeks! Will I be able to re-enter America when I return? Gives me so much anxiety after the nightmare I had getting into the country almost 2 years ago!

 

When does the card expire? Did you move at all? Everyone has different risk tolerance but I wouldn't leave the US until situation is resolved 

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1 minute ago, wildbug100420 said:

When does the card expire? Did you move at all? Everyone has different risk tolerance but I wouldn't leave the US until situation is resolved 

My green card expires on the 24th of January 2025. I have a letter saying it's been extended for 10 years pending biometrics. I have to go to Australia, my flights are non-refundable and I haven't seen my family in 2 years.

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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If you miss an I-751 interview after they properly notify you, USCIS must deny your case.....I would NOT leave the US before getting this fixed.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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4 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

saying it's been extended for 10 years pending biometrics.

Conditional Green Cards are extended for 48 months.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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3 minutes ago, wildbug100420 said:

Without valid green card you won't be able to return and no airline will board you 

OP can be boarded with an expired Green Card and original 48 month extension letter.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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29 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Hi, 

 

I received a letter regarding my biometric interview on December 31st, 2024. However, I was in California and received the letter once I returned to Florida. I never got an email regarding the interview schedule, so I missed the interview.

 

I called today to reschedule, and he said that if USCIS believes I haven't abandoned my case they will reschedule an interview in 30 days and I leave the country back to Australia in 2 weeks for 3 weeks! Will I be able to re-enter America when I return? Gives me so much anxiety after the nightmare I had getting into the country almost 2 years ago!

 

Was this a missed biometrics appointment or a missed I-751 interview appointment?

Edited by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Was this a missed biometrics appointment or a missed I-751 interview appointment?

Hi, it was a missed biometrics appointment! I have the i797 notice of action. Will this be enough to get back into America with an expired Green Card?

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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5 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Hi, it was a missed biometrics appointment! I have the i797 notice of action. Will this be enough to get back into America with an expired Green Card?

You will need either an unexpired Green Card or an expired conditional Green card along with the 48 month extension letter.  You should received the 48 month extension letter right after they received your I-751.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, Crazy Cat said:

You will need either an unexpired Green Card or an expired conditional Green card along with the 48 month extension letter.

Thank you, wildbug100420 is saying i cannot re-enter the USA with my 48-month extension letter?? The extension letter I got is Notice I-797 saying ''we have extended the validity period on your form I-551, permanent reside card (also known as green card) for 48 months from the date of expiration. During this extension, you are authorized to work and travel. This notice presented with your expired Permanent Resident Card, is evidence of your status of employment authorization. 

Can you please let me know, even though my biometrics appointment was missed as I was out of state, this won't affect me re-entering America? 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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3 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Thank you, wildbug100420 is saying i cannot re-enter the USA with my 48-month extension letter?? The extension letter I got is Notice I-797 saying ''we have extended the validity period on your form I-551, permanent reside card (also known as green card) for 48 months from the date of expiration. During this extension, you are authorized to work and travel. This notice presented with your expired Permanent Resident Card, is evidence of your status of employment authorization. 

Can you please let me know, even though my biometrics appointment was missed as I was out of state, this won't affect me re-entering America? 

You CAN re-enter the US using either an unexpired Green Card or using an expired conditional Green Card and that 48 month extension letter.

Edited by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

You re-enter the US using either an unexpired Green Card or using an expired conditional Green Card and that 48 month extension letter.

Thank you! 

9 minutes ago, wildbug100420 said:

No

This is incorrect..... please don't give people heart attacks when you are unaware!!

 
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