I-751 February 2025 Filers

[Aoife&Cam 13]

2/13 sent file to Chicago 

2/14 received 

As of 2/26, cheque still hasn't been cashed.

Slightly nervous 

 

Edited February 26 by Aoife&Cam

[amu24 23]

1 hour ago, Aoife&Cam said:

2/13 sent file to Chicago 

2/14 received 

As of 2/26, cheque still hasn't been cashed.

Slightly nervous 

 

Hope you get some movement from them soon!

[Simplytex 390]

Joining in the thread, technically just before end of the month, though we'll probably straddle across into March.

Sent in the package for removal of conditions Feb 23rd

Delivered to Phoenix PO box Feb 25th

 

Still waiting for e-notification or payment to post, seems like most folks are seeing that in 5-10 days so hopefully next week.

 

I did have a question about the next steps after her package is received - we're wanting to apply for a UK visitor visa, so how long does it take to get an NOA form with temporary extension of green card? Also, is there any biometric appointment scheduled after the first NOA, or would we have time to send her passport to the UK visa processing place (I'm reading its about a 10 day turnaround for that.) I just don't want to be in a situation where she needs to go to USCIS biometrics appointment, but not have her passport if needed.

[OldUser 8,101]

28 minutes ago, Simplytex said:

so how long does it take to get an NOA form with temporary extension of green card? 

4-8 weeks typically

28 minutes ago, Simplytex said:

Also, is there any biometric appointment scheduled after the first NOA, or would we have time to send her passport to the UK visa processing place (I'm reading its about a 10 day turnaround for that.) I just don't want to be in a situation where she needs to go to USCIS biometrics appointment, but not have her passport if needed.

Biometrics can be either reused or she may need to attend the appointment. You don't know know ahead.

Edited February 28 by OldUser

[Simplytex 390]

22 minutes ago, OldUser said:

4-8 weeks typically

Biometrics can be either reused or she may need to attend the appointment. You don't know know ahead.

Dang, so the first letter back from USCIS isn't the extension, just a notice that they are taking action on the case?

[Simplytex 390]

53 minutes ago, Simplytex said:

Joining in the thread, technically just before end of the month, though we'll probably straddle across into March.

Sent in the package for removal of conditions Feb 23rd

Delivered to Phoenix PO box Feb 25th

 

Still waiting for e-notification or payment to post, seems like most folks are seeing that in 5-10 days so hopefully next week.

 

I did have a question about the next steps after her package is received - we're wanting to apply for a UK visitor visa, so how long does it take to get an NOA form with temporary extension of green card? Also, is there any biometric appointment scheduled after the first NOA, or would we have time to send her passport to the UK visa processing place (I'm reading its about a 10 day turnaround for that.) I just don't want to be in a situation where she needs to go to USCIS biometrics appointment, but not have her passport if needed.

Funnily enough, I was just checking my card statement and the USCIS payment showed up this morning just after posting this, and my wife received a text notification with case number. So now it timeline is: 

Feb 22nd sent package

Feb 25th package delivered to PO box

Feb 28th card charged and text notification

Edited February 28 by Simplytex

[OldUser 8,101]

1 hour ago, Simplytex said:

Dang, so the first letter back from USCIS isn't the extension, just a notice that they are taking action on the case?

Extension letter, NOA, NOA1, receipt, I-797 is all referring to the same doc which you receive in mail 4-8 weeks after your packet reaches USCIS.

1 hour ago, Simplytex said:

Funnily enough, I was just checking my card statement and the USCIS payment showed up this morning just after posting this, and my wife received a text notification with case number. So now it timeline is: 

Feb 22nd sent package

Feb 25th package delivered to PO box

Feb 28th card charged and text notification

Credit cards, you're brave!

[Simplytex 390]

32 minutes ago, OldUser said:

cards

I like to live dangerously 🤠

[amu24 23]

Updated timeline: 

02/07: Packet mailed to Phoenix lockbox.

02/10: Packet delivered. 
02/21: Check cashed. No text message or email notification with case number that other applicants received. 
02/22: NOA1 mailed to us. 
02/28: NOA1 received. 
Biometrics not waived & scheduled for 03/13.

Edited February 28 by amu24

[amu24 23]

In addition to the above: we can see the extension letter on the online portal, but are waiting to receive the hard copy.

[amu24 23]

2 hours ago, amu24 said:

02/28: Biometrics appointment letter and account acceptance notice was received via mail.
 

 

 

26 minutes ago, amu24 said:

In addition to the above: we can see the extension letter (titled Receipt Notice) on the online portal, but are waiting to receive the hard copy.

 

As I can't edit my previous comments, I have included my edits to these comments above in bold.

[Simplytex 390]

6 hours ago, amu24 said:

Updated timeline: 

02/07: Packet mailed to Phoenix lockbox.

02/10: Packet delivered. 
02/21: Check cashed. No text message or email notification with case number that other applicants received. 
02/22: NOA1 mailed to us. 
02/28: NOA1 received. 
Biometrics not waived & scheduled for 03/13.

You said no text message or email notification - did you file your packet with the e-notification form?

[amu24 23]

10 hours ago, Simplytex said:

You said no text message or email notification - did you file your packet with the e-notification form?

 

Ahh, alas, we did not. That makes a lot more sense now, thank you!

 

We have just seen on Informed Delivery that another letter from USCIS will arrive today, will update later if it's the Receipt Notice.

[ND17 22]

02/14/25 - Application sent to Phoenix.

02/24/25 - Check cashed by USCIS (no text confirmation received)

03/01/25 - I-797 Extension letter received in the post and online account creation letter.

03/27/25 - Biometrics appointment scheduled in Dallas.

[amu24 23]

Updated timeline:

 

02/07/25 - Application sent to Phoenix lockbox.

02/10/25 - Application delivered.

02/21/25 - Check cashed. (No text notification as we did not file our packet with the e-notification form).

02/28/25 - Biometrics appointment letter and account acceptance notice received via mail.

03/01/25 - Receipt Notice (aka the extension letter) received via mail. The notice date is 2/22/25.

03/13/25 - Biometrics appointment.