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I-551 entry without secondary interview

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A quick story and some good news... First the story... I know a lot of people ask about I-551 stamp entries. I had a really good experience coming back from an oversees trip last week. Instead of just showing the stamp, I laid it all out -- my expired card, the stamp, the duplicate receipt I got (never received NOA1), and NOA2. I also told the officer that I'm a permanent resident and that I have I-751 pending. She simply swiped my card, stamped the passport and let me in, without having me go to secondary inspection, which is what usually happens. I'm not saying this will work for everyone, but wanted to share the experience hoping it will help someone.

Also........ Got my 10 year card today!!!! Even though I'm done for now, I'll stay on these boards hoping to return the favor, because everyone is really great and helpful here. My deepest thanks!! When I talk about this forum to other people I call it our support group for abused immigrants :)

N-400 Timeline

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04/12/2008: N-400 Application mailed (CSC)

04/14/2008: Priority date

04/18/2008: Check cashed

04/29/2008: NOA1 Notice Date -- interview notification within 365 days

05/01/2008: Biometrics Notice Date

05/14/2008: Biometrics done

06/09/2008: Interview Letter Date

07/31/2008: Interview PASSED!

I-751 Timeline

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03-31-07: I-751 application mailed

04-04-07: Check cashed

No NOA1 ever received...

09-19-07: NOA2 received

10-17-07: Biometrics appointment

11-15-07: Approval email

11-23-07: 10-year Green Card received

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Glad you had a great experience re-entering.

Do you plan on doing the Naturalization process?

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

We're NOT lawyers.... just your average folks who had to find their own way!!!!! Anything we post here is simply our own opinions/suggestions/experiences and should not be taken as LAW!!!!

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Pascal07   0

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Glad you had a great experience re-entering.

Do you plan on doing the Naturalization process?

Absolutely!! As soon as I'm eligible ;)

N-400 Timeline

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04/12/2008: N-400 Application mailed (CSC)

04/14/2008: Priority date

04/18/2008: Check cashed

04/29/2008: NOA1 Notice Date -- interview notification within 365 days

05/01/2008: Biometrics Notice Date

05/14/2008: Biometrics done

06/09/2008: Interview Letter Date

07/31/2008: Interview PASSED!

I-751 Timeline

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03-31-07: I-751 application mailed

04-04-07: Check cashed

No NOA1 ever received...

09-19-07: NOA2 received

10-17-07: Biometrics appointment

11-15-07: Approval email

11-23-07: 10-year Green Card received

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