I-751 December filers [Archive] - ImmigrationPortal Forums

cherr1980

12th December 2007, 06:30 AM

Hey guys, I am ready to file my I-751 package, but I have a question when and through who I should send it?
If I send it with USPS the earliest it can be there (by guarantee) is the Express Mail overnight and get to Mesquite, TX (Texas Service Center) at noon, with FedEx it can be there at 8.30am of course more expensive. I am not sure if it's worth it. Plus always with special mail delivery non-usps they normally put another address, but for I-751 I don't see any other. Can somebody clarify?
My package should arrive on Friday Dec14th.

Thanks.
Cherr-

mikew151

12th December 2007, 06:41 AM

cherr1980, just send it USPS with certified mail so you can track it and know if they have recieved it or not. Overnight service is not necessary because they wont process your stuff right away.

cherr1980

12th December 2007, 06:54 AM

cherr1980, just send it USPS with certified mail so you can track it and know if they have recieved it or not. Overnight service is not necessary because they wont process your stuff right away.

Okay thanks, I have used Express Mail before (that is the overnight) and you can track it as well, I will go for Express Mail anyway with USPS. I know they are not going to process anything, but I just want that my mail arrives there on Friday not on Saturday when they are closed or later. The rest takes 2-3 days. I won't worry if I had to send it on the beginning of a week but when it's a Friday so annoying...but thanks.

Did you send yours already?

RareGold

12th December 2007, 08:01 PM

Did you send yours already?[/QUOTE]

I sent my I-751 package today, December 12th via USPS certified mail. Texas Center as well, I am sure you remember me :)

Keep in touch, ok?

cherr1980

13th December 2007, 11:29 AM

Yes of course!! We all were in the same boat.
We are just few days difference.

I sent mine today. I have been waiting for this day like a kid waiting for Santa Claus. So bad that the entire process is taking same as if we were applying for the I-485, it's so frustrated...should be faster. Amazing how a three years of marriage can accumulate so much paper...hahaha.

The status of receipts dates are supposedly "current" with TSC so hopefully we should get our receipts in good timing...the rest is another story. Hear that CSC was helping out the TSC. For me I don't mind if I have to pay 200 bucks more and go personally to the TSC and show them my papers, answer their questions and done. But well, can't be that easy...if not they won't be able to keep pushing for higher fees hehehe.

I would like to make a sticky about each month filers by Service Center...would be better in that way to know how others are doing...

RareGold

14th December 2007, 07:26 PM

Dear all!

I sent my I-751 package on December 12th. I tracked the number and this is the message I got.

"We attempted to deliver your item at 2:22 PM on December 14, 2007 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. It can be redelivered or picked up at the Post Office. If the item is unclaimed, it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later."

Does it happen to anybody else? Will be redelivered pr picked up ?:confused:

Any comment is welcome. Thanks in advance.

cherr1980

15th December 2007, 06:15 AM

Don't worry...I put an info about USCIS PO BOX and USPS as a thread.
They will pick it up on Monday between 5-6am. I called the postal office in charge over there and they told me do not worry, they only pick up packages between that time and once a day. Everything that gets there after 6am, they pick it up the next business day.

I received the same message on the same date (dec14th, my package arrived there at 10.55am). I send it on dec 13th to get there exactly on dec 14th (90 days exactly -exp. Mar13)....but as I said before that does not matter it was already after 6am, so should be pick it up on Monday, the woman told me to check out the tracking system later on Monday and should be updated.

RareGold

15th December 2007, 07:39 AM

cherr1980

17th December 2007, 08:48 AM

Rare,

My package was received at 5.54am today!
Now waiting that they cashed our check...I won't stress, I will wait after Christmas.

Cherr

RareGold

17th December 2007, 07:56 PM

Rare,

My package was received at 5.54am today!
Now waiting that they cashed our check...I won't stress, I will wait after Christmas.

Cherr

....and my package was received at 5.50 am today ! :)

Hopefully around Christmas the check will be cashed!

Rare Gold

cherr1980

17th December 2007, 08:04 PM

Yeah...normally is like a week after they received the package but since next week is Christmas, just enjoy the holiday.

Happy Holidays!

robioradha

19th December 2007, 03:09 PM

hi my update --
I751-mailed on 12/18/07
recieved on 12/18/07

cherr1980

19th December 2007, 04:42 PM

wow robio you were fast! same date? where you at?

sheracar

19th December 2007, 05:34 PM

Rare,

My package was received at 5.54am today!
Now waiting that they cashed our check...I won't stress, I will wait after Christmas.

Cherr

Hi Cherr- Have a great Christmas and like you said- No Stress!

see you in the N-400 line- yes I know- you can't wait, but at least it will be the final lap :D

princesskate

21st December 2007, 02:11 AM

I'm in ;)
Please see my signature for timeline.

meers

21st December 2007, 08:09 AM

I am in this as well.

Received I751 - 12/3/07
Check cashed - 12/19/07

cherr1980

21st December 2007, 08:38 AM

Remember to post your Service Center as well...
So looking at princess and meers is taking around 10-15 days to be happily poor. So that means I should expect mine by beginning of January...

Keep posting! wee need to keep I-751 info alive here...this is not over yet.

Cherr

meers

21st December 2007, 08:46 AM

i sent my I-751 package to Texas Service Center..however the check has WAC number scribbled on it. So I am assuming like other my case got transferred to California Service Center??

cherr1980

21st December 2007, 10:07 AM

I heard about those transfers too...as far you don't have to wait long weeks for that receipt that others did or have to, they can transfer it to Alaska if they want. hahhaa.

jac2005

21st December 2007, 11:16 AM

i sent my I-751 package to Texas Service Center..however the check has WAC number scribbled on it. So I am assuming like other my case got transferred to California Service Center??
I would say, consider it lucky to be transferred to CSC...it is faster than other service centers. My application took less than 4 months to process from the date I mailed my application to the date I got my GC in the mail. Others had it even faster...:)

Good Luck!!

meers

21st December 2007, 08:39 PM

Well, as long as this process gets over with and I get my permanent GC i don't care what they do with my application :D

I really hope it takes less than 4 months as you said jac2005 :)

cherr1980

23rd December 2007, 07:35 PM

wow...that would be such a nice anniversary present if it takes 4 months...:)

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays all!

Triple Citizen

24th December 2007, 09:11 AM

Back in 2005, my I-751 took just 75 days. It was approved before the 2 year GC actually expired.

I really hope it takes less than 4 months as you said jac2005 :)

meers

28th December 2007, 02:18 PM

Ok..I just got my Biometrics appt. letter for 1/8/08. However, I still have not received my NOA extending my GC. Is this normal?

princesskate

31st December 2007, 06:25 PM

Ok..I just got my Biometrics appt. letter for 1/8/08. However, I still have not received my NOA extending my GC. Is this normal?

I would wait for a few more days before scheduling infopass 'coz this may be due to postal delay. However if you need to travel, it's better to request a copy of your first NOA before departure.

MasterArcht

1st January 2008, 07:40 PM

Did anyone here file his/her I-751 application with the Vermont Service Center?

cherr1980

2nd January 2008, 06:22 AM

Okay, I am not that so happy now...my check was cashed but it was send to Vermont Service Center.

Meers,
Don't worry, some people received one NOA before the other (extension first, then biometrics or viceversa). Give it a week of delay. It has been holidays so there is always delays in everything from USCIS to USPS. Not necessary both NOA's arrive at the same time in many cases.

cherr1980

2nd January 2008, 07:04 AM

Why my stuff was sent to VSC? does not make any sense...they should leave it in Texas for that matter! I mean, isn't VSC slower than Texas? so why forward it to a slower center...what the F that means, huh? I was so happy to see my check cashed but for what?

MasterArcht...we are in the same miserable boat, so you keep posting here.

GCSA2008

2nd January 2008, 10:27 AM

I have mailed my I-751 on Dec3rd 2007 to Vermont Service center filed by my Attorney. Received NOA on Dec12th waiting for my BIO and Fingerprinting.

Mailed I-751 Dec3rd
Checks cashed Dec5th
NOA Recieved Dec12th - GC Extended for 1 year
Biometric Waiting ?????

kman55

2nd January 2008, 02:06 PM

I just started my I751 process and mailed everything on the 27th of Dec.

Looked online for timeline at the VSC and they are on March 1, 2007!! WOW...did not realize that they're so behind...:mad:

RareGold

2nd January 2008, 04:17 PM

[QUOTE=cherr1980;1841835]Okay, I am not that so happy now...my check was cashed but it was send to Vermont Service Center.

Cherr,

your check was already cashed, mine not yet.:confused: I am wondering where mine will send?

I will let you know right away.

MasterArcht

2nd January 2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the replies. It seems like Vermont Service Center currently takes a long time to process I-751 applications, but hopefully they will speed up in the coming weeks/months.

For those of you who have already filed: It seems like a letter from 2 acquaintances(friends, relatives) who know you and your spouse is also advised by USCIS as a supporting document to remove conditions on your greencard. Did any of you include this? Does anyone have a sample letter they could share for this purpose?

RareGold

3rd January 2008, 03:26 AM

Dear all!

My check was cashed on 01/02/2008 and there is a stamp : "for deposit only USCIS Vermont Service Center".

Numbers are hard to read. This is what you also have Cherr?

RareGold

cherr1980

3rd January 2008, 05:14 AM

Hi RareGold! yeap same stamp that read pretty clear...there are numbers in the front of the check handwritten and starts with EAC. There are others in the back and then the stamp. I actually tried all the numbers there and the ones in the back and nothing comes up on the system. I will wait for the receipts.

So both were sent to the same place huh? wonder if it was for the time that our files got there or the origin...where you at? I'm in GA.

Well, we are several people now on VSC...I decided not to check those "times" they are just going to cause me more stress and unnecesary frustration.

IN ANY CASE WHATEVER PERSON THAT FILED I-751 DECEMBER, KEEP POSTING!!

I should put my signature...

cherr1980

3rd January 2008, 05:35 AM

For those of you who have already filed: It seems like a letter from 2 acquaintances(friends, relatives) who know you and your spouse is also advised by USCIS as a supporting document to remove conditions on your greencard. Did any of you include this? Does anyone have a sample letter they could share for this purpose?

I did include those...I included my father's in law and a friend of ours that went to our wedding and we always are in touch and even went to visit her. Unfortunately I have few friends here, all my friends are back in my country of origin but they are not US citizens or US residents so... for me is just silly that even my own mother can has a say but my father's in law does...I mean my mother has visited me more than my own father in law. The ones that I have here, know my husband but just like "hi" and that's it, he is more to go on his circle of friends which are few anyway. And in some ways there are people (like two of his friends) who just don't want to be involved on these issues that when I was saying the word "affidavit" they got all like..."what? why? I don't like it"...was really annoying. And still my husband does not understand how frustrated ALL this thing can be!

meers

3rd January 2008, 06:49 AM

I still have not received the first NOA. I did call USCIS and the lady said that it was sent out before the Biometrics letter. She verified my address and ordered a new NOA to be sent out. Lets see when that comes. I am not traveling out of country till March so I don't mind waiting. But its just frustrating! I don't know who to blame USCIS or USPS!:mad:

cherr1980

3rd January 2008, 07:36 AM

Sounds that it was lost on the mail?
Well at least the lady sounded efficent.

Good that you called!!!

RareGold

4th January 2008, 05:28 PM

Cherr, I am in FL.

cherr1980

4th January 2008, 06:11 PM

Uhmm.

Well, I got the first NOA: "Your conditional residence is extended for a period of one year..." and blah blah...now, when I looked at how it was address they even could not put my COMPLETE NAME??? helllooooo E.g. Cherr Sullivan they put "C. Sullivan" and there is plenty of space though. And in the part of "petitioner" my name is printed out and on the beneficiary line is empty...is like the computer just beginning to fill out automatically...I checked over the internet and found out a sample of a letter in the same way..let me know how your NOA looks like...

The NOA included the amount received $545.00, in the form of (personal check) and from (e.g. K. Sullivan)...funny, we sent the check from our joint acct and only they put my husband's name, ha!...okeyyyyy so much of a joint huh?

...well just waiting for that appt letter then.

RAREG check your mail!! MEERS let us know if you get your letter next week!

Cherr

princesskate

4th January 2008, 10:30 PM

cherr1980,

My first NOA looks exactly the same as what you described. However my biometrics appointment letter includes my complete name.

cherr1980

5th January 2008, 07:17 AM

Thanks Princess...I feel much better now. :)

RareGold

5th January 2008, 09:42 AM

robioradha

5th January 2008, 05:03 PM

Hi,
looks like every one is doing same as iam
well
my time line

Mailed on 12/18/07
recieved by USCIS on 12/19/07
checks cashed---12/26/07
reciept of NOA recieved on ---12 /29/07-- extension 1 year (on the bottom it is written California service centre , laguna niguel,CA)
i assume everybody has got the same in the bottom box of notice of action
So what next?
biometrics appointment----awaited

keep posted
hey cherr me in sandiego
yeah i corrected dates, not same day
bye

princesskate

6th January 2008, 02:25 AM

Cherr and all!

I received the NOA today, everything is same as you and Princess mentioned: abbreviated name, empty beneficiary, amount received ( from my husband, however it was a joint account as yours Cherr) and so on.

I assume you also have listed in NOA what supporting documents we have to provide, if we have not already done so.

Of course, the case number is not valid yet, it will be after the ASC appointment will be received.

Keep in touch.

RareGold

I got another case number when I received my 2nd NOA (Biometrics appointment). The case number on 1st NOA (1 yr extension) never works on USCIS online tracking, however the number on Biometrics appointment works:

Application Type: CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On December XX, 2007, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

meers

6th January 2008, 11:20 AM

congrats cherr, raregold,..now only if i can get my 1st NOA. I don't know if i;ll ever get it. I might have to go to the local INS office. I have my Biometrics appt. on Tuesday, so hopefully after that things will pick up for me :)

Can't wait for the day when all this gets over! :)

telugu.girl

6th January 2008, 09:11 PM

Hi Friends,

I mailed my I751 to VSC on 24th Dec '07 and did not see my cheque being deposited. I am concerned as my conditional GC has just expired and am waiting for the NOA so that I could get my passport stamped.

Its pathetic to see VSC still processing Mar1st files. Hopefully they will speed up.:confused:

Summary:

I751 sent to VSC: 12/24/2007
Delivery Confirmation: 12/26/2007
Status: Waiting on cheque to be cashed.

Good to see so many fellow I751ians:)

Thank you!

cherr1980

7th January 2008, 06:37 AM

Well, nice we ALL are in track and same stuff...hopefully the decisions in our cases will be speed up or at least have a wishful thinking about it hehe :)

Telugu, your check should be cash this or next week (if my calculus are not that bad)...because your package was right on the holidays. To Rare and I took approx 2+ weeks to get our check cashed and we sent it even before the holiday rush.

Let's keep this thread alive.

cherr1980

7th January 2008, 06:39 AM

GCSA2008

7th January 2008, 03:05 PM

MasterArcht

7th January 2008, 06:49 PM

I have a question for those who received their NOAs. Does this notice itself extend your GC for a year or did they send you a new green card with a new expiration date? I wanted to ask this because I'm wondering how this letter would be valid for international travel if they do not actually send you a green card? For example if you were to go to Canada, could you actually enter Canada without a visa because you have this NOA?

princesskate

7th January 2008, 08:16 PM

received my BIO letter today.. Interview date scheduled on 1/22/08 at 9AM

Mailed I-751 Dec3rd
Checks cashed Dec5th
NOA Recieved Dec12th - GC Extended for 1 year
Biometric NOA recieved 1/7/08
Biometric Interview 1/22/08

You got a biometrics appointment (which is fingerprinting), or an interview?? I'm just a bit confused about "Biometric Interview".

princesskate

7th January 2008, 08:17 PM

telugu.girl

8th January 2008, 10:20 AM

Thanks Cher! You were correct. My cheque was deposited today.

Thanks all for helping each other.

meers

9th January 2008, 07:05 AM

I got my biometrics done yesterday. The last updated date has changed on USCIS webiste for I-751 to 1/8/08. The last updated dates for both I-130 and I-131 have changed as well. I don't know why they would look at my advanced parole app.

And still no NOA extending my GC. :confused:

cherr1980

9th January 2008, 10:53 AM

MasterArcht, if you need to travel you go with your GC+NOA that gives you the extension for one year. They won't send you any new green card until your approval.

Telugu, right on! by the end of this week (Fri or Sat) or by next Tue you should receiving your first NOA (ohhhh by my calculus).

Meers, when is that you call and the lady told you that they were going to send you another NOA? Is by Friday nothing...I would go for INFOPASS, but at least call again just in case...
Interesting that it came out the original petition and advance parole...???

agfd

9th January 2008, 02:24 PM

Hi all,

I have found this site incredibly useful in this whole long process and wanted to say thank you and post about my experience with these last steps... All of our applications were handled by me, no lawyers involved at any step - thanks mostly to the help of this website!!

First a bit of background:
- first entered US (Orange County, CA) on TN status from Canada July 2002
- married USC March 2005
- applied for AOS, AP, EAD April 2005.
- conditional Permanent Resident Card granted March 2006. The interview was very easy, and quick.
- mailed i-751 (California Service Center) package 12/14/07
- package was received 12/15/07
- received I-797 receipt after returning from Christmas holidays (dated 12/17/07)

To my surprise, yesterday I received my biometrics appointment letter!! Is that the final step? Does this mean we don't have to have another interview?? I am truly shocked and needless to say, VERY pleased by the speed at which this last step has moved. My appointment is next Thursday 1/17 at 2pm. I'm sure the afternoon is the worst time at the Santa Ana office but I don't care if that means I get my 10 year green card!!

meers

9th January 2008, 06:14 PM

Agfd...Usually biometrics is the final step..however the wait from the biometrics to 10 yr GC could be anywhere between 30-60 days (CSC) .. some have been even later. So hopefully you should be getting your GC soon :D

Cher, I had called them again and they said the same thing "We'll send it out again" .. but I am thinking that they'll probably wait for 30 days after the NOA has been sent..I'll have to call them again in a week or so. I am not leaving the country till March so probably will go to the INS office sometime in Feb..Hopefully I'll get the letter before Feb :).

meers

9th January 2008, 06:34 PM

does anyone know if their reciept no. from the first NOA works online? The lady on the phone gave me a different receipt no. then biometrics NOA..and that no. does not work. If it does not work for anyone..do you know when the receipt no. would show any case status info..if it'll ever.

Thanks!!

princesskate

9th January 2008, 08:25 PM

kman55

10th January 2008, 06:01 AM

cherr1980

10th January 2008, 06:19 AM

I was just looking at my bank account to see if VSC had cashed my check but no such luck yet. I was also looking at other posts and realized that my wife (USC) and I had moved in Jan'07 and I never filed anything with the USCIS telling them that we moved. So the conditional GC is tagged to our old address and our 751 application has a new address...does anyone know if that's going to be a problem?? :eek:

Well well by law you must file a form AR-11 indicating your new address...so I would do it ASAP and call them as well. I don't know if they really check or care the address that you put in your I-751 even they ask for it or which one they follow...normally they send things to the old addresses by experiences of other people...so I can't tell for sure.

meers

10th January 2008, 06:44 AM

My first NOA's case # doesn't work online but my biometrics NOA's case # does.

yeah, my biometrics NOA's case number does work online as well. But I wasn't sure why the other one wouldn't work. Thanks princess :)

kman55

10th January 2008, 07:24 AM

Well well by law you must file a form AR-11 indicating your new address...so I would do it ASAP and call them as well. I don't know if they really check or care the address that you put in your I-751 even they ask for it or which one they follow...normally they send things to the old addresses by experiences of other people...so I can't tell for sure.

If I file the AR-11 now, would it confuse those guys and delay the process further? on the 751 form, there's a section that asks if you have moved since granted conditional resident status to which we indicated yes and added another sheet explaining that we moved from our apt and bought a condo together.

bunnybugs

10th January 2008, 07:30 AM

I finally mailed my I-751 on 3rd jan 08. I used Immigration Advocacy attorney to send mine.

Sent by certified mail and delivered on 7th Jan 08.

I am in NJ and the applicatoion was mailed to VSC.
Now waiting for the check to get cashed.

** I have sent my I-751 just for the heck of it even though i am technically supposed to get a 10 year card and not file I-751 due to the time it took for the case to get approved completely. My entire GC case is messed up and no one has any clue what is going on including the immigration folks.
Congressman's office is working on this case for me.

Read more if interested on a seperate post "Unusual situation...green card asked to surrender by ADO"

But will keep posting the time line for I-751 here.

cherr1980

10th January 2008, 08:48 AM

Yeah I read your case...pretty confusing. Well just wait and see what's happens but you supposed to get a 10 yr and be done with this mess long ago. So bad you couldn't get a copy of the paperwork that you file at the office.

robioradha

10th January 2008, 11:07 AM

hi today i recieved my Biometrics appiontment for 1/18/07
my time line
dec 18 -mailed i 751
dec 19-recieved
dec 26 checks cashed
dec 29th recieved NOA extend
jan 10 biometrics NOA
jan 17 biometrics appoint ment

kman55

10th January 2008, 12:23 PM

robioradha: where did you file your 751?

kman55

11th January 2008, 05:48 AM

update update - check was cashed yesterday. I can't see where it was processed out of since my credit union is a little slow when it comes to loading the images...but who cares!!

robioradha

11th January 2008, 07:54 AM

kmann congratulations

cdn74

11th January 2008, 11:42 AM

my time line
dec 28-mailed i 751
dec 31-arrived at TX post office
jan 02 - signed for at TSC
?? - checks cashed

I'm waiting for my check to be cashed still. Seems like its taking a very long time for them to even cash checks. Makes me a little nervous. Anyone else file end of Dec or beginning of jan and not heard anything yet. Sheesh. I'm getting grey hair and wrinkles aready :confused:

cherr1980

11th January 2008, 12:13 PM

cdn74, you are in NC and you got cashed in TSC...and Rare and me (FL and GA resptly) got send to VSC...wonder how that freaking "sending machine" works! heheh.

you are exactly in the two weeks mark, give it on Monday and check your bank...some banks are slower than others, so really until it really get out of your account is that you will noticed. OR if you are really really desperate you actually can call your bank and ask if (# check) has been posted or is on the system at least to be posted...they should know that before it get posted on the system.

Good luck!

rdanley06

11th January 2008, 04:24 PM

Cherr it's me (CDN74). I haven't had my check cashed yet. :( I wish I did have it cashed....Then I would think someone is doing something somewhere with my stuff :S

But it seems its taking over two weeks in some cases for checks to be cashed so it can't be lost under someone's desk right????

rdanley06

12th January 2008, 04:22 AM

I have an update on mine. check cashed!!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

my time line
dec 28-mailed i 751
dec 31-arrived at TX post office
jan 02 - signed for at TSC
jan 11 - checks cashed - Stamped VT

So 10 days after it got there. I guess it WASN"T lost under someone's desk. It is stamped VERMONT. But on the front of the check is a long number followed by the name of the person who signed for it in TX. So I don't know if I have been transferred to VT. Or what?

Whats up with the vermont thing??

meers

12th January 2008, 12:49 PM

I finally got the first NOA today...woohoo!! :D

rdanley06

12th January 2008, 01:41 PM

I finally got the first NOA today...woohoo!! :D

Good! Then there is hope than in a month from now I will have one too :)

Celebrate!:D

cherr1980

13th January 2008, 11:43 AM

No update...no appt letter yet. Bufff that means this will take LONGGG...

meers! I am so glad!! :)

anahitab

13th January 2008, 11:52 AM

I filed the I-751 form a couple of days ago and was wondering if anyone can tell me about their experience with the California Center in recent weeks.

rdanley06

13th January 2008, 05:14 PM

Anyone know why TX is transferring things to VT when they are clearly behind VT?

No update...no appt letter yet. Bufff that means this will take LONGGG...

meers! I am so glad!! :)

meers

13th January 2008, 07:24 PM

Anyone know why TX is transferring things to VT when they are clearly behind VT?

i have no clue..but when i filed mine with TX center in december, they sent to CSC. So I am assuming CSC is now upto their limit and that is why TX is transffering to VT. WHich really makes me wonder as to what TSC is doing nowadays??:confused:

meers

13th January 2008, 07:25 PM

No update...no appt letter yet. Bufff that means this will take LONGGG...

meers! I am so glad!! :)

Thanks Cherr!! At least one burden off my shoulders right now :)

kman55

14th January 2008, 05:31 AM

Recd my NOA GC Extension for 1 yr on Sat!! will be updating my signature!

cherr1980

14th January 2008, 06:32 AM

i have no clue..but when i filed mine with TX center in december, they sent to CSC. So I am assuming CSC is now upto their limit and that is why TX is transffering to VT. WHich really makes me wonder as to what TSC is doing nowadays??:confused:

That's the question that I have been asking myself over and over again...why? Does not make any sense, oh jeez forgot is USCIS!...all the people from previous months that had filed to VSC have been stalled or stuck for over 6 months. Just imagine that people that get their file in CSC by February-March or even May! will get their approved 10 yr way before us that are Dec filers...just sick. Fun fun fun...

rdanley06

14th January 2008, 07:17 AM

my time line
dec 28-mailed i 751
dec 31-arrived at TX post office
jan 02 - signed for at TSC
jan 11 - checks cashed - Stamped VT
jan 14- NOA from VT Service Center

Pablo1000

14th January 2008, 11:17 AM

I-751 filling, Quick question for you guys.
Do I file my "evidence of a continuous relationship" with original documentation or will copies suffice?

rdanley06

14th January 2008, 12:06 PM

I-751 filling, Quick question for you guys.
Do I file my "evidence of a continuous relationship" with original documentation or will copies suffice?

Copies will be fine. I sent copies.

telugu.girl

15th January 2008, 09:25 AM

Hi,

Cher, sharp again! I received my receipt on 11th Jan.

However, I do not find the status online for the receipt number they have provided. My file as submitted is with VSC. Shall update on any futher updates as soon as I receive if any.

I751 sent to VSC: 12/24/2007
Delivery Confirmation: 12/26/2007
Check cashed: 01/08/2008
1st NOA/Recipt: 01/11/2008 (Ext 1yr)

Thank you!

cherr1980

15th January 2008, 01:12 PM

hey girl! NICE what I told you huh?

Well we are now in the same bucket of waiting for the famous-papparazzi biometric letter...come to momma please!!

bunnybugs

16th January 2008, 07:43 AM

It's Jan 16 and haven't seen my check getting cashed yet....i hope it does soon...as my entire green card case has been messed up and i feel atleast I-751 should go smooth.

**Conditional GC assumed to expires Feb 15 2008 (this is one of the date as my case is messed up). But i am taking this date as the one i will use starting now and forget about all other dates.

-------------------------------------------
1/7/08 - I-751 Application received VSC
waiting for check to get cashed......

bunnybugs

16th January 2008, 10:10 AM

All,
with my unusual case and unusual situation i was talking to the immigration officer over the phone to my surprise....they have received my I-751 application and its showing in their system.

I also got my receipt number starting with EAC....what does that mean? I tried looking up the case online but could not find anything...why?

But still waiting to get the official NOA's and also for the check to get cashed...looks like the check must be cashed but not showing up in my bank yet...and. But cannot wait to see the NOA being mailed and get it in my hand.

____________________________________

1/7/08 - I-751 received by VSC
waiting.........

rdanley06

17th January 2008, 06:44 AM

Cherr1980, MasterArcht

I'm in the same leaky not going anywhere fast boat as you guys.
Sent it to TX.. ended up in VT - WTH.

Why my stuff was sent to VSC? does not make any sense...they should leave it in Texas for that matter! I mean, isn't VSC slower than Texas? so why forward it to a slower center...what the F that means, huh? I was so happy to see my check cashed but for what?

MasterArcht...we are in the same miserable boat, so you keep posting here.

bunnybugs

17th January 2008, 07:07 AM

My check got cashed by VSC.
__________________________________________
1/7/08: I-751 received by VSC
1/15/08: Check cashed by VSC

cherr1980

17th January 2008, 07:12 AM

Oh good then...they would not cashed it if you were out of the time range! so that's good news...

bunnybugs

17th January 2008, 07:30 AM

So based on this i hope to receive the NOA soon. If i get the 1 year extension i can then ask the congressman's office to start following up of where my permanent card is as this completes all the forms that i need to file to get a permanent green card including the time frame that i had to follow. The next will be citizenship in Nov 08 which definitely would trigger events for them to clean up the mess.

Jane Green

18th January 2008, 05:47 AM

bunnybugs

18th January 2008, 06:37 AM

Jane your and mine is the exact same dates for I-751.

Reached VSC on the same date .. check cahsed on the same date....
EAC # is not showing status online as of yet....

__________________________________________________ _
I-751
Received by VSC: 1/7/2008
Check cashed by VSC: 1/16/2008
NOA:
Biometrics:

beiwen

18th January 2008, 07:00 PM

I hope Vermont Center is going to speed up with I-751 applications. I'm mailing mine in a few days to TSC, and I guess it will also be transferred to VSC...

Good luck to you all December'07 filers!

MasterArcht

18th January 2008, 08:38 PM

Do you need to include a copy of the birth certificate of the US citizen spouse or a copy of your own passport in the I-751 application?

beiwen

18th January 2008, 11:29 PM

Good questions Master!... and I'm posing the same questions to other, better experienced, forum members.

I don't think you have to submit copies of USC spouse's birth certificate and/or copy of your own passport in the I-751 application, though. As far as I know you only have to submit copy of greencard front and back plus evidence of relationship. But I'm not 100% sure about copies USC's birth cert and own passport. I would also like to know the answer to such questions. Let's see what other forum members have to say to this matter.

One thing I'm sure you should send is copies of both yours and your spouse D/L, showing a common address...

cherr1980

19th January 2008, 12:36 AM

I did not send any birth certificate since does not show any "joint" issuse there, you don't have to demostrate anymore that your spouse is a US Citizen though, I did include copies of our D/L since shows common address, military ID cards, and other joint ID cards.

cherr1980

19th January 2008, 12:38 AM

I hope Vermont Center is going to speed up with I-751 applications. I'm mailing mine in a few days to TSC, and I guess it will also be transferred to VSC...

Good luck to you all December'07 filers!

Yeah...looking at Jane and Bunny that means that they still transfer cases to VSC...and apparently only TSC is taking care of the cases in Texas not other states. I wish they speed up to, but checked in other forums and nobody has heard of any approval from VSC since people that apply even from Oct07...so that's not great.

cherr1980

19th January 2008, 12:39 AM

Hi, Cherr and everyone!
Just wanted to stop by your thread to say Hello and post my I-751 updates here as well (even though I already missed your December post by couple of days…;)).

I sent my package to Texas Service center and it was transferred to Vermont as well.
Got a 13 digits receipt number EAC08*** on my cashed check, but like some of you already posted – it does not work on line yet.

I-751
Date Sent to TSC: 1/3/2008
Received by TSC: 1/7/2008
Check cashed by VSC: 1/16/2008
NOA:
Biometrics:

WELCOME JANE!!! Rare was telling me that you were soon to send your file and see if you get transfer to CSC or VSC...yeah those numbers anyway won't work since they are from the NOA that extend your status for one year.

ndc121

19th January 2008, 10:35 AM

meers

19th January 2008, 01:48 PM

Hi everyone,
I received my NOA for the 1 year extension and an appointment notice, both with different WAC #s on them. Neither of them work on the online case lookup system.
Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks :-)

huh..thats weird. The 1 yr extension NOA case number does not work for me either, but the biometrics WAC # does work.. and i have heard others saying that theirs work as well. probably you should call customer service and talk to them. Or probably the gurus on this site might be able shed more insight.

princesskate

19th January 2008, 06:41 PM

Perhaps uscis still hasn't entered ndc121's case number into system yet 'coz s/he just received the FP notice yesterday.

Try again sometime next week.

MasterArcht

19th January 2008, 07:46 PM

beiwen

19th January 2008, 08:16 PM

D/L = Driver License

Jane Green

21st January 2008, 05:23 AM

Jane your and mine is the exact same dates for I-751.
Reached VSC on the same date .. check cahsed on the same date....
EAC # is not showing status online as of yet....
__________________________________________________ _
I-751
Received by VSC: 1/7/2008
Check cashed by VSC: 1/16/2008
NOA:
Biometrics:

I got my first letter, update in my signature.

RareGold

21st January 2008, 10:02 AM

I got my first letter, update in my signature.

Hello Jane Green ! :) I am happy you got the letter, but I am not because of Vermont. :mad:
Keep in touch and all the best.
Rare

cherr1980

22nd January 2008, 07:37 AM

No biometrics appt yet...grrrr, but I did received the dvd's that I was waiting for...hehe.

meers

23rd January 2008, 12:56 PM

Nothing new here either...this waiting game is killing me!

rdanley06

24th January 2008, 03:17 AM

Well just tried to check my receipt number online.. still not found.

No biometrics appointment yet...

What in the H E doubletwosticks are they doing in VT.:mad:

bunnybugs

25th January 2008, 07:10 AM

Still waiting to get NOA. Not even received one of them yet.

cherr1980

25th January 2008, 11:45 AM

bunny, You should get it next week...by how things are going since your check got cashed last week.

This waiting is killing me...

bunnybugs

28th January 2008, 08:02 AM

I hope i get it next week. I have been reading the posts and everyones timeline and i see people getting NOA within 3/4 days after check is cashed or package is delivered to USCIS.
Mine has been longer and i need my NOA to renew my drivers license....or i cannot drive...what a mess.....

bunnybugs

29th January 2008, 06:40 AM

I finally got a copy of my I-751 NOA (extended status for 1 year) after i went for infopass.

I am still waiting to get the original as its missing.

Now it will be FP NOA which hopefully will come soon. But will i get one as my last FP was done in August 2007?

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 10:31 AM

You should get another FP appt...you know how the system works...apparently the info gets deleted after awhile. I don't know...Plus remember you are going through all the process like "first timer" so is just procedure.

Well I am waiting for mine FP appt, by my calculus (looking older post/btw is a very crazy calculus)...should be next week since apparently FP appt's in VSC are a month after receiving first NOA.

bunnybugs

29th January 2008, 10:48 AM

I am planning to use my next info pass and not cancel as i usually do. I want to go get a 1 year stamp on my passport and then renew my drivers license. I need travel outside US and want to make sure there are no issues travelling.
I will check on FP aswell at the same time to see what they have to say.
When i called 1800 # they said i might not get a FP as my last FP is still valid. I just hope they don't mess up my I-751 like they have done everything else.

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 10:53 AM

I was thinking to do the same since I am planning to travel after the expiration of my green card and even I know there is no problem with the letter, there are airlines and there are airlines...

Oh really? uhmm. Well just in case keep an eye on the mail.

I really hope things this time go smoothly...

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 10:54 AM

Hey people...check the I-751 July08-OCt filers...good post from Yahayap, got approved from VSC in 5 months!!!! I asked him to post the detail of his timeline...this will give hope!!

kman55

29th January 2008, 12:38 PM

update - I got my ASC appointment for biometrics in the mail yesterday from VSC. scheduled on Valentines day...go figure:) updating signature.

Pinturicchio

29th January 2008, 01:16 PM

Hey everybody,

I was a frequent visitor/contributor of this forum a couple of years ago when I was going through AOS.

Now that I'm in the process of removing conditions, I figured I'll share my timeline with everybody.

- Mailed I-751 package to Texas Service Center 12/26/2007
- Package Accepted 12/31/2007
- Received NOA from Vermon Service Center 01/12/2008
- Received FP Appointment letter on 01/29/08, Appointment on 02/14/2008

Oh and I'm doing this from Orlando, FL by the way.

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 06:37 PM

Wait a second did you received already your FP appointment???

Oh jeezzz I haven't received ANYTHING and I sent it BEFORE you...I am starting to worry now!!

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 06:39 PM

update - I got my ASC appointment for biometrics in the mail yesterday from VSC. scheduled on Valentines day...go figure:) updating signature.

Okay I am starting to freaking now...I haven't received any FP appointment and everybody else before me does...okay I did not need this for sure. I will call the 1800# tomorrow ASAP or should I do an INFOPASS???

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 06:51 PM

Unless the ASC in Atlanta has NO space...they should send me already my FP appt! well I did an INFOPASS for this Friday at 7am we'll see what they told me. Hey Jane and Rare what about you girls???

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 06:54 PM

By my calculus...my FP appointment should be scheduled for the 5-7 of Feb but well I am not in Orlando or I don't know where you at Pinturicchio. I should calm down...I need a tea.

Pinturicchio

29th January 2008, 06:55 PM

cherr1980

29th January 2008, 07:01 PM

Yeah...ohh you are in Orlando too eh...uhmm yeah will be more about the ASC...I should change state or town I am telling you...yeah it is suppose that the Service Center will send the note for FP when the ASC announce slots...so just wonder how many people over here...double the population than in MCO.

Well you make me feel better in some way but in any case at the INFOPASS I can check out if they sent something anyway...but I just freaked out literally, I just don't want to miss something like that...you can get denied just for something like that even I have been checking daily my mail. Actually looking at the address the Field Office in ATL change address..nice, they are 15min from where I live now.

Well for sure my 5000 posts for today will reflect how crazy a person can get with USCIS issues...HAHAHA "and she was looking so normal...".

RareGold

30th January 2008, 03:20 AM

Cherr,my dear!

No, I didn' t receive anything either. :mad:
You make me worried now.
I look forward what you'll find out at infopass. Do you really think is necessary to do so?

Rare

cherr1980

30th January 2008, 05:47 AM

Not really...I am the one freaked out yesterday. I will see what they tell me and probably will be like the ASC is slow or booked or whatever...who knows...I more calm now.

kman55

30th January 2008, 06:38 AM

Not really...I am the one freaked out yesterday. I will see what they tell me and probably will be like the ASC is slow or booked or whatever...who knows...I more calm now.

Cherr1980 - you'll be fine. Do let us know how the infopass session goes.

Also, I was thinking about this last night - so the VSC timeline for 751 says that they're still on March 1, 2007. How is it that if they're so backlogged that they can even get us, who filed in Dec, to go in for FP.

cherr1980

30th January 2008, 07:10 AM

I just don't get it either...so what TSC is doing? apparently they are only receiving cases from people who are only in Texas?...the rest is getting to VSC but VSC is not as fast as CSC...so I don't see the logic on it...but we really don't know what's going on in the background.

Looking at what I just wrote I can make a rap of it...:)

I was stuck in the VSC
Wanted to go to the CSC
But wanted my GC

I am so tired of this blind game
what a shame
Such a big country
Nobody else to blame

So I still stuck in the VSC
Wanted to go to the CSC
I just need my GC to rest in peace.

Hahahaha...fun fun.

Jane Green

30th January 2008, 08:02 AM

Unless the ASC in Atlanta has NO space...they should send me already my FP appt! well I did an INFOPASS for this Friday at 7am we'll see what they told me. Hey Jane and Rare what about you girls???

I don’t have my FP appointment yet. Me and Rare have the same DO, she applied ahead of me and doesn’t have the appointment yet, so I am not worried.
Actually, I am not worried at all about this application. Removing conditions is the easiest part in the immigration process. We all already been approved for GC and don’t have to prove anything to anybody anymore. We all have unrestricted SS and free to work and travel while I-751 is process, but I understand that people with travel plans might prefer to have actual GC in their hands then a letter. Other then that I don’t see any other reasons for worries. The hardest part is in a past. And in my experience INS was always slow and inefficient. Nothing new here now.
I, personally, don’t even care where and how long my application will be processed...
I am planning to apply for US citizenship this October, whatever I have my 10-yers GC by then or not. Filing I-751 was just something I had to, another form, another fee…
I had so many of them in the last 14th years of my living in US and I can’t wait to be done with all this immigration annoyances once and for all.
So, take it from the veteran, Cherr and don’t stress out too much! ;)

rdanley06

30th January 2008, 09:06 AM

I just got my biometrics appointment letter today!!!! YA its for 2/19 in Charlotte NC.

Hope you get something soon Cherr!

cherr1980

30th January 2008, 09:24 AM

Thanks!!!
I anyway will go to the INFOPASS since I already did it I'll probably ask if they can stamp my passport even for sure is not necessary. I do travel a lot and I am planning a long trip for mid year so I do prefer to have all the types of acceptable re-entry documents to the US, but if not I won't worry either. I just will wait and chill :)

Selina_Khatun

31st January 2008, 06:46 AM

My first NOA's case # doesn't work online but my biometrics NOA's case # does.
Hi, my first NOA (with extension) didn't work but the one with biometrics notice did. What I think/guess is happening is this: when we first send the application it goes to the assigned processing center (e.g. NSC) and the first NOA receipt # is generated but if the assigned processing center (e.g. NSC) decides to send it to a different processing center (e.g. CSC) for further processing then the same application generates another notice # which in this case would be the second NOA (biometrics) and the first (with extension) would get pushed aside for now since it is CSC which is handling the latest round of processing.

I think this is the reason ( for the vast majority of applicants for whom the application itself has been moved to a different processing center than the one it was originally sent ) the second NOA notice # is active whereas the first one is not..

Just my guess

cherr1980

31st January 2008, 07:03 AM

I could not really explain why won't work and really is not an issue for me since on first phase my NOA did not work until like 3 weeks later...but if you read carefully the first NOA at the bottom it's specify that once you received the biometrics appointment you will be able to check your status online.

The first NOA is already generated by the service center that your file got transfered to, example my first NOA states EAC which means VSC, not TSC. Actually you can check out that your check is cashed by the Service Center that your file got transfered to. E.g. If you sent your application to TSC, from mid DEC cases to up to date they transfer the files to VSC. Your check (if you paid by so) will have the stamp of the VSC.

bunnybugs

31st January 2008, 07:09 PM

I finally received my original NOA.
Also received FP NOA on 1/31/08 for FP on 2/22/08.
FP NOA has a EAC XXXXXX which shows online status.

cherr1980

1st February 2008, 05:24 AM

I went to my INFOPASS appointment and I am schedule for biometrics on 2/21/2008 and I should received my biometrics appt. on the next days. If I don't received it by 10-12Feb I should get another INFOPASS so they can give me a letter and be able to get in the ASC since they won't let me in without the appt letter or a letter from them.

she told me that ASC are different in every state and depend on the quantity of people they are serving and the slots for appointment, that some have more than others.

I asked if she can stamp my passport and she did.

The lady was very nice, we were talking about how many passwords you need to memorize these days to get into so many databases and systems at work. I asked her why the cases were transfer from TSC to VSC and she said she don't know exactly what is the criteria about the procedures on the Service Centers...she just can check what's up on my case and the stage that is at but that after the fee change everything got pretty messy and the service centers are with full hands.

So checking what I said to Bunny the last time...I should received that appt letter actually the next week.

meers

1st February 2008, 01:06 PM

Cherr..I am glad you oyu got your FP appt. from infopass. And about TX service center processing only TX residents is not corretc, cuz i am in dallas and they sent mine to CSC. Hopefully its for better though :)

I am sure all of us will be fine for removing conditions. Comprared to how freaked out I was during I-485, etc. this is nothing :)

cherr1980

1st February 2008, 03:53 PM

Hahaha so I am still laughing because exactly I was thinking that after go to the Field Office the appt will get on the mail today...:p

So I got my Bio Appt for 2/21/08.
Notice date of 1/28/08 exactly a month after my first NOA.

Meers, interesting...did not know you were in Dallas. I have been checking other forums and a lady that has her case pending in TSC since JUL07, her case just got transfered to VSC. So there is no idea about the criteria.

telugu.girl

2nd February 2008, 03:59 PM

Hey Cher, I am glad you got your FP appt. I am waiting for mine.

Have a good weekend guys!

RareGold

2nd February 2008, 05:27 PM

Hahaha so I am still laughing because exactly I was thinking that after go to the Field Office the appt will get on the mail today...:p

So I got my Bio Appt for 1/21/08.
Notice date of 1/28/08 exactly a month after my first NOA.

Meers, interesting...did not know you were in Dallas. I have been checking other forums and a lady that has her case pending in TSC since JUL07, her case just got transfered to VSC. So there is no idea about the criteria.

Cherr, my dear, congratulations!

I did not receive mine today , but I hope to get on Monday, based on your info.
If you don't mind, you have your bio appt on February 21, right? You says "bio appt for 1/21/08".
Now I am nervous to have mine on Monday.
See you soon, ok?

Rare

cherr1980

3rd February 2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks Rare! I just edited...I am getting older this month!

Have you guys check out that the cases that have been filed long gone in TSC are getting transfer to VSC now? I went to other forum and several people were receiving emails about their cases getting transfer from TSC to VSC...just wonder how that will affect people for the same month of filing that have their cases originally file at VSC...or us.

Happy_Ning

4th February 2008, 07:08 PM

My Timeline:

--------------------------------
11/5/2007 - File I-751 to TSC
11/29/2007 - Received by CSC
1/16/2008 - Biometrics Done
Waiting ... ...

Realmo

5th February 2008, 03:36 PM

Hi everyone,

I am new to this website, and finanly I am be able to post and discuss the I-751 with all of you. I filed by the end of Dec. 2007, so it's about the same time frame with many of you.

My time Line:
12/21/07 Mailed I-751 package to TCS
12/28/07 TCS received and signed

It's about 6 weeks, I haven't getting anything yet. Check hasnot been cashed. Really don't know what can i do at this moment.

I talked with an attorney, he said "WAIT". I called INS customer service, the agent said" it may take 90 days to received NOA". IS it really take that long?

Thank you in advance for some advices!

Realmo

bunnybugs

5th February 2008, 07:19 PM

I received my new GC on 2/5/08 but guess what it expires on 2/15/08.
Now waiting to get a new GC......

2just

6th February 2008, 07:14 AM

Hi everyone,

I just want to find out if there is a list of documents that you guy's submitted like the one Ari4u has for AOS interview timeline. Is there are for I-751 application

We are getting ready to submit in a couple of months and I just wanted to be sure we are on the right track

Thanks

cherr1980

6th February 2008, 10:25 AM

bunnybugs,
wow...that it's quite interesting...uhmmm. Did you ask what's that about?

2just,
you can google it. all kind of accounts that you have in both names, at least include something that shows a continuity e.g. phone bills from nov06, dec07 or something recent...include your previous taxes, bank accounts, financial things, assets that you both own together. you can include affidavits, pictures, letters, reservations in hotels...etc.

meers

7th February 2008, 02:41 PM

I received my new GC on 2/5/08 but guess what it expires on 2/15/08.
Now waiting to get a new GC......

Wow...bunnybugs...that was REALLY fast, although the GC had the wrong exp. date. That is quite interesting.

MasterArcht

7th February 2008, 05:46 PM

Dear All, I am filling out my I-751 and I have a question. It asks for your daytime phone number; do you need to include the US country code (1) for this number in the following format: 1-614-... etc. I just wanna get it right.

Secondly, it says: attach a document listing all addresses you've lived in since you became a permanent resident: Is just stating the date and address on any piece of paper sufficient for this? Is there anything else I should include on it? Please let me know as soon as possible.

cherr1980

7th February 2008, 06:21 PM

1. I just put same as on other forms I did in the past...only the phone number as when you tell somebody else...e.g. 404-777-2233

I haven't had the need to do so, but I guess would be wise to put in the top and bottom corner some kind of info like I-751-your name-A number-Page 1/Addresses. Since they are not giving space for it (as for the children) then just in a white sheet just print out the different addresses where you have resided including date range or at least month/year, address, time in there.

Dear All, I am filling out my I-751 and I have a question. It asks for your daytime phone number; do you need to include the US country code (1) for this number in the following format: 1-614-... etc. I just wanna get it right.

Secondly, it says: attach a document listing all addresses you've lived in since you became a permanent resident: Is just stating the date and address on any piece of paper sufficient for this? Is there anything else I should include on it? Please let me know as soon as possible.

vikas_chopra

9th February 2008, 05:33 PM

Filed the I 751. Hopefully they cash the cheque and send the yearly extension soon, followed by FP request. Thanks again for such an insightful and dynamic thread.

RareGold

9th February 2008, 05:39 PM

Dear all!

I am still waiting for the 2nd NOA for biometrics :confused:.
I think everybody received already who sent the application around my time frame. I know Cherr, you have yours as well :)

I have to make an infopass, probably sometimes next week. I also need the stamp, I have to travel overseas in March, then in May again.

Who else is waiting for FP?

Great weekend to all of you.
RareGold

MasterArcht

9th February 2008, 08:03 PM

Does anybody know what EAC stands for? I guess this is what appears on some people's checks when they are cashed by USCIS?

cherr1980

10th February 2008, 11:50 AM

I just post in another thread the same answer: (you can google it)
WAC: (Western Adjudication Center) Califonia Service Center
EAC: (Eastern Adjudication Center) Vermont Service Center
LIN: Lincon Nebraska
SRC: (Southern Regional Center, I guess) Texas Service Center

meers

11th February 2008, 12:14 PM

I was surfing at one of the other forums and came across this person's timeline..kinda gives me some hope!

CIS Office : Texas Service Center
Date Filed : 2007-11-28
NOA Date : 2007-11-29
RFE(s) : None
Bio. Appt. : 2008-01-25
Interview Date : NO interview
Approved : I guess February 8 2008

This is superfast!!!

Happy_Ning

12th February 2008, 05:49 PM

Help Needed !!

Could someone please kind enough to check yourself documents to answer my question:

I just found out that I have TWO different application numbers on NOA extension letter and ASC Bio Appointment. One is WAC-Number 1 and another is WAC-Number 2.

I am confused, could someone tell me yours?

Thanks a lot.

ndc121

12th February 2008, 07:04 PM

Happy - Ours are the same. You'll use the ASC appointment notice # to check your case status online. My case status didn't show up online until I had taken my fingerprints.

MasterArcht

12th February 2008, 08:30 PM

You mean your new receipt number was not in the system until THEY (USCIS) took your fingerprints?

cherr1980

13th February 2008, 11:02 AM

The receipt number that shows your status online is the receipt number that is in your Biometrics Appointment regardless if you take already or not your fingerprints.

Happy_Ning

13th February 2008, 06:20 PM

ndc121 and all others,

Thank you very much for your response.

ndc121, let's using you data as an example. Does you have TWO different numbers on
1/8/08 - 1 year GC extension received, and
1/18/08 - FP Notice received

My situation is the above TWO case number are different ???? The 1 year GC extension WAC-number 1 is useless -- can't find anything online !!! The FP Notice WAC-number 2 has online information, but that is the only message -- seems never change ???

It says:

" On XXX date, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register."

Does everyone has the same message as mine above ?

Thanks in advance for any response.

meers

13th February 2008, 07:22 PM

ndc121

13th February 2008, 08:58 PM

I wasn't able to access my case status online using the biometrics receipt number until the USCIS had taken my fingerprints. I think this is typical for those applying to the CA service center.

The receipt number on the 1 year extension has not, and will not to my knowledge, show up in the online case status.

vikas_chopra

14th February 2008, 05:46 AM

The check has been cashed and back of the check it says VSC and there are lots of numbers. Will keep fingers crossed till they send the I-797 in the mail.

Pardon my ignorance, is there a number on the back of the cheque, which can be used to track the application online?

kman55

14th February 2008, 05:54 AM

Has anyone done thier FP yet? I'm scheduled to do it today at 12pm in Alexandria, VA. I am trying to figure out how long it will take so I can let my employers know that I will be out for an extended lunch or should I not plan on coming back at all? If I remember correctly, last time I did it, I had to wait for 3-4 hrs.

Any inputs?:confused:

bunnybugs

14th February 2008, 07:14 AM

It depends on the place and time of appointment. I would say count atleast 1 hr minimum but since urs is toward noon i would count 2 hrs or so after you reach the facility.

bunnybugs

14th February 2008, 07:16 AM

My status for I-485 says card ordered. This is the 2nd time in last 2 weeks that it has changed from card mailed to card ordered. I hope this time i get a 10 year card and not a 2 week expiry date on my card. The card i received last week was 2 weeks expiry.
If it continues like this i will have a few cards in my hand in next year or so.

cherr1980

14th February 2008, 07:42 AM

I am starting to get confuse with so many I-751 for each month...like would make a difference...

Rare and Jane, have you heard from your biometrics appt yet? let us know.

Haven't heard of anybody from 2007 in the other thread to be approved just to be transfered.

kman55

14th February 2008, 11:20 AM

Went in for my FP today at noon. Was there for a little over an hour. Not bad at all.

NOTE: For your FP appointment, bring your temporary GC with you along with a photo ID otherwise they will ask you to go home and get it. Luckily I had it with me....Hope this helps someone.

bunnybugs

14th February 2008, 12:39 PM

Cher have this forum changed to Dec/Jan I-751 fillers in the title as this is getting confusing and plus there is a new Bunnny with an extra n on the block. Couldn't he get any other name. There is one Bunny and thats me the pest for USCIS who has confused the hell out of the immigartion system.

Bunnny

14th February 2008, 01:54 PM

Do not worry bunnybugs! There is a big difference between Bunnny and Bunnybugs, people will be able to make difference :p
Everybody makes the difference right?:D

RareGold

14th February 2008, 03:39 PM

Dear Cherr and all!

No, I don't received the FP yet. I spoke with Jane Green, she didn't receive either. I had too much thing to do this week, but no matter what I will make infopass on Saturday right after the mail arrived ( and no mail form USCIS).

If by any miracle I will get before, I will post here.

I am really disappointed, of course.

RareGold

beiwen

14th February 2008, 04:28 PM

OK! if this thread is going to include January'08 filers, I should be here, as well!

My case is shown in the signature below:

Bunnny

15th February 2008, 05:00 AM

Ok, here is my signiture as well
And I am Bunnny with an extra n :p

cherr1980

15th February 2008, 07:50 AM

Call me retard...but how I can edit the name of the thread? so people know they can post here before and after Dec anyway we all in the same USCIS Cruise Worlwide Lines...did not think it was going to get popular hehehe :)

cherr1980

15th February 2008, 07:51 AM

MasterArcht

15th February 2008, 05:06 PM

Hi folks, I was wondering how many days on average it takes Vermont Service Center to cash checks and send the receipt for I-751 applications? Is it one week or more or less? Thanks.

cherr1980

16th February 2008, 09:29 AM

Two weeks or so. But that depends on the volume of application they are receiving...

MasterArcht

16th February 2008, 01:21 PM

Cherr, thank you for your reply. Actually, I got really good news this morning. My check was cashed only 1 day after USCIS received my file and then they mailed me a NOA only 2 days after that. So in the end, I received my NOA today, extending my GC for a year, only after 5 days. Thank you VSC:)

I could not find my case number online on USCIS website, though, but I guess that is pretty normal? Is the case number that is on the Fingerprint notice the real one they put in the system?

beiwen

16th February 2008, 03:50 PM

MasterArcht, yes, it's the case number on the Biometrics notice the one they put in the system. However, I've heard this number is sometimes not immediately available when they send you such notice, this number taking a few days -maybe up to the biometrics are taken- to show on the system.

ndc121

16th February 2008, 05:14 PM

Someone already advised people of this but just to reiterate...

When going for your fingerprints, take your temporary greencard to avoid any problems.

I did not take mine (because I didn't have time to run home before going as I had previously planned). The lady said she could not take my fingerprints without the card as it was a necessity. I pointed out that the notice said greencards are only required for naturalization applicants. She wasn't impressed.

The lady said that she would make an exception this time but not next time (the next time I have conditions removed?!?!). I guess it wasn't a necessity after all. I was in and out in about 45 minutes.

I put a note in the comments box stating that if your temp greencard is required for I-751 applications the notice should say so.

RareGold

17th February 2008, 08:19 AM

Dear all

I did Infopas for Tuesday 19th to check out what's going on with my case because I still didn't get my FP appointment. Also, I will kindly ask for a stamp in my passport.

I will be back with the news. Hope with good ones.

RareGold

Bunnny

17th February 2008, 09:12 AM

Good Luck RareGold!
When I went to Bio Appt, nobody asked me for my temporary green card, maybe in depends on the place where you go. But anyways I had it with me...
Does anybody know when you sign up for change case e-mail notification, do you receive e-mail when your case is touched? Or do you receive e-mail only when you are approved?

telugu.girl

17th February 2008, 05:52 PM

Hi Guys,:)

Thought I'd update my timeline as I did my biometrics on the 14th of Feb!

I751 sent to VSC: 12/24/2007
Delivery Confirmation: 12/26/2007
Check cashed: 01/08/2008
1st NOA/Receipt: 01/11/2008 (Ext 1yr)
FP Letter Received: 02/06/2008
FP/Biometrics Done: 02/14/2008

Thanks all!

Jane Green

18th February 2008, 06:36 AM

Does anybody know when you sign up for change case e-mail notification, do you receive e-mail when your case is touched? Or do you receive e-mail only when you are approved?

Generally you should receive e-mail when your case approved and when card/document is ordered.
I said “should” instead of “will” because my last application for Reentry Permit is still shows on-line as “application received and in process” but I already got the document and took my vacation, last year... and never got the e-mail.
Before that however, I always got e-mails promptly, right when they approved my applications, but never when it was “touched”.

kman55

19th February 2008, 11:03 AM

on the online case tracker page, there's a section that has "Last Updated" field. What does that mean?

meers

19th February 2008, 11:06 AM

I went to the local INS office to get 551 stamp on my passport as I am traveling out of country in two weeks. I was in and out of there in 15 minutes...it was very easy. I took my e-ticket, the I-751 reciepts, passport and cond. GC. Just wanted to let you guys know in case anyone needs to do the same :)

MasterArcht

19th February 2008, 03:47 PM

I plan to do the same thing. What do you tell them when you go to the USCIS office? Do you just ask for I-551 stamp on passport for travel? Please inform.

RareGold

19th February 2008, 04:47 PM

Well, unfortunately I don't have good news.

The main reason for my infopass today it was to inquire about my fingerprint notice whether was sent or not. I explained to her very clearly, not once but three times, that I receive the 1st letter, the extension one and I am waiting since December for the 2nd notice for the biometrics and I am worried that might be lost on mail. "My" lady was simply out of picture and she starts explaining me that I have to wait around 6 months to be approved. I tried again to say that this is not the reason why I am here, I know very well that I have to wait, I am here to let me know if I was scheduled or not for fingerprints. Again, she said my case it seems to be ok, so I just have to wait to be approved. I couldn't believe it,could you? She acts like she never heard about biometrics.... :mad:
Of course I would prefer to ask somebody else about my case, but I didn't want to offend her...so I gave up. :(

Basically, I didn't find out anything so I just have to wait and wait. I plan to go back around middle of March, if I don't receive anything till then.

Is there anybody else besides Jane Green and me from Florida?

My GC expires at the beginning of March, so I asked for stamp what she put in my passport without any further comments. At least it was not a total waste of time.

So I can continue watching the mail day by day till I get something. I am very disappointed.

RareGold

vikas_chopra

20th February 2008, 07:16 PM

My check was cashed on 12th of February. It has been over a week since then. I am nervous and waiting anxiously for getting NOA for 1 year extension. Hopefully, it's in mail and fwill find it's way to me.

Have taken a Infopass appointment as a backup for February 28th at Charlotte DO.

Thanks for sharing the information on this dynamic thread. It is a very comforting feeling to know that I am not alone in facing this.

Cher thanks again for this thread...

cherr1980

21st February 2008, 05:31 AM

Your are welcome!
Well, we are in the same boat. And I have to say it has been one of the most interesting experience in my life.

At least this forum exists and the people who contribute here have a good attitude, even with all the fights that I have seen eh, most of the time is to help each other and make understand others that patience is a virtude and to read instructions carefully is an art.

I just really would like to hear about 2007 approvals from Apr/May/Jun but I haven't heard anything...

meers

21st February 2008, 08:27 AM

I plan to do the same thing. What do you tell them when you go to the USCIS office? Do you just ask for I-551 stamp on passport for travel? Please inform.

I just told them that I needed I-551 stamp on my passport as I am travelling out of country. And they said ok...that's it :)

ray169223

21st February 2008, 04:43 PM

Hello,

I have to file my 751 end of March which 90 days before my temp GC expires which is end of June. I used an attorney while doing my adjustment of status which was quite uneventful. So this time around, I am planning to do it on my own. Any suggestions from anyone? Is this what you would recommend? It doesnt seem difficult. I could do it on my own. It does make me nervous, but I believe if I follow the directions I should be okay.

The second concern I have was about the affadavits. They ask for two, So should i send two, should i send more than two? What is best practice? and what kind of wording am I looking it. If anyone can shed light on this I would appreciate it.

My last concern is the temp GC. Am I supposed to send it in with my application? I am in IL, so I will be filing at the Nebraska Service Center. Has anyone gone through the NSC. Please advise. Thank you.

bunnybugs

22nd February 2008, 06:52 AM

Finally in 6 inches of snow standing outside application support center for 1 hr at Newark i got my Biometrics done.
Appointment was for 8am so i made it there by 7am as it is a very bad day out here. I thought i would be the first one and will get done soon, but i guess nah...15 of them in front of me standing in the open fighting the winter blizzard since 4 am..for biometrics..crazy crazy insane.

I was 16th in line and at 8 am doors opened we we were in the building and finally got to warm up a little. Biometrics was 10 mins and i was done by 8:20. Index finger only and picture and boom done....

Now wating to get the 10 year GC finally.

Jane Green

22nd February 2008, 07:36 AM

to ray169223:

I have to file my 751 end of March which 90 days before my temp GC expires which is end of June. I used an attorney while doing my adjustment of status which was quite uneventful. So this time around, I am planning to do it on my own. Any suggestions from anyone? Is this what you would recommend? It doesnt seem difficult. I could do it on my own. It does make me nervous, but I believe if I follow the directions I should be okay.

>>>Almost everyone file 751 without a lawyer. It’s very easy form. Read and follow instructions, make sure that both – you and your spouse sign the application.

The second concern I have was about the affadavits. They ask for two, So should i send two, should i send more than two? What is best practice? and what kind of wording am I looking it. If anyone can shed light on this I would appreciate it.

>>>Affidavits are not mandatory and considerably less strong evidence compared to joint assets, taxes and a child’s BS. If you want to include affidavits to make your case stronger, then go ahead. Two or three is enough.
Here are some examples I found for you: http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/familybasedimmigration/remove-conditions-support-letters-friends.html

My last concern is the temp GC. Am I supposed to send it in with my application? I am in IL, so I will be filing at the Nebraska Service Center. Has anyone gone through the NSC. Please advise. Thank you.

>>>No. Do not send your GC with the applications. Read the instructions, they ask for a copy - scanned back and front of your card.

Good luck!

kman55

22nd February 2008, 11:25 AM

Finally in 6 inches of snow standing outside application support center for 1 hr at Newark i got my Biometrics done.
Appointment was for 8am so i made it there by 7am as it is a very bad day out here. I thought i would be the first one and will get done soon, but i guess nah...15 of them in front of me standing in the open fighting the winter blister since 4 am..for biometrics..crazy crazy insane.

I was 16th in line and at 8 am doors opened we we were in the building and finally got to warm up a little. Biometrics was 10 mins and i was done by 8:20. Index finger only and picture and boom done....

Now wating to get the 10 year GC finally.

They only had your index finger scanned??? I had to do both hands and picture and a digital signature...now I'm wondering why I had to do all and you only had to get your index finger done.

meers

22nd February 2008, 12:25 PM

I had to do both hands, picture and signature as well. I guess some centers do it differently.

bunnybugs

22nd February 2008, 01:36 PM

I was also surprised at just one finger so I asked the guy doing my Biometrics and he was like.... lucky u are getting atleast one finger done as we are hoping to close anytime as federal bldg has already asked folks to go home due to the bad weather and we are waiting to hear if we can go home or not.

He stamped my appointment letter (NOA) and said this is the proof that you have completed Biometrics.

I guess the ASC decideds what they want to do for Biometrics.

MasterArcht

22nd February 2008, 07:23 PM

I just told them that I needed I-551 stamp on my passport as I am travelling out of country. And they said ok...that's it :)

Did you ask for a stamp because your conditional GC was expiring soon or just in case you stay outside of the country for a bit longer than expected?

rdanley06

23rd February 2008, 10:03 AM

They only had your index finger scanned??? I had to do both hands and picture and a digital signature...now I'm wondering why I had to do all and you only had to get your index finger done.

I had both hands, my index fingers and a picture taken - as well. I am pretty sure I saw on the screen that the index was the only thing needed. Well better too much info than not enough I guess.

meers

23rd February 2008, 08:08 PM

Did you ask for a stamp because your conditional GC was expiring soon or just in case you stay outside of the country for a bit longer than expected?

My GC expired today and I leave for vacation in two weeks. But even if your GC doesn't expire soon, as long as your I-751 case is pending..you should be able to get the stamp.

vikas_chopra

25th February 2008, 04:45 AM

Most of the posts I read received their 1st NOA/ 1 year extension between 2-3 weeks of applying. It's been 3 weeks for me, checks have been cashed and I am waiting to get the NOA.

Incase, NOA doesnot come through by end of this week, can someone suggest what my next step should be. Should I go to the DO and ask for I 551stamp in my passport. As a backup, I have taken a Infopass appointment for Feb 28.

Any insight will be much appreciated.

vikas_chopra

26th February 2008, 06:36 AM

I just called USCIS. Very pleasently surprised. Didnot had to wait listening to music.

CSR informed that I would need a receipt number. I tried guessing it from the barely legible online copy of the check. Using that number, he couldnot find it. He however transferred me to a very courteous officer.

The officer asked for the details, gave me the receipt number. He said that it can take upto 30 days after cashing the check. When I asked, about the possibility of not receiving a receipt notice by March 15th (day when GC expires), he suggested that I should go to local DO and get a stamp in my Passport using the receipt number he gave me. He repeatedly assured me that I was in good shape.

Great experience. Very relieved.

Thanks again to all you guys for all insight and support

Bunnny

26th February 2008, 08:17 PM

Where did everybody go? Anything new? Did anybody get approved yet? :rolleyes:

telugu.girl

26th February 2008, 08:47 PM

Hi all, did not realize up till now that USCIS has updated the processing times on 15th. It’s depressing to see VSC still processing Mar 1st applications.

Below are the processing dates as per the USCIS processing times!

Calif SC: Aug 19th 2007
Nebraska SC: July 05 2006(Yes that' correct 2006)
Texas SC: April 26th 2007
Vermont SC: Mar 1st 2007(Hasn't moved in the last 2 months)

Thanks everyone!

keila

27th February 2008, 09:55 AM

I have to mail my I-751 at the end of march. A lot of people talk about their Infopass appointments. Is that something you have to do or what is it for? Should everybody do that?
Thanks

vikas_chopra

28th February 2008, 08:08 AM

As per the suggestion of bunnybugs and officer at USCIS 800 number, I got my passport stamped (I-551 stamp valid for a year).

The lady at the counter pointed out that USCIS didnot have my most upto date address on file. Recommended filling out AR-11. I believe I had sent an AR-11 when I moved couple of years back. I will do that again.

Can USCIS issue a duplicate copy of I-751. Will they treat I-551 stamp as acceptable (in lieu of physical I-751 receipt. I have the receipt number) when I go for fingerprinting. Now awaiting the finger printing notice.

MasterArcht

28th February 2008, 02:20 PM

I got my Biometrics Appointment Notice today for March 8th. It will be in Hartford, CT. But when I checked to see what day March 8th is, I realized to my surprise today it is a Saturday. I didn't know USCIS District Offices work on Saturdays. Is this a mistake? Or has anybody actually done biometrics or visited a USCIS office on Saturday before? Please let me know.

cherr1980

28th February 2008, 05:11 PM

Well well returning from vacations and found that there are not much of an updates from us...for sure they are looking at citizenship applications or other type than ours...

I did my biometrics last week before I went on my trip.

The security guard at the entrance will ask for your green card and even the ASC appointment does not state so...and here is the trick, they can ask about it because guess what? by law you suppose to carry it all the time...so no buts here...regardless of what you do, do not, if you agree or not...I am not going to start a discussion about that matter. The point is that they are asking for your green card and you need your A# number too because you must fill out a form inside.

My ACS appointment states "code3" check on your appointment if states so, they took same as the first time, all my fingers all that...and a picture -thank goodness I wash my hair and was pretty! :) hehehe.

I wait 30min outside and there were like 20 people in front of me and even so the entire process of taking the fingerprints and the picture was less than 15min, they took an hour to call my number because the people who were for I-90's and need biometrics too were getting ahead of the line...it was very annoying.

Jane Green

29th February 2008, 07:32 AM

RareGold

29th February 2008, 03:11 PM

Finally, I got my ASC appointment notice today after almost 2 months of waiting.I am scheduled for March 22nd (almost 1 month of waiting again) which is on Saturday, as it was my first ASC as well.
The case number shows up online.

Jane Green, it's your turn to get yours.

Cherr, welcome back :)

Jane Green

29th February 2008, 07:06 PM

Got my BIO appointment letter today as well! See my updated signature. :D

robioradha

4th March 2008, 03:28 PM

still in waiting after LUD on 1/19/08

Selina_Khatun

6th March 2008, 08:48 AM

My updates:

12/26/07- I751 Application Sent to NSC
12/29/07- Application Received
01/04/08- 1 year extension Received
01/11/08- Biometric Appointment Letter for 01/29/2008
01/29/08 - Biometrics done
01/30/08- Last Update Seen on Website as "Case received and pending".
03/06/08- Status Updated to "Card Production Ordered"

Hope it helps..

cherr1980

6th March 2008, 09:58 AM

Oh WOW Selina! Congrats!!!...Nebraska huh?

Selina_Khatun

6th March 2008, 10:27 AM

Oh WOW Selina! Congrats!!!...Nebraska huh?

Thank you..Oh, I forgot to mention, after sending it to NSC, it was transferred to California Service Center which sent me the Biometric Appointment Letter..

cherr1980

6th March 2008, 11:27 AM

AHHH then is CSC! ha!...

cherr1980

6th March 2008, 11:28 AM

We haven't heard anything from Princesstake and Meers...would be good to know if they are already approved.

princesskate

6th March 2008, 08:26 PM

Selina_Khatun

6th March 2008, 08:58 PM

Congrats Salina!

Salina, is the date on your GC same date as your I-751 approval date, or your 2-yr GC expiration date?

Well I still haven't got my approval yet... getting paranoid now. It has been 2 months since I took the biometrics. My GC is expiring in 3 days!

Now that I think of it, my 2-yr GC is expiring in 2 days!! So, I guess, it is almost on the same day the approval came through..

bunnybugs

7th March 2008, 11:11 AM

bunnybugs

7th March 2008, 11:34 AM

Cherr,
Guess what i get a call from vermont service center asking me if i received my new card...the IO on the phone said they have ordered new card for me...i said i haven't received anything yet as i am again confused. Now i am wondering what card are they talking about...the one which they mailed me in Feb and was valid for just 2 weeks or the one for 10 years....i hope this is not another big mess....
But my I-751 case has an update on feb 25th after i went for finger prints on feb 22nd. The status says currently being processed by Vermont service center.

cherr1980

7th March 2008, 11:52 AM

Hey Bugs! Yeah I just read it in your original thread and wrote something there...I will say the same thing here...well I did not get any update online. But I am glad that at least probably that same officer hasn't forget you...so at least says something, right? You should keep bugging them...you keep the BUG ON! I mean you should had that GC long ago. Well, let's see if this time they get it right! I think he needs to check out that in the computer the "conditional" is lift off so the system issue the correct one.

cherr1980

7th March 2008, 11:54 AM

Princess nice to hear from you...so nothing, huh? just wonder what's going on that some officers are faster than others probably...jeez.

princesskate

7th March 2008, 11:59 AM

Princess you have ur NOA extension of GC by 1 year so why worry. if u do not hear any approval in 9 months from the day ur conditional GC expires u are eligible to file for Citizenship and that should give ur I-751 a kick once u file for citizenship.

I guess it's because of a typical fear symptom which happens when I've been waiting for over a certain amount of time, and noticed people who applied after me got approved? :confused:

And I noticed most people who applied at CSC got their approvals within 6 weeks or l