VSC I-751 Approval!

[dalegg 143]

Mostly, we sent them proof of our financial "mingling" since we were married. They like to see lots of evidence of this.

Yes, my 2 year GC expired on May 9. I sent my I-751 package 90 days before my GC expired (so Feb 10) -- the USCIS then sent out a Notice of Action ("NOA") which extended my GC by 1 year. When you are travelling abroad, you must ensure you bring your GC together with the original NOA extension letter, otherwise you will have problems when re-entering the country. I just returned from a trip to Italy and I had no problems at immigration with my expired GC and NOA extension letter. Good luck!

Thanks very much for that. That's what I was looking for. Good to know about the GC being extended. I'm just concerned about my wife working with an expired GC. Last thing I want to do is have an illegal alien for a wife! I'll have ET all over my #######.

[miri 0]

You shouldn't have any problems -- I worked for 6 months on an expired GC and NOA extension (thankfully, since I'm the breadwinner!!). My company didn't even want to see the NOA! I told them the situation and they didn't seem remotely bothered. You should be fine, just make sure everything is filed in good time and don't leave anything to the last minute. Best of luck with everything!!

[EsOrEnNa 0]

CONGRATS!!

[Jasman0717 8]

Congratulations

[miri 0]

Quick update: Unfortunately, I didn't receive my GC before I left for Europe, but returning with my expired card and NOA letter was a breeze at Boston, presumably because they're used to seeing NOAs from Vermont filers who have been waiting aeons for their applications to be processed However, I am now the proud owner of a 10-year GC (my photo is atrocious, I think it sums up my feelings about the USCIS!!), so it's au revoir to the USCIS until Feb next year when I send off my N-400 application.

Good luck to everyone still waiting!!